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Fortinet vs Palo Alto NGFWs 2025: Comparison Guide

eSecurity Planet

Fortinet and Palo Alto Networks are two of the best network security providers, offering excellent next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) with strong, independently verified security. Fortinet excels in usability and administration, while Palo Alto has an edge in advanced features and firewall capabilities. 5 Ease of us: 4.7/5

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Do Not Confuse Next Generation Firewall And Web Application Firewall

SiteLock

Let us start with the abbreviations that define the categories of information security products: WAF stands for Web Application Firewall , NGFW stands for Next Generation Firewall. NGFW (or Next Generation Firewall) is an evolution of traditional firewalls and serves to delimit access between network segments.

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How to Perform a Cloud Security Assessment: Checklist & Guide

eSecurity Planet

Network defense mechanisms: Examine firewall setups and network segmentation to look for vulnerabilities. Proper segmentation and firewall configurations help to reduce unauthorized access and data breaches. Record & Report Findings Document all vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and potential exploits encountered during testing.

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What Is a SaaS Security Checklist? Tips & Free Template

eSecurity Planet

Are there automated monthly reporting features that provide insight into security performance and compliance? Can the vendor give references or case studies that show effective security deployments in similar organizations? Are secure protocols and channels utilized consistently across all communications?

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Cloud Security Fundamentals: Understanding the Basics

eSecurity Planet

Document the findings: Keep track of the discovered assets, their classification, and the rationale for priority. Implement Security Controls Following NIST’s cloud security model, develop policies, methods, and technology for protecting cloud assets, such as access control, encryption, and network security.

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Implementing and Maintaining Security Program Metrics

NopSec

Implementing information security policies and procedures that are enforced and backed by management are essential to the longevity and success of an effective information security program. Level 2: Quantify Performance Targets.

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Top Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions for 2021

eSecurity Planet

The only weak spot in the NSS tests was social exploits embedded in documents, where Palo Alto stopped just over 60% of attacks. Sophos: Sophos Intercept X had a strong showing in NSS Labs testing last year and is priced toward the low end of EDR products, making it a security bargain.