Advanced network security features provide effective protection and seamless VPN integration
Product version discussed: TZ 300, 400, 500
Summary
I am using SonicWall TZ alongside Sophos and FortiGate. The advanced gateway security features, including web and application control filters, IPS, and VPN options, enhance security. However, the VPN license could improve by offering more free SSL VPN licenses.
Pros
"The advanced gateway security features such as web filter, application control filter, IPS, ideas, gateway antivirus, anti-spyware, and botnet filter are valuable."
Cons
"The VPN license should be improved by providing more free SSL VPN licenses."
What is our primary use case?
I am working on
SonicWall TZ, Sophos, and
FortiGate.
What is most valuable?
The advanced gateway security features such as web filter, application control filter, IPS, ideas, gateway antivirus, anti-spyware, and botnet filter are valuable. The integrated VPN provides
SSL VPN as well as IPsec global VPN and IPsec client. These features have been most effective in enhancing network security.
What needs improvement?
The VPN license should be improved by providing more free
SSL VPN licenses.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with
SonicWall TZ for ten years.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The price is normal. It is a nominal cost for an SMB TZ used for SMB businesses. However, more licenses are required to purchase the perpetual license for SSL VPN and Global VPN. Only one SSL VPN and five IPsec VPN clients are free for the TZ series. The perpetual license comes as a bundle, which makes it less expensive than buying a single license.
What other advice do I have?
I am a partner and reseller, selling these products. I rate SonicWall TZ nine out of ten. The product rating is 9.
*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Reseller