The three dominant enterprise firewall vendors each have strengths. This guide compares their hardware platforms for data center security.
Platform Comparison
| Feature | Palo Alto | Fortinet | Check Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware Range | PA-400 to PA-7500 | FortiGate 40F to 7000E | 600 to 28000 series |
| Threat Prevention | WildFire | FortiGuard | SandBlast |
| SD-WAN | Prisma SD-WAN | Built into FortiGate | Harmony Connect |
| Cloud-managed | Panorama / Strata Cloud | FortiManager / FortiCloud | Smart Console / Infinity |