Palo Alto Networks Enterprise Firewall PA-410R-5G

Overview

The Palo Alto Networks PA-410R-5G is a ruggedized, ML-powered Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) designed to secure industrial, commercial, and government deployments in challenging environments. The PA-410R-5G combines Palo Alto’s advanced security features with 5G cellular connectivity, ensuring robust protection for critical networks in industries such as utilities, manufacturing, defense, and healthcare. It provides high-performance firewall capabilities, meeting stringent environmental standards, and can operate under extreme temperatures and high humidity.

Rugged Firewall Appliance: The PA-410R-5G is a ruggedized, cellular version of the PA-410R, designed for industrial, commercial, and government use.

Harsh Environment Ready: With an IP65 rating, it’s built to withstand extreme conditions such as high humidity and temperature variations, making it ideal for harsh deployment environments.

Operating System Compatibility: This firewall runs on PAN-OS 11.1.4 and later versions, ensuring support for advanced features and functionality.

5G Connectivity: Equipped with four 5G multi-band antennas and two nano SIM slots, it supports connectivity through two separate mobile networks for enhanced redundancy.

Network Ports: It includes two SFP ports and four RJ-45 ports, two of which are fail-open, offering a pass-through connection during power outages.

Power and Installation: The PA-410R-5G operates on DC power, offers power redundancy, and features a fanless design. It can be mounted on a wall or DIN rail for flexible installation options.

Industrial Compliance: It is designed to integrate seamlessly with ICS/SCADA system architectures, making it suitable for critical infrastructure applications.

Key Features

• Rugged Design: IP65-rated enclosure suitable for harsh environments.
• Integrated 5G Connectivity: Supports four 5G multi-band antennas, two nano SIM slots for mobile network redundancy.
• High Performance: Provides up to 1.5 Gbps firewall throughput and 700 Mbps threat prevention.
• Advanced Security: Includes App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, Advanced WildFire, URL Filtering, IoT security, and SD-WAN capabilities.
• Redundancy and Failover: Offers DC power with redundancy and two fail-open RJ-45 ports for uninterrupted service during power failures.
• No Moving Parts: Fanless design ensures silent, reliable operation in industrial settings.
• Easy Deployment: Supports Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) and can be wall-mounted or installed on a DIN rail.

Specifications

• Firewall Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
• Threat Prevention Throughput: 700 Mbps
• Max Sessions: 64,000
• Virtual Systems (VSYS): 1 or 2
• Power: DC-powered with redundancy options
• Physical Ports:
  • 4x RJ-45 ports (2 with fail-open capability)
  • 2x SFP ports for fiber connections
• Environmental Ratings: Certified to IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 for vibration, temperature, and electromagnetic interference immunity.
• Operating Temperature: Suitable for extreme environments with extended temperature ranges.

Advanced Security Capabilities

• Machine Learning (ML): Integrated ML engine for real-time threat detection and prevention, stopping file-based attacks and phishing attempts before they occur.
• Application Identification (App-ID): Automatically identifies and controls applications, even across encrypted (SSL/TLS) channels.
• User-Based Security (User-ID): Dynamically adjusts security policies based on user behavior and identity.
• Encrypted Traffic Security: Inspects and enforces security on SSL/TLS-encrypted traffic without decrypting it unless necessary for privacy compliance.
• Cloud-Delivered Security Services: Integrates with Palo Alto’s cloud security services for threat intelligence, advanced malware prevention, and URL filtering.

Use Cases

1. Industrial Environments
   • Utility substations, power plants, oil and gas facilities, manufacturing plants.
   • Ensures reliable network protection in environments with high vibration, extreme temperatures, and electromagnetic interference.
   • Provides connectivity redundancy with 5G and fiber options for uninterrupted operations.
2. Critical Infrastructure and Defense
   • Safeguards defense networks and critical infrastructure from sophisticated cyber threats.
   • Integrates with ICS/SCADA systems for seamless operation in control networks.
   • Zero-touch provisioning simplifies large-scale deployments.
3. Healthcare Networks
   • Protects sensitive patient data and medical devices in hospital environments.
   • Supports compliance with healthcare regulations by enforcing strict security policies on user behavior and application access.
4. Building Management Systems
   • Secures IoT and building management systems against cyber attacks.
   • IoT device security ensures visibility and control over connected devices, such as HVAC, lighting, and access control systems.
5. Remote Sites and Branch Offices
   • Ideal for remote and branch office deployments where 5G connectivity is needed for backup or primary WAN.
   • Provides consistent security policies across geographically distributed locations.

Benefits

• High Availability: Active/passive or active/active failover ensures continuous protection in mission-critical applications.
• Regulatory Compliance: Meets stringent environmental and security standards (IEC 61850-3, IEEE 1613) for deployment in industrial and governmental environments.
• Comprehensive Threat Detection: Offers protection against both known and unknown threats using machine learning and cloud-delivered security services.
• Scalability: Easily integrates into large-scale deployments through centralized management via Palo Alto Panorama and Strata Cloud Manager.
• Flexible Deployment: Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) enables rapid, remote deployment, reducing operational costs.

Industries

• Utilities: Power plants, water treatment facilities, and energy sectors where robust, high-performance security and environmental resilience are critical.
• Manufacturing: Protects smart factories, production lines, and IoT networks.
• Healthcare: Secures hospital networks, medical devices, and healthcare data.
• Oil & Gas: Ensures the security of operational networks in remote and hazardous environments.
• Defense: Protects critical defense networks from advanced cyber threats while ensuring compliance with industry-specific standards.

Documentation

• Download the Palo Alto Networks Firewall Overview Datasheet (PDF)
• Download the Palo Alto Networks PA-400R Series Specification Datasheet (PDF)

Conclusion

1. The PA-410R-5G offers an advanced, ruggedized firewall solution for demanding industrial, commercial, and government applications.
2. With integrated 5G connectivity, it provides redundancy and high availability, critical for remote and challenging deployments.
3. Its machine learning-powered security offers cutting-edge protection against both known and unknown cyber threats.
4. Environmentally robust design makes it suitable for deployments in harsh conditions, ensuring consistent performance across sectors.
5. Flexible deployment options and centralized management through Panorama simplify the setup and monitoring of multiple devices across distributed locations.

This combination of cutting-edge technology and rugged design makes the PA-410R-5G an ideal choice for securing critical infrastructure and industrial environments.