Cloud NGFW from Palo Alto Networks has been independently certified as Miercom Certified Secure, outperforming native cloud firewalls in both security effectiveness and user experience.

In side-by-side testing, Cloud NGFW:

• Blocked 95.3% of exploits — the highest-rated result in the evaluation.
• Blocked 100% of malware samples.
• Blocked 100% of evasive threats, including stealth and obfuscation techniques.
• Delivered the best user experience, with streamlined SaaS delivery and intuitive management.

These results highlight the advantages of a purpose-built cloud firewall that delivers stronger protection and simplified operations — without the limitations of native tools.