The Fortinet FortiGate and pfSense both receive mixed reviews for their customer service and support quality, with some users expressing satisfaction while others call for improvements. Fortinet FortiGate is criticized for its slow performance and lack of advanced reporting features, while pfSense users praise its intuitive interface and thorough documentation. Fortinet FortiGate has a more complex pricing structure compared to pfSense, but both platforms are valued for their robust security measures and customization options. Ultimately, the choice between the two products may come down to user preference for support quality and pricing.
Cisco Secure Firewall stands as a robust and adaptable security solution, catering to organizations of all sizes. It's designed to shield networks from a diverse array of cyber threats, such as ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks. Beyond mere protection, it also offers secure access to corporate resources, beneficial for employees, partners, and customers alike. One of its key functions includes network segmentation, which serves to isolate critical assets and minimize the risk of lateral movement within the network.
Cisco devices are for sure costly and budget could be an important constrain on selecting them as our security solution.
I have to admit that the price is high. But I think it's worth it if the stability of your solution counts for you.
Cisco devices are for sure costly and budget could be an important constrain on selecting them as our security solution.
I have to admit that the price is high. But I think it's worth it if the stability of your solution counts for you.
Based on user feedback, the overall consensus is that the solution has received positive reception. Users have expressed satisfaction with various aspects, highlighting its quality, functionality, and value for money. They appreciate its user-friendly interface and the convenience it offers. Additionally, users have praised the prompt and helpful customer support provided. Some users have also mentioned the product's durability and reliability. The user reviews indicate a favorable experience with the solution.
We are not paying any licensing fees. OPNsense is completely free for us.
It costs about $1000.
We are not paying any licensing fees. OPNsense is completely free for us.
It costs about $1000.
Sophos XG Firewall is a complete firewall solution that provides all the real-time security and insights you need to protect your network from ransomware and advanced threats. Sophos XG Firewall provides visibility into suspicious users, unknown and unwanted apps, encrypted traffic, and other threats. With its advanced artificial intelligence capabilities, Sophos XG Firewall immediately identifies potential risks and intrusions on web servers and networks.
For licensing the XG 210, we paid approximately $3000 for three years. There are no additional fees on top of this.
It's a suitable price and license.
For licensing the XG 210, we paid approximately $3000 for three years. There are no additional fees on top of this.
It's a suitable price and license.
Cisco Meraki MX appliances are next-generation firewalls with all the advanced security services needed for today’s IT security. The appliances are ideal for organizations considering a unified threat management (UTM) solution for branch offices, data centers, distributed sites, or campuses. Since Meraki MX is 100% cloud-managed, installation and remote management are simple and zero-touch.
The Meraki UTM is excellent when you buy the Advanced Security license. If you buy a different license you lost all the valuable functions.
It can always improve pricewise regarding throughput.
The Meraki UTM is excellent when you buy the Advanced Security license. If you buy a different license you lost all the valuable functions.
It can always improve pricewise regarding throughput.
Zscaler Internet Access is a cloud-native security service edge (SSE) platform. Its main purpose is to provide AI-powered protection for all users, all applications, and all locations. The solution replaces other legacy network security solutions to stop advanced attacks and prevent data loss by using a comprehensive zero trust approach.
The pricing is an issue. It is expensive compared to other firewalls on the market.
Our monthly fee is around R3000.
The pricing is an issue. It is expensive compared to other firewalls on the market.
Our monthly fee is around R3000.
Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls are next-generation firewalls used for security to protect networks from threats and attacks. It is used for perimeter security, data center protection, and managing secure access to environments. Users highlight the NGFW's effectiveness in providing comprehensive security without impacting network performance. Users appreciate its ease of use, particularly in setup and ongoing management, making it a favored choice for businesses looking to secure their cloud environments.
Annually, the licensing costs are too much.
The licensing is annual, and there aren't any additional fees on top of that.
Annually, the licensing costs are too much.
The licensing is annual, and there aren't any additional fees on top of that.
