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Analysis Brief: Network Firewall FAQ

This FAQ answers questions around our Q2 2011 Network Firewall Group Test Report, mainly concerning the critical TCP split handshake and stability issues discovered in a significant number of firewalls (Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Sonicwall).

Questions answered include:

  • What issues were discovered with network firewalls in the NSS Labs test?
  • How do I know if my organization's firewall is affected?
  • If we have an affected firewall, what can we do?
  • Is there a way to monitor or detect the attacks referenced in the test report?
  • My firewall is 'certified'. Why isn't this good enough?
  • How can I learn more about firewall effectiveness?

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Topics: FAQ

Product Type: Network/Data Center - Firewall

Report Type: Research Brief

Report Length: N/A

Vendors Tested: Cisco, Fortinet, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, SonicWALL

Products Tested: Cisco ASA 5585, Fortinet Fortigate 3950, Juniper SRX 5800, Palo Alto Networks PA-4020, SonicWALL NSA E8500

April 12, 2011