Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW is that it delivers centralized, scalable network security for cloud environments without creating significant additional operational overhead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area I find challenging with Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW is the initial configuration and learning curve. Setting up policies, routing, integrations, and troubleshooting traffic flows can require a good understanding of both cloud networking and Palo Alto security concepts. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW is the centralized approach to managing network security in the cloud. It makes it easier to apply consistent security policies, get visibility into traffic, and protect cloud workloads without having to manage the underlying firewall infrastructure myself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main thing I dislike is that it can take some time to get familiar with the cloud-specific setup and configuration, especially if you're used to managing traditional Palo Alto firewalls. Some advanced configurations also require a good understanding of the underlying cloud environment, which can make troubleshooting more complex at first. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW with GlobalProtect VPN for networking. It makes my work feel fluent, and the service is smooth without glitches most of the time. It feels smoother than other network providers, and it offers simple solutions when I need to troubleshoot. I like how it functions and the support. The support is immediate, so I don’t have to wait long for a solution. The agents are knowledgeable and give me the right solutions instead of guessing. I also found the setup and guidance easy, and the support helped when I got stuck. I didn’t need to be a techy person to set it up. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes, when I use it continuously or keep my system open for a long time, the network gets stuck in a loop or doesn’t load. I have to clear the cache, cookies, and saved network files to get it running again. I think the lagging issue should be fixed on the backend. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the strong security and threat prevention capabilities of Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW, combined with centralized policy management. It makes it easier to inspect cloud traffic, enforce consistent security controls, and protect workloads without adding too much operational complexity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the initial setup and configuration somewhat complex, especially for teams new to cloud firewalls. I think the user interface could be more intuitive. I also need documentation that includes more practical examples and troubleshooting tips. Simplified policy management and easier troubleshooting would enhance the overall experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Palo Alto NGFW is very useful for our organization, as it supports the threat intelligence, its central security management, and seamless integration with cloud environments, as we are working on enterprise, data center, and cloud providers. It's very useful for us to secure our infrastructure. Its application-aware inspection, intrusion detection, and prevention and simple and attractive web interface make it easier to use. These capability of Palo Alto NGFW makes it more reliable for securing modern infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One of the drawbacks I observed in Palo Alto NGFW is its very high cost and learning curve of configuration and troubleshooting, as organizations need specialized expertise to make initial and advanced policy management. Additionally, troubleshooting cloud networking and integrate it with the existing infrastructure make is complex sometimes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW is easy to set up and routes traffic seamlessly and efficiently. I haven't observed packet drops with it like I have with some other cloud products. Its regularly updated database, dynamic updates, and signatures help detect day-zero and day-one threats and block malicious traffic, including traffic using newer signatures and recently blacklisted IPs. This helps secure the perimeter and outbound internet traffic, so users can work comfortably without worrying about network security. I also found the clearly defined zone-based setup easier than with other firewalls; I could get started with a basic trust-to-untrust configuration without reading a lot of documentation. I liked its latest updates and simplified architecture, and I think it does SD-WAN better than Fortinet. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW could keep up with the newer hardware that cloud providers are moving to, like Azure’s MANA network adapter and similar updates on AWS and GCP. I’d like it not to stay on older versions so we can get improved performance with newer cloud hardware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I value security solutions that combine robust threat prevention, architectural scalability, and operational simplicity. This NGFW delivers strong security solutions for cloud environments, particularly for enterprises looking to implement consistent network security controls without the operational overheads of managing the traditional firewall infrastructure. One of the key strengths of cloud NGFW is its intelligence of advanced security capabilities, including app ID-based application visibility and controls, threat prevention, intrusion detection and prevention, URL filtering, and protection against known and emerging threats. These capabilities help organizations enforce granular security policies and strengthen their overall cloud security posture. From an architecture and deployment perspective, its integration with cloud-native networking services enables organizations to secure traffic flows across cloud workloads while maintaining scalability and high availability. Centralized policy management, detailed logging, and visibility into network traffic are particularly valuable for troubleshooting, security monitoring, and maintaining compliance in complex enterprise environments. From a technical leadership standpoint, I appreciate the ability to align security enforcement with cloud networking architecture while reducing the burden of routine firewall infrastructure management. This allows engineering teams to focus more on security policy optimization, traffic analysis, incident investigation, and overall network resilience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main area I would like to see improved is the depth of technical troubleshooting and traffic diagnostics. More granular packet-drop visibility, clearer session-level insights, and better correlation between traffic logs and threat logs would help engineers identify the root cause of issues faster. Improved real-time performance telemetry during high traffic loads would also be valuable for technical analysis and troubleshooting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most is the level of control it provides over network security, especially when I’m managing cloud workloads. The traffic visibility and threat-prevention features are genuinely useful, and being able to manage security policies from a single place makes day-to-day administration much easier. I also appreciate that it integrates well with cloud environments like AWS and Azure. Overall, the security capabilities feel strong, without needing to manage separate firewall solutions for every environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The initial setup and configuration can feel a bit complicated, especially when you’re just getting started. There are quite a few settings to work through, and troubleshooting certain issues isn’t always straightforward. I also think the pricing is on the higher side, particularly for smaller environments. The documentation is decent overall, but adding more practical, real-world examples would make the process much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the visibility and centralized control provided by Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW. It makes applying security policies, inspecting traffic, and troubleshooting network connectivity issues much easier. It helps us quickly identify whether traffic is allowed or blocked and troubleshoot connectivity issues from a central place. The initial setup was straightforward, and once the network configuration and security policies were defined, we could integrate it with our cloud environment and start monitoring. Overall, it's reliable and gives us good visibility and control over traffic while making troubleshooting easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area for improvement could be making the interface a little simpler and making troubleshooting information easier to find quickly. I'm looking mainly at the search and filter in logs, so we can quickly find the relevant traffic or error details while troubleshooting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like the visibility and control that Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW provides over our cloud traffic. The application-aware security policies are particularly helpful as they allow us to control traffic more precisely rather than just relying on IP and port-based rules. Additionally, I find the threat prevention and logging capabilities very beneficial for monitoring activity and investigating security or connectivity issues within our Azure environment. The initial setup process was also fairly straightforward once we defined our Azure networking and security requirements, and integrating and validating the traffic flow wasn't too challenging. This software provides advanced cloud network security, strong security policy controls, and offers good visibility into cloud traffic, which makes it especially useful for us. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main area that could be improved is the management experience as the environment grows. With more policies, workloads, and traffic flows, configuration can become harder to keep organized. Troubleshooting could also be more streamlined, particularly when investigating routing or policy-related issues. Better policy analysis, clearer configuration-change visibility, and tighter integration with Azure-native services would make day-to-day administration easier. As the environment grows, managing a larger number of policies, applications, and traffic flows can become more time-consuming. It would be helpful to have stronger policy analysis and dependency mapping to quickly understand which rules are being used and what could be safely changed or removed. More streamlined troubleshooting around routing and policy evaluation would also help. I would also appreciate clearer visibility into configuration changes and a simpler way to review differences between policy versions. These improvements would make day-to-day administration easier and reduce the effort required for troubleshooting and policy maintenance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.