Azure Firewall is a user-friendly, intuitive, cloud-native firewall security solution that provides top-of-the-industry threat protection for all your Azure Virtual Network resources. Azure Firewall is constantly and thoroughly analyzing all traffic and data packets, making it a very valuable and secure fully stateful firewall as a service with built-in high availability and unrestricted cloud scalability. Azure Firewall allows users to create virtual IP addresses and provides for secure DDoS protection for the virtual machines on your network. It also provides fast and efficient east-west and north-south traffic security.
Azure Firewall is a managed, cloud-based network security service built to protect your Azure Virtual Network resources. It is a fully stateful firewall as a service with built-in high availability and unrestricted cloud scalability.
Azure Firewall is quite an expensive product.
The licensing module is good.
Azure Firewall is quite an expensive product.
The licensing module is good.
Check Point NGFW is a next generation firewall that enables safe usage of internet applications by blocking malicious applications and unblocking safe applications. Check Point NGFW, which uses deep packet inspection to identify and control applications, has features such as application and user control and integrated intrusion prevention (IPS), as well as more advanced malware prevention capabilities like sandboxing.
The price is high in comparison to other solutions.
We pay $5,000-$6,000 a year.
The price is high in comparison to other solutions.
We pay $5,000-$6,000 a year.
WatchGuard Firebox is a versatile security solution primarily used for security purposes such as firewalling, VPN, and protecting networks from outside and inside threats. It is also used for routing, multi-factor authentication, vulnerability management, and segregating industrial networks from corporate networks.
Very competitive pricing regarding throughput compared to other alternatives.
Cheap.
Very competitive pricing regarding throughput compared to other alternatives.
Cheap.
Cisco SD-WAN is a software-defined WAN (wide area network) solution that provides for secure stable connections to applications for enterprises and organizations. Cisco SD-WAN works to speed up the seamless movement to the cloud. A very robust and reliable solution, Cisco SD-WAN is cutting-edge in threat security and stability of the complete network and has very low latency. Cisco SD-WAN uses Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS), data centers, and even the internet to smoothly advance the move to a SASE (Service Access Service Edge)-based architecture. The Cisco SD-WAN dashboard gives you a complete visual of your entire infrastructure; you can see everything in real time. You will also have simplified IT operations and gain advanced network capabilities, dependability, and security. One valued feature is the overlay management protocol (OMP), which applies to your entire network to speedily connect all your company data centers. Cisco SD-WAN has a very flexible architecture and can be deployed on premises, in the cloud, hybrid, and even has multi-cloud options. Cisco SD-WAN instantly discovers, authenticates, and provisions all devices, both existing and new.
We pay for the Cisco Customer Care support, which is a couple of hundred dollars.
80 percent reduction in WAN costs. There are no MPLS or P2P circuits left in the organization.
We pay for the Cisco Customer Care support, which is a couple of hundred dollars.
80 percent reduction in WAN costs. There are no MPLS or P2P circuits left in the organization.
Palo Alto Networks WildFire is a highly effective cloud-based advanced threat protection (ATP) solution that organizations in a wide variety of fields trust to help them keep safe from digital threats. It is designed to enable businesses to confront even the most evasive threats and resolve them. It combines many techniques to maximize the level of threat protection available to users.
It IS a bit expensive, but I think you get what you pay for. Value is there.
It's not particularly cheap, but it is absolutely worth it.
It IS a bit expensive, but I think you get what you pay for. Value is there.
It's not particularly cheap, but it is absolutely worth it.
Getting licenses in our country, Ghana, is not easy. Though, once we have them, adding them is quick (about a day).
The pricing was a factor for us, and we felt that the price was good.
Getting licenses in our country, Ghana, is not easy. Though, once we have them, adding them is quick (about a day).
The pricing was a factor for us, and we felt that the price was good.
Sophos UTM is a unified threat management platform designed to protect your businesses from known and emerging malware including viruses, rootkits and spyware. The solution provides a complete network security package with everything your organization needs in a single modular appliance.
