Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent firewall downtime and other network security issues.
Firewalls are critical for network security, but without monitoring, any weakness, performance issues, or potential intrusions might go unnoticed. Paessler PRTG firewall monitoring helps you maintain visibility and security, detecting unusual access patterns or attacks before they impact your network.
Diagnose network issues by continuously tracking the availability, health, and performance of your firewalls. Show response time, data traffic, open ports, connected SSL clients, CPU and memory usage, and other key metrics in real time. Visualize monitoring data in clear graphs and dashboards to identify problems more easily. Gain the overview you need to troubleshoot firewall downtime and other security issues.
Live traffic data graph in PRTG
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
Custom PRTG dashboard for keeping an eye on the entire IT infrastructure
Live traffic data graph in PRTG
Device tree view of the complete monitoring setup
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“The real beauty of PRTG is the endless possibilities it offers”
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PRTG goes beyond firewall monitoring to offer a comprehensive suite of tools for network observability. With PRTG, you get all-in-one network monitoring with 24/7/365 visibility, so you can optimize your network traffic, device performance, routers, servers, and more.
Keep your network devices running smoothly and your traffic secure with PRTG as your unified monitoring solution.
PRTG works jointly with most routers and firewalls, making it a flexible solution for nearly any network setup. Supported systems – with preconfigured sensors – include Cisco ASA, Juniper, SonicWall, and Fortinet.
Additionally, PRTG supports any SNMP-compatible device for broad compatibility, for example Mikrotik, Sophos UTM, Palo Alto, Barracuda, Draytek, or Checkpoint.
PRTG brings all your monitoring needs together in a single, highly customizable dashboard. Whether you’re tracking performance metrics, firewall health, or the status of an operating system, PRTG displays it all in one place.
Start with a bird’s-eye view of your entire network and drill down into granular details like specific processes or devices with just a few clicks.
With PRTG, your network is always within reach, whether you're in the office, on the go, or relaxing at the beach. PRTG delivers network details wherever you have an internet or phone connection.
Stay informed with customizable notifications and alerts that can be sent to designated team members based on issue type and priority level. Choose from SMS, push notifications, email, Slack, Microsoft Teams, and more to ensure you're always in the loop – no matter where you are.
PRTG comes with more than 250 native sensor types for monitoring your entire on-premises, cloud, and hybrid cloud environment out of the box. Check out some examples below!
The FortiGate VPN Overview sensor monitors the virtual private network (VPN) connections of a Fortinet FortiGate system. It can show the following:
The SNMP SonicWall System Health sensor monitors health values of a SonicWall Network Security Appliance (NSA) . It can show the following:
The SNMP Juniper NS System Health sensor monitors the system health of a Juniper NetScreen device. It can show the following:
The SNMP Cisco ASA VPN Users sensor monitors account connections to a VPN on a Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance. It can show the following:
See the PRTG Manual for a list of all available sensor types.
Custom alerts and data visualization let you quickly identify and prevent firewall downtime and other network security issues.
PRTG is set up in a matter of minutes and can be used on a wide variety of mobile devices.
“Excellent tool for detailed monitoring. Alarms and notifications work greatly. Equipment addition is straight forward and server initial setup is very easy. ...feel safe to purchase it if you intend to monitor a large networking landscape.”
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Real-time notifications mean faster troubleshooting so that you can act before more serious issues occur.
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A firewall monitor is a tool that provides IT teams with visibility into firewall performance, network security events, and traffic flow. It continuously monitors firewalls for key metrics such as traffic patterns, routing efficiency, and system health to make sure networks remain secure and high-performing.
Firewall monitoring in PRTG provides automation for traditionally manual IT tasks. In addition to analyzing security events, a firewall monitor tracks downtime, helping teams quickly identify and resolve availability issues. It also supports performance monitoring to optimize firewall functionality and manage bandwidth effectively.
Firewalls are a fundamental layer of network defense, serving as a gatekeeper to protect your systems from unauthorized access and potential threats. However, without continuous monitoring, your firewall could become a blind spot. Issues like misconfigurations, performance degradation, or even undetected intrusions can compromise your network security.
By maintaining constant visibility and control, PRTG helps you optimize firewall performance, enforce security policies, and protect critical network boundaries, making it an indispensable tool for proactive network management.
PRTG collects a wide range of data to provide comprehensive insights into your network and firewall activity. Key metrics include:
In PRTG, “sensors” are the basic monitoring elements. One sensor usually monitors one measured value in your network, for example the traffic of a switch port, the CPU load of a server, or the free space on a disk drive. On average, you need about 5-10 sensors per device or one sensor per switch port.
Paessler conducted trials in over 600 IT departments worldwide to tune its network monitoring software closer to the needs of sysadmins. The result of the survey: over 95% of the participants would recommend PRTG – or already have.
Paessler PRTG is used by companies of all sizes. Sysadmins love PRTG because it makes their job a whole lot easier.
Bandwidth, servers, virtual environments, websites, VoIP services – PRTG keeps an eye on your entire network.
Everyone has different monitoring needs. That’s why we let you try PRTG for free.
