Sangfor Next Generation Firewall (also known as NGAF) is a converged security solution providing protection against advanced threat, malware, viruses, ransomware and web-based attacks using integrated security features like firewall, IPS, anti-virus, anti-malware, APT, URL filtering, Cloud Sandbox, and WAF. As the world's first AI-enabled and fully integrated Next Generation Firewall & Web Application Firewall (WAF), NGAF offering the security visibility, real-time detection and response, simplified operation and maintenance and high-performance application layer security needed to operate an enterprise network in total security. Tested and proven to provide cutting-edge network security by ICSA Labs and endorsed by Gartner Inc., NGAF harnesses the power of Sangfor’s Neural-X threat intelligence and analytics platform and Engine Zero’s innovative malware detection to provide next-generation protection for today’s enterprise.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Sangfor NGAF | 1.1% |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 19.1% |
| OPNsense | 11.5% |
| Other | 68.3% |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiGate | 4.2 | 19.1% | 92% | 580 interviewsAdd to research |
| Netgate pfSense | 4.3 | 10.3% | 93% | 219 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 15 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 9 |
| Large Enterprise | 9 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 162 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 96 |
| Large Enterprise | 244 |
Sangfor NGAF was previously known as Sangfor NGAF Firewall Platform.
The Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (Indonesia), Lawson, Inc. (Philippines), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (Indonesia), TEK Automotive (Italy), etc.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| CIO at Indus Motor Company | 4.5 | I switched from FortiGate and Palo Alto to Sangfor NGAF for core firewalling and Internet filtering. Its integrated WAF, SD-WAN capabilities, and competitive pricing offered better ROI. I noticed integration with SIEM and SOAR is excellent. |
| Network Administrator at GC University Lahore | 4.0 | We use Sangfor NGAF for hosting applications like websites and NAT traffic; its standout feature is its comprehensive reporting, aiding in attack categorization and mitigation. However, it is costly and could benefit from hardware scalability and virtualization options. |
| Head of IT Governance, Cybersecurity & Network Infrastructure at Indus Motor Company | 4.5 | I find Sangfor NGAF more valuable than Cisco due to its simplicity and superior reporting capabilities. It resembles FortiGate but excels with its web application firewall features. However, it is pricey compared to its competitors. |
| Deputy Manager IT at National Insurance Company Limited | 4.0 | We primarily use Sangfor NGAF for secure internet and VPN connectivity. Its standout features include SSL VPN and URL filtering. While switching from open-source PSMs, we noticed its infrastructure dependency could improve, particularly on DNS servers. Cost-effective for public sector needs. |
| Network Engineer at INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY ISLAMABAD | 5.0 | We use Sangfor NGAF for filtering, benefiting from its protection against ransomware and firewall attacks, and application control features. Its user-friendly interface and cost-effective license renewal make it preferable to previous solutions like Huawei and Fortinet firewalls. However, its support for YouTube and the Internet needs improvement. |
| Network Administrator at Chase Up | 4.0 | I use Sangfor NGAF because it is an effective firewall product with robust threat protection, valuable for IPSec and SD-WAN VPNs. Its real-time threat detection is impressive, though the setup is complex and could be simplified. |
| Senior Manager IT at Ghandha Automobile Limited | 2.0 | I found Sangfor NGAF to be a cost-effective firewall solution with features comparable to other products. However, improvements are needed in LDAP deployment and support services. We opted for Sangfor after Fortinet no longer met our needs. |
| Technical Sales Manager at a tech services company with 1-10 employees | 2.0 | I use Sangfor NGAF for perimeter security as it's cost-effective compared to alternatives like Sophos and Fortinet. However, its interface is complex, documentation outdated, performance slow, and features outside China limited. I recommend Fortinet for its robust development. |