The licensing model is very straightforward, it's a bit pricey, but for what you get, it's well worth it.
If you can afford it, go for a small Check Point, as it is easier to manage.
The licensing model is very straightforward, it's a bit pricey, but for what you get, it's well worth it.
If you can afford it, go for a small Check Point, as it is easier to manage.
Juniper SRX is a next-generation security solution that enables users to expand and secure their networks without incurring heavy costs or sacrificing performance.
The prices are very good as compared to other vendors.
Pricing is good. Most of the costs are in the UTM (IDS/IPS, virus scanning, etc) subscription.
The prices are very good as compared to other vendors.
Pricing is good. Most of the costs are in the UTM (IDS/IPS, virus scanning, etc) subscription.
Untangle NG Firewall is an open-source firewall and gateway security platform that helps keep networks safe while accessing the internet. It offers a free core firewall platform with paid add-ons, and a cloud-based management platform with a variety of deployment options for smaller teams. The solution also has a cloud-based management console for remote management that can either be deployed on premises or as SaaS, and virtualized or cloud-based. It also has flexible deployment options, including third-party hardware, as a virtual machine, or as a turnkey appliance. Untangle NG Firewall is ideal for small IT teams with limited budgets.
It is the most cost-effective to use.
We pay $350 USD per year for the solution. There are no additional costs. As long as you're not using a physical appliance, that's all you need.
It is the most cost-effective to use.
We pay $350 USD per year for the solution. There are no additional costs. As long as you're not using a physical appliance, that's all you need.
SonicWall NSa dispenses advanced threat protection using a high-performance security platform. The NSa series implements intuitive deep learning technologies in the SonicWall Capture Cloud Platform to dispatch the automated real-time threat detection and deterrence enterprise organizations need today. SonicWall Network Security appliance (NSa) series is best for mid-sized organizations to distributed enterprises and data centers.
SonicWall NSa series next-generation firewalls (NFGWS) combine two very robust security ideologies to deliver advanced threat protection to keep users’ networks safe. Boosting SonicWall’s multi-engine advanced threat protection (ATP) is their Real-time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI™). The RTDMI intuitively identifies and stops aggressive zero-day threats and vicious malware by investigating memory directly. This real-time process allows SonicWall RTDMI to be accurate, lessen false positives and discover and alleviate malicious threats and attacks. SonicWall’s single-pass Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI) will audit every byte of each and every packet by investigating both outbound and inbound traffic on the firewall. By combining the SonicWall Capture Cloud Platform along with on-box offerings such as intrusion prevention, web/URL filtering, and anti-malware, the NSa series is able to block the most malicious and dangerous threats at the gateway.
Licensed features provide application control, content filtering, antivirus, and anti-malware all in a single appliance.
The CPUs are not able to compete with a similar price point to the Fortinet, WatchGuard, or Palo Alto product.
Licensed features provide application control, content filtering, antivirus, and anti-malware all in a single appliance.
The CPUs are not able to compete with a similar price point to the Fortinet, WatchGuard, or Palo Alto product.
FortiGate Virtual Appliances allow you to mitigate blind spots by implementing critical security controls within your virtual infrastructure. They also allow you to rapidly provision security infrastructure whenever and wherever it is needed. FortiGate virtual appliances feature all of the security and networking services common to traditional hardware-based FortiGate appliances. With the addition of virtual appliances from Fortinet, you can deploy a mix of hardware and virtual appliances, operating together and managed from a common centralized management platform.
The pricing and licensing are not as expensive as its competitors.
It is an expensive solution if you are migrating from an open source solution.
The pricing and licensing are not as expensive as its competitors.
It is an expensive solution if you are migrating from an open source solution.
Cato Networks is a leading SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) platform, combining SD-WAN and network security to obtain a cloud-native service. Cato Networks optimizes and secures application access for users and identities. The platform delivers a next-generation secure networking architecture that minimizes legacy IT infrastructures’ complexity, costs, and risks. The goal of Cato Suite is to connect any user to any application securely and optimally.
