SonicWall NSa dispenses advanced threat protection using a high-performance security platform. The NSa series implements intuitive deep learning technologies in the SonicWall Capture Cloud Platform to dispatch the automated real-time threat detection and deterrence enterprise organizations need today. SonicWall Network Security appliance (NSa) series is best for mid-sized organizations to distributed enterprises and data centers.
SonicWall NSa series next-generation firewalls (NFGWS) combine two very robust security ideologies to deliver advanced threat protection to keep users’ networks safe. Boosting SonicWall’s multi-engine advanced threat protection (ATP) is their Real-time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI™). The RTDMI intuitively identifies and stops aggressive zero-day threats and vicious malware by investigating memory directly. This real-time process allows SonicWall RTDMI to be accurate, lessen false positives and discover and alleviate malicious threats and attacks. SonicWall’s single-pass Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI) will audit every byte of each and every packet by investigating both outbound and inbound traffic on the firewall. By combining the SonicWall Capture Cloud Platform along with on-box offerings such as intrusion prevention, web/URL filtering, and anti-malware, the NSa series is able to block the most malicious and dangerous threats at the gateway.
The most valuable features of SonicWall NSa include:
Improvements needed for SonicWall NSa include:
The product is cost-effective and worth the investment for many companies. It has provided a good return on investment and has significantly reduced costs. The technology improves the overall efficiency of business operations.
The pricing for SonicWall NSa varies, with some describing it as high or expensive, while others find it reasonable. The licensing costs are generally considered reasonable, with options to purchase licenses for one, two, or three years. Some reviewers mention that the pricing is on par with other vendors in the market, while others highlight the added features provided by competitors at a similar cost.
There is a range of pricing models available for SonicWall NSa, and the cost may depend on the type of license chosen. Some reviewers mention the benefit of a hardware guarantee, which allows for direct replacement of the device if any issues arise. There are also comments about the high subscription fees for additional services, which may lead some companies to stop using the services and only use the firewall as a box.
SonicWall NSa is used for security purposes such as activating firewalls, VPN, and traffic analyzers. It is used as an external firewall, as the primary firewall with a backup firewall for certain situations, and for web filtering, VPN, and UTM.
SonicWall NSa is also used at the perimeter of customer sites with various security services enabled, including anti-malware, anti-spyware, geo IP filtering, web filtering, and Capture ATP to prevent virus-infected file downloads. Additionally, it is used for bandwidth monitoring and aggregation, controlling browsing, network firewall and segmentation on internal networks, gateway-level device, providing different levels of protection for offices and factories, and as a firewall for intrusion detection and traffic control. It is also used for analytics to track and block unauthorized software installation, restrict access to websites, and enable Global VPN and SSL VPN for remote work.
SonicWall NSa is deployed on-premises and can be used as a public firewall interfacing between private and public networks. It is also used in High Availability setups with failover configuration, across cloud and on-premises environments, and for IPsec tunneling and ELAN firewall purposes.
Some customers have experienced long response times, while others have had positive experiences with the support team. The support team is knowledgeable and able to fix issues, and they provide good options and suggestions. There is mention of good sales support and quick call responses for more complex issues.
The initial setup of SonicWall NSa is relatively straightforward for users, with some finding it complex and requiring a lot of work to configure. Partnerships with local support and technical expertise seem to make the setup easier.
Some users mention that the deployment can take a significant amount of time, depending on various factors such as migration from old systems and specific client requirements. However, there are also reports of quick deployments, with some users stating that it only took a few hours or even minutes to complete the process.
Scalability is generally good. Users have stated that it is suitable for organizations with varying numbers of users. Some users have mentioned the need to change the hardware appliance model as capacity increases, however, this is common for any solution. The solution is cloud-based, which contributes to its scalability.
Users consistently mention that the product is stable, reliable, and free from bugs or glitches. Some users also emphasize that it is easy to handle and communicate with while a few users mention occasional bugs or latency issues.
Additionally, SonicWall firewalls supply absolute protection by executing complete inspection and decryption of SSH and TLS/SSL encryption connections - no matter the port or protocol. The firewall takes a deep dive into each and every packet (the header and data) routing out any anomalies, zero-day intrusions, threats, and protocol non-compliance. Users can also define unique criteria specific to their organization to ensure their networks remain safe. This aggressive deep packet inspection is able to identify and block malicious attacks, stop dangerous malware downloads, prevent the spread of infections, and defeat command and control (C&C) communications and data exfiltration. Protocols involving inclusion and exclusion allow users complete control to decide, based on specific governance policies, organizational policies, or government or legal compliance, which traffic is to be investigated for decryption or inspection.
SonicWall Nsa offers enterprise organizations the network control and fluid flexibility they desire using an intrusion prevention system (IPS), VPN, real-time visualization, and other advanced powerful security features, making it a popular firewall solution in today's marketplace.
Reviews from Real Users
“The features that I have found most valuable are the firewalling, which is very good, and the GUI which is very intuitive. It is easy to use and provides great security.” - Network Engineer at a maritime company
“What's valuable in SonicWall NSa is the ATP (advanced threat protection). It can protect users from malicious links. SonicWall NSa also has a Sandboxing service that is very helpful for us, especially when end users accidentally click on malicious links. Another valuable feature of this solution is that it is very useful for site-to-site VPN connectivity issues. SonicWall NSa has very good hardware. I also love that SonicWall has very good technical support, who are very knowledgeable, provide good suggestions, and they're easy to reach.” - Mohammed M., Network Administrator at Transgulf Readymix
SonicWall NSa was previously known as NSA 250M, NSA 2600, NSA 3600, NSA 4600, NSA 5600, Dell SonicWALL NSA.
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