Palo Alto Networks PAN-PA-455
The PAN-PA-455 delivers robust security capabilities for branch and enterprise deployments, ensuring high-speed inspection and threat prevention.
Inspection & Performance at Load
The PAN-PA-455 maintains high throughput even with advanced security features enabled. With a firewall throughput of 3.6 Gbps, it ensures that traffic inspection does not become a bottleneck. The IPS throughput of 2.3 Gbps allows for deep packet inspection without compromising speed, while the VPN throughput of 1.8 Gbps supports secure remote access for distributed workforces.
Concurrency & Session Management
Supporting up to 300,000 concurrent connections, the PAN-PA-455 is designed to handle high volumes of simultaneous sessions, making it ideal for environments with heavy east-west traffic and remote user access. This capability ensures session resiliency and stability, even under peak load conditions.
Network Topology & Segmentation
With 6 × 1G ports and support for 4,094 VLANs, the PAN-PA-455 offers flexible network segmentation and uplink options. This allows for efficient traffic management and high availability configurations, supporting complex network topologies and ensuring robust security across segmented networks.
Physical Integration & Operations
The rackmount form factor and 1U size of the PAN-PA-455 make it easy to integrate into existing data center environments. Its compact dimensions facilitate efficient use of space, while its design supports straightforward cabling and maintenance operations, minimizing downtime during installation and upgrades.
Available Subscriptions & Add-On Capabilities
Precision AI Network Security (CORESEC Bundle)
The CORESEC Bundle enhances the PAN-PA-455 with comprehensive security capabilities, including Advanced Threat Prevention, Advanced URL Filtering, Advanced WildFire, and Advanced DNS Security. It leverages AI-driven insights for real-time threat detection and prevention, ensuring robust protection across all traffic flows. This bundle is ideal for organizations seeking a unified security solution that maximizes protection without compromising performance.
Advanced DNS Security
Advanced DNS Security protects against DNS-based threats by using machine learning to identify and block malicious domains. It operates at the DNS layer, providing an additional security perimeter that prevents data exfiltration and command-and-control communications. This feature is crucial for organizations looking to enhance their security posture against evolving DNS threats.
Advanced Threat Prevention
Advanced Threat Prevention provides real-time protection against known and unknown threats by leveraging signature-based and behavioral analysis techniques. It inspects traffic across all ports and protocols, ensuring comprehensive threat coverage. This capability is essential for maintaining security without impacting network performance, especially in high-throughput environments.
Advanced URL Filtering
Advanced URL Filtering uses machine learning to categorize web content in real-time, blocking access to malicious and inappropriate sites. It enhances user protection by preventing phishing attacks and malware downloads. This feature is particularly beneficial for organizations aiming to enforce strict web usage policies and protect users from web-based threats.
Advanced WildFire
Advanced WildFire provides cloud-based malware analysis and sandboxing, detecting and preventing zero-day threats. It uses a combination of static and dynamic analysis techniques to identify malicious behavior, ensuring that even the most sophisticated threats are neutralized before they can impact the network. This service is ideal for organizations that require advanced threat intelligence and rapid response capabilities.
SD-WAN / Advanced SD-WAN
Advanced SD-WAN optimizes network performance by dynamically selecting the best path for traffic based on real-time conditions. It enhances application performance and reliability, particularly for distributed enterprises with multiple branch locations. This feature is crucial for organizations looking to improve WAN efficiency and reduce operational costs.
GlobalProtect
GlobalProtect extends the security perimeter to remote users, providing consistent security policies and posture assessments. It supports Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) by ensuring that only compliant devices can access corporate resources. This capability is essential for organizations with a mobile workforce, ensuring secure access from any location.
AIOps for NGFW
AIOps for NGFW provides advanced telemetry and anomaly detection, leveraging AI to optimize firewall performance and security posture. It offers insights into network behavior, helping administrators proactively address potential issues. This feature is ideal for organizations seeking to enhance operational efficiency and reduce the risk of security incidents.
DLP
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) safeguards sensitive information by monitoring and controlling data flows across the network. It enforces content classification and pattern-based policies, preventing unauthorized data transfers. This capability is crucial for organizations handling sensitive data, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and protecting intellectual property.
IoT Security
IoT Security provides comprehensive visibility and risk assessment for connected devices, using device profiling and behavioral analysis to detect anomalies. It enhances the security of IoT deployments by enforcing policies based on device type and risk level. This feature is essential for organizations deploying IoT solutions, ensuring that all devices are securely integrated into the network.
Prisma Access Agent
Prisma Access Agent provides secure, cloud-delivered networking and security services, extending the security perimeter to remote users and branch offices. It supports agent-based SASE edge deployments, ensuring consistent security policies and performance across all locations. This capability is ideal for organizations adopting a cloud-first strategy, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity.
SaaS Security Inline
SaaS Security Inline provides real-time visibility and control over SaaS applications, enforcing security policies and preventing data leaks. It offers inline controls to manage access and protect sensitive information, ensuring compliance with organizational policies. This feature is crucial for organizations leveraging SaaS applications, providing comprehensive security and governance.
Reliability, Management & Visibility
The PAN-PA-455 is engineered for high availability and reliability, with options for redundant configurations and failover support. It integrates seamlessly with Strata Cloud Manager, providing centralized management and visibility across the network. AIOps insights enhance operational efficiency by automating routine tasks and providing actionable intelligence for proactive management. Change control and policy lifecycle management are streamlined, ensuring that security policies remain effective and aligned with organizational objectives.
The PAN-PA-455 is a powerful solution for organizations seeking to enhance their security posture while maintaining high performance and scalability. Its comprehensive feature set and advanced capabilities make it an ideal choice for securing branch
Security Performance
| IPS Throughput | 2.3 Gbps |
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