NSS Labs performed an independent test of the Palo Alto Networks PA-5020. The product was subjected to thorough testing at the NSS facility in Austin, Texas, based on the Next Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) Methodology v1.0 available at nsslabstage.wpengine.com. This test was conducted free of charge and NSS did not receive any compensation in return for Palo Alto Networks’ participation.