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4.1 out of 5
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What is Azure Firewall Manager?

Azure Firewall Manager is a security management service that provides central security policy and route management for cloud-based security perimeters.

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Azure Firewall Manager is the #12 ranked solution in top Firewall Security Management solutions and #27 ranked solution in top Microsoft Security Suite solutions. PeerSpot users give Azure Firewall Manager an average rating of 8.2 out of 10. Azure Firewall Manager is most commonly compared to Microsoft Defender for Cloud: Azure Firewall Manager vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud. Azure Firewall Manager is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 69% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 22% of all views.
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As of May 2025, the mindshare of Azure Firewall Manager in the Firewall Security Management category stands at 1.7%, down from 2.6% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Valuable Features

Azure Firewall Manager offers easy setup and cloud-native capabilities with integration into DevOps life cycles and Azure templates. It supports scalable deployments with consistent security policies and a hub and spoke architecture. Users highlight its web firewall, which is simple to install, and centralization of network security which aids in threat detection and protection from attacks. Pricing is considered fair, providing value without extensive costs.
  • "Azure Firewall Manager centralizes network security management with a hub and spoke architecture."
  • "Azure Firewall Manager centralizes network security management with a hub and spoke architecture."
  • "The most valuable feature of Azure Firewall Manager is the testing and configuration."

Room for Improvement

Azure Firewall Manager needs enhanced NAT capabilities since users face challenges with both reverse NAT and multi-source NAT setups. Customers desire a simpler configuration process with one-click deployment. Improved measures are needed for handling email phishing and spamming, which often require third-party solutions. The current security features lack sufficient log monitoring and query functionality. Integration with open-source tools and greater ease of use for new users would be beneficial improvements.
  • "The configuration and settings require substantial time for learning, particularly for new users. Improvements in ease of configuration would benefit users significantly."
  • "The configuration and settings require substantial time for learning, particularly for new users."
  • "The solution can improve the integration with open-source tools."

Pricing

Azure Firewall Manager pricing is considered reasonable and competitive, with users appreciating the clear visibility of costs. While the solution is perceived as costly compared to other cloud services, there are no capital expenditures involved, only operational ones. Despite some complexities in pricing details compared to AWS, users find the overall features justify the price. Extra expenses for additional services are noted, though they are separate from the core firewall features.
  • "The price of the solution is reasonable but it is reasonable for the features."
  • "The solution is certainly expensive in comparison with other cloud services."

Popular Use Cases

Azure Firewall Manager is used for application protection, securing migrated components from on-premise to public cloud, and replicating Load Balancer environments. Businesses utilize it for platform security, focusing on anti-spam, phishing, and ransomware threats, especially in the financial sector. It supports testing, security policies, and managing multiple firewalls across locations. Organizations engage with Azure's technologies such as virtual machines and SQL Server, relying on the manager for enhanced cloud-dependent development security.

Service and Support

Customers with price agreements receive direct support from Microsoft. Many report no need for technical assistance due to Azure Firewall Manager's stability, limiting their interactions. Those who have engaged with support describe it as good or very supportive, with some giving it a high rating. Some users haven't utilized vendor support but perceive it positively based on feedback. Overall, Microsoft provides reliable support, contributing to user satisfaction.

Deployment

Users found Azure Firewall Manager's initial setup to be simplified and straightforward, requiring minimal steps. Some found it effortless, especially for public-facing applications or databases. Though a few found it challenging initially, available internet resources helped ease the process. Many users expressed satisfaction with the ease and simplicity, highlighting an improvement from previous experiences that required more manual effort. However, opinions on setup complexity varied slightly depending on prior familiarity.

Scalability

Azure Firewall Manager is highly scalable with capabilities to scale extensively in cloud environments. Users can expand beyond initial limits with Microsoft's assistance. The platform supports both cloud and on-premises deployment, although on-premises requires significant hardware investment. Users commend scalability, frequently citing an eight out of ten rating. The scalability caters to diverse organizational needs without compromising protection.

