Forward Enterprise Reviews & Product Details

The digital twin technology provides mathematical verification of our security policies across hybrid environments. I can run "what-if" scenarios to test security controls before deployment and instantly identify any misconfigured security groups or firewall rules in AWS and Azure. The search capability lets me find exactly which resources can communicate with each other in seconds. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The pricing model can be challenging for organizations that are heavily cloud-native without significant on-prem infrastructure. The initial data model building requires careful planning for optimal performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It has a fantastic simulation console that provides us with extremely reliable tools to inspect network traffic and gives valuable visibility of connections within our network through its capabilities of micro segmentation enabling us to test what impact configuration changes would have on our actual environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform met expectations with nothing to dislike and we are satisfied with the features it delivers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This tool truly impresses me with its ability to improve a variety of situations involving hybrid network configurations. I especially appreciate that it lets us securely visualize transfer routes, and that the search function works like a Google-like search engine for our network. It makes it easy to locate any IP address or VLAN without having to manually log into each console. It’s fantastic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like least is the learning curve for its predictive analytics models. It feels too steep and definitely needs improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The digital twin functionality is simply amazing. And as a Cloud Architect, I see all my AWS and Azure paths in single diagram. The “mathematical certainty” it offers is greatly beneficial to our staff when vetting traffic flows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

In fact, NQE (Network Query Engine) is some what difficult to learn. It will take you some time to learn the syntax of user checks. Finally, for very large networks the data collection will sometimes not update the state immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Forward Networks provides an incredibly clear and accurate map of the entire network in seconds. The "digital twin" functionality is really what makes the difference: I can see the real state of the network, validate changes, and anticipate problems before they happen. The platform is visual, intuitive, and helps transform complex networks into something understandable and auditable. I also really like the automatic policy checks — they eliminate a large part of the manual work and reduce operational risks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial learning curve can be a bit steep for teams less familiar with automation or network modeling platforms. Some advanced integrations require setup time, and depending on the size of the environment, the initial indexing may take a while. Beyond that, I don’t have major complaints. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The threat monitoring and security posture management features are very effective and give clear visibility into potential risks. I also appreciate the compliance checks and detailed reporting which helps our team to respond faster to network risks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I di not find anything which I can dislike about this Forward Networks it has a lot of features and a great tool to use for network modeling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like many of its features, but the one I appreciate most is the search capability. It lets me trace a flow of traffic from a local host to an instance in AWS, which is especially helpful because it saves me time when searching. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If the network is massive, processing can take longer than expected. The interface also needs improvement, as it sometimes feels clunky and awkward to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

This tool allows you to simulate network changes, such as updating a firewall rule, within the digital twin environment before applying them to production. Its mathematical accuracy is impressive and the speed is very helpful, as it can quickly display all the possible paths that traffic can take. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Getting the most out of this platform requires a considerable amount of training and time. Mastering its features is not immediate and demands a significant investment of effort. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like Forward Networks for, is their graphics, presentations and client communications. Our move between internal system and cloud platform was amazing. Everyting now is fast, reliable, stored on their servers as they explained, I really love it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Every part of our experience was great, we are not experiencing issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate how easy it is to use, and most importantly, how it helps you out in difficult situations. For instance, during a crucial security assessment, Forwards route analysis revealed the connectivity for an essential monitoring subnet. I'm impressed that you can run the model, visualize the network's future state, and verify every change. This capability is invaluable, serving almost like a reliable insurance policy. It's precisely what we need when updating the ACL of a firewall that manages critical traffic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Up to now, my main frustration has been with integrating the previous system, which encountered several issues. Additionally, technical support was slow to respond, making the process even more challenging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.