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As of December 2024, the mindshare of Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls in the Firewalls category stands at 3.3%, up from 3.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
7%
Educational Organization
6%
University
5%
Healthcare Company
5%
Comms Service Provider
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Energy/Utilities Company
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Retailer
4%
Construction Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Media Company
3%
Non Profit
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Real Estate/Law Firm
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Hospitality Company
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
2%
Outsourcing Company
2%
Logistics Company
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Transportation Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Consumer Goods Company
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Performing Arts
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Pharma/Biotech Company
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Engineering Company
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Recreational Facilities/Services Company
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Simon Webster - PeerSpot user
Security Architect at University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
Verified user of Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls
Aug 21, 2022
We get reports back from WildFire on a minute-by-minute basis

Pros

"The WildFire reporting and Cortex XDR platform have huge infrastructures in the cloud that secures the network against threats. So, we have the potential on the system, specifically for users, where we take care of this since the user is the most dangerous. We get reports back from WildFire on a minute-by-minute basis, rather than a daily or weekly update like I used to with different AV vendors. These features can detect viruses and malware more quickly, which is super important."

Cons

"The biggest thing that needs to be improved with them is their training. I took a training class for the 8.0 build, then I took it again for the 9.0 and 10 builds. They add new features every time that they do a new major release, but the training doesn't keep up. It is the same basic training that probably was with the 3.0 build, and they just change the screenshots. I would love to see them do some more work since they have all these bells and whistles, but we don't know how to use those features on a large scale."
Donald Keeber - PeerSpot user
President at Margate Net
Verified user of Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls
Aug 24, 2022
Ensures a company has a better security posture

Pros

"It helps the organization function better by virtue of cleaner and more predictive Internet access and usage being conducted by the employees and constituents of the company. It helps ensure that they have a stronger security posture. It is preventive medicine If you have DNS Security in place. You will be happy you had it. If you don't have it, you may never need it. However, if you did need it, and didn't have it, you will wish that you did. It is one of those things, like insurance."

Cons

"The tech support was once great, but now it is poor. The tech support has gone south. It is really difficult. I had a Priority 1 case last a week in their queue, and after multiple complaints, I finally got somebody to take the case. These are things that are unacceptable in the business world. They could train their employees better."
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Matt Gahafer - PeerSpot user
Network Engineer at Samtec, Inc.
Verified user of Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls
Apr 4, 2022
Product discussed: PA-220s, PA-440s, PA-820s, PA-3250s, and PA-5250s
We have been able to cut down on some of our other hardware

Pros

"We have not had to replace hardware routers nor purchase additional hardware. So, that has provided a little bit of an ROI."

Cons

"We have a lot of the older firewall models, i.e., the PA-220. It seems that with newer operating systems the PA-220 is becoming slower than when I first bought it. It is not really an issue for users who are passing traffic through the firewall, but more from the management access of it."
PeerSpot user
Senior Network and Security Engineer at a computer software company with 501-1,000 employees
Verified user of Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls
Aug 25, 2024
It's a complete solution that's reliable, consistent, easy to manage, and full of rich security features

Pros

"Palo Alto solutions are scalable and highly capable. NG firewalls offer a complete solution that's reliable, consistent, easy to manage, and full of rich security features. They're easier than other firewalls and certainly more effective. "

Cons

"Palo Alto could improve its machine-learning capabilities. That's all new. They integrate the telemetry data and analytics up to the cloud, where they can analyze for security policies and best practices like DNS Security. It uses AI tools to sort through all the massive logs and highlight where you can take action or be aware of what's happening. If you don't have many tools in your organization, it's nice to have one tool that does an excellent job across the board. "
MartinFerguson - PeerSpot user
Managing Director/Co-Founder at Azured
Verified user of Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls
Nov 30, 2022
Product discussed: Latest version
The solution simplifies operations, ties into existing services, and uses machine learning

Pros

"I can enable the features I want and configure the policies based on the user and not all users and network traffic, making firewall management much easier."

Cons

"We have not taken Palo Alto's firewall management solution because it's too expensive and we don't feel it delivers significant value."
Marcin Chudzik - PeerSpot user
Senior Security Engineer Implementation&Support at T Systems Poland
Verified user of Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls
Jul 18, 2022
It has strong protection with dynamic analysis but it's pricier than some competitors

Pros

"The most significant benefit is threat protection. Anti-malware uses signatures, so dynamic analyzers like WildFire are the best way to protect the company. It is a firewall based on application control, user ID, and security policy. We can use it based on user and application ID without a stateless firewall or TCPIP ports. "

Cons

"Unfortunately, Palo Alto Networks products aren't cheap, but you have to pay the price for good security technology. I don't know the exact price, but it's about $10,000 to $15,000 without a subscription. Cisco is priced similarly. FortiGate is inexpensive in Poland, so a lot of customers prefer that. "
AmjadKhan1 - PeerSpot user
Head of data centers at a non-profit with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls
Nov 7, 2024
Provides inline protection with a unified view and anti-spyware capabilities

Pros

"We utilize nearly all the features of Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls, including threat detection and anti-spyware capabilities."

Cons

"Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls lack built-in multi-factor authentication, requiring the purchase of a third-party tool to implement this essential security feature."
NimeshaBalasuriya - PeerSpot user
Security Engineer at Sri Lanka Telecom Ltd
Verified user of Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls
Feb 1, 2023
Product discussed: 8
A unified platform that natively integrates all security capabilities

Pros

"Most of the features in Palo Alto are very valuable."

Cons

"Most other VPN clients include mobile VPNs but Palo Alto does not."
Jeelani Qadir - PeerSpot user
Technical Lead in the consultancy industry
Verified user of Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls
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