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Digital Transformation project and having Palo Alto as the External Firewall
What do you like best about the product?
Their high end security and can be Used with third party integration
The support team was very helpful and the suppliers too
Easy to login frequent updates
Implementation was very easy to integrate with other firewalls
we are using it for managing our sd wan Across globe with our head office
The support team was very helpful and the suppliers too
Easy to login frequent updates
Implementation was very easy to integrate with other firewalls
we are using it for managing our sd wan Across globe with our head office
What do you dislike about the product?
complex to use than others and bit on the high-cost variants and bit of an overkill for smaller environments and certification and training cost way more than others.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It acts as a central management tool for our head office and remote offices, and we are using it for VPN and SD WAN Management we intergrated it with PRISMA
I had a wonderful experience working with palo alto network cloud
What do you like best about the product?
I like using Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW everyday. It is my go to for getting strong security for my website. Jt integrates perfectly with the other interfaces.
Would recommend it to everyone who values sustainability and efficiency of security systems.
Would recommend it to everyone who values sustainability and efficiency of security systems.
What do you dislike about the product?
The complexity of finding the website ans navigate around jt can be reduced.
It took me some time to get familiar to the environment. It is great for AWS, but support on other cloud platforms feels limited.
It took me some time to get familiar to the environment. It is great for AWS, but support on other cloud platforms feels limited.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It provides strong security for cloud environments, works well with AWS, and is easy to scale as needed. It also makes managing network security more streamlined and efficient.
Enhance security with robust DNS and threat prevention features
What is our primary use case?
The use case varies. I use it as a gateway, and others use it for microsegmentation in the cloud. Additionally, some deploy it on-premises to protect specific environments. Most of the use cases are in cloud environments.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features are the DNS security and threat prevention capabilities. The DNS security significantly enhances security through visibility and detection, allowing control over crucial traffic like DNS, which is often exploited by ransomware. Additionally, threat prevention and URL security are crucial licenses I recommend to customers, raising the security level substantially.
What needs improvement?
There are continuous developments with many new features coming every year. Although I receive feature requests from customers, I don't have any particular areas for improvement in mind right now.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Palo Alto Networks VM-Series for more than ten years.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
Setting up the VM-Series is usually very easy. The firewall can be deployed and set up within half an hour, though it depends on the complexity of the configuration.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
In terms of stability, I would rate it eight out of ten. Perfection is unlikely as the dynamic nature of traffic and constant changes can result in occasional bugs despite regular updates. Perfection in stability remains challenging for any vendor.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the scalability of Palo Alto Networks VM-Series ten out of ten. It is easy to use with an excellent graphical user interface and extensive documentation, which contributes to its high scalability.
How are customer service and support?
I conduct most of the support myself and rate the overall support a nine out of ten. However, sometimes cases take longer to resolve, and there's always room for improvement, especially in terms of response time from higher support levels.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward and easy. The process involves registering and configuring the software, and with flex mode, it is easy to scale by purchasing additional credits for more CPU and RAM without needing new hardware.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is more on the expensive side, but it is justified due to its functionality, reliability, and throughput, even with all features enabled. In comparison to FortiGate, Check Point, and Cisco, the performance does not degrade significantly. Although I rate the cost six out of ten, the features justify the higher expense.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Palo Alto Networks VM-Series an eight out of ten. While no product is perfect, I am satisfied with its performance and value.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Hybrid Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Hands On Review
What do you like best about the product?
Seamless integration with Azure and AWS and the security features, threat prevention, URL filtering.
Centralised Management
Easy Automation and scalability
Centralised Management
Easy Automation and scalability
What do you dislike about the product?
Talking about latency there is a small performance overhead compared to native cloud security controls (e.g AWS security Groups or Azure NSGs).
Cost can be a shocker.
Cost can be a shocker.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Securing VNet-to-VNet traffic
Ensuring there is consistency in enterprise-grade security posture across hybrid cloud environments.
Also inserting advanced security between application tiers.
Ensuring there is consistency in enterprise-grade security posture across hybrid cloud environments.
Also inserting advanced security between application tiers.
Solid Firewall Solution but Complex
What do you like best about the product?
brings the vendor’s trusted security into the cloud with a fully managed service, deployments are quick due to aws intergration and don not have worry about patching upgrade etc
What do you dislike about the product?
pricing model can get expensive, especially if you’re scaling up across multiple VPCs or regions. and i think is kind of complex on a way you managed things
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Cloud NGFW provides a unified, enterprise-grade firewall with deep inspection, reducing complexity.
Also one of the biggest problem we solved was that Cloud NGFW decrypts and inspects traffic without killing performance.
Also one of the biggest problem we solved was that Cloud NGFW decrypts and inspects traffic without killing performance.
User-friendly CLI and efficient dashboard streamline operations with robust security features
What is our primary use case?
We usually recommend Palo Alto Networks VM-Series for BFSI companies.
What is most valuable?
