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Fully managed, cloud-native firewall service with threat prevention, app control and advanced URL filtering that integrates with AWS Firewall Manager, CloudWatch and more.
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Overview
Product Overview
Cloud Next-Generation Firewall (CNGFW) for AWS delivers best-in-class network security powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning, stopping zero-day exploits faster than traditional platforms. This fully managed turnkey cloud-native firewall service with 99.99% availability removes the complexity of managing firewall infrastructure in AWS. It lets you immediately turn on the next-generation firewall features and scale your security, ensuring seamless protection for your applications in the AWS environment.
Cloud NGFW extends your threat prevention capabilities across AWS environments and seamlessly integrates with key AWS services like AWS Firewall Manager, CloudWatch, Kinesis Firehose, and more. It provides real-time insights, automated security workflows, and granular traffic control for robust network protection. Recent enhancements include Strata Cloud Manager integration for centralized visibility and firewall-as-code enhancements.
Benefits
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Effortless Deployment and Zero-Operational Burden: Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW takes care of the complex operational tasks, allowing for seamless firewall deployment and management in AWS. It streamlines processes such as certificate management, software upgrades, patch management and multi-dimensional scaling to ensure 99.99% availability. By eliminating the challenges of managing and scaling firewalls yourself, you can deploy robust cloud protection in just a few clicks, without worrying about infrastructure management.
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Advanced Threat Prevention. Secure your AWS VPC traffic from zero-day attacks and unknown command-and-control traffic using Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) powered by Precision AI as well as Unit 42 Threat Research, enabling detection and mitigation 180x faster than traditional platforms.
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Real-Time Threat Detection. Protect your applications with advanced AI and ML-powered threat prevention, leveraging intelligence derived from 70,000+ global customers to stop zero-day exploits, DNS threats, and web-based threats before they impact your network. This extensive threat intelligence network continuously learns and adapts, providing unparalleled protection that evolves with the latest attack vectors.
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Granular Traffic Control. Gain visibility and precise control over your network traffic based on workloads, users, and applications with patented Layer 7 classification. Reduce attack surfaces and safeguard your AWS environment from malicious traffic.
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Centralized Visibility. Simplify security operations with centralized management using Strata Cloud Manager or Panorama. Gain comprehensive visibility into applications, users, and threats for more efficient security management, faster threat resolution, and optimized policy creation.
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Improved Metrics & Monitoring. Leverage AWS CloudWatch to monitor NGFW health, performance, and usage patterns in real-time, ensuring your security operations run at peak efficiency.
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Firewall-as-Code Enhancements. Automate your firewall deployment, policy enforcement and account management workflows with the support of APls, CloudFormation and Terraform. Eliminate manual interventions and streamline your security operations.
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Cloud NGFW is the Firewall-as-a-Service. Choose either AWS Firewall Manager or Palo Alto Networks Panorama for consistent policy management across multiple AWS accounts, enabling flexible control and seamless security across your cloud environments.
Activate your 30-Day free trial and create up to two next-generation firewall resources on your existing AWS VPCs, securing up to 100GB of traffic. After the free trial, you'll transition to a pay-as-you-go model, and you can check your subscription status on the Subscription Management page.
Highlights
- Deploy your next-generation firewall with one-click, automated provisioning that auto-scales to match your network traffic. Leverage Palo Alto Networks Panorama or Strata Cloud Manager for unified security management, ensuring you maintain control and visibility across your cloud infrastructure without the complexity of managing infrastructure.
- Integrate seamlessly with AWS-native services like CloudWatch, Kinesis Firehose, and AWS Firewall Manager, providing real-time insights, granular traffic control, and enhanced security capabilities. Backed by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Threat Research, the service delivers cutting-edge threat prevention and faster mitigation of zero-day exploits.
- Cloud NGFW supports automated onboarding of AWS environments and workflow automation through APIs, CloudFormation, and Terraform, enabling quick deployment and consistent operations. Gain comprehensive visibility and management across multiple AWS accounts with centralized security operations using Strata Cloud Manager or Panorama.
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Pricing is based on actual usage, with charges varying according to how much you consume. Subscriptions have no end date and may be canceled any time.
