Sophos XGS is a comprehensive network security solution designed to protect organizations from advanced threats. It combines next-generation firewall capabilities with advanced threat protection, web filtering, and application control.
| Product | Market Share (%) |
|---|---|
| Sophos XGS | 2.4% |
| Fortinet FortiGate | 20.8% |
| Netgate pfSense | 12.0% |
| Other | 64.8% |
| Title | Rating | Mindshare | Recommending | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet FortiGate | 4.2 | 20.8% | 91% | 419 interviewsAdd to research |
| Netgate pfSense | 4.3 | 12.0% | 93% | 217 interviewsAdd to research |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 54 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 8 |
| Large Enterprise | 15 |
| Company Size | Count |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 369 |
| Midsize Enterprise | 170 |
| Large Enterprise | 318 |
XGS has powerful deep learning technology and can detect and block even the most sophisticated malware and ransomware attacks. It also offers granular control over web access, allowing organizations to enforce policies and prevent access to malicious or inappropriate websites. Additionally, XGS provides application control features, enabling organizations to manage and prioritize network traffic based on specific applications or user groups.
With its intuitive management interface and centralized reporting, XGS offers easy deployment and monitoring of network security.
| Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
|---|---|---|
| IT Manager at Bavaria Egypt S.A.E. | 5.0 | I use Sophos XGS primarily for firewall, web, and mail filtering, finding it more user-friendly than FortiGate. However, its poor reporting system and rising costs are problematic. Despite testing FortiGate and SonicWall, I chose Sophos for its ease of deployment. |
| it managar at rise tech | 5.0 | I use Sophos XGS for network protection, valuing its intrusion prevention and AI-driven tools. Despite needing improvement in speed, synchronization, and bandwidth, it reduces costs. The user-friendly console and excellent support made it preferable over competitors. |
| System Engineer at Dhanush Infosol | 4.0 | I recommend Sophos XGS for businesses of all sizes due to its excellent reporting and ease of use. However, training sessions are lacking, and there are performance issues when accessed through Sophos Central. Integration with Active Directory could improve. |
| Information Technology Security Analyst at Super Secure | 4.0 | I use Sophos XGS primarily for network security due to its cost-effectiveness compared to Fortinet. It offers valuable features like a centralized management system and integrated IDS but needs hardware stability improvements. Overall, it's a justified investment. |
| CEO at Tawassul Technology | 4.0 | As a partner, I recommend Sophos XGS to medium businesses due to its simple UI. However, improvements are needed in IPsec VPN setup, marketing strategy, and pricing. Many clients choose Fortinet first due to its strong marketing. |
| Ag Systems & Networks Head at UNBS | 4.0 | I've used Sophos XGS since 2018 mainly as a perimeter firewall; it's easy to set up, stable, with strong web filtering and email protection, though I wish it offered better visibility into threats. |
| CTO | CIO | Group Head Technology at Thal Industries Corporation Ltd | 3.5 | I use Sophos XGS primarily for edge control due to its valuable IPS, IDS, and web application security features. However, improvements are needed in customer service, local presence, and training. Competitors like Sangfor offer useful EDR features that Sophos lacks. |
| Director at a comms service provider with 201-500 employees | 3.5 | As a Sophos partner, I value their EDR and XDR features for enhancing network security, though there's room for improvement in their marketing, partner engagement, and support response time. We also consider Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Check Point when pitching. |
