Austin E.
AE
Austin E.
CTO / CISO
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Secure and User-Friendly, Needs Documentation Improvement"
4/5
What do you like best about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

I like the ease of use and security of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

The documentation and features of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls could be improved. Specifically, I think clearer documents on first-time setup and use or conversion from other firewalls would be really helpful. The initial setup wasn't terrible, but it wasn't easy either. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nar Kaji  G.
NG
Nar Kaji G.
System Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Powerful Security with a Complex Setup"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

I like the clear visibility and consistent performance of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls. I also value its Advanced Threat Prevention and sandboxing capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

I find Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls to be complex to learn, and the license modeling is complicated. Also, the license costing is quite expensive. The initial setup is quite complex compared to other OEMs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User
G
Verified User
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Strong Security, High Costs with Learning Curve"
4/5
What do you like best about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

I like the application-aware security, intuitive management interface, and strong threat prevention capabilities of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls. These features offer excellent visibility and reliable protection. I also appreciate the regular security updates, detailed reporting, seamless integration with other security tools, and the platform's overall stability and performance even in demanding enterprise environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

I find the high licensing and subscription costs challenging, the learning curve steep for advanced features, and the complexity of initial deployment and policy management in large environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Theogene N.
TN
Theogene N.
FinTech Lead Information Security Officer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable Firewall with Strong Threat Protection"
4/5
What do you like best about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

I like its strong application visibility, effective threat prevention, intuitive management, and reliable security controls across users, applications, and network traffic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

The licensing can be expensive, and the initial setup and policy management may feel complex without experienced administrators. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Joshua O.
JO
Joshua O.
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great at Stopping Zero-Day Threats"
2.5/5
What do you like best about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

As infrastructure engineer the best thing I love is the ability to instantly stop unknown or zero-day threats in real-time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

I don't think I have seen any fault using Palo Alto Network Next Generation FW because it does exactly what it was configure to do Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Verified User in Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Strong Visibility and Logs Make Troubleshooting Easy"
4/5
What do you like best about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

I like this rules-based app, especially the strong visibility it provides and how easy it is to troubleshoot using the logs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

The system isn’t simple. You need to learn it in depth and use it on a daily basis to really understand it well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AS
Alex S.
Chief Information Security Officer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Intelligent content inspection instead of IP blocking – strong security solution"
5/5
What do you like best about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

It's not just IP addresses or ports being blocked like before, but rather content is being intelligently scanned and checked for potential harm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

In some places, the language localization for German is somewhat imprecise. However, this is probably quite irrelevant, as settings, etc., are usually made in English. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User
G
Verified User
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Robust Security with a Steep Learning Curve"
4/5
What do you like best about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

I like the ability of Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls to block certain websites, which helps prevent distractions and efficiently monitors which websites are used. It also minimizes unnecessary bandwidth usage, saving it for more critical tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

The 2 disadvantages I can think of are that it's pretty costly, and it requires its own dedicated team of professionals, especially in the initial phases of implementation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ed S.
ES
Ed S.
VP OF INFORMATION SECURITY/IT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy to Use and Compliance-Ready, but Cost Can Be a Hurdle"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

Easy to use, meets compliance needs, and supports remote administration. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

The cost was more than the company was willing to spend, and replacing out-of-date equipment was quite expensive as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Automotive
UA
Verified User in Automotive
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy Enterprise Security Management with AD-Based Rules"
4/5
What do you like best about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

Security rules can be tied to users or groups from services like Active Directory rather than just IP addresses, making management easier in enterprise environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW?

Many advanced security features require separate subscriptions, so understanding exactly what is included can be confusing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.