The price is not an issue for us, as it is priced more competitively than some other vendors.
If you compare with VeloCloud, the price is the same or even cheaper.
The price is not an issue for us, as it is priced more competitively than some other vendors.
If you compare with VeloCloud, the price is the same or even cheaper.
VMware Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is a secure access service edge (SASE) platform that combines many types of software-based network technologies in an attempt to enable users to virtualize their wide area networks and reduce their reliance on hardware. In essence, this solution makes it possible for users to reliably access their applications from anywhere in the world by leveraging cloud technologies. Users can simply, efficiently, and completely control their network devices and traffic. It ensures that organizations are always able to use the best possible connection to their data centers. VMware SD-WAN steers traffic so that it is always using the most reliable connections and at the same time takes steps to remediate any problems that it detects in other network links. This guarantees that organizations can access high-priority applications at all times.
VeloCloud performs as well as the Cisco SD-WAN but it is cheaper in price.
The price of this solution is higher than that of other SD-WAN vendors.
VeloCloud performs as well as the Cisco SD-WAN but it is cheaper in price.
The price of this solution is higher than that of other SD-WAN vendors.
Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection (ADP) effectively shields you from the widest range of DNS DDoS attacks, ensuring that you can maintain service uptime for your organization. Minimizing disruptions caused by DDoS and other DNS-based attacks is a key business imperative because DNS provides mission-critical network connectivity. If your DNS is down, your business is down. With ADP you can maintain DNS integrity and stop external and internal DNS DDoS attacks that can take your business offline. ADP eliminates such threats as volumetric attacks, DNS hijacking, cache poisoning and other DNS-specific exploits. A proven solution, it ensures that your customers can always reach your website and other external systems, and it keeps your business up and running 24×7 to maintain customer trust and confidence.
The price of Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection could be reduced, it is expensive.
The solution is expensive.
The price of Infoblox Advanced DNS Protection could be reduced, it is expensive.
The solution is expensive.
The 128T Networking Platform (128T) natively provides network-based security, control, and insight across data centers, wide-area networks (WAN), and edge locations for enterprises, service providers, and cloud companies alike. 128T is reshaping the way organizations design, deploy, and operate real-world networks by making them dramatically simpler, smarter, and more secure — it’s going to fix the router — and ultimately the network — as we know it.
It is a simple bandwidth-based license and the orchestration comes bundled with the solution by default.
It is a simple bandwidth-based license and the orchestration comes bundled with the solution by default.
Kerio Control is a popular security product for small and medium-sized businesses. It is a next-generation firewall that provides unified threat management without complexity. Kerio Control provides advanced anti-virus protection and industry-leading web and content application filtering, and has a secure VPN.
Search and compare.
Pricing is good, but the licensing took a lot of time.
Search and compare.
Pricing is good, but the licensing took a lot of time.
Fortinet FortiOS is a comprehensive security operating system that powers Fortinet's network security solutions. It provides advanced threat protection, network visibility, and centralized management for organizations of all sizes. With its robust features and intuitive interface, FortiOS enables businesses to secure their networks, applications, and data from cyber threats.
Be sure to choose a licensing plan that leaves a little headroom so performance is not an issue.
The program is expensive.
Be sure to choose a licensing plan that leaves a little headroom so performance is not an issue.
The program is expensive.
Palo Alto Networks VM-Series is a highly effective advanced threat protection (ATP) solution and firewall that can be hosted on cloud computing technologies designed by many different companies. It decreases the amount of time that it will take administrators to respond to threats. Users that deploy VM-series have 70% less downtime than those who use similar firewalls. Neither protection nor efficiency are concerns when this next-generation firewall is in play.
For what you get, it does do what it says. It is a good value for an enterprise firewall.
The licensing is pretty much like everyone else.
For what you get, it does do what it says. It is a good value for an enterprise firewall.
The licensing is pretty much like everyone else.
Sophos XGS is a comprehensive network security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats. It combines next-generation firewall capabilities with advanced threat protection, web filtering, and application control.
