Last Updated on June 12, 2024 by Arnav Sharma
| Feature/Aspect | Azure Firewall | Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls |
|---|---|---|
| Ease of Deployment | Initial setup is easy and straightforward. | Initial setup is easy but can be complex if the organization has a complicated environment or uses many of the features. |
| Areas Needing Improvement |
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Some features are buggy, documentation could be improved, and some next-generation capabilities come with limitations. |
| Pricing | Fair pricing | Expensive investment |
| Service and Support | Generally very good, but some users indicate that the response time can be longer than desired. | Very good support, with some users rating it 8 out of 10. |
| Return on Investment (ROI) | Users have seen cost benefits and feel they get better value for their money. | Provides more efficiency, cost savings, and complete visibility in terms of security. Reduces workload due to its unified platform. |
| Overall User Satisfaction | Solid option with good ROI results. | Equally good with positive ROI results. |
| Intrusion Detection and Prevention | ✔ Supported Offers intrusion detection and prevention capabilities to identify and block malicious traffic. |
Not explicitly mentioned, but Palo Alto’s capabilities likely include this given its comprehensive feature set. |
| Network Filtering | ✔ Supported Allows filtering of network traffic based on specific criteria. |
Not explicitly mentioned, but given Palo Alto’s comprehensive feature set, it likely includes network filtering. |
| Integration | ✔ Supported Seamlessly integrates with other Azure services and tools. |
Not explicitly mentioned, but Palo Alto’s unified platform suggests integration with various tools and services. |
| Security | ✔ Supported Provides robust security features to protect the network. |
✔ Supported Known for its robust security features, including antivirus, vulnerability protection, and more. |
| Connectivity | ✔ Supported Ensures secure and seamless connectivity across the network. |
Not explicitly mentioned, but given Palo Alto’s comprehensive feature set, it likely ensures secure connectivity. |
| Threat Intelligence | ✔ Supported Offers insights into potential threats to proactively protect the network. |
Not explicitly mentioned, but Palo Alto’s machine learning and other features suggest threat intelligence capabilities. |
| Virtual IP Addresses | ✔ Supported Allows users to create virtual IP addresses. |
Not explicitly mentioned, but given Palo Alto’s comprehensive feature set, it might support this. |
| Auto Scaling | ✔ Supported Automatically scales resources based on demand, ensuring optimal performance. |
Not explicitly mentioned, but given Palo Alto’s reputation, it might have scalability features. |
| Stability | Not explicitly mentioned, but given Azure’s reputation, it likely offers stable performance. | ✔ Supported Users find the platform to be stable and reliable. |
| Unified Platform | Not explicitly mentioned, but Azure Firewall integrates with Azure services, suggesting a unified approach. | ✔ Supported Offers a unified platform for various security features and tools. |
| Application Identification | Not explicitly mentioned, but given Azure’s feature set, it might support application identification. | ✔ Supported Can identify and verify applications using specific ports. |
| Antivirus | Not explicitly mentioned. | ✔ Supported Offers antivirus capabilities to detect and block malware. |
| Vulnerability Protection | Not explicitly mentioned. | ✔ Supported Protects against known vulnerabilities in the system. |
| URL Filtering | Not explicitly mentioned, but network filtering might include URL-based filtering. | ✔ Supported Allows filtering of web traffic based on URLs. |
| SSL VPN | Not explicitly mentioned. | ✔ Supported Offers secure VPN connectivity using SSL. |
| IPsec VPN | Not explicitly mentioned. | ✔ Supported Provides VPN connectivity using IPsec for secure data transfer. |
| DNS Security | Not explicitly mentioned. | ✔ Supported Ensures secure and reliable DNS operations. |
| Machine Learning Capabilities | Not explicitly mentioned. | ✔ Supported Embeds machine learning into the firewall for real-time attack prevention. |