Next-Generation Firewall

Our Next-Generation Firewalls provide true, complete visibility everywhere, along with precise policy control.

The Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Firewalls provide true, complete visibility everywhere, along with precise policy control. This resource page provides information from getting started guides to many other trouble-shooting docs. Ask your questions or provide insightful answers in the discussion forum specific to Next-Generation Firewall.

Discussions

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BaudMatt 04-16-2025	Bonjour mDNS Reflector Layer 3 Vlan Interface Just curious if anyone out there knows why Palo Alto has never implemented the Bonjour Reflector feature in Layer 3 Vlan interfaces. PAN implemented... — Read more posted in Next-Generation Firewall Discussions	172	0
SaiTeja_1 04-17-2025	Query on Load configuration snapshot operation Hi, We are trying to take config backup in firewall. We have saved named config snapshot with name lets say "config" . As next step instead of doing e... — Read more posted in Next-Generation Firewall Discussions	119	1
GopalMajumder 04-15-2025	APP ID Hello Techie, I've one generic query related to aap id feature, one of the PA docs says it requires 4packets or 2000bytes to identify any single app... — Read more posted in Next-Generation Firewall Discussions	316	1
cmorris8990 04-11-2025	Decryption: List of App-IDs that require decryption This is a re-post of an earlier post of mine that has been buried, but this time with a little more context. Is there already a central location whe... — Read more posted in Next-Generation Firewall Discussions	325	3
antoniocerasuolo 04-10-2025	license for PA-220 Hi, I am a private user, and wanted to purchase the PA -220 device. but I wanted to know where should I go to purchase the basic threat protection lic... — Read more posted in Next-Generation Firewall Discussions	471	12

Blogs

Unleashing the PA-7500 Purpose-built for Next-Gen Performance

04-17-2025 — The combination of rising data volumes, performance expectations, and processing demands has placed stringent requirements on next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) positioned at the enterprise edge. Advanced security measures such as threat protection... — Read more

Labels: Network Security Next Generation Firewall ngfw
153 by amohile in Community Blogs

Watch Now: November 2024 Fuel Spark Event on Ruggedized NGFWs and Unit 42

12-02-2024 — In case you missed it: On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Palo Alto Networks Dax Choksi and Unit 42's Sean Johnstone joined Fuel for a virtual Spark session on Ruggedized NGFWs and Unit 42. Watch the videos below to learn about the world of threats a... — Read more

Labels: Fuel Fuel User Group ngfw Spark User Summit Spark User Summit Event Unit 42
909 by emgarcia in Community Blogs

Introducing Web Proxy: Now Live on LIVEcommunity!

11-04-2024 — In today’s digital landscape, businesses face an ever-evolving array of cyber threats. To combat these challenges, organizations are increasingly turning to integrated security solutions. One standout feature is the Web Proxy functionality in PAN-... — Read more

Labels: ngfw PAN-OS Web Proxy
1976 3 by emgarcia in Community Blogs

Always Innovating in NetSec Series: Quantum Security, New Firewalls and AI Runtime Security

09-05-2024 — Welcome to Always Innovating Network Security - August 2024 edition. We have some exciting news on Quantum security with standardization of new Quantum Safe algorithms announced by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). — Read more

Labels: AI Runtime Security Always Innovating in NetSec ngfw Strata
2295 by GBalamitran in Community Blogs

Announcing the Fuel Workshop Series and YouTube Playlist

09-03-2024 — Fuel User Group has a new Workshop series and YouTube playlist to familiarize customers with Palo Alto Networks ecosystem. Fuel User Group has a new Workshop series and YouTube playlist to familiarize customers with Palo Alto Networks ecosystem. — Read more

Labels: Best Practices Fuel Fuel User Group Fuel Workshop Network Security ngfw Threat Prevention
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Articles

Why It's Essential to Secure Your Management Interface

01-08-2025 — Watch this demo for securing your firewall management interface, which details best practices for securing your management interface, creating a secure admin account with restricted Role-Based access following best practices for account creation, ... — Read more

Labels: Next Generation Firewall ngfw
3702 by khans in General Articles

Focused Services Proactive Insights Newsletter: October

11-21-2024 — Patch Wednesday #NGFW #Next Generation Firewall #Focused Services — Read more

Labels: Next Generation Firewall ngfw proactive insights
1064 by cpadgett in General Articles

PANCast Episode 46: 5G Security with Palo Alto Networks NGFW

10-21-2024 — Episode Transcript: John: Welcome back PANCasters. Today we have Jagrut with us to talk to us about mobile technology, specifically 5G and how Palo Alto Networks can help in mobile technology environments. Welcome Jagrut. Jagrut Vaishnav, a PCNSE-certified professional, currently serves as a R... — Read more

Labels: Network Security ngfw PANCast
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Focused Service Proactive Insights Newsletter — September 2024

10-09-2024 — Security Advisory Link #ngfw — Read more

Labels: newsletter Next Generation Firewall ngfw
1231 by cpadgett in General Articles

Focused Services: Proactive Insights - August 2024

09-09-2024 — Palo Alto Network's Focused Services Customer's have proactive access to top security priorities. Take a look at how other Palo Alto Network's customers are informed and taking action. — Read more

Labels: Focused Services Proactive Insights NetSec NetSec Newsletter ngfw NGFW Newsletter
1593 by cpadgett in General Articles