Cisco Defense Orchestrator Competitors and Alternatives

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature is the ease of use that comes from the GUI. I have found that you can do almost everything from the GUI. You rarely have to log into the CLI, at perhaps once in six months or… more»

How has it helped my organization?

Using this solution means that you can store logs for longer periods, up to perhaps two years, depending on your attached storage.

What needs improvement?

The dual WAN functionality is missing in this solution.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Initially, Palo Alto looks expensive, but if you dig deeper then you will find that it is very comparable, or even cheaper than other solutions. For example, if you are looking for a one-gig… more»

What other advice do I have?

This is the most mature next-generation firewall in the market and a solution that I strongly recommend. The biggest lesson that I have learned from this solution is not to trust internet users… more»

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

We have worked with many, many vendors, and this is the most mature next-generation firewall in the market. The performance of Palo Alto is very predictable, unlike other vendors who are faking their… more»