Sophos Cyberoam UTM vs WatchGuard XTM [EOL] comparison

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Sophos Cyberoam UTM

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84% willing to recommend

WatchGuard XTM [EOL]

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90% willing to recommend

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

Sophos Cyberoam UTM

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Unified Threat Management (UTM) (9th)

WatchGuard XTM [EOL]

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Olubosola Olusanya

Chief Technology Officer at Super Digital Highways Ltd

Unified security has simplified multi-appliance work but still needs more architectural flexibility

There is room for improvement when it comes to their features and architectures they're trying to implement that they can't directly help with. But by and large, it's actually relatively good. More flexibility would make Sophos Cyberoam UTM better. The platform is not entirely flexible as it is. For example, with Cisco ASA and Firepower, you have the command line that can give you more flexibility in terms of the kind of architectures that you can put them in. But for Sophos Cyberoam UTM, you don't really have that access that can give you those network flexibilities that would allow you to do some other types of architectures.

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Generalm4545

General Manager- IT & Automation - Serum at a pharma/biotech company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Protects from attack software and hacking but it doesn't provide the reports in a readable format

In my opinion, image clarity is very important, because I don't get the proper image product on reports. This means that functionality is not there. My engineer does not know how he can replace an order. We attach a log after any kind of keys using a utility instead. For the internet policies that we are implementing, the policy should be based on proper protocols. We use the default policies and there are a number of third-party protocols that appear here. Management with WatchGuard XTM means that out of policy is the problem from our side. In this way, we can not do effective services for people with this one. The policy definition with WatchGuard XTM is not proper for all use case requirements. I've got weekly business reports that I am expecting attachments with from WatchGuard XTM that display data for all kinds of consideration which should be required. Main User Functionality Level Order must adhere to using the admin functionality on the registry, or else our users publish their own name. Maybe these recommendations are irrelevant, but I say that the issue to improve most with WatchGuard XTM is the Main User Function.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"It has made internet usage more productive for internal users."

"The performance and security are the best features."

"The solution works perfectly without any users."

"It has been working fine. You just turn it on, and it works."

"Firewall rules full control on access management it's simple."

"Overall, it is a good experience in terms of stability and performance."

"There has been great productivity as, during working hours, I have managed to set them to view that which relates to the nature of our business."

"I would recommend Sophos Cyberoam UTM to other organizations based on my experience."

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"Lots of enterprise-grade features in SMB firewall Cost-price performance is at its best"

"They have a reporting system which can store data over a very long period of time. Not many other firewall vendors provide a reporting system, but if they do, like Fortinet does, then you've got buy that as an additional product and that can be more than twice as expensive as the initial investment in the firewall. And without reporting over a long-term period, you're just about wasting your time."

"We compared this solution to Juniper, and we find that WatchGuard is a much better product."

"It configures in all-in-one place."

"I like the hostwatch because I can see what traffic uses the most bandwidth and I can block that site."

"We're really happy with WatchGuard."

"For the current network demand, I think the product is worth buying as it is not too expensive and it has almost all the features that I need."

"Today, however, with the 11.9.4 version, our environment is very stable."

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Cons

"Sometimes, users are timed out intermittently."

"The dashboard could be improved."

"The blocking needs to be improved."

"What needs improvement in Sophos Cyberoam UTM is openness in the competition among Sophos partners or any other Sophos product. Another area for improvement in the solution is pricing. It could be cheaper."

"When it comes to web filtering and application filtering, it does not contain enough signatures to determine all of the sites that need to be blocked."

"Now that the company has shifted from Cyberoam to Sophos, I would not recommend implementing the security-related features of the solution."

"The VPN needs to be improved."

"I had an issue when I was trying to stop a user from using too much bandwidth while I was using Azure, I was not able to stop them."

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"The VPN errors are not helpful when troubleshooting."

"The setting policies need improvement. It needs an easier way to do static NAT and check on what policy is being used for that specific traffic."

"I would like them to improve the product's overall protections. This would be good for all product users."

"I think the anti-Spam feature, and the real time log to inspect the bandwidth users both need improving."