The price of the solution is reasonable and their target market is small to medium-sized companies.
The license for Sophos XGS is for three years, paid on a yearly basis. Everything is included with the license; there are no additional fees.
The price of the solution is reasonable and their target market is small to medium-sized companies.
The license for Sophos XGS is for three years, paid on a yearly basis. Everything is included with the license; there are no additional fees.
ZyWALL USG Series delivers high-access quality to help businesses satisfy the demand for always-online communications. For internal deployments, the ZyWALL USG Series provides active-passive High-Availability (HA) service to support device or connection failover.
This gateway is pretty cheap.
This gateway is pretty cheap.
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.
It costs about 8 to 10 thousand dollars per year for 500 users, standard licensing fees included.
Sangfor is cheaper than competing vendors.
It costs about 8 to 10 thousand dollars per year for 500 users, standard licensing fees included.
Sangfor is cheaper than competing vendors.
For mid-sized companies, they sell their appliances for good prices.
The SN200 series costs between $500 USD and $600 USD per year, whereas the SN700 series costs approximately $1,000 annually.
For mid-sized companies, they sell their appliances for good prices.
The SN200 series costs between $500 USD and $600 USD per year, whereas the SN700 series costs approximately $1,000 annually.
Huawei offers a cheaper enterprise router solution than Cisco.
These routers are not too expensive.
Huawei offers a cheaper enterprise router solution than Cisco.
These routers are not too expensive.
Our users prefer Fortinet FortiGate over Versa SASE Platform. Although both products have robust security measures and efficient network connectivity, the Fortinet FortiGate has received more positive reviews regarding its customer service and support. It is described as being good, responsive, and knowledgeable. Additionally, the Fortinet FortiGate has been praised for its positive return on investment, saving users money and reducing costs, while the Versa SASE Platform could benefit from enhancements in performance and reliability.
The price is expensive but it makes sense for the market.
While I cannot provide too much commentary on the price, I feel it to be fair for the moment.
The price is expensive but it makes sense for the market.
While I cannot provide too much commentary on the price, I feel it to be fair for the moment.
Simplify management, enable app-defined SD-WAN policies and deliver a secure, cloud-delivered branch today with the Industry’s first next-generation SD-WAN.
This solution stood out because it cost considerably less than the other SD-WAN solutions out there from Cisco.
This solution stood out because it cost considerably less than the other SD-WAN solutions out there from Cisco.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall is a comprehensive network security solution that provides advanced protection for organizations of all sizes. It offers next-generation firewall capabilities, including application control, intrusion prevention, and web filtering.
It is a product with a very transparent model of licensing. In the sense of hidden expenses, they do not exist with this model.
We evaluated a lot of different options. We concluded that Barracuda NG Firewall provided the most features for an exemplary price.
It is a product with a very transparent model of licensing. In the sense of hidden expenses, they do not exist with this model.
We evaluated a lot of different options. We concluded that Barracuda NG Firewall provided the most features for an exemplary price.
Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is a versatile and comprehensive solution for perimeter security, offering features such as SD-WAN, IPS, VPN, and cloud or on-premises subscription keys. It is preferred by many clients over Cisco and is used for obligation redundancy, VPN access, and as the main point of security in infrastructure.
The big advantage of this solution is that we can select the right model for our requirements, which is not too expensive.
Forcepoint is very expensive but it's really secure.
The big advantage of this solution is that we can select the right model for our requirements, which is not too expensive.
Forcepoint is very expensive but it's really secure.
The EdgeConnect SD-WAN platform secures and powers a self-driving wide area network for cloud-first enterprises.
You have to negotiate when it comes to pricing and licensing.
The license could improve for Silver Peak VX.
You have to negotiate when it comes to pricing and licensing.
The license could improve for Silver Peak VX.
