# Darktrace / NETWORK vs Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls Comparison

| | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 47 | 201 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (61.4% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.9% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Darktrace / NETWORK

Pros:
- Monitoring (5 reviews)
- Artificial Intelligence (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (6 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)

### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

Pros:
- Firewall Efficiency (14 reviews)
- Ease of Use (13 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (23 reviews)
- Difficult Learning Curve (12 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (31 reviews) | 8.9 (176 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (31 reviews) | 8.3 (177 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 8.1 (161 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 8.3 (125 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.2 (30 reviews) | 8.3 (167 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (123 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (31 reviews) | 9.2 (167 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Darktrace / NETWORK

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Controls 

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | 8.8/10 | 76 |

#### Prevention

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | 9.1 (71 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 9.4 (72 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.0 (67 reviews) | 
| **Security hardening** | Not enough data | 9.0 (65 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Data Protection** | Not enough data | 8.3 (61 reviews) | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | 9.0 (69 reviews) | 
| **Security Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (67 reviews) | 
| **Anti-Malware / Malware Detection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (66 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (63 reviews) | 
| **Administration Console -** | Not enough data | 8.8 (65 reviews) | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | 8.6 (60 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 

### Firewall Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | 8.3/10 | 135 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Management** | Not enough data | 8.8 (120 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (111 reviews) | 
| **Application Gateway** | Not enough data | 8.3 (98 reviews) | 
| **Concurrent Sessions** | Not enough data | 8.4 (97 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Firewall Software

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 7.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Virtual Private Network (VPN)** | Not enough data | 8.8 (105 reviews) | 
| **Antivirus** | Not enough data | 8.5 (103 reviews) | 
| **URL Filtering** | Not enough data | 8.9 (104 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (102 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Load Balancing** | Not enough data | 8.4 (96 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.6 (99 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.9 (110 reviews) | 
| **Intrusion Detection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (98 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 7.1 (29 reviews) | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Firewall

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Firewall** | Not enough data | 7.0 (19 reviews) | 

### Network Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Improvement Suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Network Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **360-Degree Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Network Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Performance Baseline** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Path Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Performance Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Packet & Flow Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Encrypted Data Transmission** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Zero Trust and Identity Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrated Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Network Performance - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Network Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Tasks Routing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Automation - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Healing Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive Network Maintenance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Network Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Traffic Analysis (NTA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Capability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Incident Management

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Activity Monitoring

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Database Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Network Detection and Response (NDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | 9.3/10 | 5 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Analysis

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reporting** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Visibility** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Enrichment** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Response

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Response Orchestration** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Response Automation** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Network Monitoring** | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Discovery** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Network Detection and Response (NDR)

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Detection & Response

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Response Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rule-Based Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **24/7 support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive report alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application  control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive threat hunting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Rapid response time** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizeable reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation Capabilities

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated remediation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated investigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Incident Response

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | 8.7/10 | 7 |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Response

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resolution Automation** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resolution Guidance** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Investigation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Records

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Case Management** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Darktrace / NETWORK** | N/A | N/A |
| **Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) 

| Feature | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/intrusion-detection-and-prevention-systems-idps)

**Unique to Darktrace / NETWORK (9):** [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr), [Network Detection and Response (NDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-detection-and-response-ndr), [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics), [Network Traffic Analysis (NTA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-traffic-analysis-nta), [Managed Detection and Response (MDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms), [Incident Response Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response), [Network Monitoring Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/network-monitoring), [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms)

**Unique to Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls (1):** [Firewall Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/firewall-software)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Darktrace / NETWORK | Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 9.1% | 18.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 61.4% | 46.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 29.5% | 34.5% | 

### By Industry

#### Darktrace / NETWORK

- **Financial Services:** 16.3%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.0%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.7%
- **Education Management:** 4.7%
- **Legal Services:** 4.7%
- **Gambling & Casinos:** 4.7%
- **Higher Education:** 4.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 39.5%

#### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 12.4%
- **Banking:** 7.0%
- **Computer Software:** 6.5%
- **Financial Services:** 5.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.8%
- **Education Management:** 3.8%
- **Higher Education:** 3.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Consulting:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 32.3%

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## Top Discussions

### Darktrace / NETWORK

- Title: [What is Darktrace Enterprise immune system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-darktrace-enterprise-immune-system) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "The Enterprise Immune System learns normal ‘patterns of life’ to discover unpredictable cyber-threats, while delivering complete visibility across your..."

### Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls

- Title: [What is Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewall used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewall-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "It is an enterprise firewall solution which provides secure connection between two zones with features of firewall, IPS, Antivirus, DDOS protection, SSL..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/darktrace-network-vs-palo-alto-networks-next-generation-firewalls)