Forcepoint NGFW

Forcepoint NGFW brings the same DLP-first philosophy that defines Forcepoint's broader portfolio into network firewall, creating genuine integration value for existing Forcepoint DLP or CASB customers.

The honest concerns mirror the rest of the portfolio: Francisco Partners private equity ownership raises investment trajectory questions, market momentum has declined relative to Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Check Point, and there is no Gartner Magic Quadrant presence.

The verdict: right for existing Forcepoint customers wanting unified data protection policy. New evaluations should shortlist Fortinet FortiGate or Palo Alto Networks.

Last reviewed: September 2026

Strongest: Security services breadth

Watch out for: Policy management UX

Best for

Existing Forcepoint DLP or CASB customers wanting network firewall integrated with their data protection policy.

Not suitable for: Organisations evaluating NGFW independently who want the strongest current market momentum.