NSS Labs performed an independent test of the Hillstone Networks SG-6000-E5960 v5.5 SG6000-M-2-5.5R1P2.2. The product was subjected to thorough testing at the NSS facility in Austin, Texas, based on the Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Test Methodology v6.0 available at nsslabstage.wpengine.com. This test was conducted free of charge and NSS did not receive any compensation in return for Hillstone’s participation.