{"id":329469,"date":"2024-10-03T13:00:12","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T20:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/?p=329469"},"modified":"2024-10-09T07:22:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T14:22:36","slug":"leader-in-2024-forrester-enterprise-firewall-solutions-wave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/leader-in-2024-forrester-enterprise-firewall-solutions-wave\/","title":{"rendered":"A Leader in 2024 Forrester Enterprise Firewall Solutions Wave"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"  class=\"wp-image-329514 alignleft lozad\"  data-src=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2024Q4_Enterprise-Firewall-Solutions_181412_L.png\" alt=\"Forrester Wave Leader 2024, Enterprise Firewall Solutions badge\" width=\"293\" height=\"293\" \/>As businesses adopt AI and face increasingly advanced threats, organizations must rethink their security infrastructure to address the complexities caused by fragmented tool sets and consoles. Palo Alto Networks has long recognized these challenges, which is why we\u2019ve built a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/network-security\">network security platform<\/a> that not only protects but also fosters business growth and innovation in today\u2019s complex environment.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #808080;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; font-size: 24pt;\">\"<\/span>Palo Alto Networks pioneered the Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and continues to adapt in the evolving network security space.<span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #ff0000;\">\"<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 18pt;\"><em>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/start.paloaltonetworks.com\/forrester-wave-firewall-2024.html\">The Forrester Wave\u2122: Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Q4 2024<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today we\u2019re excited to share that Palo Alto Networks has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave\u2122: Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Q4 2024 report. In Forrester\u2019s evaluation of enterprise firewall vendors, Palo Alto Networks received the top score in the Current Offering category, and second highest in the Strategy category. We believe this recognition affirms our commitment to providing cutting-edge, secure and manageable network security solutions that effectively counter modern cyberthreats. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/start.paloaltonetworks.com\/forrester-wave-firewall-2024.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the 2024 Forrester Wave report.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative; display: block; max-width: 100%;\">\n<div style=\"padding-top: 56.25%;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0px; right: 0px; bottom: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/players.brightcove.net\/1050259881001\/default_default\/index.html?videoId=6362719408112\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Our holistic approach \u2013 from Precision AI<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2122<\/span>to next-generation firewalls and centralized management \u2013 positions us uniquely in the enterprise security market. Here are key areas where we believe Palo Alto Networks solutions excel:<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-329469-_3ktesq6e4a3i\"><\/a>Precision AI \u2014 Elevating Cybersecurity to the Next Level<\/h3>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Precision AI, Palo Alto Networks\u2019 proprietary AI system, automates tasks with data from ML, deep learning and AI<br \/>\nmodels to enhance platform experience.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/start.paloaltonetworks.com\/forrester-wave-firewall-2024.html\">The Forrester Wave\u2122: Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Q4 2024<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>One of the ways Palo Alto Networks excels is through our proprietary AI system, Precision AI.<\/p>\n<p>Precision AI uses machine learning (ML), deep learning and AI models, using rich data and security-specific models to automate detection, prevention, and remediation with accuracy. The result? Our customers are able to detect and mitigate threats faster and more effectively. Our products don't just react. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because they are powered by Precision AI, they <\/span>learn, evolve and adapt to threats in real-time, ensuring that your network is always one step ahead of bad actors.<\/p>\n<p>Our customers appreciate this advantage. As the Director of Network Security Engineering at a financial services company stated:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Palo Alto Networks is a cornerstone of our security program. If we didn\u2019t have it, we would have trouble managing different consoles and having feature limitations\u2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/resources\/research\/ngfw-forrester-tei-report\">Read The Total Economic Impact\u2122 of Palo Alto Networks Firewalls, 2024.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-329469-_b5be6bhpewlo\"><\/a>Next-Generation Firewalls \u2014 The Heart of Your Security Stack<\/h3>\n<p>We pioneered the ML-Powered Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and have continued to innovate, ensuring our solutions evolve alongside emerging threats. Palo Alto Networks NGFWs integrate AI and machine learning to provide a level of security that traditional firewalls simply can\u2019t match. It\u2019s no wonder our NGFW customers experienced $14.11 million in benefits realized over three years, as reported by Forrester Consulting.