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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Fortinet on IBM Cloud

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AIBM Cloud for VMware Solutions automates provisioning and integration of FortiGate appliances, via Fortinet on IBM Cloud.N/A

    Sophos Firewall

    Score9.7 out of 10
    N/ASophos XG Firewall provides comprehensive next-generation firewall protection powered by deep learning and Synchronized Security. Sophos Firewall supplies insights and exposes hidden user, application, and threat risks on the network, and say the product is differentiated by its ability to respond automatically to security incidents by isolating compromised systems, with Security Heartbeat™.N/A
    Pricing
    Fortinet on IBM CloudSophos Firewall
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    Pricing Offerings
    Fortinet on IBM CloudSophos Firewall
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    Fortinet on IBM CloudSophos Firewall
    Firewall
    Comparison of Firewall features of Fortinet on IBM Cloud and Sophos Firewall
    Feature
    Fortinet on IBM Cloud
    8.7
    1 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Sophos Firewall
    9.6
    11 Ratings
    11% above category average
    Identification Technologies9.11 Ratings9.611 Ratings
    Visualization Tools9.11 Ratings9.711 Ratings
    Content Inspection9.11 Ratings9.611 Ratings
    Policy-based Controls9.11 Ratings9.811 Ratings
    Active Directory and LDAP8.21 Ratings9.710 Ratings
    Firewall Management Console9.11 Ratings9.811 Ratings
    Reporting and Logging9.11 Ratings9.711 Ratings
    VPN8.21 Ratings9.811 Ratings
    High Availability8.21 Ratings9.811 Ratings
    Stateful Inspection8.21 Ratings9.711 Ratings
    Proxy Server8.21 Ratings8.08 Ratings
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    Fortinet on IBM CloudSophos Firewall
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    Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
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    Enterprises
    Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software
    Score9 out of 10
    Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Fortinet on IBM CloudSophos Firewall
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    9.6
    (11 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Fortinet on IBM CloudSophos Firewall
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
    To protect the local network, [FortiGuard] was utilized. To handle communication between networks, FortiWAN was employed. Wi-Fi communication technology, such as FortiAP, was used. As a result of the solution, different business areas now have wireless connectivity. Because it supports simultaneous connections, it can be easily integrated into small and big solutions.
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    Sophos
    It is well-suited for small, medium, and large organizations looking for comprehensive cybersecurity protection. It will not only safeguard their network from cyberattacks but also provide them with many advanced features like deep packet inspection, centralized management, web filtering, application control, etc. in one place. It will help them optimize bandwidth and ensure continued connectivity.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    IBM
    • Monitoring
    • Communication
    • Security
    • Network
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    Sophos
    • Web filtering. This allows us to monitor web usage and block certain categories from being access at the perimeter.
    • Application Control. With application control we can block certain applications that get categorized from working accessing the Internet.
    • Synchronized Security. When utilizing the Sophos Endpoint product you can use Synchronized Security to minimize Lateral Movement in a network. If a machine is shows a Red status you can auto-isolate it and it is unable to communicate with anything else on the network.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    IBM
    • Sales
    • ITOPS
    • Financial
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    Sophos
    • If using Endpoint security and the Firewall it would be nice to have an easier back and forth between the portals rather than have two separate tabs open. Especially if using more than one in multiple locations.
    • If dealing with different revisions options are moved around and sometimes in places that doesn't normally seem like they should be there.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Sophos
    Because this is a user-friendly interface, and anyone can use it there are multiple articles and guidelines available, it has advanced-level security features. they provide VPN solutions all the features are very practical, SSID MAC-based authentications web control, Firewall rules segregation of the rules and policies, On-premises Active directory single sign-on feature is also available.
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    Support Rating
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Sophos
    As we are all addicted to graphics-oriented interfaces for all our life products. Easy to manage and access as a good way of using anything
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    Although prices are not always affordable, it is a very complete choice that may integrate well with other technologies and gives good technical assistance. Fortinet solutions are ideal for businesses with a significant number of users. It is suggested that you acquire their annual maintenance plan.
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    Sophos
    I was a big fan of Cisco ASA products, but when I saw all of the security feature differences between both firewalls, I moved to Sophos devices. Its sandbox, IPS, and many more features are really advanced. Cisco does not provide features like this.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    IBM
    • Return on investment that is acceptable
    • Operating cost reduction
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    Sophos
    • True UTM device.
    • Very Active customer help for any help.
    • Easy license and cost effective.
    • Should [do] more work on logging and reporting.
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