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SonicWall NSv pros and cons

Vendor: SonicWall
4.0 out of 5

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PROS

SonicWall NSv offers robust security including IPS and IDS.
SonicWall NSv includes comprehensive security services like antivirus, intrusion prevention, and anti-spyware with the AGSS Bundle.
Customizable firewall rules in SonicWall NSv provide significant value, enhancing security for customer-specific needs.
Software-based virtual firewall in SonicWall NSv offers flexible security controls, especially for applications accessible from the public cloud.
SonicWall NSv supports an unlimited number of users without additional charges.

CONS

There are limitations to bandwidth management.
SonicWall NSv's initial setup is complicated and requires good knowledge.
Customers are dissatisfied with the virtualized service being offered only as a subscription option on the cloud.
SonicWall NSv's SSL VPN could increase its number of users to 100-plus users.
An area that could be improved is the export and import settings functionality.
 

SonicWall NSv Pros review quotes

NP
Oct 13, 2021
We purchased the AGSS Bundle (Advanced Gateway Security Suite) for the security services, such as antivirus, intrusion prevention system, and anti-spyware botnet GUI.
CM
Aug 27, 2020
The security of this system is fantastic, including the IPS and IDS.
Sumesh Panikkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 7, 2024
The product helps improve our security.
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KE
Feb 1, 2023
The customization of firewall rules provides great value to our customers as it allows them to lock things up in the way that they desire. When it is used for internal access, with a VPN in place for remote workers, the firewalling services provided by Azure, such as the default services that can be turned on, are applied. However, the use of a software-based virtual firewall gives us greater flexibility in introducing security controls for customers who are publishing applications that are publicly accessible from the public cloud. This virtual firewall provides an additional layer of security and more extensive security control options to ensure the protection of our customers' valuable information and assets.
AA
Jun 14, 2023
The solution has no additional charges and no restrictions on the number of users.
Alisson Eloi - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 21, 2023
One of the standout features of SonicWall is its simplicity in creating and managing rules.
RajeshKumar20 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 2, 2023
SonicWall NSV is easy to use, and you can use it to manage the logs easily.
 

SonicWall NSv Cons review quotes

NP
Oct 13, 2021
There are limitations to bandwidth management.
CM
Aug 27, 2020
I would like to see the reporting opened up and have several more opportunities for automatic reports.
Sumesh Panikkar - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 7, 2024
We face some challenges when we upgrade the solution.
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KE
Feb 1, 2023
It has been brought to our attention by a few customers that they are dissatisfied with the fact that our virtualized service is only offered as a subscription option on the cloud. However, it is worth noting that many other similar services are also offered through a subscription model on the cloud and not through perpetual licensing. It is unclear why these customers would have an issue with this subscription service when so many others are utilizing similar methods.
AA
Jun 14, 2023
SonicWall NSV's SSL VPN could increase its number of users to 100-plus users.
Alisson Eloi - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 21, 2023
An area that could be improved is the export and import settings functionality.
RajeshKumar20 - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 2, 2023
SonicWall NSV's initial setup is complicated and requires good knowledge.