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What is pfSense?

The pfSense initiative offers a cost-free network firewall solution, built upon the FreeBSD operating system and featuring a tailored kernel. Additionally, it encompasses various third-party open-source software packages. Thanks to its package management system, pfSense can deliver functionalities that rival or exceed those of standard commercial firewalls, all without any imposed restrictions. As a result, it has supplanted numerous leading commercial firewalls in installations worldwide, such as those from Check Point, Cisco PIX, Cisco ASA, and Juniper, demonstrating its growing popularity and reliability in the cybersecurity landscape. This shift reflects the increasing trust users place in open-source solutions for their network security needs.

What is Arista NG Firewall?

Arista NG Firewall is an enterprise-grade, modular network security solution designed to provide simplified and effective protection for organizations, especially those with limited IT staff and budgets. The platform offers a responsive, browser-based interface that delivers real-time visibility into network traffic, user behavior, and system health through rich, database-driven reports and customizable alerts. It proactively defends against a wide range of threats including malware, phishing attacks, ransomware, drive-by malvertising, and spam, while monitoring encrypted web traffic and rogue applications. NG Firewall includes advanced features such as content filtering, VPN connectivity, application-based bandwidth shaping, and Quality of Service (QoS) to optimize network performance for remote employees, branch offices, and guest Wi-Fi users. Its integration with the Arista Edge Threat Management (ETM) Dashboard allows administrators to centrally orchestrate multiple appliances with zero-touch provisioning, push policy templates, and monitor real-time endpoint security status from a single console. Deployment is flexible, supporting dedicated hardware appliances, virtual machines, and cloud-based environments including AWS and Microsoft Azure. The unique NG Firewall app approach simplifies the user experience and customization for specific deployment needs. Additional tools and expert support help organizations maintain configuration backups and ensure network reliability. The dashboard provides a comprehensive overview of network health, security alerts, and appliance performance at a glance. By combining powerful security with ease of management and scalability, Arista NG Firewall helps organizations reduce complexity, enhance visibility, and maintain secure, high-performing networks.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Arista ETM Dashboard
AuthPoint
Azure Marketplace
BackBox
Celerium
Centreon
Control D
Domotz
Elastic Observability
Liongard
LoginTC
Mindflow
NetBird
Rublon
SparkView

Integrations Supported

Arista ETM Dashboard
AuthPoint
Azure Marketplace
BackBox
Celerium
Centreon
Control D
Domotz
Elastic Observability
Liongard
LoginTC
Mindflow
NetBird
Rublon
SparkView

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided.
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Netgate

Date Founded

2002

Company Location

United States

Company Website

www.netgate.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Arista Networks

Date Founded

1994

Company Location

United States

Company Website

edge.arista.com/ng-firewall/

Categories and Features

Firewall

Alerts / Notifications
Application Visibility / Control
Automated Testing
Intrusion Prevention
LDAP Integration
Physical / Virtual Environment
Sandbox / Threat Simulation
Threat Identification

Categories and Features

Firewall

Alerts / Notifications
Application Visibility / Control
Automated Testing
Intrusion Prevention
LDAP Integration
Physical / Virtual Environment
Sandbox / Threat Simulation
Threat Identification

IT Security

Anti Spam
Anti Virus
Email Attachment Protection
Event Tracking
IP Protection
Internet Usage Monitoring
Intrusion Detection System
Spyware Removal
Two-Factor Authentication
Vulnerability Scanning
Web Threat Management
Web Traffic Reporting

Network Security

Access Control
Analytics / Reporting
Compliance Reporting
Firewalls
Internet Usage Monitoring
Intrusion Detection System
Threat Response
VPN
Vulnerability Scanning

Web Content Filtering

Antivirus
Automated Blacklist
Browser-based Management Portal
Category / Keyword Filters
LDAP Integration
Multi-Language Filtering
Reporting / Analytics
Roles / Permissions
SSL Inspection
Time-based Controls
VPN Blocking
White Label
Whitelisting

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