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# Boost Cloud Security with Cloud NGFW: Achieve 163% ROI \& More

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[Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/next-generation-firewalls/?ts=markdown)  
[Cloud NGFW](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/tag/cloud-ngfw/?ts=markdown)  
[Forrester TEI](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/tag/forrester-tei/?ts=markdown)  
[Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/tag/next-generation-firewalls/?ts=markdown)

Read the [2023 Forrester Consulting Total Economic Impact™ Spotlight study](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources/research/forrester-consulting-spotlight-report-cloud-ngfw) commissioned by Palo Alto Networks to learn about a major component in our family of Next-Generation Firewalls: Cloud Next-Generation Firewalls (Cloud NGFW). According to the study based upon extensive surveying and in-depth interviews using Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW, a composite organization experienced a 163% return on investment (ROI) and a net present value (NPV) of $3.7 million over a three-year period. This cloud-native service, designed for AWS and Microsoft Azure, provides enhanced visibility, control and integration to protect workloads in public cloud environments.

According to the report, 87% of the 158 survey respondents use these managed cloud firewalls. In the study, Forrester Consulting explored the benefits, costs and risks of adopting Cloud NGFW.

### **Quantifying the Impact**

In addition to the ROI and capability to have cybersecurity pay off, the study quantifies specific areas of savings and efficiency, such as:

* 67% reduction in end-user downtime.
* 50% reduction in time required to achieve security posture.
* 25% savings in firewall deployment costs.

### **Why Organizations Choose Cloud NGFW**

So why are organizations turning to Cloud NGFW? According to survey findings:

* **The ability to avoid performance degradation**: Unlike other solutions, Cloud NGFW minimizes performance issues even when deploying new features. Organizations no longer have to compromise on performance to achieve robust security.
* **Improved visibility**: Cloud NGFW provides greater visibility into security environments, which enables security practitioners to make better-informed decisions. The ability to add application and user context further enhances decision-making capabilities.
* **Customization and control**: Organizations benefit from the flexibility and control provided by Cloud NGFW. This is especially valuable for those seeking customization through out-of-the-box solutions or in-house integrations.
* **Strengthened security posture and vendor consolidation**: Using a single vendor allows organizations to leverage existing knowledge and achieve a more cohesive and innovative security strategy.

### **Key Results of Adopting Cloud NGFW**

Several critical outcomes for the composite organization using Cloud NGFW include:

* **Improved performance and control**: Organizations reported better performance and control, with enhanced integration across platforms like AWS and Azure.
* **Time savings through automation**: Automated management and customization capabilities reduce costs and save significant time in managing firewalls.
* **Enhanced flexibility**: A flexible licensing model allows organizations to easily scale their firewall deployment without constraints.
* **Stronger security posture**: With advanced capabilities, Cloud NGFW enhances an organization's ability to implement a Zero Trust strategy and respond to threats effectively.

Palo Alto Networks Cloud NGFW offers organizations a powerful solution to safeguard their cloud environments without sacrificing performance or control. Cloud NGFW proves to be a valuable investment for any organization seeking to navigate the complexities of cloud security. Read the [Forrester Consulting Spotlight study](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources/research/forrester-consulting-spotlight-report-cloud-ngfw) to learn more, or get started with a free 30-day trial for [Cloud NGFW for AWS](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-nkug66dl4df4i?trk=ae9dd1d6-a077-47cd-9562-acb4a4b187c3&sc_channel=el) or [Cloud NGFW for Azure](https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/paloaltonetworks.pan_swfw_cloud_ngfw?tab=Overview).

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[#### Stop Guessing: CLARA Ends the Cloud and AI Visibility Paradox](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/stop-guessing-clara-ends-the-cloud-and-ai-visibility-paradox/)

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[#### See How VM-Series Virtual Firewalls Pay for Themselves](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/forrester-spotlight-ngfw/)  
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### [Hybrid Cloud Data Center](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/hybrid-cloud-data-center/?ts=markdown), [Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/next-generation-firewalls/?ts=markdown)

[#### Your Hybrid Cloud Is Under Attack: Explore Zero Trust at Our Event](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/your-hybrid-cloud-under-attack-zero-trust/)

### [Hybrid Cloud Data Center](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/hybrid-cloud-data-center/?ts=markdown), [Next-Generation Firewalls](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/category/next-generation-firewalls/?ts=markdown)

[#### New: More Cloud NGFW Scalability Across Multiple AWS VPCs](https://www2.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/network-security/cloud-ngfw-across-multiple-aws-vpcs/)

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