Sophos Cloud Firewall (BYOL)
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Good firewall
What do you like best about the product?
Have all the capabilities what i look in firewall
What do you dislike about the product?
Need to be have more customize reports as par user requirement
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos firewall help pe to connect multiple location to SSL VPN and load balancing of my internet bandwidth
A tool that gave us back control and saved us from a cyberattack.
What do you like best about the product?
What I value most is the visibility it gave us from day one. Our network used to be incredibly slow during peak hours, and we had no idea why. Upon activating Sophos, the dashboard instantly showed us that the problem was high bandwidth consumption from streaming services (like YouTube) on several computers. We were able to create an application control policy in under 10 minutes to prioritize our erp system, and the performance difference was immediate
But we saw the real value a few months ago when the 'Security Heartbeat' feature detected anomalous behavior on a remote salesperson's laptop. It automatically isolated the device from the network and alerted us. It turned out to be a phishing attempt that could have cost us dearly. That feature alone justifies the investment
But we saw the real value a few months ago when the 'Security Heartbeat' feature detected anomalous behavior on a remote salesperson's laptop. It automatically isolated the device from the network and alerted us. It turned out to be a phishing attempt that could have cost us dearly. That feature alone justifies the investment
What do you dislike about the product?
Although the main interface is intuitive, configuring more advanced features like the Web Application Firewall (WAF) to protect our customer access portal was complicated. The documentation is very extensive and can be overly technical if you're not a dedicated cybersecurity expert. We had to rely on our IT provider to help us fine-tune the rules correctly, which meant an additional, unforeseen cost.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It has solved two major problems for us
Network bottlenecks and slowdowns, we can now guarantee that our business-critical applications always have the bandwidth they need, which has directly improved team productivity.
Vulnerability to modern threats, we've gone from a 'fingers-crossed' approach to having a proactive defense. The benefit is operational peace of mind. We know what's happening on our network and have a system that actively protects us, allowing us to focus on growing the business instead of putting out fires.
Network bottlenecks and slowdowns, we can now guarantee that our business-critical applications always have the bandwidth they need, which has directly improved team productivity.
Vulnerability to modern threats, we've gone from a 'fingers-crossed' approach to having a proactive defense. The benefit is operational peace of mind. We know what's happening on our network and have a system that actively protects us, allowing us to focus on growing the business instead of putting out fires.
Easy to Manage and Well Integrated with Sophos Ecosystem.
What do you like best about the product?
Web interface is very clean and easy to manage, even for complex policies. It brings multiple security features like IPS, web filtering, application control, and VPN into a single device, which makes administration much simpler. I also like the seamless integration with Sophos Endpoint and XDR, giving us a unified view of threats and faster response.
What do you dislike about the product?
At times the firmware updates require careful scheduling as they may briefly disrupt services. These are not major issues, but improving them would make the product even stronger.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos Firewall protects our network from threats with IPS, web filtering, and application control, while also simplifying secure remote access with VPN. It has reduced our security risks, improved visibility of traffic, and made it easier to manage multiple policies in one place. The integration with Sophos Endpoint and XDR gives us faster detection and response, which saves time for our IT team and strengthens overall security.
Sophos Firewall has been a reliable solution in our environment, offering smooth deployment.
What do you like best about the product?
Sophos Firewall is very easy to use with a clean interface and straightforward policy management. The implementation was smooth, and customer support has always been responsive and helpful whenever needed. We use it daily without issues, and the wide range of built-in features such as VPN, IPS, ATP and SDWAN feature and web filtering make it a complete security solution. Integration with Active Directory and Sophos Central is seamless, which simplifies both user management and reporting.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes the reporting could be more detailed, and the web interface may feel a little slow with larger configurations, but overall these are minor points compared to the stability and protection it provides.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos Firewall protects our network with IPS, ATP, and web filtering, simplifies remote access with VPN, and offers reliable SD-WAN and endpoint integration for easier, more secure management. I am very satisfied with this product till now.
A user-friendly firewall that delivers complete protection with ease.
What do you like best about the product?
Sophos Firewall stands out because it combines strong protection with an easy-to-use interface.What I like is how simple it is to manage while still delivering powerful security. It integrates smoothly with other Sophos products, and the support team is always helpful. We use it regularly and find it reliable with plenty of useful features.
What do you dislike about the product?
Honestly, there’s nothing to dislike about Sophos Firewall. It’s simple to use, very reliable, and gives complete protection without any hassle.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
With Central Management, we can easily monitor and manage multiple firewalls from one place, which saves time and makes administration much simpler.
Good centralized security solution
What do you like best about the product?
A clear menu navigation and rules.
What do you dislike about the product?
The licenses should be cheaper, as many SMEs will not be able to afford them in the near future.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The security in the company network is thereby better protected.
Good products, getting more expensive, support only english (Indians)
What do you like best about the product?
The devices feature high-quality workmanship and software. There are a lot of features provided you pay for most of them. Implementing is self explaining, there are good instructions online. It's very easy to use, reaching from beginners to experts. Easy to learn, hard to master.
What do you dislike about the product?
The customer support only speaks english, which is hard to understand when you are talking to them, because they are all indians.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It's a Router and it does all the things a router does. VPN, Firewall, routing, ...
Very good product with questionable pricing and mediocre support
What do you like best about the product?
Good interaction between different components of Sophos (Firewall, RED, Access Points, ...), good configuration options to ensure IT security, many different features combined in one device, after initial difficulties with the Sophos Firewall software, the problems have been pretty much resolved with the latest updates.
What do you dislike about the product?
The pricing policy of Sophos has worsened in recent years, new components such as access points, which now have to be managed via Central, are not fully compatible with older ones, making a mixed environment almost impossible and forcing you to replace all existing components when expanding. The support has also deteriorated in recent years, employees speak very poor English and are hardly understandable on the phone.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Simple configuration to increase network security, good interaction of the individual Sophos components
Reliable and Secure Firewall Solution for Growing Networks.
What do you like best about the product?
Sophos Firewall is easy to use and implement, with a clean interface and helpful customer support. We use it daily for traffic monitoring, policy enforcement, and remote access, and its integration with Sophos Central adds great centralized control.
What do you dislike about the product?
The reporting features could be more detailed and customizable, and the user interface, while modern, can feel slow or clunky at times — especially when managing large rule sets or navigating between sections.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos Firewall helps us block malware, stop phishing attacks, manage user access, control application usage, and secure remote connections. It also provides deep packet inspection and real-time threat intelligence, which strengthens our overall security posture. By simplifying network security and offering centralized management, it reduces the risk of breaches, minimizes downtime, and saves both time and operational costs. Additionally, its reporting and alerting tools help us stay proactive in responding to potential threats.
Next-Gen Firewall That Delivers Security Without Complexity
What do you like best about the product?
The reliability and stability it brings to our clients’ networks is unmatched. We rarely face downtime or disruptions, and the firewall quietly handles security in the background while allowing businesses to focus on growth. For us, the balance between strong security and smooth day-to-day performance is what makes it stand out.
What do you dislike about the product?
The only challenge is that with so many advanced options, new administrators may take time to explore everything it offers. But once familiar, the range of controls becomes a real advantage rather than a limitation.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It has reduced security incidents, improved compliance with customer requirements, and given us stronger control over distributed networks. This has saved both time and operational costs while giving end users greater confidence in their IT environment.
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