Versa Next-Generation Firewall Achieves Recommended Rating and 99.90% Security Effectiveness Score in Cloud Network Firewall Evaluation from CyberRatings.org

Real-World Testing of 10 Leading Vendors Earns Versa Fastest Rated Throughput, Highest HTTPS Traffic Processing Capacity, and Lowest Price per Mbps Among Recommended Vendors

Versa, the global leader in Universal Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), today announced that the Versa Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) received a Recommended rating, the highest rating given by CyberRatings.org. In the Q1 2025 Cloud Network Firewall comparative report, Versa achieved an overall security effectiveness score of 99.90% while demonstrating the fastest rated throughput, the highest HTTPS traffic processing capacity, and the lowest price per Mbps processed among all recommended vendors.

“Our testing helps organizations make informed decisions,” said Vikram Phatak, CEO of CyberRatings.org. “In our newly released 2025 Cloud Network Firewall report, Versa NGFW clearly proves it is an excellent choice for those seeking an effective cloud firewall.”

Comparative Test Results for Security, Performance, and Value

CyberRatings.org uses empirical data from their testing to illustrate the relative value of security investment options for the cloud network firewall products tested from 10 vendors: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Check Point, Cisco, Forcepoint, Fortinet, Google Cloud Platform, Juniper Networks, Microsoft Azure, Palo Alto Networks, and Versa. Versa NGFW achieved the following results:

• High Security Effectiveness – An overall Security Effectiveness rating of 99.90% with scores of 100% in the categories of routing & access control, TLS/SSL support, prevention of threat evasion techniques, and stability & reliability, and a 99.90% score in exploit prevention.
• Fastest Rated Throughput – Versa’s throughput rate (2,000 Mbps) was 150% to 413% faster than any other recommended vendor.
• Highest HTTPS Traffic Processing Capacity – Versa’s HTTPS throughput reached 1,585 Mbps, the highest recorded in the test.
• Lowest Price per Mbps – The lowest Price per Mbps ($1.27) among recommended vendors, whose solutions ranged from 77% to 245% more expensive than Versa on a cost-per-Mbps basis.

“Incumbent firewall vendors are gouging customers with sky-high pricing, outdated architectures, and bloated bundles,” said Dan Maier, Chief Marketing Officer at Versa. “This latest CyberRatings report validates what our customers already know — that Versa delivers a best-of-breed Cloud Network Firewall solution with the highest performance and most cost-effective pricing in the industry. For enterprises tired of paying more and getting less, Versa is the smarter, faster, and more secure choice.”

CyberRatings Test Process

CyberRatings.org provides transparency and expert guidance on cybersecurity risks through research and independent, objective product testing. The CyberRatings Q1 2025 Cloud Network Firewall report features a Security Value Map™ comparing the tested cloud firewall products. CyberRatings’ strict testing environment emulated real-world digital traffic scenarios, with a focus on both encrypted and unencrypted data to ensure a comprehensive assessment of each firewall’s effectiveness. The test group included firewalls from Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and third-party security vendors. Third-party firewalls were deployed on the Amazon Web Services Cloud Platform (AWS).

The evaluation covered key performance metrics: security effectiveness, false positive management, TLS/SSL 1.2 and 1.3 support, and system stability under adverse conditions. The firewalls were tested using real-world attack scenarios, enterprise-grade workloads, and adversarial evasion techniques to measure their resilience, reliability, and performance. They were evaluated on Routing & Access Control, TLS/SSL Decryption, Threat Prevention (false positives, exploits, evasions), Performance Under Load, and Stability & Reliability. Versa NGFW scored the highest possible 100% rating in Routing & Access Control, TLS/SSL Decryption, Threat Prevention evasions, and Stability & Reliability.

Download the CyberRatings Cloud Network Firewall report

A complimentary copy of the comparative report is available for download at https://versa-networks.com/resources/reports/cyberratings-org-versa-cloud-network-firewall-2025/.

Visit with Versa at the RSA Conference 2025, April 28-May 1 in San Francisco

To learn more about Versa NGFW, stop by Booth 960 Moscone South during the conference expo hours.

About Versa NGFW

Versa NGFW is designed for flexible deployments across cloud, virtual, and on-premises environments. Its unified console simplifies network security operations, ensuring high-performance and secure experiences for businesses looking to optimize efficiency without compromising on security.

About Versa

Versa, a global leader in SASE, enables organizations to create self-protecting networks that radically simplify and automate their network and security infrastructure. Powered by AI, the VersaONE Universal SASE Platform delivers converged SSE, SD-WAN, and SD-LAN solutions that protect data and defend against cyberthreats while delivering a superior digital experience. Thousands of customers globally, with hundreds of thousands of sites and millions of users, trust Versa with their mission critical networks and security. Versa is privately held and funded by investors such as Sequoia Capital, Mayfield, and BlackRock. For more information, visit https://www.versa-networks.com and follow Versa on LinkedIn and X (Twitter) @versanetworks.

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CyberRatings.org real-world testing of 10 leading vendors earns Versa fastest rated throughput, highest HTTPS traffic processing capacity, and lowest price per Mbps among recommended vendors.