Palo Alto Network Security NGFW
What is Palo Alto Network Security NGFW?
We offer a full line of next-generation security appliances that range from the PA-200, designed for enterprise remote offices, to the PA-7050, which is a modular chassis designed for high-speed data centers. Our platform architecture is based on our single pass software engine and uses function-specific processing for networking, security, threat prevention, and management to deliver predictable performance.
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90 Likeliness to Recommend
98 Plan to Renew
86 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+95 Net Emotional Footprint
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- Performance Enhancing
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
- Inspires Innovation
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Palo Alto Network Security NGFW Reviews
Aniket J.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Finance
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Feb 2026
Best Firewall for MNC & Tech Giants
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Palo Alto Network Security NGFW from other similar products?
The rule/policy creation and packet filtering is quiet similar in firewall for security purpose. Also firewall are almost good.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Deep packed inspection is one of the favorite aspect of product and do can lots of automation with it today world.
What do you dislike most about this product?
It is most expensive firewall in currently market which make a hard choice for CISO with the low budget.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Great product for data center and mnc for need to scecure network in real time.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
- Effective Service
Gowhar S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Dec 2025
Powerful Firewall Security with Deep Visibility
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Palo Alto Network Security NGFW from other similar products?
It has APP ID which makes it Identity-Aware, Policies can be based on application, user identity, and content
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
It has got great features and easy UI
What do you dislike most about this product?
Licensing could be sometimes a pain
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Clarify your requirements first this helps you to choose right model
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
Maaz P.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Aug 2025
Palo Alto Network Security NGFW
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Palo Alto Network Security NGFW from other similar products?
Single-Pass Parallel Processing (SP3) Architecture What it is: Palo Alto uses a unique Single-Pass engine for traffic processing, combined with Parallel Processing hardware. Benefit: Traffic is scanned once for all features (AV, threat, app-ID, content-ID), reducing latency and boosting performance.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Why App-ID? Unlike traditional firewalls that rely on ports and protocols, App-ID: Identifies applications regardless of the port, encryption (like SSL/TLS), or evasive tactics. Classifies apps in real-time, even within commonly used ports like HTTPS. Enforces policies at the application level—not just at the IP or port level.
What do you dislike most about this product?
There is nothing to be dislike about this product.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Understand Your Network and App Environment Why: Palo Alto’s strength is in application-layer visibility (App-ID). Recommendation: Before deploying, inventory your current applications, user behaviors, and traffic patterns. This helps in building effective security policies from Day 1.
Pros
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity
- Trustworthy
- Unique Features
