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Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs Huawei Enterprise Routers comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 16, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Forcepoint Next Generation ...
Ranking in WAN Edge
9th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
44
Ranking in other categories
Firewalls (24th), Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions (10th)
Huawei Enterprise Routers
Ranking in WAN Edge
12th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
25
Ranking in other categories
Routers (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the WAN Edge category, the mindshare of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is 2.4%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Huawei Enterprise Routers is 2.4%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
WAN Edge
 

Featured Reviews

OusaidAbaz - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides decent protection for the LAN but complicated interface
We had some licensing issues with its web filtering capabilities. That's why we migrated our web filtering to Cisco Umbrella. Moreover, the interface is complicated. It's difficult to locate all the necessary menus and functions. For example, one of the many issues is with SSH. Even now, we haven't successfully opened the port to connect using SSH mode when we want to change the configuration. It's like a black box—not very open to changes and customization. It's simply not easy to configure. There are other problems, too. For example regarding Forcepoint's Websense component. We had a lot of problems managing the web settings within Websense. That's why we migrated to Cisco Umbrella for cloud-based web filtering. It's not that Forcepoint is inherently bad. The issue is that it's not user-friendly. It is not easy to use. The developers need to redesign the interface (GUI) for better management. It is very difficult to manage. For example, simple actions require too many clicks compared to FortiGate or Palo Alto. That's the main problem.
Muhammad Amir Khan - PeerSpot reviewer
A stable and easy-to-manage solution with good security and firewalls
The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine.  We have encountered issues while integrating the product with Enterprise Management Systems. Huawei platform is good for Huawei but we face issues when we integrate it with other models.  I have been working with the product for one and a…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I don't have anything bad to say about the product. I absolutely love it."
"It is a stable solution, and there are no issues so far."
"Next Generation Firewall's best feature is that it can be managed on one platform."
"The most valuable features of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall are the advanced threat protection, including features like IPS and DDoS prevention, which help avoid internal DDoS attacks."
"The people we deal with is a local partner in Cambodia and we can get good support from them."
"I found the initial setup process to be very simple and straightforward."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy."
"One of the most valuable features is having the ability to cluster multiple firewalls even if they are different versions."
"The product has valuable support services."
"It's simple to use and offers good connectivity."
"I use the product to connect to various access points to extend my network."
"The product is good, easy to manage , and works fine."
"The product is easy to improve and deploy in terms of configuration for engineers and technical executives."
"The solution offers good customer support and good performance."
"The scalability is good."
"We use the solution for point-to-point connectivity, aggregation, and radio connectivity on mTLS."
 

Cons

"The company should update the URL filtering database. They need to enhance the URL filtering and make it easier to customize."
"While they offer a comprehensive bundled solution, some users may prefer on-premise deployments for certain features, such as URL filtering."
"It is really hard to work with their customer support. For example, unlike Fortinet where you can escalate an issue and quickly get responses from the development team, Forcepoint's process seems slow and challenging."
"Its interface is complex when compared with a firewall like FortiGate. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall needs a management console, whereas FortiGate doesn't need any console. When you have a few devices, a console is not really necessary. It's good to have a private console only when you have a lot of devices."
"The solution needs to build upon its network functionality. It needs to be a bit smarter."
"Forcepoint would be improved if there were more training available."
"Management could be better. They can improve the management. I think all our customers can't accept firewalls that have standalone management. So, they prefer Fortinet or Palo Alto. But overall, inspection and other features are working fine."
"Next Generation Firewall's configuration could be improved."
"The product’s performance could be better."
"If Huawei can use its own OEM processor, it could be a good step up for future use in the network devices."
"The product's pricing could be better."
"It would be better if local storage management was more flexible, so that unused data could be easily removed."
"It would be better if the vendor provided support for small enterprises."
"We have found we have to restart the routers or reconfigured them a lot of the time, this issue should improve. The quality of the hardware needs to be more durable."
"Huawei Enterprise Routers can improve by enhancing their security. The software architecture and the operating system that runs on their router and the security capability are not as strong when compared to Cisco."
"The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It could be cheaper like Fortinet."
"Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is reasonable, it is priced the same as other firewalls."
"It is an affordable product. We purchase its yearly license."
"It requires a yearly subscription."
"We have found the price could be reduced. It is a little expensive."
"The pricing of the solution is normally competitive with other products."
"We would love to take other solution from Forcepoint, but unfortunately the price is too high. That's why we are not considering using Forcepoing for our proxy and DLB. They have a very good DLB, but the matter in the end is the cost."
"Forcepoint is very expensive but it's really secure."
"These routers are not too expensive."
"The product is expensive."
"The tool's licensing is yearly."
"The price is reasonable compared to Cisco's."
"The solution is cheap compared to Cisco."
"The price of the solution is fair."
"The solution's price is reasonable."
"There are additional licensing costs. I am aware of additional licenses and which services are added to the router."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
The licensing model is dependent on negotiation skills, but there is room for improvement. The costs can be high since additional features require separate licenses.
What needs improvement with Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?
The licensing model should be more flexible. I recommend that additional features be included in a single license to avoid the need for extra licensing costs. Additionally, there are performance li...
What do you like most about Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The solution provides support for 5G connectivity.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The product is very cheap and offers a huge discount as they are trying to enter the market. However, you have to pay extra for some services and support.
What needs improvement with Huawei Enterprise Routers?
The documentation is somewhat lacking and not easy to navigate. There are some errors and misleading information. The general appearance of the company site is also not user-friendly for downloadin...
 

Also Known As

Forcepoint NGFW, Stonesoft Next Generation Firewall, McAfee Network Security Platform, Intel Security Network Security Platform
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Overview

 

Sample Customers

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
Bus Online, VisionChina Media Inc. (VisionChina), China Network Television (CNTV), Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, ABC, BovenIJ hospital
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