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Access [subjective opinions](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/enterprise-network-firewall/vendor/palo-alto-networks/?pid=6390) from individual users on the PA-3000. Once on the Gartner Peer Insights web site you can access opinions /reviews of other Palo Alto Networks products. * **Traps Prevents Microsoft Office Zero Day** : Being aware of how to address current vulnerabilities is the type of knowledge that can push a deal to close. This [blog post](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2017/10/traps-prevents-microsoft-office-zero-day/), does a great job explaining how Traps protects customers from a recent Microsoft Office vulnerability. * **Access the Live Community:** Knowledge is power. The [Live Community](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2017/10/traps-prevents-microsoft-office-zero-day/) with its timely discussions, relevant content and helpful tools could be exactly what you need to answer that final customer question before they sign your PO. * **Security Roundtable:** Understanding executive security concerns can accelerate the sales cycle. The [Security Roundtable](https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/blog/2017/10/traps-prevents-microsoft-office-zero-day/) is packed full of executive content from C-suite global surveys to security advice for executives. \*To access content on the Partner Portal you must be a Palo Alto Networks NextWave channel partner and have a valid user name and password. 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