The most valuable feature is the reporting capability because everything that we do is a result of our being able to query a report, based on our environment and our PCI compliance efforts.
FireMon Security Manager enhances firewall auditing and traffic analysis with vendor-agnostic integration, supporting diverse security tools. The Policy Optimizer streamlines firewall management across brands, while reporting aids compliance and efficiency. Despite valuable consolidation of control, version 7.x migration is lengthy. Stability issues and integration with SIEM need improvement. Policy Planner's rigidity and lack of compliance alerts hinder effectiveness. Tech buyers should assess these factors in their decision-making.