Empirical data from individual Test Reports and Comparative Reports is used to create NSS Labs’ unique Security Value Map™ (SVM). The SVM illustrates the relative value of security investment by mapping the Security Effectiveness and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) per Protected Mbps (Value) of tested product configurations.

The following products were evaluated:

• Check Point Software Technologies 15600 Next Generation Threat Prevention & Sandblast (NGTX) Appliance R77.30
• Cisco FirePOWER 8350 v6.1.0.1 with Cisco AMP v5.1.12.10483
• Fortinet Advanced Threat Protection (FortiSandbox Cloud with FortiGate 600D v5.6.1, Fortimail Virtual Appliance v5.4.0 and Forticlient ATP Agent v5.6.1.1112)
• Juniper Networks SRX1500 v15.1X49-D90.7 with Sky ATP
• Palo Alto Networks PA-5220, PAN OS 8.0.3-h4 with Traps v4.1.0.28239

To learn how vendors performed, download individual Test Reports. NSS Labs clients can also download the Comparative Reports on TCO, Performance, and Security.

As with all NSS Labs group tests, there was no fee for participation. In addition, the Test Methodology applied is in the public domain to provide transparency and to help enterprises understand the results.