I find Palo Alto Networks VM-Series easy to deploy, and none of my customers have had significant complaints. My customers have high certifications provided by Palo Alto Networks. The friendly dashboard and the ability to easily command and use the CLI make Palo Alto Networks VM-Series a better product. It offers robust solutions, making it valuable to my customers.
What needs improvement?
It may be beneficial if the firewall can monitor all internal elements like VMs pulling from HP servers. Consolidating these insights into a single dashboard would be advantageous.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been familiar with Palo Alto Networks for four or five years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The performance of VM instances has some limitations in terms of threshold and throughput compared to appliances.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate scalability as eight out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
Palo Alto Networks offers better technical support, maintaining SLA efficiently, and resolving issues promptly.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
In some cases, I have migrated from Cisco to Palo Alto Networks VM-Series smoothly.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Pricing for Palo Alto Networks is higher than other OEMs, but considering the robustness and features, it gains customer trust. Technical configuration is a focus area due to its high commercial profile.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I consider Check Point alongside Palo Alto Networks, as well as Cisco for wireless solutions.
What other advice do I have?
When evaluating, consider the customer’s environment and pain points since both Check Point and Palo Alto Networks have their advantages. Overall, I rate Palo Alto Networks VM-Series eight out of ten.
Secures remote work with advanced threat protection and efficient traffic management
What is our primary use case?
I am using Palo Alto Networks VM-Series because almost all my application infrastructure is hosted on AWS. AWS supports deploying Palo Alto Networks VM-Series in their marketplace, and Palo Alto is a leader in security in the firewall market. I also use the GlobalProtect VPN from Palo Alto Networks.
What is most valuable?
Palo Alto Networks VM-Series is very strong in security features like antivirus, anti-spyware, and machine learning capabilities that help scan for antivirus and anti-spam. This ensures high security for internal and external traffic. They frequently update antivirus patterns and application threats, which provides reliable protection. I also value GlobalProtect VPN for supporting remote users as most of my employees work remotely. Additionally, Palo Alto Networks helps me visualize and manage network traffic effectively, blocking risky files and enhancing network security.
What needs improvement?
Currently, I do not have specific suggestions for Palo Alto Networks VM-Series improvements. I am happy with the rich features provided. As I have only used it for four months, I might need more time to explore and suggest enhancements.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Palo Alto Networks VM-Series since December 2020, around four months.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
Deploying Palo Alto Networks VM-Series was a bit challenging. I rate it a six out of ten for ease, as it required going through extensive documentation to set it up. Deployment took nearly a week to complete.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the stability of Palo Alto Networks VM-Series as seven out of ten. I have not experienced any major problems or downtime, but I haven't yet explored all its features.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Currently, I do not have a clear answer about the scalability of Palo Alto Networks VM-Series as I have not scaled it yet.
How are customer service and support?
I have not directly used Palo Alto's technical support as I rely on vendor support. The vendor provides me with documentation when needed.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before using Palo Alto Networks VM-Series, I used a physical box on-premises. The switch was due to moving all infrastructure to AWS, necessitating a virtual solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of Palo Alto Networks VM-Series was somewhat challenging, requiring extensive documentation review. I rate it a six out of ten for ease.
What about the implementation team?
I handled almost 100% of the deployment myself. However, for specific features, I consulted the vendor engineer, who provided online documentation for guidance.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I rate the pricing of Palo Alto Networks VM-Series as six or seven out of ten. The cost involves purchasing through a vendor, which might mark up due to the supply chain. I've had no complaints about Palo Alto's pricing.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I did not evaluate other options before choosing Palo Alto Networks VM-Series, as it is a leader in the market.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate Palo Alto Networks VM-Series an eight out of ten. I am happy with its performance and rich features.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Quite happy with the solution
What do you like best about the product?
It really helped my on my day to day work to make my threat hunting streameless. Real time visibility is a great asset! We were quite happy with Palo Alto compared with our previous solution.
What do you dislike about the product?
Getting used to the GUI might take some time and the documentation doesn't help much but once you get used to that, everything works quite fine. So that's not a big deal
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It helped us to detect and successfully stop lateral movement attacks and data exfiltration attempts.It saved a lot of time with the automated corelation of events.
Cloud NGFW
What do you like best about the product?
Provides comprehensive visibility into network, user, and application traffic
What do you dislike about the product?
Prices is too expensive and not competitve in the market
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Easy security management
Deeper visibility across apps, user activities
Deeper visibility across apps, user activities
Helpful and easy to interact with
What do you like best about the product?
The professionalism first of all, because when i encountered with them, they treat me in a very polite manner and answered to all of my questions just so everything will be clear for me
What do you dislike about the product?
Not that i disliked something in particular, but you can aleays improve in all metrics definetely, but for me experience i have nothing to hold you against
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
When i encountered issues with the utilization and i was not sure about some steps that i did, i wanted to contact you guys to make sure it was the correct manner of doing things
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