VM-Series Virtual Next-Generation Firewall (BYOL)
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Good experience- have used it across environments
What do you like best about the product?
Superior threat protection. Is able to block known and unknown threats quickly and accurately. Detects any abnormality and has a proper scalability option.
What do you dislike about the product?
Certain configurations can be tricky and complex. Networking knowledge may be required to complete the setup across different environments. Cost management is also required.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The problem of cloud security is huge as far as cybersecurity is concerned. This product has helped deal with these challenges and has helped us get better results.
Full comprehensive protection, user friendly
What do you like best about the product?
Most helpful thing is being able to have 360 degrees view and protection of all my network. A thing that I am really pleased is that is it user friendly and very intuitive.
What do you dislike about the product?
Something that I believe to be improved is the customisation. I would like to add some buttons and change layout however I am not able to have it in my way.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Full prevention and protection. Detecting malitious files and activities, able to in put security policies and mitigate and security risks.
As an admin I am please on the interface and the use of the day to day
As an admin I am please on the interface and the use of the day to day
Palo Alto Networks Virtual Firewall - Review
What do you like best about the product?
It provides deep security in general and great threat protection. Also it has seamless integration with various clouds in the market and also its easily scalable- that is really great feature.
What do you dislike about the product?
There could be seen performance issue while working with it. Moreover deployment complexity is there, as it really requires expertise in this area.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It really prevents attacks, so its stand out feature. It works really well with AWS, and other cloud providers like Azure, GCP etc. But personally with AWS it works as expected.
Reliable and Robust Virtual Firewall Solution
What do you like best about the product?
VM-Series excels in granular threat prevention and application visibility. Features like App-ID and Threat Prevention are game-changers for blocking advanced threats, and its flexibility to deploy across AWS, Azure, or VMware.
What do you dislike about the product?
The cost can be steep for smaller teams, and the initial setup has a learning curve. New users might struggle with configuring advanced policies or troubleshooting logs.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The VM-Series is instrumental in identifying and blocking sophisticated threats like malware, ransomware, and zero-day exploits. Its integration with Threat Prevention, WildFire, and DNS Security ensures real-time protection, reducing the risk of breaches and minimizing the time spent on incident response.
Great VM series Virtual firewall by Palo Alto Networks
What do you like best about the product?
The integration with various cloud providers is really amazing. I use AWS, it helps me integrate with it. But it’s not limited to AWS- we can work and integrate with Azure, GCP etc.
What do you dislike about the product?
The complexity while setting up the VM series virtual firewall is bit tricky and time consuming. Also with Infrastructure as Code tools it’s not really great.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Terraform in my daily work, so it really helps me in automating my deployments with secured way. Moreover the security is stand out point I’ll say when we compare with other tools.
Palo Alto vm solution fitted perfectly to Us
What do you like best about the product?
I have worked with global enterprise clients using different Network VM solutions and Palo Alto worked for us for two main aspects: having PA deployed universally on all our firewalls facilated the internal management of our naas by our team and the support from PA when needed was always spot on.
What do you dislike about the product?
VM firewalls can only have 9 DP interfaces that's a limitation that this kind of product has
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
For our Naas architecture we benefited in terms of automation of the policy and device management, cost efficiency and scalability. In fact having several customers we often need to modificate policy and configuration and to rather migrate, change the architcture or install or dismiss new firewalls. So having an unique system like the PA solution is huge benefit for us.
Review - VM series Virtual Firewall
What do you like best about the product?
I really like the advanced threat protection it offers, it is a stand out feature for me. Also it integrates really well with all cloud providers like AWS, Azure, GCP etc.
What do you dislike about the product?
The Terraform support is not that much good I'll say. Also costing is bit higher. And the initial setup seems complex to me.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It actually enhances security beyond typical firewalls like Azure or AWS ones. It automates deployments using Terraform scripts which is helpful for me.
Easy deployment to secure Cloud workloads
What do you like best about the product?
Well, there are many positive aspects of this virtual FW. The majority ones are - quick and easy deployment, features go beyond layer 3/4, Integration with other third-party softwares for enhanced monitoring and off course user friendly GUI.
What do you dislike about the product?
High cost is the major drawback when compared with other competitors in the market. All firewall features are not bundled being said that need licensing for some advanced features. As virtual VM it consumes high amount of resources and need a larger appliance to run VM.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
App based filtering, IDS and IPS, enhanced monitoring etc
NSE review of Palto Alto
What do you like best about the product?
I feel like the Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Firewall stands out for its advanced threat prevention and seamless integration with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Its centralized management via Panorama and scalability make it ideal for securing dynamic virtualized and hybrid environments while ensuring operational efficiency.
What do you dislike about the product?
licensing costs, limited session failover capabilities, and resource-intensive requirements for optimal performance, such as increased memory and vCPUs for higher throughput and session scaling
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The Palo Alto Networks VM-Series Virtual Firewall makes securing cloud and virtual environments way easier by blocking threats, simplifying policy management, and enabling Zero Trust segmentation. Plus, it’s super flexible for scaling in the cloud and saves time and effort with centralized management—basically a lifesaver for keeping things secure and efficient!
Reliable Firewall at a high cost
What do you like best about the product?
The VM-Series Virtual Firewall stands out for its robust, next-generation security features that deliver deep packet inspection, advanced threat prevention, and granular control over applications and users. Its seamless integration into both cloud and on-premises environments enables consistent security policies across hybrid infrastructures, which is critical for modern networks. Additionally, its detailed logging and analytics capabilities offer excellent visibility into network traffic, helping administrators quickly detect and respond to threats. Overall, its strong performance and comprehensive protection make it a compelling choice for enterprises seeking to secure virtualized environments.
What do you dislike about the product?
While the VM-Series offers a powerful security suite, its complexity can be a double-edged sword. The initial configuration and ongoing management often come with a steep learning curve, which might be challenging for organizations with limited security expertise or smaller teams. Moreover, the cost associated with licensing, subscriptions, and maintenance can be relatively high compared to some alternative solutions. This combination of complexity and expense may deter smaller businesses or those with tighter budgets, despite the firewall's robust capabilities.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Palo Alto’s VM-Series makes securing your cloud and on-prem setups a breeze by blocking advanced threats and streamlining management—so you can focus on your business without sweating over cyberattacks.
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