The Three Unique Security Features of Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls
Businesses must fight off malicious attacks, ensure that users comply with security policies, and monitor activity to identify weaknesses or misuse of network resources. In order to facilitate the movement of traffic around a network while keeping it secure, hardware firewall devices are an excellent way to maintain performance while also analyzing traffic in-line.
However, while a traditional firewall can effectively monitor and filter network traffic, this is achieved by blocking port numbers and machine IP addresses. As a result, network administrators lack finer control over how the network is used in terms of specific applications, specific users, and the precise data that is being transferred. This means that although traditional firewalls provide security, they don’t provide the granular traffic control necessary to assure that only approved applications are in use on the network.
Digital Scepter routinely deploys next generation firewalls from Palo Alto Networks (PAN) for businesses and organizations of all sizes that seek more accurate control over how their network is used. Using three unique technologies to gather more intelligence on traffic, PAN perimeter protection devices match robust, dependable security with detailed granular control.