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Sophos Firewall

Composite Score
8.5 /10
CX Score
8.8 /10
Category
Sophos Firewall
8.5 /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.

88 Likeliness to Recommend

Up 1
Since last award

97 Plan to Renew

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Down 1
Since last award


Emotional Footprint Overview

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product Experience:
92%
Negotiation and Contract:
92%
Conflict Resolution:
92%
Strategy & Innovation:
91%
Service Experience:
93%

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.

+92 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?

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2% Negative
6% Neutral
92% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Security Protects
  • Acts with Integrity

Feature Ratings

Average 81

Web Content Filtering

85

Virtual Private Network

83

Virtual Firewall

82

Advanced Threat Protection

81

Network Access Control

80

Application Control

80

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

80

Sandboxing

79

Identity Based Control

78

Encrypted Data Control

78

DLP Functionality

74

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 79

Ease of IT Administration

86

Ease of Implementation

84

Usability and Intuitiveness

80

Ease of Data Integration

79

Quality of Features

79

Breadth of Features

78

Vendor Support

77

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

77

Business Value Created

77

Ease of Customization

77

Availability and Quality of Training

74

Sophos Firewall Reviews

Jorge R.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Other
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Sep 2024

The solution is easy to use and friendly

Likeliness to Recommend

7 /10

What differentiates Sophos Firewall from other similar products?

Its graphical interface is very user friendly and easy to manage.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Web y App Control

What do you dislike most about this product?

The Email Protection module is very limited.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Before introducing new functions, improve your modules that are not working properly.

Pros

  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Security Protects
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Efficient Service

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

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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