Forcepoint

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

Composite Score

7.3 /10

CX Score

7.6 /10

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What is Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?

Forcepoint Next-Generation Firewall can be deployed via eight different appliance series to suit any size organization and their unique needs. Each model comes with centralized management, industry-leading integrated security and the dependability needed in modern network security.

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Awards & Recognition

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall won the following awards in the Next Generation Firewall category

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1 Top Rated Features

Latest Award, 2025

2021 Data Quadrant Champion

2021

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

81 Likeliness to Recommend

88 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

72 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+81 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?

12% Negative

15% Neutral

73% Positive

Pros

Respectful
Friendly Negotiation
Acts with Integrity
Trustworthy

Feature Ratings

Average 73

Virtual Private Network

Virtual Firewall

Advanced Threat Protection

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

DLP Functionality

Encrypted Data Control

Sandboxing

Identity Based Control

Network Access Control

Application Control

Web Content Filtering

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 73

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Reviews

Maaz P.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2025

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall from other similar products?

It has a unique combination of centralized management, built-in SD-WAN, high availability, and strong focus on security-driven networking. It's designed not just for perimeter defense but also to simplify and secure complex distributed enterprise networks.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

1. Active-Active Clustering with Link Aggregation. 2.Built-in SD-WAN Without Extra Licensing.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There is nothing to be dislike about this product.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Organizations with multiple branches or distributed networks. Companies needing built-in SD-WAN and IPS without third-party add-ons. Enterprises with a focus on high availability and centralized policy control. Businesses already invested in Forcepoint DLP, Insider Threat, or Web Security tools (for tight integration).

Pros

Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Trustworthy
Unique Features

Marisol M.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2023

Super price and very difficult to use and admin

Likeliness to Recommend

1 /10

What differentiates Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall from other similar products?

Other products do not require so much time and money to administer

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

nothing at all, it was all very complicated

What do you dislike most about this product?

the interface

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

to look for something else

Pros

Trustworthy
Efficient Service
Respectful
Altruistic

Cons

Inhibits Innovation
Slower Product Innovation
Less Reliable

Chris M.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2022

Both versatile and robust Firewall

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall from other similar products?

Clearly, our systems now feel safer than they did before the implementation of the Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall application. I can continue to be protected by this firewall while working remotely. Forcepoint is incredibly quick compared to other security systems I've used and makes sure we are absolutely safe in every situation, whether we are working from our office or home.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall is both versatile and robust. Additionally, they offer excellent services. It takes only a few minutes to set up a new device. Both the content review and the speedy classification changes for new sites are excellent. With Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall technology, I feel that my security requirements are being satisfied, and it is really smart.

What do you dislike most about this product?

When contrasted to other firewalls, its UI is complicated. Our team members who have less knowledge always complain that the management interface is not clean and intuitive, and we have to assist them in using it. It requires a short period of time before becoming simple to use or manage.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I advise users to test it; undoubtedly you'll like this one. These firewalls perform all necessary functions and then some. This system is clearly the finest choice for any demanding environment, and it excels at streamlining processes and automating security inspections. ForcePoint is surprisingly quick at identifying and resolving security problems.

Pros

Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Efficient Service

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Awards & Recognition

2021 Data Quadrant Champion

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Ratings

81 Likeliness to Recommend

88 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

72 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+81 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Virtual Private Network Offers IPSEC (for site-to-site tunnels) and SSL VPN (for remote access) options.

Virtual Firewall A VF runs entirely within a virtual environment and provides packet filtering and monitoring provided by a physical firewalls

Advanced Threat Protection ATP refers to a category of security solutions that defend against sophisticated malware or hacking-based attacks targeting sensitive data.

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls Firewall features offered as a service at lower cost and scalable infrastructure

DLP Functionality The solution provides DLP functionality consisting of sensitive data detection with multiple enforcement actions.

Encrypted Data Control Native decryption and re-encryption of SSL and SFTP traffic for thorough inspection.

Sandboxing Sandboxing is a software management strategy that isolates applications from critical system resources and other programs and tests its contents

Identity Based Control Mapping of specific security policies to defined user groups and individuals.

Network Access Control Endpoint integration to ensure each connecting device has appropriate security.

Application Control The solution provides ICAP support, anti-circumvention support, and an auto-record function of all traffic session details.

Web Content Filtering Restrictive filtering of web surfing to limit exposure to harmful and inappropriate sites.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

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Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall Reviews

Maaz P.

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Marisol M.

Super price and very difficult to use and admin

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

Chris M.

Both versatile and robust Firewall

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Since last award

Feature Ratings

Virtual Private Network

Virtual Firewall

Advanced Threat Protection

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

DLP Functionality

Encrypted Data Control

Sandboxing

Identity Based Control

Network Access Control

Application Control

Web Content Filtering

Vendor Capability Ratings

Breadth of Features

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of IT Administration

Business Value Created

Usability and Intuitiveness

Ease of Implementation

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

Availability and Quality of Training