"WatchGuard doesn't have a product that allows them to get into the data center. And that's just because there is no hardware to do the job. The software could do it, but there's no hardware that allows that to happen at the moment. So it doesn't scale as well as some other products, that's for sure."

"Sometimes we have had issues with the stability of the product."

"In my experience they need to make changes in web filtering access for Skype as that's the time we had problems."

"Early models of the XTM2 (e.g. 21, 22, 23) line lacked sufficient memory, and caused a number of issues that required frequent reboots."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is high."

"There is a license for this solution and it is priced competitively. We paid approximately $2,000 for the license."

"It's not an expensive product."

"The solution's pricing is good since it is neither too high nor too low"

"I rate Cyberoam's pricing a five or six out of ten since it is affordable."

"There are many options for payment of the subscription license. You purchase a subscription every one, two, or three years. You can also have monthly subscriptions but we typically offer subscriptions for three years because from the financial perspective it is better to have a three-year subscription."

"There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"It is a cheap firewall. We are not paying for any license."

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"It costs less than the SO works and others (like SonicWall, Cisco, and Barracuda) without increasing so much CPU use."

"The licensing and renewal is very expensive."

"Like all other manufacturers, there are a lot of features and different pricing. The best is to talk to a representative."

"Get at least a maintenance contract for the updates and take a larger WatchGuard than you need. A WatchGuard creates new ways to secure your network."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Construction Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Marketing Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	49
Midsize Enterprise	28
Large Enterprise	17

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	24
Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	3

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos Cyberoam UTM?

The price is appropriate, but if you want the real truth, it's actually quite expensive. The annual software licensing is reasonably pricey, with probably about four years' license annual.

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What needs improvement with Sophos Cyberoam UTM?

Sophos Firewall could go beyond configuration health checks and introduce continuous, intelligent firewall policy governance. The firewall should automatically identify redundant, shadowed, unused,...

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What is your primary use case for Sophos Cyberoam UTM?

I do work with clients that use both Cisco and Sophos products. My work is mostly with firewalls, storages, switches, and routers.

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Overview

Sophos Cyberoam UTM integrates diverse security features for efficient network management. Its multifunctional platform supports scalability and robust protection, catering to sectors like finance, education, and government, effectively securing remote operations and managing internet connectivity.

Offering centralized management, Sophos Cyberoam UTM stands out for its thorough threat protection, identity-based security, and flexibility in remote access. Its seamless integration with Active Directory and strong endpoint protection are key highlights. Users benefit from comprehensive reporting, application filtering, and effective bandwidth management. Core strengths are countered by challenges in scalability, VPN consistency, and detailed reporting. There's a call for improvements in web filtering, documentation, and hardware reliability, along with enhanced GUI accessibility and added AI capabilities.

What are the key features of Sophos Cyberoam UTM?

Web and Application Filtering: Controls unwanted access and enhances security.
Robust Firewall: Protects against unauthorized access.
Centralized Management: Simplifies administration.
Comprehensive Reporting: Offers insights into network activity.
Scalable Infrastructure: Adapts to growing demands.
Integration with Active Directory: Streamlines user management.

What benefits should users identify in reviews?

Improved Threat Protection: Safeguards against malware and intrusions.
Identity-Based Security: Provides tailored access control.
Enhanced Flexibility: Supports remote access and operations.
Efficient Network Management: Reduces connectivity costs.

In finance, Sophos Cyberoam UTM aids in threat management and internet monitoring. Education sectors use it for secure access control. Government organizations deploy it for reliable remote connections and malware protection. It's pivotal for firms needing web filtering and app control to maintain network efficiency.

Sophos

Small businesses need big security, too, and the WatchGuard XTM Series firewall/VPN appliances deliver that strong protection, but without the hefty price tag. Enterprise-grade security includes full HTTPS content inspection, VoIP support, and optional security subscriptions like Application Control and Intrusion Prevention Service.

WatchGuard

Sample Customers

Gulf Corporation for Technology, Maridive & Oil Services, Fidelity Bank, Petra University, Capital FM Kenya, Safari Park Hotel and Casino, Mayfair Casino, Pacific International Lines, Mozambique Ministry of Education, University of Namibia, Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, University of Hawai, New Delhi Municipal Council

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