Sold by: Palo Alto Networks
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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
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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 intelligence from 70,000+ global customers to detect and mitigate zero-day exploits, DNS threats, and web-based threats 180x faster than traditional platforms.
Layer 7 Application Classification and Control
Patented Layer 7 classification enabling granular traffic control and visibility based on workloads, users, and applications with precise network traffic management.
Cloud-Delivered Security Services
Cloud-Delivered Security Services (CDSS) powered by Precision AI and Unit 42 Threat Research for advanced threat prevention and detection of zero-day attacks and unknown command-and-control traffic.
Infrastructure as Code and Automation
Support for automated deployment, policy enforcement, and account management workflows through APIs, CloudFormation, and Terraform integration.
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
Information Technology and Services
Amazing UI and Seamless Integration with Powerful AI Features
Reviewed on Sep 03, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
the experience was amazing , UI and interface is very good and suitable , integration between components is very seamless , performance is significant , value for money is very good , support is very strong and AI features is very powerful
What do you dislike about the product?
over all experiences was very good , I cannot see bad things in the experience
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
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> Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW has helped us address the challenge of securing fast-changing cloud workloads without the operational overhead of deploying, scaling, and maintaining traditional firewall appliances. It gives us consistent Layer 7 security and threat prevention for inbound, outbound, and east-west traffic, helping reduce exposure to malware, exploits, command-and-control traffic, and data exfiltration.
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> The biggest benefit is operational simplicity. We can apply standardized policies across cloud accounts and VPCs, automate deployments through infrastructure-as-code workflows, and scale protection with demand. This has reduced manual firewall administration, accelerated secure application deployments, improved visibility, and helped us maintain a more consistent security posture across our cloud environment.
> Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW has helped us address the challenge of securing fast-changing cloud workloads without the operational overhead of deploying, scaling, and maintaining traditional firewall appliances. It gives us consistent Layer 7 security and threat prevention for inbound, outbound, and east-west traffic, helping reduce exposure to malware, exploits, command-and-control traffic, and data exfiltration.
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> The biggest benefit is operational simplicity. We can apply standardized policies across cloud accounts and VPCs, automate deployments through infrastructure-as-code workflows, and scale protection with demand. This has reduced manual firewall administration, accelerated secure application deployments, improved visibility, and helped us maintain a more consistent security posture across our cloud environment.
Bhushan B.
Strong Security and Easy Development Experience
Reviewed on Sep 03, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Strong security and very easy development
What do you dislike about the product?
The initial configuration is somewhat complex and requires a steep learning curve
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It helps us maintain consistent security policies across our multi-cloud environment. As a result, it significantly reduces the time our team spends on manual configuration and lowers our overall risk of a breach.
Computer & Network Security
Strong Security, Easy Cloud Deployment, and Scalable Centralized Management
Reviewed on Sep 02, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like the combination of strong security, easy cloud deployment, centralized management, and scalability. It’s also easy to configure.
What do you dislike about the product?
The pricing can also become expensive at higher traffic volumes, and getting the most value from its advanced security features requires some Palo Alto Networks expertise.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
One challenge is the limited availability of practical documentation and troubleshooting guidance, which can make configuration and issue resolution more difficult.
Financial Services
Strong Threat Prevention with Cloud-Native Simplicity
Reviewed on Sep 02, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW is its combination of strong threat prevention and cloud-native simplicity. It provides deep Layer 7 inspection and advanced threat prevention while reducing the need to manage firewall infrastructure. The value is good considering the level of security, visibility, threat prevention, and centralized management it provides. Although the cost and licensing can be relatively high, the reduced operational overhead and improved security capabilities make it a worthwhile investment for organizations with significant cloud security requirements.
What do you dislike about the product?
One area I dislike about Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW is the complexity of configuration and policy management, especially for teams that are new to the Palo Alto Networks ecosystem.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It helps us address the complexity of securing cloud environments by offering centralized security policies, strong threat prevention, and clear visibility—without the overhead of managing firewall infrastructure ourselves. As a result, it reduces administrative effort, improves consistency across our security controls, and lets our team spend more time on day-to-day security operations and threat response.
prashant K.
Strong Security with Great Visibility
Reviewed on Sep 01, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW for its strong security capabilities and the visibility it provides. It has the ability to inspect network traffic and apply security policies, allowing the definition of rules or policies for which applications are accessible or blocked. The initial setup was relatively straightforward.
What do you dislike about the product?
I think there could be more detailed configuration documentation and workflow for Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW to solve network security challenges, like protecting cloud workloads and controlling network traffic. It provides strong security capabilities and visibility, allowing us to inspect traffic and apply security policies effectively.