Sangfor Technologies, a leading global vendor in cybersecurity
and cloud computing solutions, has announced it has once again
received a “Recommended” rating in the 2024 CyberRatings.org
Enterprise Firewall Test. This high accolade underscores Sangfor’s
consistent ability to deliver cutting-edge firewall products that
effectively tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges.
2024 Enterprise Firewall Test Overview
Founded by the former CEO of NSS Labs, CyberRatings.org is a
non-profit organization dedicated to providing confidence in
cybersecurity products and services through rigorous research and
testing. Their independent and objective ratings offer enterprises
a clear view of a product’s effectiveness.
In the second quarter of 2024, CyberRatings.org conducted its
latest Enterprise Firewall Test, evaluating eight leading firewall
products, including Sangfor Network Secure (referred to by its
previous name, Sangfor NGAF, in the report). The comprehensive test
assessed various factors such as routing and policy enforcement,
TLS/SSL functionality, threat prevention, performance, stability
and reliability, and cost.
Sangfor Network Secure: Consistently Top-Rated
Sangfor Network Secure once again earned a “Recommended” rating,
the highest awarded by CyberRatings.org. According to the report,
“These products are recommended for security, performance, and
value. The product’s capacity to meet its commitments to consumers
is extremely strong.”
This recognition marks the third consecutive top rating for
Sangfor Network Secure, having received a “Recommended” rating in
2023 and a “AAA” rating in 2021. Notably, this year’s test
highlighted an impressive 97.48% protection rate, an increase from
94.05% in the previous test.
“Sangfor continues to achieve high ratings in our enterprise
firewall tests,” said Vikram Phatak, CEO of CyberRatings.org. “They
have a solid product that should be considered by all customers
during the review process.”
Download your complimentary copy of the 2024
CyberRatings.org Enterprise Firewall Test report, courtesy of
Sangfor.
A Glimpse into Sangfor’s Performance
TLS/SSL Functionality
TLS/SSL encryption is crucial for securing web traffic, with
over 80% of traffic now encrypted. However, this encryption can
hide malicious payloads, making threat detection harder, and expose
the network to protocol vulnerabilities. Firewalls must provide
visibility into encrypted traffic and address these weaknesses.
Sangfor Network Secure demonstrates strong performance in this
area, supporting decryption to detect threats, all top 10
ciphers, and preventing weak ciphers. It also allows for
decryption bypass exceptions to maintain regulatory privacy,
ensuring it effectively detects threats while managing encrypted
traffic securely.
Threat Prevention
Threat prevention in the Enterprise Firewalls test covers false
positives, exploit protection, and resistance to evasions. Each
factor is vital for overall security effectiveness.
False Positives
False positives occur when benign events are wrongly flagged as
threats, causing unnecessary disruptions. Sangfor Network Secure
shows impressive accuracy, correctly identifying 1609 out of
1610 files and all 966 sites. These near-perfect results
highlight its ability to accurately differentiate between
legitimate and malicious activities, significantly reducing false
alerts and ensuring smooth operations.
Exploit Protection
An exploit is an attack that targets software vulnerabilities to
breach and control systems. Firewalls must be able to block these
attacks to protect critical business systems. Sangfor Network
Secure demonstrates strong performance, blocking 463 out
of 482 client-initiated attacks and 1008 out of 1027
server-initiated attacks, achieving an overall 97.48% success
rate. This high detection rate highlights its effectiveness in
safeguarding both client and server systems from various
threats.
Resistance to Evasions
Threat actors use evasion techniques to disguise and modify
attacks, making them difficult for security products to detect. A
firewall’s ability to resist these techniques is crucial for
maintaining robust security. According to a test report, handling
evasions is challenging, and the 2024 test was the most
comprehensive to date. Sangfor Network Secure blocked all 760
client-initiated and 809 server-initiated evasions, achieving a
perfect score of 100%. This demonstrates its effectiveness against
sophisticated, modified attacks, ensuring robust network
protection.
Cost of Tested Configuration
Cost-effectiveness is a key consideration for organizations
aiming to maximize security within budget constraints. Sangfor
offers a highly cost-effective solution, with a Price per
Protected Mbps of $1.57 over three years, the lowest among
competitors. This indicates Sangfor delivers excellent value,
making it an attractive option for enterprises seeking to maximize
their cybersecurity investment without compromising protection.
Download your complimentary copy of the 2024 CyberRatings.org
Enterprise Firewall Test report for the complete test results of
Sangfor Network Secure.
Discover Sangfor Network Secure
Sangfor Network Secure reinvents the firewall as a converged
security solution. It integrates advanced features like AI-powered
malware detection, web application firewall, threat intelligence,
intrusion prevention, and cloud deception. This provides robust
protection against sophisticated and unknown threats like
ransomware, web application attacks, and APTs.
Network Secure integrates with Sangfor’s full range of security
products, including Endpoint Secure, Cyber Command, Omni-Command,
and Internet Access Gateway (IAG). These integrations create
holistic solutions where components share data to enhance threat
detection accuracy and work together to eliminate threats.
In the 2024 CyberRatings.org Enterprise Firewall Test, Network
Secure demonstrated its powerful capabilities by earning the
Recommended rating. With an outstanding protection rate, the best
cost-effectiveness, and strong performance and stability, it is the
ideal choice for organizations seeking comprehensive network
protection.
Ready to enhance your cybersecurity? Visit www.sangfor.com to
learn more.
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