We primarily use the product as a firewall solution.
Owner at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Easy to set up and maintain but needs better support
Pros and Cons
- "The security capabilities are okay."
- "The product strategy of the manufacturer is strange. I don't understand what they are doing in that regard."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The firewall capabilities have been good so far.
The security capabilities are okay.
It is easy to maintain.
We found the initial setup to be very easy.
The product is stable.
It can scale easily.
What needs improvement?
The product strategy of the manufacturer is strange. I don't understand what they are doing in that regard. Therefore, I'm seeking a different solution. I want something that has a clear roadmap.
Technical support could be better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using the solution for ten years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solutiois stable. It is reliable;e. There are no bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is quite scalable. You can expand it if you need to.
We have around five users on the solution right now. It's a firewall that protects the network, so anyone in contact with the network would be in contact with the firewall.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support could be better. We aren't fully satisfied with the level of service.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not previously use a different solution. We've always used Sophos.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very simple and straightforward. The maintenance, once it is installed, is also simple. You only need one person to maintain the solution.
I've used it for more than ten years and therefore cannot recall the exact deployment time. Likely, you need a half-day or so to deploy it.
What about the implementation team?
Installation was handled by our own team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I cannot speak to the exact cost of the product.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I'm currently evaluating other potential solutions.
What other advice do I have?
We're a partner.
I'm using the latest version of the solution.
I am not sure if I would recommend the solution to others right now. It's a good idea to look at a variety of options. I'm also looking into alternatives.
I'd rate the solution seven out of ten. The support isn't great, and my understanding is it is coming up on end-of-life.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Sr. IT & Admin Officer at Financial Management Service Foundation
Security shield that requires little maintenance after setup is completed
Pros and Cons
- "We are using it as a security shield. It does not allow access before that in case we have restricted a few things from users, so it helps me in that."
- "I don't know whether this will be included in an upgrade, but I would like to get the user utility, like seeing where the users are using more of the data."
What is our primary use case?
We are connected through Cyberoam so you have to pass through Cyberoam to connect to our network.
The solution is on-prem. It's basically on the network.
What is most valuable?
We are using it as a security shield. It does not allow access before that in case we have restricted a few things from users, so it helps me in that.
What needs improvement?
I don't know whether this will be included in an upgrade, but I would like to get the user utility, like seeing where the users are using more of the data.
Sometimes there are heavy downloads, which I'm not able to track. If I can get that information, that would be more useful from the IT point of view.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this product for almost two and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable. In two and a half years, we haven't faced any problems.
For maintenance, we have the support company person who visits around twice a month.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have not explored the scalability very much, so I will give it a 7 out of 10 as far as connectivity or support. As an IT manager, I don't get the complete report of what users are doing, so it would be great to have that also. That would be much better from an organization point of view in case my users are doing something wrong.
Usually, I have 25 licenses, so we have increased that number by 10 this year and now we have 35 licenses.
How was the initial setup?
Initial setup was straightforward. Implementation was not very difficult because we were renovating our office structure.
What about the implementation team?
At the initial stage, we decided that once we were putting the new structure in, we would go through Cyberoam, so we connected through a dealer. They came and did the complete setup. It was quite smooth. It took around two to three days to do the complete setup and it was up and running. There was not much of a hassle there because they managed it.
None of my employees were in that area where the setup was done. The team was all alone to complete the setup. Once the setup was done, we just connected to the network and everything was up and running. It was faster. It took around four to seven days to do the complete setup and set up the users.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We just use the standard package.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I was using a different product, and we were facing a lot of problems. The users were not able to open some sites. They were having issues. The sites were getting blocked and all, but with the Cyberoam, there is security without much hassle.
We had a dry run and our vendors suggested that we buy Cyberoam. They gave us a test demo, we were satisfied with the product, and we purchased it afterwards.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate this solution 8 out of 10.
My advice is that it's a good product if you're looking for security without much hassle. For other products, the maintenance is too high and you need a resource to manage that. With Cyberoam, you hardly need to manage it once the setup is done correctly.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Systems Administrator at PNSC
A cost-effective solution for web filtering and proxy
Pros and Cons
- "The solution works perfectly without any users."
- "There are some issues with logs and report limitations."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for web filtering, proxy, and devices in the shipping industry.
What is most valuable?
The solution works perfectly without any users. The rules and policies are very good in the web category. You can allow or disable any sites. The diagnostic tool is very good.
What needs improvement?
There are some issues with logs and report limitations.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Sophos Cyberoam UTM for six years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is stable.
