This report uses empirical data from NSS’ individual NGIPS Test Reports and Comparative Reports to create NSS’ unique Security Value Map™ (SVM). The SVM illustrates the relative value of each product by mapping Security Effectiveness against Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) per Protected Mbps.

The following products were evaluated:

• Check Point Software Technologies 15600 R77.30
• Cisco FirePOWER 8350 v6.2.0.1
• Forcepoint NGFW 3301 v6.2.1
• Fortinet FortiGate 600D v5.4.5
• IBM QRadar Network Security XGS 5200 v5.4.0
• McAfee IPS-NS9100 v9.1.5.3
• Palo Alto Networks PA-5250 v8.0.3-h4
• Trend Micro 7500NX v3.9.2.4784
• Trend Micro 8400TX v5.0.0.4815

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