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Sophos Firewall

Composite Score
8.2 /10
CX Score
8.4 /10
Category
Sophos Firewall
8.2 /10

What is Sophos Firewall?

Sophos Firewall’s Xstream architecture protects your network from the latest threats while accelerating your important SaaS, SD-WAN, and cloud application traffic. Sophos Firewall network security platform helps you consolidate and simplify your cybersecurity with a single vendor, cloud management console, and agent.

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Awards & Recognition

Sophos Firewall won the following awards in the Next Generation Firewall category

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Sophos Firewall Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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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.

87 Likeliness to Recommend

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Since last award

97 Plan to Renew

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Since last award

83 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.

+91 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 Sophos Firewall?

2% Negative
9% Neutral
89% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Includes Product Enhancements
  • Acts with Integrity

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Web Content Filtering

84

Virtual Firewall

84

Application Control

83

Virtual Private Network

83

Network Access Control

83

Encrypted Data Control

83

Advanced Threat Protection

82

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

81

Sandboxing

81

Identity Based Control

81

DLP Functionality

75

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 80

Ease of IT Administration

84

Ease of Implementation

84

Usability and Intuitiveness

81

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

81

Quality of Features

81

Vendor Support

80

Ease of Data Integration

80

Business Value Created

80

Breadth of Features

79

Ease of Customization

79

Availability and Quality of Training

77

Sophos Firewall Reviews

Akalezi T.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2024

Great product

Likeliness to Recommend

6 /10

What differentiates Sophos Firewall from other similar products?

How seamlessly sophos integrates with Azure ops

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The unified management platform

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing to be honest

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

100% I would

Pros

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

alaa e.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Manufacturing
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2024

Fantastic product!

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Sophos Firewall from other similar products?

Security Heartbeat Unified Security Management

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Synchronized Security feature

What do you dislike most about this product?

learning curve

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Leverage Training Resources

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Unique Features
  • Respectful

Aiyenomuro A.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2024

Sophos Firewall is an impressive security solution

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Sophos Firewall from other similar products?

Unified Threat Protection: Sophos Firewall integrates multiple security layers into a single solution. It combines firewall, intrusion prevention, web filtering, application control, and advanced threat protection. Unlike standalone firewalls, Sophos offers comprehensive protection without the need for separate appliances or licenses. User-Centric Policies: Sophos XG Firewall allows granular control based on user identity. You can create policies specific to individual users or groups. Synchronized Security: Sophos products work together seamlessly.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Sophos is known for its cybersecurity solutions, including antivirus, encryption, endpoint security, and network security products.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Cost: While cybersecurity is crucial, the cost of implementing and maintaining robust security measures can be a concern for individuals or organizations with limited budgets.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Evaluate Your Needs: Assess your specific cybersecurity needs, considering factors such as the size of your organization, the type of data you need to protect, and your budget constraints. Different Sophos products cater to different needs, so understanding your requirements is crucial. Research: Take the time to research the Sophos product you're interested in. Look at its features, capabilities, and how it compares to similar products on the market. Customer reviews and independent assessments can provide valuable insights into the product's strengths and weaknesses.

Pros

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

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