Maximize Your Security ROI

The Total Economic Impact™ of Palo Alto Networks Network Security and SD-WAN

Reducing costs, achieving a rapid return on investment (ROI), and improving IT operations efficiency for better business outcomes are all typical mandates for cybersecurity investments, but if the investment does not ultimately improve organizational security, are those other goals relevant?

In a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Palo Alto Networks, customer interviews and data aggregation show how Palo Alto Networks security and SD-WAN solutions can deliver automation and real-time protection that is good for both the business and the bottom line.

Key Financial
Findings

247% ROI

Over the first three years

$28.5M NPV

Over the first three years

6 month

To payback costs

Increased
Security

70% of survey respondents reached a steady security posture within six months of implementation

Organizations saw a 45%
reduction in the likelihood of a breach after three years

Organizations achieved proper security posture 30% faster than with legacy solutions

Security and IT
Operational Efficiency

Cost Saving

$9.9 million saved by sunsetting and rationalizing legacy security solutions and infrastructure

Roughly 50% of full time security and IT management professionals reallocated to higher value, more impactful projects and roles, saving $1.9 million over three years

Costs of WAN hardware and connectivity at remote sites reduced by more than 90% ($6.04 million saved over
three years)

$1.4 million saved on IoT from reduced management effort and a reduction in the number of new IoT devices purchased

Productivity

12% end user productivity increase for branch and retail store workers using Prisma SD-WAN (faster network, cloud-based tools, and less time interacting with IT = more time focusing on primary responsibilities)

Qualitative Benefits
and Additional Impact

Using fewer vendors and systems allowed security professionals to invest in individuals skills sets and increased employee retention

"The firewalls are top of the line. You can get speed to value very quickly, and the ability to increase your security posture while enabling the business in second to none."

– Network security manager, retail

These demonstrated benefits help quantify the positive impact of the Palo Alto Networks firewall as-a-service solution. We’re saving our clients significant time and money while making their organizations safer and more efficient.

Read the full TEI study to learn how deploying Palo Alto Networks for network security and SD-WAN can significantly improve organizational security posture as well as modernize security operations and management.