I mainly use Sophos XG for network firewall protection and VPN access. It helps secure our internet connection and allows us to manage our network traffic efficiently. Additionally, we use it for monitoring our local network.
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Expertise and security
What do you like best about the product?
it is easy to use and it makes me feel safe about hacking.
What do you dislike about the product?
Maybe the price, it is a little bit expenssive.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
All the fake emails with malware attached.
Effectively safeguards our information systems and data and is easy to configure
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
Sophos XG has significantly improved our remote workforce security. It effectively safeguards our information systems and data, while also enabling us to restrict access to unauthorized websites. This has been particularly valuable for ensuring productivity and security across all our branches nationwide.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable features of Sophos XG for our use cases are its firewall capabilities, its ability to connect to wide area and local networks, and its VPN functionality. It effectively protects our information systems while simplifying VPN setup across branches, eliminating the need for additional VPN services from our internet service provider.
What needs improvement?
One area where Sophos XG could improve is in its patch management system. I encountered an issue where installing a new patch resulted in being locked out of the firewall, which was quite inconvenient. This suggests a vulnerability that needs addressing to ensure administrators can update patches without losing access. Such incidents shouldn't require a complete reconfiguration, so there is definitely room for improvement in this aspect.
One piece of advice I would offer is for Sophos XG to consistently incorporate the latest technologies to stay competitive with other vendors. Ensuring that new features are regularly updated and integrated into future products will enhance the platform's effectiveness and appeal to users.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Sophos XG for seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I would rate the stability of the solution as a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I would rate the scalability of the solution as an eight out of ten. It is highly scalable and capable of covering a growing number of end users. Whether managing a small or large user base, its scalability makes it adaptable to varying network sizes and user demands. In my organization, we have approximately two thousand users across various branches using Sophos XG daily.
How was the initial setup?
I would rate the initial setup of Sophos XG as a solid ten out of ten in terms of ease. With a clear understanding of the process and step-by-step guidance, setting it up was straightforward and hassle-free.
It took me around 30 minutes to deploy Sophos XG. The deployment process involved configuring the LAN, WAN, and VPN settings at each branch. Once connected to the switch and router, it was ready to use, making it a straightforward and quick setup process.
Maintaining Sophos XG typically requires only one or two people, depending on the size and complexity of the network deployment.
What other advice do I have?
The most effective feature of Sophos XG for threat prevention is its regular patch management system. By consistently updating software and firmware with new patches, it helps prevent attacks by addressing vulnerabilities and staying ahead of emerging threats.
The web filtering capability of Sophos XG has benefited our organization by effectively blocking users from accessing specific websites during office hours and even restricting access to certain sites altogether. This feature has been instrumental in enforcing our web usage policies and ensuring a secure browsing environment.
The performance of Sophos XG's firewall has met our expectations perfectly.
We have integrated Sophos XG with other security equipment such as routers and switches. While we primarily use it as a standalone product, in some branches, we have connected it with other security solutions for enhanced protection.
I would recommend implementing Sophos XG for its effectiveness as a firewall. Before installing it, consider factors like your current network equipment, intended use, user compliance with security controls, and whether your technical staff may need training if they're unfamiliar with Sophos firewall.
Overall, I would rate Sophos XG as a ten out of ten.
trust - protection
What do you like best about the product?
Protection services are successful, user-friendly, price-performance product
What do you dislike about the product?
logging and reporting service is very bad. It could be a more user-friendly logging service.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Firewall, inter-office vpn, user vpn
Sophos is user friendly to all of us & with very good protections with
What do you like best about the product?
Zero-Day protection can be next level protections
Ease to configurations & implementations
Ease to configurations & implementations
What do you dislike about the product?
Passwords changing is very easy to all wanna fix it soon
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
AD integration to all branches , by using we intregated wiifi user as we wish with captive potal
Overall Sophos firewalls are good and easy to manage
What do you like best about the product?
Sophos Firewall is easy to use and manage, offers wide range of use cases and is affordable. User friendly console combines security feature into a single platform and also gives synchronized security with endpoint. Overall product is very good but look for a proper sizing and demo from vendor before purchasing
1. Active threat response
2. Advanced threat protection
3. Application control
4. Web Protection
5. Privacy preference center
1. Active threat response
2. Advanced threat protection
3. Application control
4. Web Protection
5. Privacy preference center
What do you dislike about the product?
Firewall reporting can be improved, and customization on few features. Getting probelm in configuring HA appliance.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos plays a crucial role in keeping a network secure by implementing various security measures like web filtering, Application control, VPN, IPS & IDS and helps us to provide centralized management capabilities
Sophos firewall software review
What do you like best about the product?
User friendly console, help full in assessment and analysis
What do you dislike about the product?
Not receiving email notification, a bit of lag while applying rules
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
User friendly software, help full in network level troubleshooting
Easy to implement, constantly satisfied.
What do you like best about the product?
That it is reliable and is exactly what we had anticipated. It was easy to implement and migrate. The customer support team is always helpful.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing significant. It's user-friendly and have never let us down.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Protects our systems, blocks sites and streamlines our business functions.
Sophos firewall review
What do you like best about the product?
Being a firewall, I found it easier to handle. Good added features as we compare with other firewalls.
What do you dislike about the product?
Email inconsistency and false positive rates.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Network level troubleshooting, and easy to use, command.
Sophos firewall is very good and easy to manage
What do you like best about the product?
Sophos Firewall Built rules, and integrate with CFM, web and appluicatiob
What do you dislike about the product?
direct saml integration not available
Sopohs HA in cloud
Sopohs HA in cloud
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
built separate SDWAN policy, integrate with Monitor tools
Sophos security
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to Manage with console.
Easy to setup and operate, simple interface
Automatically add sophos MDR solutions, fast response, easy to intergrate.
Easy to setup and operate, simple interface
Automatically add sophos MDR solutions, fast response, easy to intergrate.
What do you dislike about the product?
Their is nothing that i can dislike except kindly improve UI.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Best Security defender and advanced filtering.
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