SANTA CLARA, Calif. – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Versa, a global leader in Universal Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), announced that its Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) has been awarded a Recommended rating by CyberRatings.org, the highest possible rating. The Q1 2025 Cloud Network Firewall comparative report, which evaluated a range of firewalls, highlighted Versa's NGFW for its exceptional overall security effectiveness of 99.90%. In addition to its near-perfect security score, the Versa NGFW also stood out for its superior performance. It achieved the fastest throughput among the evaluated products, showcasing its ability to handle a high volume of network traffic efficiently. The firewall also demonstrated the highest HTTPS traffic processing capacity, a crucial feature in today’s security landscape where encrypted traffic is increasingly common. Notably, Versa's NGFW achieved these benchmarks at the lowest price per megabit, making it a cost-effective solution for organizations. CyberRatings.org, a reputable cybersecurity evaluation organization, conducted the assessment using rigorous testing methods to ensure that the results were both accurate and reliable. The report emphasized Versa’s NGFW’s robustness in critical areas such as threat detection, prevention, and response, which are essential for enterprise-level security. Versa's achievement underscores its commitment to providing advanced security solutions that meet the complex needs of modern networks. As more organizations migrate their operations to the cloud, the importance of secure, scalable, and efficient firewalls cannot be overstated. Versa’s NGFW is designed to integrate seamlessly with cloud environments, offering comprehensive protection against a wide range of cyber threats. According to Sandeep Kumar, CEO of Versa, “We are honored to receive the Recommended rating from CyberRatings.org. Our team has been working tirelessly to enhance our NGFW, and this recognition confirms that we are on the right path. We remain committed to delivering top-tier security and performance, ensuring that our customers can navigate the digital landscape with confidence.” The Q1 2025 report from CyberRatings.org also noted Versa's NGFW for its user-friendly interface and ease of deployment, which are critical factors for IT professionals managing complex network environments. The combination of these features with its high security effectiveness makes Versa's NGFW a standout choice for organizations looking to bolster their cybersecurity defenses. In an industry where new threats emerge daily, the ability to provide reliable, high-performance, and cost-effective security solutions is vital. Versa's NGFW not only meets but exceeds these expectations, cementing its position as a leader in the SASE and cloud security space. The company's continued investment in research and development ensures that its firewall remains at the forefront of technological advancements, ready to protect against the evolving threat landscape. As Versa continues to innovate and push the boundaries of what a next-generation firewall can achieve, its recent accolade from CyberRatings.org serves as a testament to the quality and reliability of its products. Organizations can benefit from the peace of mind that comes with deploying a firewall that has been rigorously tested and proven to be among the best in the market.