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Expand your coverage against command and control, web-based, file-based, DNS protocol, and other threats with industries most advanced cloud delivered security services that protect your AWS workloads, VDIs and user traffic with AI/ML-powered VM-Series virtual firewalls from Palo Alto Networks. This listing includes 24x7 Premium Support.
Overview
This offering includes a free, 15-day trial. Go beyond base layer 3, 4 protection with industry leading firewall and a comprehensive suite of security services in a cloud-native form factor that seamlessly integrate and scale with your AWS environment.
02/01 UPDATE - This listing now includes Palo Alto Networks Advanced cloud-delivered Security Services. These services increase firewall efficacy against zero day and other resilient threats (requires PAN-OS versions 10.2.8, 11.0.4, 11.1.2 or later).
Threat coverage - keep your workloads safe from exploits, malware, command & control attempts, web-based threats, DNS-layer attacks, file-based threats and malware piggybacking on mobile users traffic with industry-leading traffic inspection. The following security services that are available with this product listing:
Note: To activate below services, follow the steps in https://shorturl.at/mnsJ1Â to register your firewall
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Advanced Threat Prevention - safeguard your network from known and zero day threats, such as exploits, malware, spyware, and command and control attacks, with market-leading, researcher-grade signatures and ML inspection engine that do not compromise performance.
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Advanced URL Filtering - defend your network from highly evasive phishing, ransomware and other web-based attacks. Palo Alto Networks inline machine learning-based web security engine enables real-time detection of previously unseen threats to prevent patient zero. Create granular policy controls that dynamically update as new malicious URLs are discovered.
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Advanced WildFire - identify file-based threats through inline static and dynamic analysis in the cloud. Palo Alto Networks proprietary hypervisor enables detection of sophisticated sandbox-resistant malware, extending your coverage to these previously unseen threats. Advanced Wildfire adds real-time threat signature updates for your Advanced Threat Prevention service.
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DNS Security - extend your threat coverage by detecting and preventing sophisticated DNS-layer network attacks and data exfiltration.
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Global Protect - secure your infrastructure from malware and threats that can piggyback on traffic from mobile users.
Simplified policy management - means your policies adapt to changes in your AWS infrastructure while keeping your resources protected in a consistent manner without manual intervention by the FW admin.
Next-Gen Security - protect business critical data with VM-Series virtual firewalls that give you complete application layer-7 visibility and control of your traffic in your AWS environment.
Easy deployment - get started with a few clicks and deploy additional firewalls through the familiar EC2 instance creation flow.
Looking for a lighter version with reduced costs? Try our VM-Series Next-Gen Virtual Firewall w/Advanced Threat Prevention (PAYG). See the link below.
Highlights
- Best-in-class public cloud network security solution powered by AI/ML and latest threat research protects your workloads against day zero and known threats with application layer 7 visibility.
- Integrations with Gateway Load Balancer, AWS Auto Scaling, and Transit VPC with AWS Transit Gateway allow you to protect traffic across many types of dynamic and large scale deployments.
- Policy definitions dynamically apply to your cloud assets based on AWS tags, Application IDs, User IDs, geographies or zones.
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OtherLinux PAN-OS 11.1.6-h14
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Dimension | Cost/hour |
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c5n.xlarge Recommended | $1.71 |
c5d.large | $1.35 |
c6in.2xlarge | $2.43 |
c6i.4xlarge | $4.32 |
c5d.xlarge | $1.71 |
c5.xlarge | $1.71 |
c4.8xlarge | $4.32 |
c6i.2xlarge | $2.43 |
c5d.4xlarge | $4.32 |
c6i.xlarge | $1.71 |
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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Usage instructions
See documentation for detailed steps to set admin password before using the web interface of VM-Series. Once the instance is running, connect to it using a SSH client with the private key file used to launch the instance. For example: ssh -i <privatekey.pem> admin@<EIP or private IP of eth0> Then use the PAN-OS CLI commands "configure", "set mgt-config users admin password" and "commit" commands to set the password.
Support
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To help you get started with your deployment such as how-to videos, deployment guides and reference architectures, please visit:
https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/awsÂ
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Threat Prevention
Advanced machine learning-powered inspection engine that detects known and zero-day threats including exploits, malware, spyware, and command and control attacks
Web Security
Inline machine learning-based web security engine for real-time detection of phishing, ransomware, and evasive web-based attacks
File Analysis
Proprietary cloud-based hypervisor for static and dynamic file-based threat detection using advanced sandbox analysis techniques
Protocol Layer Security
Comprehensive security coverage across network layers including DNS-layer attack prevention and network data exfiltration detection
Traffic Visibility
Complete application layer-7 traffic inspection and control with dynamic policy management based on AWS tags, application IDs, and user contexts
Network Virtualization
Secure virtual private network (VPN) gateway for connecting remote sites and branch offices
Advanced Threat Protection
Dynamic security controls with application layer exfiltration security and advanced evasion techniques (AETs) identification
Intrusion Prevention
Integrated advanced Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) with capability to stop Advanced Evasion Techniques
Security Policy Management
Centralized policy configuration with global update capabilities across network infrastructure
Malware Detection
Sandboxing technology for identifying zero-day attacks and advanced malware
Network Traffic Inspection
Inspects traffic entering and exiting private subnets in VPC ("North-South") and between VPCs ("East-West")
Advanced Threat Prevention
Provides multi-layered security capabilities including firewall, IPS, threat emulation, and threat extraction with advanced catch rates
Cloud Infrastructure Integration
Supports infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Ansible, dynamically adapts security policies based on cloud metadata
Security Protocol Coverage
Comprehensive security features including Data Loss Prevention, application control, IPsec VPN, URL filtering, antivirus, and anti-Bot protection
Cloud Service Compatibility
Integrates with AWS services including Gateway Load Balancer, AWS Security Hub, VPC Ingress Routing, AWS Traffic Mirroring, and AWS Transit Gateway
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Customer reviews
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115 external reviews
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Nicolaos N.
