2025 Q1 Cloud Network Firewall Report – Palo Alto Networks

In Q1 2025, CyberRatings.org conducted independent evaluations of leading cloud firewall solutions using the Cloud Firewall Test Methodology v3.0. These assessments included offerings from Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and third-party security vendors, typically available through CSP marketplaces. This report outlines the findings from CyberRatings’ testing of Palo Alto Networks’ Cloud Network Firewall solution.

The evaluation covered key performance metrics: exploit block rate, evasion effectiveness, false positive management, TLS/SSL 1.2 and 1.3 support, and system stability under adverse conditions. The firewall was tested using real-world attack scenarios, enterprise-grade workloads, and adversarial evasion techniques to measure its resilience, reliability, and performance.