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We performed a comparison between Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall and Juniper Contrail SD-WAN based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. Juniper Contrail SD-WAN Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The initial setup is very easy.""Next Generation Firewall's best feature is that it can be managed on one platform.""It is a stable solution, and there are no issues so far.""It is a scalable solution.""We like the scalability of Forcepoint because with the Forcepoint NGFW solution, we can scale anything. The solution has central management, so we can manage all the branches and devices centrally in one controller.""I don't have anything bad to say about the product. I absolutely love it.""The most valuable feature is controlling the traffic and the logging. They have real-time logins for traffic logs. Troubleshooting was very easy for me.""I have found that Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is easy to use, highly secure, and the main VPN tunnel is created automatically which is a benefit."

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"The support is very good from Juniper and from the local distributors.""My customers use the solution to have better control and knowledge about the applications inside ONE Access. It also helps them cut costs by reducing MPLs and using better internet access from FTTH.""It supports desktop management, network management, and SD-WAN policies.""It gives you that level of visibility to understand what's going on between layer four and layer seven.""The solution is more specific about what's happening since it explains where the problem may lie and points out areas where there is a problem. So, we like that it provides more visibility."

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Cons
"They need to work on stability, it has not been the best in our experience.""They need to increase the local support here. There are also some bugs or fixes on which they need to work. They very well know about these bugs. In terms of licensing, I would like them to either increase the number of features in a single license or make licensing more flexible.""The solution needs to add an antivirus profile and anti-spyware profile, not just policies and VPN.""You do need knowledge of the solution in order to set the product up properly.""The solution needs to build upon its network functionality. It needs to be a bit smarter.""Forcepoint would be improved if there were more training available.""Making this solution easier to use would be an improvement.""It's a complicated firewall. Until you come to know the firewall inducers, most people don't like the firewall because the components for the firewall are a little bit complex. User-friendliness is a little bit tough. It needs to be user-friendly when creating policies, and pushing policies. Committing takes more time compared to Palo Alto."

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"The solution is expensive. Its support can be better.""Areas for improvement in the Juniper Contrail SD-WAN solution include the on-premises deployment process.""The training could be better. When it comes to the demo dashboard capability, I feel like it could be much easier for our customers to use. Our last customer complained about this.""The only issue was the switch we got, which was a little problematic because it was PoC equipment, and we had a little problem with that.""The solution installs similarly to competitors. It is not more difficult or easier. However, it could be easier and take less time for the installation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The big advantage of this solution is that we can select the right model for our requirements, which is not too expensive."
  • "I believe the licensing fee is for one year, three years, and five years, or something like that. If you wants to increase the support level from a simpler level to platinum, I think that there's a cost. There are differences between every kind of support, but I don't know the numbers."
  • "We would love to take other solution from Forcepoint, but unfortunately the price is too high. That's why we are not considering using Forcepoing for our proxy and DLB. They have a very good DLB, but the matter in the end is the cost."
  • "Forcepoint is very expensive but it's really secure."
  • "It is expensive."
  • "The training that they offer to their end-customers. It's quite expensive, I believe it costs roughly $11,000"
  • "Everything in Forcepoint comes with an individual license, which is kind of a problem. In our last meeting, they said that it may change at the beginning of 2021, and they will try to merge some licenses together. Customers will get more features than what they got previously. We will wait and see."
  • "We have found the price could be reduced. It is a little expensive."
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  • "The licensing structure is very flexible."
  • "The cost of the solution is a little expensive. The hardware is a one-time purchase fee and the software is purchased on an annual basis. There are additional costs for other software features that are available which are on an annual basis, such as extra capacity."
  • "They are neither very expensive nor cheap. So, we can consider its pricing somewhere in the middle."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution offers sandboxing, which can be integrated at any time.
    Top Answer:Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall could change its interface, allowing standard or direct connect modes to be configured. While group design and configuration generally function well, there are… more »
    Top Answer:My customers use the solution to have better control and knowledge about the applications inside ONE Access. It also helps them cut costs by reducing MPLs and using better internet access from FTTH.
    Top Answer:From a price perspective, they function comfortably with other vendors, just like Meraki or Aruba. They are neither very expensive nor cheap. So, we can consider its pricing somewhere in the middle.
    Top Answer:The solution is expensive. Its support can be better.
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    Also Known As
    Forcepoint NGFW, Stonesoft Next Generation Firewall, McAfee Network Security Platform, Intel Security Network Security Platform
    Contrail SD-WAN
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    Overview

    Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is a versatile and comprehensive solution for perimeter security, offering features such as SD-WAN, IPS, VPN, and cloud or on-premises subscription keys. It is preferred by many clients over Cisco and is used for obligation redundancy, VPN access, and as the main point of security in infrastructure. 

    The product is praised for its simplicity, flexibility, complete feature set, scalability, and central management capabilities. Other valuable features include IPS, firewall, sandbox, application control, filtering, security management center, connectivity, and integration capabilities.

    Contrail SD-WAN delivers a simple, automated multicloud SD-WAN. It enables you to create an evolvable architecture to simplify growth, from secure routers to SD-WAN, SD-Branch, and beyond. It automates the WAN edge across Juniper virtual cloud endpoints and on-premises next-generation firewall or universal CPE platforms. And it provisions and enforces multilevel security policy at scale, across multiple clouds and enterprise sites with diverse topologies.

    Sample Customers
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company24%
    Comms Service Provider24%
    University12%
    Integrator12%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Government9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Educational Organization30%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Government8%
    Construction Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business55%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise26%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise58%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise31%
    Large Enterprise45%
    Buyer's Guide
    Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. Juniper Contrail SD-WAN
    March 2024
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    Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is ranked 12th in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions with 37 reviews while Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is ranked 14th in Software Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Solutions with 5 reviews. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is rated 7.6, while Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall writes "Good URL filtering with helpful technical support and good scalability". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Juniper Contrail SD-WAN writes "A scalable solution that is easy to configure". Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate, Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention, Check Point NGFW, Cisco Secure Firewall and Sophos XG, whereas Juniper Contrail SD-WAN is most compared with Juniper Mist Edge, Cisco SD-WAN, VMware SD-WAN, Fortinet FortiGate and Aruba EdgeConnect SD-WAN Platform. See our Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. Juniper Contrail SD-WAN report.

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