I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution’s scalability is good. 300 users are using this solution.
I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is easy. Its configuration and management are much easier than other firewalls.
I rate the initial setup a nine out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution has a reasonable price.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution. The solution is easy to use and covers all the things in a single box.
Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Technical Operation Head at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
An advanced security software that offers agent protection
Pros and Cons
- "I believe it's the advanced security software that offers SMPP protection for the agent."
- "The reports need to be more detailed and granular."
What is our primary use case?
We work in the finance domain and use the solution for security firewalls.
What is most valuable?
I believe it's the advanced security software that offers SMPP protection for the agent.
What needs improvement?
The reports need to be more detailed and granular.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the product for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sophos Cyberoam UTM is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product is scalable. It covers 400 endpoints in my company, deployed in multiple locations.
How are customer service and support?
We contact our local partners for support.
What was our ROI?
We have seen ROI with the product's use.
What other advice do I have?
I rate the product an eight out of ten. I think it's very beneficial, especially for our investment in our engineering team, like working on finance. It is beneficial for data privacy and security for our clients.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Sr. IT Engineer at MARUTHI TECHNOLOGIES LLC
A cost-efficient firewall solution that prevents unwanted traffic on the office premises
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Sophos Cyberoam UTM is the SD-WAN gateway."
- "Sophos Cyberoam UTM could have a more advanced reporting function."
What is our primary use case?
Sophos Cyberoam UTM works as a firewall to prevent unwanted traffic on the office premises.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Sophos Cyberoam UTM is the SD-WAN gateway.
What needs improvement?
Sophos Cyberoam UTM could have a more advanced reporting function.
Sophos Cyberoam UTM should include email security.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Sophos Cyberoam UTM for seven to eight years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a stable solution. I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM ten out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Sophos Cyberoam UTM is scalable enough. Approximately 200 users are using Sophos Cyberoam UTM in our organization. I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM an eight out of ten for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
Sophos Cyberoam UTM's technical support team responds immediately, but sometimes they take longer to respond.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Positive
How was the initial setup?
Sophos Cyberoam UTM's initial setup is easy. I rate the solution's initial setup a ten out of ten. The solution's deployment was like plug-and-play.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Sophos Cyberoam UTM pricing is at the mid-segment level. Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a cost-efficient solution compared to other solutions. I rate the solution a two out of ten for pricing.
What other advice do I have?
We're working with the 18.5 version of Sophos Cyberoam UTM, and the model number is XG 135.
When you buy any hardware, you need to buy licenses for the user base to create unlimited users. However, with Sophos Cyberoam UTM, you can create an unlimited number of users since it has no limitations. While other OEMs charge for SSL VPN clients, Sophos Cyberoam does not charge for SSL VPN.
Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a good product, but we may face a bug issue when they implement new firmware.
Overall, I rate Sophos Cyberoam UTM an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Owner at Digipro systems
An easy-to-use product that provides good value for money
Pros and Cons
- "Sophos Cyberoam UTM is used for perimeter security, web filtering, intrusion prevention and as a VPN."
- "It is not a scalable product. This is because if you want to increase the capacity of the solution, then you have to change the device."
What is our primary use case?
Sophos Cyberoam UTM is used for perimeter security, web filtering, intrusion prevention and as a VPN.
What is most valuable?
All the features of the solution are good. So, the firewall is one of the main functions for which the solution is used.
What needs improvement?
I want the solution's reporting functionality to be better. Also, I want the solution's policy configuration and review to be made easier for the users.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Sophos Cyberoam UTM for ten years. Also, I am using the latest version of the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Stability-wise, it is a good product. I rate the solution's stability an eight out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is not a scalable product. This is because if you want to increase the capacity of the solution, then you have to change the device. Presently, there are 200 users working with the solution in our company. Also, we do have plans in our company to increase the number of users using the solution. Though the solution is in production, it gets used in our company. So, utilization of the solution is around 25%.
How are customer service and support?
In our company, we have used the technical support provided for the solution. Though the technical support provided is good, it can be more prompt and better. I want customer support to be more knowledgeable and faster.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previously, I used products from Fortinet and Cisco. I switched to Sophos since it was able to provide value for money while also being easy to deploy and configure.
How was the initial setup?
The solution's initial setup was straightforward. The configuration part of the solution will take one day, while the basic initial setup can be done in one hour.
The deployment process involved connecting the solution to the internet before starting its configuration process.
What about the implementation team?
The implementation process involved a third-party consultant and me.
