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Description
The Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall offers a robust multi-layered defense system that safeguards networks, endpoints, and users from sophisticated cyber threats. It excels in managing vast numbers of firewalls and firewall fleets efficiently, ensuring high performance is maintained. With a focus on ease of management, it provides fine-tuned controls and extensive scalability in its management capabilities. Key assessments include its blocking rate, handling of IP packet fragmentation and TCP segmentation, as well as evaluations of false positives, stability, and overall reliability. The firewall's effectiveness against evasion techniques, including HTTP evasions and various combinations, has also been thoroughly evaluated. Unlike traditional hardware-based systems, this NGFW is designed like software, allowing for flexible deployment on hardware, virtual environments, or in the cloud. Its open APIs empower users to tailor automation and orchestration to fit specific needs. Additionally, our products consistently undergo comprehensive certification testing to satisfy the demanding requirements of sensitive industries, governmental agencies, and organizations worldwide, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of security technology. This commitment to excellence highlights our dedication to providing reliable protection in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
Description
Sangfor Athena NGFW is an advanced next-generation firewall designed to deliver robust, AI-driven security across network perimeters. Utilizing cloud-based AI malware inspection, it blocks over 99% of threats, combining network and web application firewalls in a single, unified device. The built-in SOC Lite module enables swift threat detection and incident response, enhancing organizational cybersecurity posture. Athena NGFW integrates seamlessly with a broader security ecosystem including endpoint protection (EPP), secure web gateways (SWG), and extended detection and response (XDR and MDR) platforms. The firewall has earned top industry accolades, such as AAA ratings in CyberRatings tests and recognition in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant. It provides cost-effective, scalable protection ideal for enterprise environments facing evolving cyber threats. Sangfor’s collaboration with global threat intelligence platforms keeps its defenses up to date against emerging vulnerabilities. This solution empowers organizations to maintain secure, high-performing networks with comprehensive visibility and control.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Azure Marketplace
Yes
Forcepoint ONE
Yes
Picus
Yes
Sangfor Athena MDR
No
Sangfor Platform-X
No
Splunk SOAR
Yes
Integrations
Azure Marketplace
No
Forcepoint ONE
No
Picus
No
Sangfor Athena MDR
Yes
Sangfor Platform-X
Yes
Splunk SOAR
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Forcepoint
Founded
1994
Country
United States
Website
www.forcepoint.com/product/ngfw-next-generation-firewall
Vendor Details
Company Name
Sangfor Technologies
Founded
2000
Country
China
Website
www.sangfor.com/cybersecurity/sangfor-athena-foundation/next-generation-firewall-ngfw
Product Features
Firewall
Alerts / Notifications
Yes
Application Visibility / Control
Yes
Automated Testing
Yes
Intrusion Prevention
Yes
LDAP Integration
Yes
Physical / Virtual Environment
Yes
Sandbox / Threat Simulation
Yes
Threat Identification
Yes
Product Features
Firewall
Alerts / Notifications
No
Application Visibility / Control
No
Automated Testing
No
Intrusion Prevention
No
LDAP Integration
No
Physical / Virtual Environment
No
Sandbox / Threat Simulation
No
Threat Identification
No
Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
Access Control / Permissions
No
Alerts / Notifications
No
Automate and Orchestrate Security
No
Automated Attack Detection
No
DDoS Protection
No
Dashboard
No
IP Reputation Checking
No
Managed Rules
No
OWASP Protection
No
Reporting / Analytics
No
Secure App Delivery
No
Server Cloaking
No
Virtual Patching
No
Zero-Day Attack Prevention
No