<\/p>\n<p>Our NGFWs aren\u2019t just about better security; they also boost efficiency. Our customers have seen a 50% reduction in the likelihood of a data breach and 60% time savings when handling security incidents. Imagine reallocating 50% of your security professionals to higher-value initiatives thanks to the productivity gains provided by a more efficient firewall.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-329469-_e3bxxiy19j9e\"><\/a>Decryption and Quantum Security Readiness \u2014 Future-Proofing Your Network<\/h3>\n<p>The future of cryptographic algorithms is here, and Palo Alto Networks is ready for it. PAN-OS, the software powering our industry-leading NGFWs, is the backbone of our network security platform. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/network-security\/quasarlaunch\/\">Our latest updates to PAN-OS<\/a> include advanced decryption capabilities that intercept post-quantum cryptography (PQC) traffic and downgrade risky QUIC sessions. These features allow our customers to not only protect their data today but also prepare for the quantum security challenges of tomorrow.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-329469-_b8g3cjbl6574\"><\/a>Centralized Management Across the Entire Network<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>Palo Alto Networks differentiates with Strata Cloud Manager for centralized management.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><em>\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/start.paloaltonetworks.com\/forrester-wave-firewall-2024.html\">The Forrester Wave\u2122: Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Q4 2024<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Managing a diverse and fragmented security stack can complicate a security team\u2019s ability to detect and respond to threats, as well as create operational inefficiencies. Palo Alto Networks <a href=\"https:\/\/www.paloaltonetworks.com\/network-security\/strata-cloud-manager\">Strata Cloud Manager<\/a> offers feature-rich centralized management for all our hardware and software firewalls, as well as Prisma SASE, across hybrid enterprises. This level of integration provides unparalleled visibility and control over your network, allowing you to streamline operations and enhance security.<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"post-329469-_1w278828o5of\"><\/a>Delivering More Value Through Bundled Solutions<\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>[Palo Alto Networks\u2019] \u201cplatformization\u201d initiative aims to deliver greater value to customers by bundling and integrating its products, services and features.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/start.paloaltonetworks.com\/forrester-wave-firewall-2024.html\">The Forrester Wave\u2122: Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Q4 2024<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Forrester report cites our \"premium security features,\" which we believe is a testament to the unparalleled value of our platformization strategy. Our comprehensive security platform delivers more than just protection \u2013 it offers operational efficiency, productivity gains and peace of mind. Our customers experience a true return on investment that extends beyond cost savings, with reduced risk and enhanced network performance.<\/p>\n<p>Customers leveraging PAN-OS gain substantial operational benefits, including $2.5 million in security and IT operations efficiency and $5.2 million in end-user productivity improvements. By bundling our advanced software with products and services, we aim to deliver greater value to our customers, enabling them to focus more on driving innovation and less on managing cybersecurity complexity.<\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"post-329469-_rqoxkymqwhsy\"><\/a>Stay Ahead of Threats with Palo Alto Networks<\/h2>\n<p>As AI adoption accelerates and cyberthreats grow more sophisticated, businesses need a comprehensive and adaptive network security platform. We believe the recognition of Palo Alto Networks as a Leader in the 2024 Forrester Wave report is a testament to our continued innovation and our commitment to ensuring each day is more secure than the last.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about how Palo Alto Networks can secure your future, read <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/start.paloaltonetworks.com\/forrester-wave-firewall-2024.html\">The Forrester Wave report<\/a><\/strong> and see why we\u2019re trusted by more than 85,000 customers around the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Palo Alto Networks has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave\u2122: Enterprise Firewall Solutions, Q4 2024 report.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":723,"featured_media":329472,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[308,115],"tags":[9980,1884],"coauthors":[9615],"class_list":["post-329469","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcement","category-reports","tag-forrester-enterprise-firewall-solutions","tag-forrester-wave"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/GettyImages-723503875-edit.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329469","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/723"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=329469"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329469\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":330114,"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/329469\/revisions\/330114"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/329472"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=329469"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=329469"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=329469"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.paloaltonetworks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=329469"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}