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SonicWall Network Security Manager

Composite Score
7.1 /10
CX Score
7.2 /10
Category
SonicWall Network Security Manager
7.1 /10

What is SonicWall Network Security Manager?

SonicWall firewalls are your first line of defense against Internet security threats. Give ransomware the boot with the powerful sandbox technology of Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). Dive deep into your packets without sacrificing speed thanks to SonicWall's patented Reassembly Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI). The TZ Series represents some of the best small business firewalls of 2018, while the NSA Series is the perfect fit for enterprises, distributed environments, & data-heavy offices.

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Awards & Recognition

SonicWall Network Security Manager won the following awards in the Next Generation Firewall category

SonicWall Network Security Manager Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

85 Likeliness to Recommend

93 Plan to Renew

89 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+79 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love SonicWall Network Security Manager?

4% Negative
16% Neutral
80% Positive

Pros

  • Security Protects
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Respectful

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Virtual Private Network

87

Deep Packet Inspection

87

Advanced Threat Protection

85

Application Control

84

Network Access Control

84

Sandboxing

83

Encrypted Data Control

83

Identity Based Control

82

DLP Functionality

81

Web Content Filtering

79

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

77

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Ease of Implementation

86

Breadth of Features

86

Quality of Features

85

Ease of IT Administration

82

Usability and Intuitiveness

81

Business Value Created

81

Ease of Customization

81

Ease of Data Integration

80

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

78

Availability and Quality of Training

73

Vendor Support

72

SonicWall Network Security Manager Reviews

Himanshu S.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Education
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2021

One of the better software for web filtering

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates SonicWall Network Security Manager from other similar products?

It is very well suited for small to medium enterprises. Although, firewall will take time to learn to monitor. Efficacy is not the issue.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Really like how it filters the web content. Also, the anti-malware protection is excellent too.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There should be robust VPN functionality, as the organizations are going global on a higher rate. This feature is badly needed.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you are a small to medium enterprise and need it for Web content filtering, Antimalware protection, this is one of the inexpensive option you can have.

Pros

  • Includes Product Enhancements
  • Security Protects
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing

Cons

  • Less Effective Service
  • Less Caring
  • Vendor Friendly Policies
  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2021

Sonicwall is a super complete firewall.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

David H.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2020

Easy setup, powerful firewall

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates SonicWall Network Security Manager from other similar products?

How simple it is to manage every feature of the firewall

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The VPN setup, especially tying it into LDAP

What do you dislike most about this product?

The cost of additional VPN licenses, but every company has them

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

There are a ton of features and options for any small or medium business at a good price. The setup is simple and the maintenance is able to be managed by even a level 1 tech.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

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