PA-Series by Palo Alto Networks is a family of ML-powered Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) hardware appliances that serve as a core component of their network security platform. These firewalls use machine learning and deep learning technology to deliver proactive network protection, including inspection of encrypted traffic. The appliances utilize a single-pass architecture for packet processing and incorporate App-ID technology for application control, User-ID for identity-based security, and Device-ID for device-specific policies. The PA-Series includes different models designed for various deployment scenarios from branch offices to large data centers, providing network security, threat prevention, and data protection capabilities through web traffic inspection and enterprise DLP integration.