Peplink’s patent-pending SpeedFusion technology powers enterprise VPNs that tap into the bandwidth of up to 13 low-cost cable, DSL, 3G/4G/LTE, and other links connected anywhere on your corporate or institutional WAN. Whether you’re transferring a few documents or driving realtime POS data, video feeds, and VoIP conversations, SpeedFusion pumps all your data down a single fat datapipe that’s budget-friendly, ultra-fast, and easily configurable to suit any networking environment.
It has lifetime licensing. Its pricing is high for most of the markets.
Its licensing fee is on a yearly basis. For the price, it is actually pretty good value.
It has lifetime licensing. Its pricing is high for most of the markets.
Its licensing fee is on a yearly basis. For the price, it is actually pretty good value.
Detect the undetectable and stop evasive attacks. Trellix Network Detection and Response (NDR) helps your team focus on real attacks, contain intrusions with speed and intelligence, and eliminate your cybersecurity weak points.
Its price is lower compared to similar solutions.
We're partners with Cisco so we get a reasonable price. It's cheaper than Palo Alto in terms of licensing.
Its price is lower compared to similar solutions.
We're partners with Cisco so we get a reasonable price. It's cheaper than Palo Alto in terms of licensing.
Huawei's Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) is a cutting-edge security solution designed to protect networks from advanced threats. With its advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities, the Huawei NGFW ensures the highest level of network security.
Licensing fees are billed on an annual basis.
The price of the license of this solution is high.
Licensing fees are billed on an annual basis.
The price of the license of this solution is high.
CloudGuard Network Security is a firewall solution that provides network security for cloud environments. It protects against cyber threats with multi-layered security for public, private, and hybrid clouds.
On average, it is normally on the lower end, being less expensive than Palo Alto or Cisco.
It is more expensive than other solutions and would be more competetive in the market if it came down in price.
On average, it is normally on the lower end, being less expensive than Palo Alto or Cisco.
It is more expensive than other solutions and would be more competetive in the market if it came down in price.
Zscaler enables the world’s leading organizations to securely transform their networks and applications for a mobile and cloud first world. Its flagship services, Zscaler Internet Access and Zscaler Private Access, create fast, secure connections between users and applications, regardless of device, location, or network. Zscaler services are 100% cloud-delivered and offer the simplicity, enhanced security, and improved user experience that traditional appliances or hybrid solutions are unable to match. Used in more than 185 countries, Zscaler operates the world’s largest cloud security platform, protecting thousands of enterprises and government agencies from cyberattacks and data loss.
The licensing is on a yearly basis. It is somewhere around 30 or 40 pounds per user for our organization.
There are licensing costs, and I would not say that it's a cheap vendor.
The licensing is on a yearly basis. It is somewhere around 30 or 40 pounds per user for our organization.
There are licensing costs, and I would not say that it's a cheap vendor.
Cradlepoint’s NetCloud is an integrated platform that connects modern enterprises from the Edge to the cloud to ensure pervasive connectivity and greater availability. It combines advanced Enterprise Software-Defined Network (SDN) and Software-Defined Perimeter (SD-P) technologies that enable dynamic connectivity and network management of fixed branch locations, vehicles, and M2M/IoT deployments within one pane of glass platform.
Cradlepoint's prices are on par with similar solutions.
The annual cost is less than $200,000 yet more than $150,000.00.
Cradlepoint's prices are on par with similar solutions.
The annual cost is less than $200,000 yet more than $150,000.00.
The licensing is on a subscription basis, and it is fairly costly. I would prefer a one-time payment.
The licenses for this solution are expensive.
The licensing is on a subscription basis, and it is fairly costly. I would prefer a one-time payment.
The licenses for this solution are expensive.
Hillstone E-Series is a comprehensive network security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats. It offers a range of features including a firewall, intrusion prevention system (IPS), virtual private network (VPN), and application control.
The cost per year for licensing, and hardware, is approximately $850 for the basic plan.
Hillstone's pricing is economical and neither very high nor very low.
The cost per year for licensing, and hardware, is approximately $850 for the basic plan.
Hillstone's pricing is economical and neither very high nor very low.
