Next-generation firewalls are network security solutions that go beyond the traditional port/protocol inspection by incorporating application-level inspection, intrusion prevention, and external threat intelligence.
As the third generation in firewall technology, NGFWs improve network security by handling application-level threats and combining traditional features with more advanced decision-making capabilities.
Palo Alto continues to innovate as an industry leader with physical, virtual, and container firewall solutions that provide significant visibility and control across scattered network segments in complicated architectures.
Pricing Depending on the firewall series, starting prices for Palo Alto firewalls range from about $1,000 annually for the PA-410 to around $200,000 for the high-end PA-7000 series.
Innovation: Continues to innovate with physical, virtual, and container firewall solutions.
Palo Alto Networks is among the leading choices in the firewall market, having earned the Leader title in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave for 2022.
Check Point Software Technologies, an established firewall provider, provides a solid NGFW solution with their Quantum Security Gateways.
Check Point, an early innovator in the firewall industry, has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant and Forrester Wave for Enterprise Firewalls for 2022.
The Barracuda CloudGen Firewall was designed with the hybrid era in mind: its Firewall F-Series is designed to preserve legacy hardware while meeting new challenges in hybrid network environments.
Barracuda Networks is routinely recommended as a firewall vendor of importance, obtaining the Visionary label in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant and ranking among the top ten enterprise firewalls in the 2022 Forrester Wave.
Cisco Secure Firewall now provides real-time protection for workloads and networks in dynamic situations.
Pricing On Cisco's contact page, potential customers can fill out a form to speak with a Cisco representative about receiving a demo, starting a Secure Firewall trial, or purchasing a firewall.
Cisco, a key player in the network firewall field, was named Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls in 2018 and 2019, shifting to Challenger in 2020 and keeping this position in the 2022 report.
Though Forcepoint is not at the top of the firewall sector, its solid and innovative product strategy has earned it the Visionary distinction in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Firewalls for the past three years.
Huawei, known for its reliable firewall solutions, was named a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for network firewalls in 2022 and was ranked among the top ten providers in the Forrester Wave in 2022.
Juniper Networks' firewall solutions have received industry recognition, with the company named a Challenger in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for network firewalls and a Strong Performer in the Forrester Wave for Enterprise Firewalls in 2022.
A UK-based cybersecurity provider, offers firewall solutions through its Sophos Firewall Xstream architecture.
NGFWs' ability to recognize identity adds to its control by enabling administrators to apply firewall rules more granularly to groups and users.
Most NGFWs contain log analysis, policy management, and a management dashboard that offer a way to track security health, analyze traffic patterns, and export firewall rules for use elsewhere.
Industry giants such as Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and Cisco Secure Firewall are widely used in large organizations.
This Cyber News was published on www.esecurityplanet.com. Publication date: Tue, 12 Dec 2023 20:13:04 +0000