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Dimension | Cost/unit |
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Base NGFW - incl. 3 AZs (1unit=1 usage hour), addt'l AZ 0.33 unit/hr | $1.50 |
Traffic Secured - First 15 TB / month (1 unit = 1 GB) | $0.065 |
Traffic Secured - Next 15 TB / month (1 unit = 1 GB) | $0.045 |
Traffic Secured - Above 30 TB / month (1 unit = 1 GB) | $0.03 |
Add-Ons (1 unit = 1 Cloud NGFW Credit) (refer to page bit.ly/cngfwaws) | $0.012 |
Dimensions summary
You pay only for what you use, with no upfront commitment. Your bill combines separate charges. A firewall charge is based on usage hours; the base covers three availability zones, and each extra zone adds a fraction of an hour per hour. A traffic charge applies per gigabyte inspected, tiered by monthly volume: the first 15 TB, the next 15 TB, and anything above 30 TB. Optional add-ons draw on Cloud NGFW Credits. The trial runs 30 days, then converts to this pay-as-you-go billing. Charges scale with your actual deployment size and traffic.
Top-of-mind questions for buyers
One unit equals one hour of running the base firewall service across three availability zones. Each additional availability zone adds 0.33 unit per hour on top of the base. So a fourth zone raises your hourly rate proportionally. Charges accrue only while the firewall runs.
Traffic is metered per gigabyte inspected and grouped into monthly tiers. The first 15 TB bills at one rate, the next 15 TB at another, and volume above 30 TB at a third. Only the gigabytes within each band bill at that band's rate, not your whole volume.
Both bill independently and add together on one invoice. Firewall hours scale with how many zones run and for how long. Traffic charges scale with gigabytes inspected each month. High-throughput deployments tend to see traffic charges dominate; low-traffic always-on setups lean toward the hourly firewall charge. Add-ons draw separately from Cloud NGFW Credits.
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"Premium support is now included with the product: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources/datasheets/premium-support . To help you get started with your deployment such as how-to videos, deployment guides and reference architectures, please visit: https://live.paloaltonetworks.com/t5/cloud-ngfw-help-center/ct-p/Cloud_NGFW . For post-sales support, you can use the following options: 1) Open a case by following the steps here: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/services/support/customer-support-plan . 2) Call us at 1 (866) 898-9087"
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AI and Machine Learning-Powered Threat Prevention
Artificial intelligence and machine learning-powered threat prevention leveraging Precision AI and Unit 42 Threat Research to detect and mitigate zero-day exploits 180x faster than traditional platforms.
Layer 7 Application Classification and Control
Patented Layer 7 classification enabling granular traffic control based on workloads, users, and applications with precise visibility and malicious traffic filtering.
Cloud-Delivered Security Services Integration
Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) powered by threat intelligence from 70,000+ global customers providing real-time detection of zero-day exploits, DNS threats, and web-based threats.
Infrastructure as Code and Automation Support
Support for automated deployment and policy management through APIs, CloudFormation, and Terraform enabling firewall-as-code workflows and infrastructure automation.
AWS Native Service Integration
Seamless integration with AWS services including AWS Firewall Manager, CloudWatch, Kinesis Firehose, and Strata Cloud Manager for centralized management and real-time monitoring.
Intrusion Prevention System
Leading Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) integrated into unified security solution for threat detection and prevention
Advanced Evasion Technique Detection
Capability to identify and stop Advanced Evasion Techniques (AETs) with superior performance compared to other security devices
Application Layer Security
Advanced application control with application layer exfiltration security and dynamic security controls
Sandboxing and Malware Analysis
Sandboxing technology for identifying zero-day attacks and advanced malware threats
Centralized Management Console
Unified management console for streamlined security administration across data center, office, and branch firewalls
Advanced Threat Prevention Capabilities
Includes firewall, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), application control, IPsec VPN, URL filtering, antivirus, and anti-bot features for multi-layered network security.
Traffic Inspection and Control
Inspects and controls encrypted data flows between on-premises networks and AWS VPCs, including North-South traffic entering and exiting private subnets and East-West traffic between VPCs.
