Sophos Cloud Firewall (PAYG)
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Efficient and easy-to-manage web access control
What do you like best about the product?
The most useful thing would be the ability to control user web access through categories and URL lists, and the support has worked excellently for us.
What do you dislike about the product?
it really works very well, it's just that the device didn't allow renewing the license with the current version, I had to migrate to another device
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
the control of access to web pages through categories and URL lists
Sophos Firewall: Smart, Secure, and Exceptionally Easy to Manage
What do you like best about the product?
What I like best about Sophos Firewall is its balance of simplicity and intelligence. The interface is clean, intuitive, and makes network management easy even for complex setups. Features like synchronized security, application control, and advanced threat protection work together seamlessly to give complete visibility and protection.
What do you dislike about the product?
There’s not much to dislike. The only minor thing is that firmware updates sometimes take a few extra minutes to complete, but that’s understandable considering the system’s depth and stability. The overall experience remains smooth, and each update usually brings meaningful performance and security enhancements.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos Firewall has helped us strengthen our overall network security while simplifying management. It has eliminated recurring issues like bandwidth misuse, unauthorized access, and unmanaged VPN connections. The web and application filtering have improved productivity across departments, while the integrated IPS and sandboxing have reduced malware incidents significantly.
Shophos interface is little confusing
What do you like best about the product?
Sophos endpoint protection is nice with DLP and cloud solution
What do you dislike about the product?
Shophos endpoint protection slow dwns the machine which we dont like
And also it has limited option on cloud platform
And also it has limited option on cloud platform
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Till now we have not deplyoed much but we have installed Sonicwall
Powerful Security and Intuitive Interface, But Steep Learning Curve for Beginners
What do you like best about the product?
I like Sophos Firewall’s strong threat protection, intuitive interface, synchronized security with endpoints, detailed reporting, and reliable performance.
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike Sophos Firewall’s occasional performance lags, complex licensing, limited customization, slow updates, and sometimes confusing advanced configuration options.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sophos Firewall solves network security, intrusion prevention, and malware threats, benefiting me through centralized management, visibility, and simplified threat response.
User-Friendly, Cost-Effective, and Excellent Support with Sophos Firewall
What do you like best about the product?
User friendly dashboard- Easy to configure and almost all of the configurations available in GUI.
Cost Optimistic Solution- With basic network protection subscription can create a number of SSL & IPsec VPN connections based on firewall VPN throughput, no additional cost for MFA setup, we can use software authentication for MFA for all SSL VPN & admin users.
Easy to manage- Centrally manage all branch firewalls via Sophos central cloud dashboard, no additional license required.
By using WAF add-on subscription, without additional appliances can secure internal web applications by off-loading SSL/TLS in gateway level.
Log Storage- Firewall comes with minimum 128GB inbuilt storage for logs retention and designed to delete old logs when it reaches threshold limit.
Customer Support- Quick response while raising support via support portal and mostly they call and ask for remote support. The response over global support number is very appreciable and they will loop to the respective team immediately.
Cost Optimistic Solution- With basic network protection subscription can create a number of SSL & IPsec VPN connections based on firewall VPN throughput, no additional cost for MFA setup, we can use software authentication for MFA for all SSL VPN & admin users.
Easy to manage- Centrally manage all branch firewalls via Sophos central cloud dashboard, no additional license required.
By using WAF add-on subscription, without additional appliances can secure internal web applications by off-loading SSL/TLS in gateway level.
Log Storage- Firewall comes with minimum 128GB inbuilt storage for logs retention and designed to delete old logs when it reaches threshold limit.
Customer Support- Quick response while raising support via support portal and mostly they call and ask for remote support. The response over global support number is very appreciable and they will loop to the respective team immediately.
What do you dislike about the product?
Configuration and controls via CLI is limited, applying bulk configuration through CLI is not possible. But, API integration is available, maybe it will address the requirement.
We only enable alerts and notification for predefined events in GUI, no options for custom events.
They release firmware updates quickly, sometimes they will revoke the update and push to install alternative versions.
We only enable alerts and notification for predefined events in GUI, no options for custom events.
They release firmware updates quickly, sometimes they will revoke the update and push to install alternative versions.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
No WLAN controller required- Manage Sophos wireless access points via firewall GUI and monitor access points client status in firewall dashboard, AP's will get software updates from firewall.
Providing Visibility From Endpoints- We can identify infected endpoints in the network by integrating the firewall with Sophos EPS. EPS agents share the list of applications used at endpoint level with firewall, we can block the applications at network level also.
Centrally manage- By connecting firewall to central account, securely manage the console globally, enable auto device backup to cloud and centrally store logs.
Providing Visibility From Endpoints- We can identify infected endpoints in the network by integrating the firewall with Sophos EPS. EPS agents share the list of applications used at endpoint level with firewall, we can block the applications at network level also.
Centrally manage- By connecting firewall to central account, securely manage the console globally, enable auto device backup to cloud and centrally store logs.
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.
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