Palo Alto Next Generation Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks' Next-Generation Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls enable enterprises to identify and control applications, users, and content (not just ports, IP addresses, and packets) using three unique identification technologies: App-ID, User-ID, and Content-ID. These identification technologies allow enterprises to securely enable application usage using business-relevant concepts, instead of following the traditional "all-or-nothing" approach offered by traditional port-blocking firewalls used in many security infrastructures.

Purpose-Built Appliances

Delivered as a purpose-built appliance, every Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewall utilizes dedicated, function specific processing that is tightly integrated with a single-pass software engine. This unique combination of hardware and software maximizes network throughput while minimizing latency. Each of the hardware platforms supports the same rich set of next-generation firewall features ensuring consistent operation across the entire line.