I like the PA technology, but I'm still disgruntled about the PA pricing (and initial configuration complexity) for all but larger enterprises...
*ASB **http://XeeMe.com/AndrewBaker* <http://xeeme.com/AndrewBaker> *Providing Virtual CIO Services (IT Operations & Information Security) for the SMB market...* On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 12:34 PM, Kevin Lundy <[email protected]> wrote: > Palo Alto. Can be expensive. When I last purchased though, it was > cheaper to buy the PA, than to replace our outdated ASAs with new versions > and renew our Websense subscription. You have to let the sales folks know > you are looking at competitive products. > > It is my opinion that the PA platform is the most secure gateway device > out there currently. Additionally they have an add-on service > (Wildfire) that can evaluate traffic for zero day threats and IPTs. > > On Wed, Dec 3, 2014 at 11:52 AM, Stefan Jafs <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I'm going around in circles trying to make a decision on a new Firewall >> and Web filtering appliance. >> >> >> >> We currently have the SonicWall NSA240 * 2 for HA and iPrism for >> Webfiltering. We have increased our speed on Rogers fibre to 200 / 200 Mbs, >> the SonicWall is only 100 Mbs. Also the iPrism can't handle our 300 + users >> any more, delays when trying to open a web page. >> >> >> >> So I have been looking at Cisco ASA, upgraded SonicWall, Barracuda, >> Fortinet and Sophos SG 330. >> >> >> >> Cisco - looks very complicated to setup and $$$ >> >> SonicWall - probably ok with a separate Web filtering appliance, easy to >> install can upgrade current configs. >> >> Barracuda - looks good, Googling and reviews not so good. >> >> Fortinet - looks ok >> >> Sophos - looks good on paper and I already have Sophos endpoint >> protection, leaning towards this solution. >> >> >> >> Anyone that can give me real hands on recommendations? >> >> >> >> Thanks >> >> >> >> __________________________________ >> >> *Stefan Jafs* >> >> >> > >
