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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85 Likeliness to Recommend
93 Plan to Renew
89 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
+79 Net Emotional Footprint
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How much do users love SonicWall Network Security Manager?
Pros
- Security Protects
- Reliable
- Enables Productivity
- Respectful
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Deep Packet Inspection
Advanced Threat Protection
Application Control
Network Access Control
Sandboxing
Encrypted Data Control
Identity Based Control
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Web Content Filtering
Off Premise Cloud Firewalls
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SonicWall Network Security Manager Reviews
Himanshu S.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2021
One of the better software for web filtering
Likeliness to Recommend
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
Submitted Apr 2021
Sonicwall is a super complete firewall.
Likeliness to Recommend
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
David H.
- Role: C-Level
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2020
Easy setup, powerful firewall
Likeliness to Recommend
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