Stability

Azure Firewall Manager is highly stable. Users report it as reliable, crash-free, and devoid of bugs or glitches. Many express satisfaction, emphasizing its dependable performance. Ratings for stability range between seven and eight out of ten, highlighting consistent and satisfactory functionality across implementations. The stability is affirmed by multiple experiences where troubleshooting was unnecessary after deployment, indicating enduring performance without freezing or crashing.
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Top industries

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Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
19%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
Retailer
5%
Comms Service Provider
3%
Non Profit
3%
Outsourcing Company
3%
Healthcare Company
3%
Construction Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Educational Organization
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
University
2%
Media Company
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
1%
Mining And Metals Company
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Marketing Services Firm
1%
Cloud Solution Provider
1%

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Azure Firewall Manager reviews

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Rashedul Khan - PeerSpot user
Senior Software Engineer at cimsolutions
Verified user of Azure Firewall Manager
Jan 31, 2025
Security management has improved with centralized threat detection and automation

Pros

"Azure Firewall Manager centralizes network security management with a hub and spoke architecture."

Cons

"The configuration and settings require substantial time for learning, particularly for new users. "

What is our primary use case?

I have been using Azure actively in my company, engaging with various technologies such as Azure SQL Server, virtual machines, and other cloud-dependent development scenarios. To secure the environment, we sometimes utilize Azure Firewall Manager. We needed to manage different individual firewalls deployed in various locations.

How has it helped my organization?

It made the network security management easier.

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
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Gunjan Singh. - PeerSpot user
Senior Consultant at Capgemini
Verified user of Azure Firewall Manager
Nov 27, 2024
Product version discussed: Latest Version
Useful testing, simple configuration, and scalable

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Azure Firewall Manager is the testing and configuration."

Cons

"The solution can improve the integration with open-source tools."

What is our primary use case?

We use Azure Firewall Manager for testing and security policies.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of Azure Firewall Manager is the testing and configuration.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Cloud Consultant at Tata Consultancy
Verified user of Azure Firewall Manager
Aug 16, 2021
Reasonably priced and scaled well but needs reverse NAT-ing capabilities

Pros

"The solution is very easy to set up. "

Cons

"We could do only one-way NAT-ing, where the traffic comes from outside to internal, to Azure, which is fine. However, when we actually do NAT-ed traffic to hit the firewall, that way is not working. "

What is our primary use case?

What we are trying to do is, once the customer actually migrates from on-premise into the public cloud, is to take all of the on-premise components to the public cloud, and we are trying to replicate the classic Load Balancer environment into Azure Firewall. 

How has it helped my organization?

It has helped us in multiple ways. For example, we don't require different spaces to manage it. Also, we can do a lot of automation integrations into the code. We could integrate it into the DevOps pipeline. Basically, it has helped us with our time-to-market for a very specific product when we are actually deploying or upgrading. 

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: reseller
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ML
Group CIO at e-Volve Innovation Pt
Verified user of Azure Firewall Manager
Oct 3, 2021
Responsive support, scales well, and it is easy to install

Pros

"It is easy to install and does not require any plugins for your browser."

Cons

"There should be a simple one-click deployment for a firewall, rather than a set of setup instructions that include steps such as the DNS configuration, et cetera."

What is our primary use case?

This product is used primarily for platform security, where we have the B2B customers coming in through email and through LDAP.

We are especially focused on anti-spam and protection against phishing, and my biggest worry is a ransomware attack. This is because part of our business is in the financial sector.

The three main categories that we work with are endpoint security, personally identifiable information (PII), and DDoS. 

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the web firewall. It is easy to install and does not require any plugins for your browser. This was my first priority.

This price is good, although I am still evaluating whether it will be better by taking an out-of-the-box solution or instead implement something that is third-party.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Sikkander Batcha - PeerSpot user
DevOps Engineer at CloudIQ
Verified user of Azure Firewall Manager
May 24, 2023
An easy-to-setup solution with good tech support

Pros

"The tool's support is good. "

Cons

"The tool's security features need to improve. It needs also to include a monitoring system for logs. It is also complicated to find a query on the Azure firewall."

What needs improvement?

The tool's security features need to improve. It needs also to include a monitoring system for logs. It is also complicated to find a query on the Azure firewall. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The product is stable. 

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
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PeerSpot user
CIT at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Verified user of Azure Firewall Manager
Jun 20, 2021
Provides good protection for our application

Pros

"The solution has improved our organization with its firewall. "

Cons

"The price is okay. This said, the solution is certainly expensive in comparison with other cloud services. "

What is our primary use case?

We use the solution to protect our application. We are talking about a gateway that allows anyone access to our application.

How has it helped my organization?

The solution has improved our organization with its firewall. 

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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Gunjan Singh. - PeerSpot user