I use Sophos XGS for cybersecurity in my specific industry to provide network protection from attackers and direct hits to public IP addresses. I am currently working with the XGS model.
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Users experience simplified network protection and intelligent features
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The most impactful feature for my security posture is the XGS models and current versions. I miss the DDNS features on XGS model version 17.
The intrusion prevention system in Sophos XGS firewall helps with my security. I am applying it on Zoom and it is working properly.
Regarding synchronized security features, I am using an XGS model which is not registered on central accounts, and I basically use it on-premises. This advanced feature on XGS models is available with centralized management.
Sophos supporting and analytics help make my security decisions, and it is very good.
The Sophos XGS AI-driven tools benefit my organization as these features are very intelligent. The new version after 2021 is available with this feature, making them very helpful for configuration and intrusion prevention.
What needs improvement?
There is room for improvement in Sophos XGS, specifically in three areas: slowness, centralized synchronization, and bandwidth issues, plus throughput is very low.
I would prefer DDNS features in Sophos XGS. The DDNS features are essential for any organization, as it is better not to have a static IP address from an ISP.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Sophos XGS firewall for approximately three to four years. I have used multiple firewalls including XGS87, XGS126, and XGS107.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
The XGS model I am using has a very slow deployment process. I am facing some issues with the firewall and working to resolve them.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of Sophos XGS rates around seven on a scale of 1 to 10.
How are customer service and support?
I am satisfied with the support provided. The technical support of Sophos rates at 10.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
I spend one to two hours installing the product on smartwatches and desktop models, with the complete setup taking approximately one or two days.
What about the implementation team?
Three to four engineers took part in deployment, managing approximately 300 to 400 users.
What was our ROI?
Sophos XGS helps in reducing operational costs by around four to five thousand.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I am satisfied with the price, rating it a nine. There are no extra expenses required after buying the product.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I chose Sophos XGS over other competitors because it provides excellent support, which differentiates it from other vendors. Sophos XGS is good in both normal and low-level language, which makes it comfortable to use.
The Sophos XGS console is very user-friendly compared to others such as Fortinet and Palo Alto. This console is easier to use and manage, unlike others where users cannot manage as effectively.
What other advice do I have?
I use Sophos XGS in my organization and would recommend it to other organizations.
This product is very useful, and I rate it 10 out of 10.
I exclusively use Sophos XGS without any other vendors.
I perform maintenance for Sophos XGS in-house without using third-party services. My maintenance team consists of three to four members.
I am working for a sub-35 distributor of Rajasthan, which represents the overall number of users for Sophos XGS in my company.
In general, Sophos XGS is rated appropriately for about 100 users, or possibly a couple hundred.
Overall Support was exceptional and software updates were most relevant to our technical requirement
What do you like best about the product?
It's simple to use and implement, affordable and technically capable.
What do you dislike about the product?
Apart from firewall and Threat management, Sophos does not have strong offering for other related products. Central Management is slow to use.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Secure WAN Connectivity. We have reduced security risks
Easy Migration, Well supported creation of rule, Integration in Sophos environment
What do you like best about the product?
The easy way to migrate from the older version. The wizard helpd use finding the right port to move the plug from the old version to the new one
What do you dislike about the product?
Inability to personalize alerts with extra information, the way of manage the MFA in Login form sometime conduct final users to make mistake.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Protect our perimiter with integration to endpoint protection.
Satisfied Customer
What do you like best about the product?
Tech support by local provider, sophos community
What do you dislike about the product?
Advanced antispam features and some reporting options
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Overall Security,
Happy, I prefer the SOPHOS interface.
What do you like best about the product?
Easy use in rules, bandwidth allocation, classification of hosts and IPs.
What do you dislike about the product?
Wi-Fi Networks
What I like the least is that when it loses updates, it doesn't locate the categories of certain pages to the point of letting this traffic through.
What I like the least is that when it loses updates, it doesn't locate the categories of certain pages to the point of letting this traffic through.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
incompatibilities, software errors, vulnerabilities, and integration failures.
Very pleased with Sophos Firewalls
What do you like best about the product?
Easy set up, great online portal for ease of monitoring, effective product, great customer support. These are the primary Firewalls we use.
What do you dislike about the product?
Set up only when swapping from different former firewall
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Keeping our clients protected and secure
Sophos Firewall is a very good solution for mid-size companies
What do you like best about the product?
Easy of configuration and use and overall all the services we expect from an UTM solution. Good support service.
What do you dislike about the product?
Local log management. object deletion management and webserver log retention.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Protection of business process and safe user Internet access
Sophos Firewall
What do you like best about the product?
My overall experience with the Sophos Firewall has been positive. It offers a robust set of features, including advanced threat protection, user-friendly reporting, and seamless integration with endpoint security. The interface, while slightly complex initially, becomes intuitive with regular use. Features like synchronized security, web filtering, and VPN management are highly effective for enterprise environments. The support documentation and community forums are also helpful for troubleshooting and learning. Occasional firmware updates require careful scheduling to avoid disruptions, but overall, the product is reliable and performs well in securing network infrastructure. It's a strong solution for both small and large businesses
What do you dislike about the product?
While I don't dislike the Sophos Firewall, some users may find the interface slightly complex for beginners, and occasional firmware updates can disrupt services if not planned properly. However, with proper configuration and understanding, it remains a powerful and reliable security solution for most organizational needs.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos Firewall effectively addresses several critical security challenges, including network intrusion, malware threats, unauthorized access, and bandwidth misuse. Its advanced threat protection and deep packet inspection safeguard our network from evolving cyberattacks. The web filtering and application control features help enforce usage policies and prevent access to malicious or unproductive sites. VPN support ensures secure remote access for our users, especially valuable for hybrid work setups. Integration with Sophos Central and synchronized security with endpoints provides centralized visibility and faster threat response. Overall, it enhances our organization's security posture, streamlines management, and ensures compliance with IT security policies
Sophos XGS Firewall Review
What do you like best about the product?
Sophos Firewall Interface is User Friendly.
- Value and Affordability
- Performance and Scalability
- Comprehensive Security
- Value and Affordability
- Performance and Scalability
- Comprehensive Security
What do you dislike about the product?
Bypassing Restrictions: Users can bypass web and app restrictions by using VPN proxies.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos Firewall is designed to address network security risks by offering robust protection against a wide variety of threats. It also simplifies network management, thereby enhancing the overall security posture of an organization.
I'm a long time customer
What do you like best about the product?
Stability and performance. The centralized console
What do you dislike about the product?
I don't have any iussue about using Sophos Firewall
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use for security anche connecting the company sites
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