Forcepoint NGFW (PAYG) - Next Generation Firewall

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall  was implemented for SD-WAN solutions across all 1,500 plus locations. The deployment includes routing and BGP routing, L3 switching, L2 switching, and site-to-site VPN and SSL VPNs. IPS enabled antivirus applications, IPS, IDS, application control, and quality of service are also included. All firewalls are managed through the SMC, which is the Security Management server center. Overall, no issues have been encountered, but there are some dependencies on the SMC components. Occasionally, connectivity challenges between Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall  and SMC have been observed. It is important to ensure that licenses are renewed before expiring, as no modifications are allowed after the license expires.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall policies are created with source IP and applications policy configurations. Some routing and BGP routing have been added, and new locations have been added. All firewalls are synced with the SMC.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall provides excellent SD-WAN solutions. It is very easy to connect Wi-Fi solutions and any other interface solutions. Both on-premise solutions and hybrid solutions are available. It can be easily integrated with different solutions.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall provides excellent SD-WAN solutions that make it very easy to connect Wi-Fi solutions and any other interface solutions. Both on-premise solutions and hybrid solutions are available, and it can be easily integrated with different solutions.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall has positively impacted the organization. Previously, it was very difficult to handle all traffic because multiple locations experienced downtime, firewalls went down, and internet connectivity issues occurred. There was a lease line option previously, which was very critical for connectivity. After Forcepoint SD-WAN solutions were deployed across different locations, all traffic goes through Wi-Fi solutions, which are directly connected to Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall. This is very easy, time-saving, and has improved security. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall has many security solutions available. There is no doubt that it is a good firewall. All types of policies can be created, and all GFW features are available. All those security solutions can be utilized.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is overall good, but AI enabled features are not available. Many templates and AI security features are needed and are currently missing.

I have been working with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall for the last four years. I have worked with all types of Forcepoint products, including Forcepoint DLP , Forcepoint endpoint solutions, Forcepoint web security, and Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall. There is a deep understanding of all Forcepoint products.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is stable based on this experience.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall's scalability is good and can handle growth or increased demand easily.

The experience with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall customer service has been very good. TAC engineers are very experienced and troubleshoot issues within the expected timeframe with no problems.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall has a boot option and is very easy to deploy, taking very little time. Only one boot is required, or a pen drive can be inserted and booted, then rebooted, and it will automatically connect the firewall with the SMC. Policies can be easily published through SMC. The firewall can be deployed within 20 minutes.

In this organization, five people manage 1,500 plus locations with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall. This reduces the number of employees, saves time, and reduces costs. This is a good consideration.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall provides cost savings with minimal costs. It does not have high pricing for on-premise solutions and on-cloud solutions. It is easy and offers different solutions for each solution type with small, mid, and large scale options available. This makes it easy to choose the appropriate firewall and minimize costs and save money.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is an excellent firewall with many next-generation features, including IPS, IDS, application console, UTM, quality of service, DDoS protections, and deep packet inspections. All types of VPN connectivity and routing are available. It is very easy to understand and deploy. The only issue that has been observed is related to licensing. It is important to ensure that licenses are renewed before expiration, as no modifications are allowed after the license expires. This would be helpful for users and clients. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall has only two components: SMC and Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall. Overall, the rating for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is 10 out of 10.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall  protects my internal network and customer VPN usage with various rules. I use Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall  to protect my internal network and manage customer VPNs by creating filters and rules to protect the network and user access.

We create a VPN with details such as which application, which port, and what users can access when they are connected to Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall offers an amazing graphical interface that is very easy to use, although sometimes slowness appears and it does not respond in real time. Overall, the graphical interface is amazing.

The interface helps me in my daily tasks because it is easy to understand, although its response is slow. Sometimes Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall cannot process the traffic, and the graphical interface and CPU often show very high usage.

I appreciate the user access details and graphics that the interface can report for me, and the feature that allows us to create rules through dragging and dropping.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall has impacted my organization positively by making it very easy to work and offering a more competitive price compared to other vendors. The only issue I perceive is that sometimes it gets a very slow response for no reason, which we have been facing frequently when using Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall.

It is saving money, it is easy to use, and it has a very nice graphical interface.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall can be improved by addressing the slowness that occurs for no reason. It has high availability and two cores that can work together, and it offers many features like other vendors, but the graphical interface sometimes freezes when we are troubleshooting.

