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Check Point Harmony SASE vs. Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Harmony SASE

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/ACheck Point Harmony SASE, based on Perimeter 81 which was acquired by Check Point in late 2023, is designed to simplify secure network, cloud and application access for the modern and distributed workforce.

    $10

    per month per user

    Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/AGlobalProtect™ delivers the protection of next-generation security platform to the mobile workforce in order to stop targeted cyberattacks, evasive application traffic, phishing, malicious websites, command-and-control traffic, and known and unknown threats.N/A
    Pricing
    Harmony SASEPalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Editions & Modules
    Essentials
    $10
    per month per user
    Premium
    $15
    per month per user
    Premium Plus
    $20
    per month per user
    Enterprise
    Custom
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Harmony SASEPalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details+$50 per month per gateway. Discounts available for annual pricing.
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    Features
    Harmony SASEPalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Identity Management
    Comparison of Identity Management features of Check Point Harmony SASE and Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Feature
    Check Point Harmony SASE
    10.0
    1 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    -
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    Multi-Factor Authentication10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Zero Trust Security
    Comparison of Zero Trust Security features of Check Point Harmony SASE and Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Feature
    Check Point Harmony SASE
    9.8
    1 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    -
    Ratings
    Continuous Verification10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Secure Web Gateways10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Segmentation Leveraging9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Admin Access Control10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Zscaler Internet Access
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    User Ratings
    Harmony SASEPalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.9
    (2 ratings)
    10.0
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Harmony SASEPalo Alto Networks Prisma Access
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Check Point Software Technologies
    I'd suggest that Perimeter81 is recommended when you want something that is easy to administrate, with little maintenance, unlike a VPN/secure network that you host and manage internally. We've had incidents when there has been downtime at Perimeter81, which has effectively locked us out of some of our secure services (anything locked down via IP). They have made improvements to their infrastructure and it seems to have improved in recent months, but this is something to keep in mind for critical connections
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    Palo Alto Networks
    I still think Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access is the best SASE/SSE product out there. It just has such good granular controls and up to date security definitions that you can feel absolutely secure in your purchase. GlobalProtect was a lifesaver for me when COVID hit so yes I had to work my butt off to get it up and running quickly and as secure as I possibly could but it worked amazing and had excellent performance after we got it running and tied to MFA, certificates and security policies.
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    Pros
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Simple easy to read icon.
    • You can hover over and see if you are logged in via the systems tray on your computer.
    • Easy to switch between regions around the world.
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    Palo Alto Networks
    • A secure end-to-end network with virtualization to be able to choose the port of our interest and an opening of the same.
    • Monthly updates that are sufficient, automatic updates that allow us not to have to do the manual implementation.
    • Prisma allows automatically opens an IPsec/SSL VPN connection to Prisma Access.
    • Is flexible and scalable
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    Cons
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • Customer support was lacking before, now seems better.
    • Had much difficulty using Chrome as my browser to install the app.
    • Increase the throughput speeds at time would be nicer.
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    Palo Alto Networks
    • With all of it's unique features it does take some time to get folks up to speed in regards to supporting/managing the software.
    • Doesn't always play nice with non Palo Alto software.
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    Usability
    Check Point Software Technologies
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    Palo Alto Networks
    I still say that Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access is the best. I love their GUI, their policies are easy to manage, the sales team is VERY helpful (especially when support is not). I still recommend them to everyone I talk to.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Check Point Software Technologies
    In the beginning, it was a bit rough getting it to work and getting any kind of quality support from customer service. But recently they really improved their service and customer service. I believe they raise 100M in new funding which provides them the resources to make a better product with better tools and a better help desk.
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    Palo Alto Networks
    The McAfee product really isn’t a great option. The configuration is a nightmare and requires a lot of time. The policy management has a high learning curve.
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    Return on Investment
    Check Point Software Technologies
    • I think it is just a cost of doing business.
    • I don't think the cost is too prohibitive.
    • We also use it as an example of what a small cost can provide big protection for your security.
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    Palo Alto Networks
    • It is extremely easy to manage who has remote access in our organization now.
    • It has allowed us to more fluidly get remote workers up and running.
    • Another tool to mange is never a good thing and the Panorama UI could use a little work.
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