A deep review of Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Firewall
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
One thing i like a lot that it does not lack any features from physical firewalls, almost everything you have and need in physical FW, you can have it on VM-Series. Also i like the depth of the security it provides. Deep pack inspection, user/device context, URL filtering, DNS Security and the list goes on, are must features for any company that takes cybersecurity serioysly.
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't like that in VMware ESXi only certain drivers are supported and i dont like the fact, that except that i think that fully deployment is kinda expensive, also required a lot of resources (CPU, RAM etc) to meet performance requirement.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The number one problem it solves is about security, more specifically cloud enviromenent without missing any feature or policy from traditional FW. A plus is the deep inspection and monitoring in applications/users.
Robsen W.
As some one working in IT Integrator company, I have had the chance to deploy Paloalto Firewall.
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
the fact the firewall goes beyond port and protocol filtering for better Application aware security and the ability to enforce policies based on users using User-ID.
What do you dislike about the product?
even though Palo Alto VM-Series is praised for its security depth, scalability, and AI-driven threat prevention, it is expensive compared with other firewall vendors like fortinet and cisco. I am from Ethiopia and as some one working in IT integrators, many of our clients are a bit sensitive when it comes to price, this makes it difficult in proposing Paloalto firewall for them
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
to inspects and segments internal traffic, preventing malware from spreading across workloads (east -west traffics) and to isolate traffics using role-based access and segmentation for different tenants or business units.
abdelazize s.
Experience and Elegance
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
The best aspects of the Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Firewall include its advanced threat prevention capabilities, consistent security policy enforcement across diverse environments, scalability and agility in virtualized settings, centralized management through Panorama, and seamless integration with major cloud and virtualization platforms.
What do you dislike about the product?
Documentation Gaps: Occasionally, users find the documentation to be less comprehensive for newer features or unique deployment scenarios, which can complicate implementation and troubleshooting efforts.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Compliance and Risk Management: Aids in meeting regulatory compliance standards by enabling features like application allow listing and segmentation, crucial for isolating sensitive data and systems.
Teddy T.
A top-tier security product, rarely seen,yet vital for strengthening Africa’s digital transformation
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like the fact that VM series firewall delivers the same full enterprise-grade security functionality as appliance-based solutions, but with instant deployment, avoiding the challenges of international shipping and customs clearance in East Africa, especially Ethiopia. It requires no rack space and also offers flexibility to scale with our country’s dynamic economy, because it allows you to start small and expand as needed. Its intuitive, easy-to-learn GUI is also one of my favorite features. Overall, it’s the best security solution you can get without the logistical headaches
What do you dislike about the product?
One of the things I dislike is the complex licensing model, which can be difficult for some of our customers, along with the high product price and mandatory annual subscriptions. For a country with a weaker economy like ours, securing foreign currency (USD/forex) for these payments is a major challenge. Related to this, the VM series sometimes lags when applying configurations, even after allocating significant resources, which can be frustrating. Another major challenge for Palo Alto in general is the lack of a true local presence. There is a demand for these solutions in Africa, and I would like to see Palo Alto engage more actively in East Africa, especially Ethiopia.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Firewall is helping us deal with the logistical and cost challenges of deploying appliance-based firewalls in Ethiopia. International shipping and customs clearance are one of the major barriers in our region that slow down projects, but with the VM-Series we get full enterprise-grade security functionality through instant deployment without those challenges. the VM products flexibility feature to start small and scale as our infrastructure grows is also valuable, especially in a dynamic economy like Ethiopia’s.
Bisrateab G.
It has good Performance
Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like that the VM-Series offers strong security features such as advanced application and user identification, along with effective threat prevention including malware and zero-day attack detection. Its ability to provide detailed visibility and control over network traffic in virtual and cloud environments is a major advantage. The firewall’s flexibility to deploy across different cloud platforms and virtual infrastructures makes it very adaptable to various environments.
What do you dislike about the product?
The main downsides are the relatively high licensing and subscription costs, which can add up over time. There is also a steep learning curve for teams new to the platform, making setup and optimization complex. Performance can be limited by the host environment, especially under heavy traffic or with many security features enabled. Additionally, some users find the interface less responsive and troubleshooting can be challenging in complex deployments.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Firewall solves critical security challenges in virtualized and cloud environments by providing advanced threat prevention, granular visibility, and consistent policy enforcement across hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. It addresses the problem of securing dynamic workloads that traditional physical firewalls can’t easily protect, enabling organizations to maintain strong security posture while scaling their operations flexibly. This benefits me by ensuring that network traffic is closely monitored and controlled, reducing the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches. It also simplifies management through centralized control, saving time and effort while improving compliance and operational efficiency. Overall, it helps protect valuable assets without slowing down business growth or complicating cloud adoption.