Overview of NGFW for Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises

Are you interested in the most technologically advanced network security tools?

In this publication, we assess five NGFW devices that are remarkable on the market in 2023, and also proven in our clients’ infrastructures.

We research areas of functionality, scalability, performance, and licensing based on vendor-provided information like feature set tables, datasheets, and whitepapers for better network security market insight.

NGFW comparison. Find a Next Gen Firewall for your smb

What models of NGFW we check?

Cisco FPR-1150

FortiGate 200F

Sophos XGS 3300

Palo Alto PA-850

Check Point Quantum Spark 1800

Who is this publication for?

IT Managers

faced with the need to replace their firewall devices

IT Directors

looking for proven solutions

CISOs

looking to strengthen security with top solutions

Specialists

who want to know the nuances between popular firewalls

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What is NGFW?

Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) are part of the third generation of firewall technology, providing powers way beyond a traditional firewall. While previous generations of firewalls provide stateful inspection of network traffic, VPN support, and packet filtering, NGFW offers much more advanced functions. They are designed to provide context and better visibility for traffic flowing through the network.

Based on different processing engines responsible for providing “next-generation” functions, NG Firewalls can precisely mitigate sophisticated security risks.

What are the advantages of NGFWs?

Application layer inspection

User identity recognition

Intrusion prevention mechanisms

Antivirus

Malware code detection

Web filtering

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“I recommend this comparison to everyone looking for network security solutions capable of battling present-day sophisticated threats.

The time you will save flipping through countless datasheets and tables can be spent discussing with your team which device is best suited to your company’s business needs.”

Marcin Biały, Advisory Architect, Grandmetric