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 a security investment by mapping the Security Effectiveness and the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) per Mbps (Value) of tested product configurations.

The following products were evaluated:

• Barracuda Networks CloudGen Firewall F800.CCE v7.2.0
• Check Point 15600 Next Generation Threat Prevention (NGTP) Appliance vR80.20
• Cisco Firepower 4120 Security Appliance v6.2.2
• Forcepoint NGFW 2105 Appliance v6.3.3 build 19153 (Update Package: 1056)
• Fortinet FortiGate 500E v5.6.3GA build 7858
• Palo Alto Networks PA-5220 PAN-OS 8.1.1
• SonicWall NSa 2650 SonicOS Enhanced 6.5.0.10-73n
• Sophos XG Firewall 750 SFOS v17 MR7
• Versa Networks FlexVNF 16.1R1-S6
• WatchGuard M670 v12.0.1.B56295

To learn how vendors performed, download individual Test Reports. NSS clients can also download the Comparative Reports on Performance, Security, and Total Cost of Ownership.

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.