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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What do you like best about the product?
Sophos technical support is exceptional, offering quick responses and effective solutions to any problems that have arisen. The firewall's centralized management interface simplifies network security configuration and monitoring, providing a comprehensive, easy-to-understand view of security policies and events.
The ability to manage rules in an intuitive and flexible way has made it possible to adapt the firewall configuration to the specific security needs of our organization, guaranteeing precise control over network traffic.
Overall, we like it for its strong security features, ease of management, ability to provide network infrastructure protection and easy deployment and integration.
The ability to manage rules in an intuitive and flexible way has made it possible to adapt the firewall configuration to the specific security needs of our organization, guaranteeing precise control over network traffic.
Overall, we like it for its strong security features, ease of management, ability to provide network infrastructure protection and easy deployment and integration.
What do you dislike about the product?
What you might like least about Sophos Firewall could be the support in English, which is difficult to understand for technicians who do not know the language and which is somewhat more expensive than other solutions.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos Firewall ensures the protection of systems and data by preventing malicious attacks such as malware, ransomware and phishing, while ensuring network integrity and confidentiality by protecting it against intrusions and external threats.
Easy and efficient firewall for businesses
What do you like best about the product?
The best thing is the centralization of all firewalls in a single web console, they are easy to use and implement in the company, have support in Spanish, allow you to automatically save backups in the cloud, and have synchronization with the Sophos endpoint.
What do you dislike about the product?
The only bad thing is that outside of working hours, support is only in English.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We had the problem of having many firewalls from another manufacturer and we didn't have control in a single centralized console. With Sophos, this problem is solved.
The best Firewalls on the market
What do you like best about the product?
Apart from already having Sophos products, which makes synchronization between products even easier, scalability and thanks to Sophos Central, the Firewalls can be monitored in a more agile and comfortable way. Sophos Firewall has good scalability and is easy to implement in any environment, the support helped us with it in a very professional and friendly manner. In addition to a wide variety of features.
What do you dislike about the product?
Mainly, the cost is the most negative aspect since this product will not be accessible for small environments. In this case, the configuration is somewhat more complex than other products they offer. Lastly, in a high-load environment, some configurations that are made can affect performance.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
In the past, we had old firewalls that could no longer handle the network traffic we had. Thanks to Sophos Firewall, the vast majority of problems we had with this have been solved. After searching the market, we chose Sophos again as the best option since we also had the Endpoint and could have everything centralized.
A Firewall that will stop even your worst nightmeres
What do you like best about the product?
Strong MultiLayering protection
Easy installation and configuration
Really easy and intuitive to use
Integrates with all other Sophos applications
Really fast and resolutive support
Easy installation and configuration
Really easy and intuitive to use
Integrates with all other Sophos applications
Really fast and resolutive support
What do you dislike about the product?
It's expensive due it's a firewall
It consumes too much resources from the device
It consumes too much resources from the device
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It blocks all the conections from parts of the world we didn't have any type of contact
Protects out company from external threads
And It gives us securiuty on our network
Protects out company from external threads
And It gives us securiuty on our network
Reliable Security: Sophos Firewall
What do you like best about the product?
Robustness in Protection, Ease of Use, Scalability
What do you dislike about the product?
Configuration Complexity, Resource Consumption, Cost
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos Firewall has no problems, it's all benefits.
Sophos Firewall - A One Point Solution for Network Security!!!
What do you like best about the product?
Best in class Next gencapabilities and comprehensive threat protections with Centralized Cloud Management and Synchronized security.
Easy to implement, use and manage for optimum performance.
Excellent Customer support.
Easy to implement, use and manage for optimum performance.
Excellent Customer support.
What do you dislike about the product?
Product's Integration with third party software
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Comprehensive Next Gen capabilities in the Firewall with centralized Cloud Management and synchronized security functionality of all Sophos Solutions is the highlight of the product which gives hollistic view and coverage from the security front.
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.
A powerful, reliable and secure Firewall with excellent integration with other products and services
What do you like best about the product?
The Sophos Firewall has very granular filtering capabilities and once we got to grips with it this allowed us to configure access for all of the wide and varied device and user types we have and taylor connectivity to their specific needs. As part of the purchase we had setup and implentation support from trained Sophos proffesionals which was invaluable.
The firewall has been far more reliable than our previous provider (we moved from Smoothwall) which is essential for a product that is in use constantly and it also integrates well with our Sophos Endpoint software.
We use the dashboard frequently as it provides a great overview of security with a threat quotient for our user base and the advanced security features highlight and block any malicious traffic such as access to botnets.
Updates are regular and the Firewall has continued to support the latest standards and protocols evailable for web access (such as TLS 1.3, Google QUIC and various VPN protocols).
As most web traffic is now encrypted the ability to decrypt and inspect as much traffic as possible was an essential feature that the Sophos Firewall range caters for too.
The firewall has been far more reliable than our previous provider (we moved from Smoothwall) which is essential for a product that is in use constantly and it also integrates well with our Sophos Endpoint software.
We use the dashboard frequently as it provides a great overview of security with a threat quotient for our user base and the advanced security features highlight and block any malicious traffic such as access to botnets.
Updates are regular and the Firewall has continued to support the latest standards and protocols evailable for web access (such as TLS 1.3, Google QUIC and various VPN protocols).
As most web traffic is now encrypted the ability to decrypt and inspect as much traffic as possible was an essential feature that the Sophos Firewall range caters for too.
What do you dislike about the product?
Initially our needs were sized incorrectly and the model of Firewall didn't cope with our needs (this was rectified by Sophos) - which was a bit of a pain.
Also the builtin report functionality is not the easiest to configure/use and there are no instant alert features. As we work in a school we see instant alerts particularly as a safeguarding essential so had to purchase FastVue which integrates nicely with the Sophos Firewall logs and has improved reporting features.
Also the builtin report functionality is not the easiest to configure/use and there are no instant alert features. As we work in a school we see instant alerts particularly as a safeguarding essential so had to purchase FastVue which integrates nicely with the Sophos Firewall logs and has improved reporting features.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The Sophos Firewall provides a great level of security for our users and keeps our devices and data secure. It also provides VPN access allowing our users to continue working remotely (in a secure way). As we use Sophos Intecept X Advanced on our endpoints and integrate with Sophos Central the Firewall is also able to work in tandem with these platforms to improve end to end security.
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.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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What do you like best about the product?
Product Performance & Security performance
What do you dislike about the product?
Need improvement in customer support service
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I can control unwanted Internet traffic which in term increases the productivity of employees. Also this product is very best in providing the Cyber Security at Gateway level.
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