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it_user1445520 - PeerSpot reviewer
Security Consultant at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Real User
Nov 22, 2020
Quite stable with good technical support, but the reporting should be improved
Pros and Cons
  • "The most valuable feature is the access control list (ACL)."
  • "Report generation is an area that should be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We are a service provider and we work on a variety of different projects for many customers. We do not use this product ourselves. Rather, we deploy it for different customers.

The primary use case is to protect the organization from unauthorized use.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the access control list (ACL).

What needs improvement?

Report generation is an area that should be improved.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been working with this product for two years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This firewall is quite stable and we use it on a daily basis.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The scalability is good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have not worked with equipment from OEMs other than Cisco. It's the only vendor I use.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is straightforward. The length of time for deployment depends on whether it is the entire setup or just the basic installation.

What about the implementation team?

I deployed this product myself.

What other advice do I have?

This is a product that I can recommend for an internal firewall. It's good enough.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. partner
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