Sophos is a solid security product with rich features.
What do you like best about the product?
Sophos is strong in security and is an invaluable asset in protecting against cyber attacks and threats.
What do you dislike about the product?
Rule management is a bit cumbersome. I feel it could be more simplified.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
As a public entity, we are constantly targeted for attacks. Sophos Firewall is key to ensuring our traffic is secured and protected.
Review of sophos firewall
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to use.
User friendly interface.
Access to firewall via browser from anywhere with Sophos central.
What do you dislike about the product?
Change of some features location on the interface.
Sophos assistant presence too flagrant.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Prevent external access to local network.
Only authenticated user have access to network with Sophos VPN.
Configure Specific ISP to Specific port.
Management and security features deliver impressive user satisfaction
What is our primary use case?
I am using
Prisma Access browser, but the terms are different in Palo Alto, as every firewall has different functions and names for the access browser.
Regarding the firewall itself, I work with Palo Alto VM-Series firewall, which is very good compared to others; its rating is very good.
We are using the Cortex series.
I use Cortex XSOAR mainly for XDR, Cortex XDR. I specifically use XDR for extended detection and response.
The security orchestration, automation, and response features of Cortex XSOAR are very advanced, and the functions are rated highly compared to others.
Currently, we are not using Cortex XSOAR for SOAR functionality. Because we have not been using it for a long time, our option is based on our organization needs; we are not a big organization with a total of 150 plus users, and the option we use currently is enough for our network, so we are not using DNS Security and other options.
What is most valuable?
Palo Alto Threat Intelligence Management is a main function of Palo Alto.
The Palo Alto solution is very useful in our environment, as the pricing from the Palo Alto team working in Pakistan is also very competitive compared to Sophos XG and Fortinet.
What needs improvement?
We are not using
Palo Alto Threat Intelligence Management for a long time, but it is very effective.
The reporting and visibility of the network were low.
There are many problems, but compared to pricing, Sophos XG is good.
We need better reporting and a clear vision of the network, and Sophos XG does not provide that.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Cortex XSOAR for only 3 months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There were no limitations regarding the scalability of Sophos XG.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I stopped using Sophos XG around 3 months ago.
I used Sophos XG, the XGS version, which is friendly with the current version of XGS. I have around 10 years of experience using Sophos XG as my main gateway device.
Sophos XG is a friendly-use firewall that is very good for small environments and small to medium businesses; its functions are great, and I am very satisfied with UTM. I have been using it for 10 years with no threats in my network, no ransomware attacks, and no VPN issues. It works very well in my environment, as my network is not as crucial as a financial institution's.
How was the initial setup?
Installation is very easy. The installation of Sophos XG was easily completed with our local vendor.
What other advice do I have?
My job title is Assistant Manager IT.
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I do not use AutoFocus.
I appreciate the contribution and pleasant discussion.
My rating for this solution is 10 points out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Other
Sophos XGS 4300 Firewall Review
What do you like best about the product?
Nice GUI, can control from Sophos central, easy to navigate between options, excellent customer support, customizable alerts.
What do you dislike about the product?
Initial setup required Sophos Experts help.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We moved from another firewall vendor to Sophos and found its Sophos central management very much helpful. Alerts when an internet connection or VPN connection goes down.
Easy Network rule implementing and outstanding security.
What do you like best about the product?
The simplistic GUI and implementation of network security and network lockdown.
What do you dislike about the product?
The high license / hardware renewal costs.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos Firewall allows us to lockdown our networks and prevent malicious attacks.
Efficient and easy to configure security product that gives freedom to home users to use for free.
What do you like best about the product?
Ease of use and flexible setup. The units are simple and easy to configure out the box.
What do you dislike about the product?
Pricing could be better. Structured pricing, but on the more expensive side of products.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Being able to understand what is being generated through the network and being able to reduce wasted bandwidth.
Comprehensive, Scalable Security Platform with Strong Centralized Management
What do you like best about the product?
"What I like best about Sophos Firewall is its ease of use and straightforward implementation process. The web-based interface is intuitive, making daily management and monitoring simple, even for less experienced admins. It offers a rich set of features—like advanced threat protection, web filtering, and traffic shaping—without feeling overwhelming. Integration with other Sophos products through Sophos Central is seamless, enabling unified threat management across endpoints and networks. Customer support is responsive and knowledgeable, which adds confidence during setup and ongoing maintenance. We use it frequently and rely on its consistent performance to protect multiple environments
What do you dislike about the product?
The main drawback is that firmware updates can sometimes introduce new issues or require re-tuning of existing configurations, which can disrupt operations. Additionally, the learning curve for advanced features like routing policies or SSL inspection can be steep for admins without prior experience. Some logging and reporting features also lack the depth or flexibility found in more specialized tools.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
"Sophos Firewall is helping us address several critical security and network management challenges. It effectively blocks external threats through features like advanced threat protection, IPS, and deep packet inspection, significantly reducing the risk of malware and intrusions. The integration with Sophos Central and endpoint protection allows for real-time threat sharing, enabling faster automated responses to security incidents. It also simplifies managing multiple sites and remote users through SD-WAN and VPN capabilities. These benefits have improved our overall security posture, streamlined IT operations, and reduced the time and effort needed to monitor and respond to threats.
User-Friendly Firewall
What do you like best about the product?
UI is very friendly and easy to understand. Features are good and easy to find. Logs are easy to read and find for troubleshooting. For someone who is relatively new in the industry, this firewall is very easy to manage.
What do you dislike about the product?
The primary issue i have is with the user VPN MFA can be a little wonky at times. Not sure if it is a knowledge issue or a bug, but sometimes the MFA does not work and unable to authenticate the Web Interface with the users credentials + MFA. Require to reregister certificates then it works. Adding additional codes to MFA does not last very long, hope that in the future there is a way to permanently set codes that dont expire for use cases where client is overseas and unable to authenticate.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Remote access to network resources allows our staff to work from anywhere. IPSec helps with our remote site backups. Policies help to restrict access and tighten security for ease of management.
Secure and Easy to Manage — Sophos Firewall Delivers
What do you like best about the product?
The user-friendly interface makes it simple to manage rules and monitor traffic. Integration with Sophos Central offers centralized control, and features like web filtering, app control, and synchronized security help strengthen overall protection. Real-time reports also make it easier to spot and respond to threats quickly.
What do you dislike about the product?
Firmware updates can take time and need careful planning. Some advanced features have a learning curve, and detailed reports sometimes require extra licenses or modules.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos Firewall helps us block external threats, manage bandwidth usage, and control user access to the internet and applications. It has improved our network security posture, reduced malware risks, and simplified security management through centralized control and real-time monitoring.
Sophos Firewall
What do you like best about the product?
REDs make deploying network connection from branch to head office very simple.
Their support has been responsive and easy to get a live person.
What do you dislike about the product?
There is really nothing coming to mind. When I use software/hardware, I learn how it needs to be configured for my requirements. Sometimes that is intuitive, and other times it is clunky. Overall this product has been intuitive.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The firewall is:
1. Allowing and disallowing internet traffic (external and internal governance)
2. Defining the office network rules and permissions across network segments and vlans
3. Email delivery and filtering
4. Branch connections to the head office network