I have been working in my current field for about three years.

Sometimes Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is not really stable at all. It has many freezes for no reason, and local support needs to reboot it physically by unplugging the power cable and plugging it back in.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is scalable and can grow with my organization's needs, although it is not the principal firewall but works for specific scenarios.

My experience with customer support has been good, and I find it to be good overall.

I have previously used different solutions, specifically Palo Alto, Forcepoint, and Cisco ASA  and Firepower.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is limited because I do not work with pricing, but I have experience with support, setup, and some licensing.

Before choosing Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall, we evaluated other options, including Fortinet.

I would advise others looking into using Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall that it has a competitive price compared to other vendors, and it is easy to use with a good graphical interface and attentive technical support. My review rating for this product is 6.

We use Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall  for security purposes in our financial institution.

The most valuable features of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall  are the advanced threat protection, including features like IPS and DDoS prevention, which help avoid internal DDoS attacks. The centralized management and smart policies are effective, providing enhanced network efficiency, connectivity, and improved security, resulting in fewer cyberattacks and data breaches.

The licensing model should be more flexible. I recommend that additional features be included in a single license to avoid the need for extra licensing costs. Additionally, there are performance limitations when storing logs, as a large number may overwhelm the log server.

I have been working with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall for more than five to six years.

Initially, deployment involved a few hurdles, requiring a couple of days. We had to customize it according to our organizational policies, which required involving a partner in the process for proper setup.

From a stability perspective, I would rate the solution between seven and eight out of ten.

Scalability is somewhat limited. While I rate it at five to six, I note that there are restrictions in the firewall manager and limitations when deploying for cloud environments. Since we are using it on-premises, it is difficult to utilize for cloud solutions as well.

Technical support is sometimes slow to respond, and it takes longer to resolve issues. This has been true across all Forcepoint products. I rate customer service four to five out of ten.

We maintain a multi-environment with solutions like Palo Alto and Cisco.

The initial setup was a bit complex, requiring us to customize Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall according to our organization’s standards, necessitating partner involvement.

From our side, at least ten people were involved, and a partner was engaged for the deployment.

The centralized management and automated updates have lowered operational costs.

The licensing model is dependent on negotiation skills, but there is room for improvement. The costs can be high since additional features require separate licenses.

We maintain solutions like Palo Alto and Cisco.

My overall rating for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is seven out of ten. Recommendations depend on infrastructure and return on investment analysis, as there are other alternatives, such as Palo Alto and Cisco.

We mostly work with finance, specifically with banks most of the time. We use Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall  for these applications.

Today, the Next Generation Firewall from all companies are pretty similar, but the difference lies in the accuracy of setting up the risks. Another valuable aspect is the features and how friendly they are for cross setup. Cross setup refers to using multiple features from the same firewall simultaneously within the same environment. With Forcepoint, this process is simplified compared to others like Fortinet.

There is a lot of technical stuff that could be improved. We've encountered scenarios that were really hard to set up and required support. It would be beneficial if the support and contact with the development team were enhanced. Fast response and efficient handling of issues, similar to how Fortinet responds, would be great.

I have been using Next Generation Firewall from Forcepoint for more than seven years and the Data Loss Prevention for just a couple of projects, no more than a year.

It is really hard to work with their customer support. For example, unlike Fortinet where you can escalate an issue and quickly get responses from the development team, Forcepoint's process seems slow and challenging.

I moved from Oracle to use security vendors like Fortinet, Kaspersky, and Forcepoint.

The initial setup can be quite complex. When trying to apply content filters with different network setups in the same machine, even with good planning and reference manuals, issues can arise. Combining different functionalities on the same box often results in problems.

I don't believe in ROI when talking about cybersecurity because there's no real way to measure it. Cybersecurity ROI could be $1 or $100 million, depending on the risk of data behind it. I've seen ROI analyses from many cybersecurity companies, but I find it hard to trust the numbers.

In terms of pricing, I would place Forcepoint in the middle when compared to other firewalls like Fortinet and Palo Alto.

Overall, I would rate Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall  a seven. I believe a 6.5 would be more accurate though. Also, my name can be used for the review, but not my company name. I am no longer working with Consulting Services; I'm with a different company now.