NSS Labs performed an independent test of the Forcepoint NGFW 2105 Appliance v6.3.3 build 19153 (Update Package: 1056). The product was subjected to thorough testing at the NSS facility in Austin, Texas, based on the NSS Labs Next Generation Firewall Test Methodology v8.0. This test was conducted free of charge and NSS did not receive any compensation in return for Forcepoint’s participation.

PRODUCT TESTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

• Security effectiveness: The ability of the product to enforce a specified security policy effectively
• Performance: Measures the performance of the firewall using various traffic conditions that provide metrics for real-world performance
• Stability and Reliability: The ability of the device to maintain security effectiveness while under normal load and while passing malicious traffic
• Total cost of ownership (TCO): Costs associated with product purchase, maintenance, installation and upkeep

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.