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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
Smoothwall Firewall offers comprehensive anti-malware protection, HTTPS inspection, detection and blocking of anonymous proxies, as well as intrusion detection and prevention, ensuring an all-in-one security solution. When paired with Smoothwall Filter, it delivers an even more robust protective package. These products can be purchased separately or together, providing a cohesive unified threat management system. The firewall integrates Layer 7 application control with perimeter firewall capabilities and stateful packet inspection, delivering advanced Next-Generation firewall features. Additionally, Smoothwall qualifies as a firewall service provider under Category 2 E-Rate funding. The Smoothwall Filter stands out as the only fully content-aware web filter available for educational institutions in the United States, allowing users to select the deployment method that best fits their needs. Furthermore, our dedicated customer support team, composed of education specialists based in the US, is readily available to assist you whenever necessary, ensuring you receive timely and effective support.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Azure Marketplace
Yes
Forcepoint ONE
Yes
Picus
Yes
Splunk SOAR
Yes
Integrations
Azure Marketplace
No
Forcepoint ONE
No
Picus
No
Splunk SOAR
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
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)
No
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
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
Smoothwall
Founded
2001
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.smoothwall.com/education/firewall/
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
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
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