Infrastructure-as-Code Integration
Integrates with infrastructure-as-code tools including Terraform and Ansible for policy automation, with dynamic security policy adaptation based on real-time cloud metadata.
AWS Service Integration
Supports integration with AWS Transit Gateway, Gateway Load Balancer, AWS Security Hub, VPC Ingress Routing, AWS Traffic Mirroring, AWS Outposts, and Amazon Macie.
Centralized Security Management
Provides unified, centralized management through Check Point Security Management Server with consistent policy, logging, and reporting across AWS, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
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Customer reviews
Government Administration
Strong Cloud Security, Advanced Threat Prevention, and Centralized Management
Reviewed on Nov 05, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like most about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW is its advanced threat prevention, centralized management, and seamless integration with the broader Palo Alto Networks security ecosystem. It delivers strong visibility into network traffic and helps identify and stop sophisticated threats through capabilities such as intrusion prevention, malware detection, and application-level security policies. Its cloud-native architecture adds flexibility and scalability, which makes it easier to maintain consistent security policies across different cloud environments. I also value how well it integrates with other Palo Alto Networks solutions, improving overall threat visibility and simplifying day-to-day security operations. Overall, it offers a solid balance of performance, security, and centralized control, helping organizations strengthen network security while reducing operational complexity.
What do you dislike about the product?
One area that could be improved is the overall cost, particularly for organizations running large-scale deployments or handling high traffic volumes. The initial setup and any troubleshooting can also demand advanced technical expertise, which makes the learning curve steep for new administrators. In addition, having more detailed visibility into resource consumption, simpler policy management, and clearer cost monitoring would make the overall experience smoother and easier to manage.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW helps address the challenges of securing cloud environments against advanced cyber threats while maintaining consistent security policies and visibility across network traffic. It provides centralized policy management, advanced threat prevention, intrusion detection and prevention, and application-level visibility. This reduces the complexity of managing cloud network security, improves threat detection and response capabilities, and helps minimize the risk of unauthorized access and malicious activity. Overall, it strengthens our security posture while supporting scalability and operational efficiency.
Utkarsh S.
Easy Setup and Excellent Support, Though Lag Persists
Reviewed on Nov 04, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
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.
What do you dislike about the product?
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.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW with GlobalProtect for VPN networking. When I run into network issues, it’s smoother than other providers and gives me simple solutions.
jayant s.
Cloud-Native Scalability with Strong Threat Prevention and Centralized Policy Management
Reviewed on Nov 04, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like its cloud-native scalability, centralized policy management, strong threat prevention, and application-level visibility. It provides Palo Alto Networks security capabilities without the operational overhead of managing traditional firewall infrastructure.
What do you dislike about the product?
The main drawback is the complexity of configuration and troubleshooting. It can take time to understand traffic flow, policies, routing, and logs, particularly in more complex cloud environments.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It helps us secure cloud traffic, control application access, and protect workloads from threats. The main benefit is better visibility and centralized policy management, which makes security operations and troubleshooting easier while allowing the firewall service to scale with the cloud environment.
Mahmoud O.
Powerful App-ID Detection, Easy Setup—But Costly Licensing
Reviewed on Nov 01, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like URL Filtering, especially its in-line deep learning and anti-evasion detection. I find Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW more powerful, particularly in App ID detection, and I think its techniques are perfect. Setup was easy with the guide available on the internet.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find the licensing cost high. I’d like Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW to offer more features as a trial so all customers can access its powerful capabilities.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW for IPS, DPI, and user/App ID detection.
Zyan A.
Smooth Setup, Strong Cloud Security Without Firewall VM Maintenance
Reviewed on Oct 30, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I use Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW to secure our public cloud environment with centralized L7 security, intrusion prevention, and advanced URL filtering for our Azure workloads. I like that it replaces traditional NVA firewalls, auto-scales, and integrates natively with the cloud without me managing infrastructure. I don’t have to run or patch firewall VMs. Setup was very smooth, and it works as expected.
What do you dislike about the product?
So far so good
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I no longer need a firewall VM with Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW.