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Palo Alto Networks DNS Security pros and cons

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PROS

Enhances overall network protection by blocking malicious domains effectively
Integrates seamlessly with Palo Alto Networks' other security tools
Provides real-time threat intelligence and updates
Ensures high performance and reliability in DNS security
Enables detailed reporting and analytics for security incidents

CONS

Limited integration with third-party tools
Occasional false positives
High cost compared to competitors
Complex initial setup
Lack of detailed customization options
 

Palo Alto Networks DNS Security Pros review quotes

reviewer1542159 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 1, 2021
The stability is excellent and the product is very mature.
reviewer1692576 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 13, 2021
We now have insight into our DNS requests and we can actively see how many thousands of malicious requests have gotten knocked down in the last day or week that we didn't have before. There's more insight for both security and more insight.
TN
Jul 29, 2024
The solution's most valuable features are data exfiltration and DNS tunneling.
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Porleng Phatt - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 7, 2023
The most valuable features of the solution are DNSSEC and the domain generation algorithm.
DS
May 19, 2021
When comparing other cloud-based DNS security solutions to this one I have found the main beneficial feature in this solution to be we do not need to change our architecture.
RM
Feb 28, 2024
DNS security is required to filter out the DNS traffic, any DNS-based attacks, DNS DDoS attacks, and DNS amplification attacks.
Mirko Minuzzo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 2, 2023
So, in general, it's very stable because the process to deliver new features and new releases in not so long...I rate the scalability a nine out of ten.
reviewer2209113 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 12, 2023
The support team has good knowledge about the solution.
Aneeq Zia - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 30, 2024
I would rate the scalability a nine out of ten.
Billy Tang - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 29, 2024
The product is easy to install.
 

Palo Alto Networks DNS Security Cons review quotes

reviewer1542159 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 1, 2021
Every vendor that sells DNS or firewalls needs to be able to protect against DNS look-up attacks and DNS naming hacks. This is true of Palo Alto as well as others.
reviewer1692576 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 13, 2021
I'm not really sure what needs improvement. The only hiccup I've really seen is a couple of the DNS requests get flagged as the Sophos traffic instead of DNS traffic, but that's more of their app detection in the DNS Security. I haven't really seen any issues with the DNS security.
TN
Jul 29, 2024
If the tool offers improved data security, I think it would be good.
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Porleng Phatt - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 7, 2023
Pricing is one of the areas of concern in Palo Alto Networks DNS Security since it is an expensive product. I feel that the product's pricing is an area that could be improved.
DS
May 19, 2021
There should be an on-premise version of this solution.
RM
Feb 28, 2024
The solution can capture more market if made more cost-competitive than Infoblox or Cisco Umbrella.
Mirko Minuzzo - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 2, 2023
The installation is more complex because the solution has another approach to security.
reviewer2209113 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 12, 2023
The product should provide email protection.
Aneeq Zia - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 30, 2024
Sometimes, it blocks legitimate traffic for custom applications, requiring manual intervention.
Billy Tang - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 29, 2024
With Palo Alto Networks DNS Security, sometimes the DNS clients don't work well, and they get disconnected, making it an area where improvements are required.