When it comes to Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering with PAN-DB, it has totally changed compared to Sophos. This is very advanced compared to Sophos. The options, especially in the OS of Palo Alto, are very stable.

The best advantages of Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering with PAN-DB compared to Sophos are that URL filtering is very advanced. All the functions of content filtering are content-based and connect with App ID. This is a very useful tool compared to Sophos. The main feature is the App ID, and basic filtering works based on App ID. Every application is assigned an App ID, and all filtering is done through that ID.

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The most beneficial features of this product for us are easy management and migration into new generation features such as app IDs, which we find very useful.

Real-time analysis is excellent, and the integration of the solution with our infrastructure is straightforward and less challenging.

Management and maintenance are not problematic for us as we have great local support and don't need to put in much effort.

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The URL categories are updated by Palo Alto Networks itself. I do not have to use additional security solutions to block the URLs, as PAN-DB and URL filtering are both powerful tools when it comes to security. They work based on categories and wildcards.

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One of the most important features of Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering with PAN-DB is the white and black list actualization. It is very updated compared to other vendors. They continuously update the white and black lists, which is very useful from our point of view. The internet is evolving all the time, and this feature helps us stay ahead of these changes. The stock services that update our consumption of Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering with PAN-DB is the most useful characteristic that we have. View full review »

It is continuously updated and integrates with WildFire, which analyzes and detects new malware. When WildFire identifies a new piece of malware interacting with various domains, it updates PAN-DB to label those domains as malicious. This update is then distributed to all firewalls using URL filtering, ensuring real-time protection.

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What I really like about PAN and what makes it a worthwhile solution is that rather than having an administrator constantly updating a list of prohibited URLs, you can do it by categories. Every one of these URLs gets meta-tagged as hate speech or antisemitic or pornography, or whatever it is, and when you set up the filter everything that's prohibited by HR policy is there. I don't have to maintain anything, it catches everything. 

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Palo Alto Networks URL Filtering with PAN-DB is easy to use, easy to operate, and easy to edit. When we want to analyze data, we can download it as a CSV file and just go through with Excel rather than using a complex dashboard.

I have never had any challenges so far that I couldn't figure out myself. Also, when it comes to documentation, Palo Alto is pretty good.

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The tool blocks URLs.

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The most valuable feature is that the product can do everything in a single device, including the firewall, rules, and the PBL. It also has good routing and switching.

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The URL filtering is excellent. It ensures our users can't access certain sites. 

The multiple categorizations of URLs are quite helpful. For example, if a URL is, a social media website, such as facebook.com, it can be classified at a certain risk level - from high to low.  

The solution offers credential phishing, which is a helpful feature. 

The initial setup is easy.

The solution scales well, according to the firewall.

The stability is very good.

Everything that is available with the firewall is provided to the user.

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• Next generation rule set 
• Much more granular

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Being able to manage blacklists and whitelists easily is very useful, especially for internal access and limiting outbound access.

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