What was our ROI?
ROI of the product is good and better compared to other solutions.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The license subscription cost is almost fifty per cent of the cost of the device needed to operate the solution. On a scale of one to ten, where ten is the most expensive, and one is the least expensive, I rate the solution a five.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution to those planning to use the product. I will tell others planning to use the solution that it is an easy-to-use product. Also, it provides good value for the money paid. However, if you want a highly technical product, then this would not be the right choice. Overall, I rate the solution an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
General Director at Uzman Bilgisayar
A reasonably priced solution that is user-friendly due to its compatibility with other products
Pros and Cons
- "The solution's web filtering is an important feature for us in our company."
- "I would like to see improvements in the development of reports. The process needs to be made simple."
What is most valuable?
The solution's web filtering is an important feature for us in our company. We use it for VPN connections and routing.
What needs improvement?
I would like to see improvements in the development of reports. The process needs to be made simple. So, reporting needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Sophos Cyberoam UTM for about ten years. Also, my customers are using this product. My company is a reseller of the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Sophos Cyberoam UTM is a scalable solution. So, scalability and stability of a solution are two important factors for us in our company.
How are customer service and support?
The solution's local technical support service is good. So, we don't need any other support.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have experience with Sophos SG.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup for Sophos Cyberoam UTM was simple for me.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution's pricing is good since it is neither too high nor too low. The price is good for our company and customers. So, we have no problems with its pricing.
What other advice do I have?
Considering the solution's interface, I can say that the product is easy to use. Also, the solution is compatible with other products. Moreover, it is easy to integrate it with other solutions. Overall, I rate this product a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
Network Engineer at BILL SMITH GROUP, INC
Low priced solution with internet access blocking feature
Pros and Cons
- "I find Sophos Cyberoam UTM very good. I like the feature of being able to block off Mac IDs that host users. For example, you have a Mac or Windows laptop and you created a hotspot. Other devices like mobiles and tablets e.g. iPads connected to that hotspot. We can block those devices that connected to the hotspot we created, only through Sophos. It's a good feature we didn't find in other UTMs."
- "The product had a hang issue. We needed to reboot, recreate the image, and reconfigure the previous image because the product hanged frequently."
What is our primary use case?
We used it for the POC so we tried it. We used it continuously for testing purposes for four to five months.
What is most valuable?
I find Sophos very good. What I like about it is that users can make hotspots in Mac and Windows systems through this solution.
I also like the feature of being able to block off Mac IDs that host users. For example, you have a Mac or Windows laptop and you created a hotspot. Other devices like mobiles and tablets e.g. iPads connected to that hotspot. We can block those devices that are connected to the hotspot we created, only through Sophos.
It's a good feature we didn't find in other UTMs.
What needs improvement?
The product had a hang issue. We needed to reboot, recreate the image, and reconfigure the previous image because the product hanged frequently.
Being able to block applications and services could also be a product improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
We used this solution for four to five months.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of this product is very good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I find the scalability of this product very good.
How are customer service and support?
Our experience with technical support is not good. I didn't understand if there was an issue with the physical device, or if it was a technical issue, or if it was their technical support. If our issues were properly managed, for sure we will purchase again, but we did not purchase because technical support is not good. They're not supportive as well.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup of this solution was straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
We deployed it both in-house and through the vendor team.
In my team, I am capable of implementing Sophos. I tried implementing it with the vendor team who didn't have much of an idea and also saw that we weren't getting enough support from the Sophos technical team.
Suppose we have two side-to-side VPNs and we're using cloud servers. For example, my requirement is one public IP. If I go in any server part in the cloud, then I want one IP for sending data, while the other IP would be used for receiving data.
Sophos technical support couldn't help. Suppose we are already configured things on our Cisco router. They had no idea how to move the Cisco device configuration in Sophos. That was a big concern.
We deployed it physically via hardware, particularly the router, and not via cloud.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I evaluated Cisco Meraki.
What other advice do I have?
We got was the PUC part only. We are not using it right now. We are currently using ASA.
The product often had hang issues which was why we stopped using it. We will purchase again if there were no hardware issues.
The pricing for this product is good. Though its quality may not be that good, its pricing is very low, enticing small businesses to purchase it over its competitors.
I'm giving it a rating of eight out of ten because the product is really good, but you need to prepare the team, including the team handling the vendors because there are too many devices in the market. Everyone in the team needs to know how to move these things in Sophos devices, or in Sophos cloud-based technologies and application software.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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