Palo Alto Networks PA-460 Firewall
Best enterprise-grade security for growing branch offices and corporate networks.
This is the gold standard for enterprises that need to stop threats before they land. By leaning heavily into machine learning and identity-based traffic control, it trades a steeper learning curve for a level of granular, automated security that manual firewalls simply cannot match.
Who it's for
- Security teams needing granular control over network traffic
- IT managers overseeing space-constrained branch office locations
- Enterprise administrators managing security across distributed network environments
Who should skip it
- Network architects requiring consistent high-speed throughput under heavy security loads
- Budget-conscious organizations prioritizing low upfront and recurring costs
- Generalist IT staff lacking specialized firewall certification or training
Performance breakdown
Threat Prevention Speed
Maintains high-speed inspection without sacrificing deep security analysis.
Session Handling
Easily manages massive concurrent traffic loads for busy enterprise networks.
Application Visibility
Granular identification provides total clarity over every active network port.
Management Efficiency
Centralized controls simplify complex security policies across multiple deployment sites.
Zero Trust Integration
Seamless cloud identity syncing strengthens your perimeter against modern threats.
SD-WAN Connectivity
Optimizes branch office traffic flow while keeping remote connections secure.
Key Specs
Firewall Throughput
5.1 Gbps
IPSec VPN Throughput
3 Gbps
Threat Prevention Throughput
2.1 Gbps
New Connections Per Second
73,000
Total Concurrent Sessions
400,000
Weight
6.00 lbs
VPN Types Supported
IPsec
Model Number
PA-460
Management Interface
Web GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI)
Deployment Environment
Enterprise, Branch Office
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