Steelhead is the leading network optimization and application performance solution chosen by over 30,000 organizations worldwide. The performance of networks and applications directly impacts business productivity. Riverbed draws from nearly two decades of experience in driving network and application performance over Wide Area Networks with its flagship offering, SteelHead. SteelHead delivers the underlying technology that helps enterprises of all sizes maximize the efficiency and performance of the networks and applications used to run modern business.
The price is very competitive and the licensing is easy.
It is very reasonably priced as compared to other solutions in the market.
The price is very competitive and the licensing is easy.
It is very reasonably priced as compared to other solutions in the market.
Citrix SD-WAN is a software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN), WAN optimization, and WAN edge solution. Citrix SD-WAN is recognized for providing a robust, trustworthy user experience so that an organization's distributed workforce can deliver the best possible outcomes at all times. Organizations can easily deploy solid security protocols wherever needed and also have the option to choose from a diverse choice of security options with unified security service and seamless integration with today’s top next-gen firewalls.
Citrix SD-WAN provides a single cloud-based user dashboard that enables organizations to easily manage their WAN, prioritize and audit applications, and configure security protocols. Citrix SD-WAN enables users to easily manage hybrid multi-cloud processes by improving applications and automating connectivity. Citrix SD-WAN gives organizations tremendous flexibility for deployment from public clouds, data centers, home offices, and branches.
Citrix SD-WAN is the basis of the Citrix consolidated process to SASE (secure access service edge) combined with cloud-delivered security and zero-trust network access to provide organizations with safe, trustworthy, secure access to each and every application anywhere, using any device.
It's a little bit on the high side compared to the other products.
As NetScaler is now, I find it quite pricey.
It's a little bit on the high side compared to the other products.
As NetScaler is now, I find it quite pricey.
Nuage Networks Virtualized Network Services (VNS) automate branch site connectivity and gives you deployment options for cloud integration and branch VPN services. Nuage Networks VNS offers a fresh approach to the enterprise WAN. It seamlessly links all your locations - regardless of size or geography - while reducing your need for customized networking. Nuage Networks VNS is based on an overlay model that can use any IP network to provide connectivity between sites. It gives maximum flexibility and enables to choose from multiple access or last-mile technologies, including copper, fiber and mobile broadband.
I would say, from our cost perspective, they are extremely competitive.
I would say, from our cost perspective, they are extremely competitive.
GajShield Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) is a cutting-edge cybersecurity solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats and secure their network infrastructure. With its advanced features and robust capabilities, GajShield NGFW offers comprehensive security, high performance, and simplified management.
It was about 15% cheaper compared to Sophos.
The price of the GajShield Next Generation Firewall is very attractive when compared to other solutions.
It was about 15% cheaper compared to Sophos.
The price of the GajShield Next Generation Firewall is very attractive when compared to other solutions.
Contrail SD-WAN delivers a simple, automated multicloud SD-WAN. It enables you to create an evolvable architecture to simplify growth, from secure routers to SD-WAN, SD-Branch, and beyond. It automates the WAN edge across Juniper virtual cloud endpoints and on-premises next-generation firewall or universal CPE platforms. And it provisions and enforces multilevel security policy at scale, across multiple clouds and enterprise sites with diverse topologies.
There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees.
The licensing structure is very flexible.
There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees.
The licensing structure is very flexible.
The FortiGate Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) from Fortinet is a comprehensive cybersecurity solution designed to cater to a wide array of organizational needs. It integrates seamlessly into the Fortinet Security Fabric, offering robust protection against various internal and external threats, including attacks, malware, and vulnerabilities. The NGFW is known for its advanced features such as SSL inspection, application control, visibility enhancements, and an effective intrusion prevention system (IPS). This IPS plays a critical role in identifying and blocking malicious traffic by monitoring and inspecting incoming data.
The product is a little bit expensive.
I think price-wise, the solution is totally reasonable since it has many products to serve, starting from small homes to massive scale sites.
The product is a little bit expensive.
I think price-wise, the solution is totally reasonable since it has many products to serve, starting from small homes to massive scale sites.