Palo Alto is widely recognized for its GlobalProtect feature, offering robust security options such as user ID mapping and VPN capabilities. Clients also value the flexibility of its firewall deployment, which adapts well to diverse environments. Palo Alto Networks IoT Security provides granular zero-trust least-privilege policy recommendations, ensuring enhanced security tailored to specific needs. The speed of creating zero-trust policies depends on the complexity of the desired outcome, but for straightforward objectives, the process is efficient. When the desired outcome is well-documented, creating policies becomes simpler, as the required steps are clearly outlined. From there, it’s a matter of configuring details and implementing changes, making the process relatively straightforward in such scenarios. Customers also appreciate the seamless integration of Palo Alto’s IoT Security with platforms like Cisco ISE and other Cisco tools, including user identification systems. This flexibility, combined with Prisma Access integration, provides comprehensive security across varied environments and ensures interoperability with existing infrastructure. IoT Security's risk assessment features offer valuable guidance for aligning with best practices, which is crucial for engineers making adjustments or managing new deployments. This ensures compliance with industry standards and facilitates informed decision-making. Palo Alto Networks IoT Security leverages its next-generation firewall as a sensor, eliminating the need for additional hardware. While this multi-functional approach is advantageous, it’s important to recognise that the firewall may not address every security layer effectively. Relying solely on it for all security needs might not be ideal, so a layered security approach is recommended.
