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Hillstone S-Series Network Intrusion Prevention System vs Sophos UTM comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Hillstone S-Series Network ...
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (22nd)
Sophos UTM
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
113
Ranking in other categories
Unified Threat Management (UTM) (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Network Security Systems solutions, they serve different purposes. Hillstone S-Series Network Intrusion Prevention System is designed for Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) and holds a mindshare of 1.1%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
Sophos UTM, on the other hand, focuses on Unified Threat Management (UTM), holds 14.8% mindshare, up 13.6% since last year.
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
Unified Threat Management (UTM)
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer1080873 - PeerSpot reviewer
Complements any firewall
The core processors are there and it's able to generate reports for that. It also complements any kind of firewall. For example, if an end user is using Palo Alto as a firewall, they'd need another layer of firewall like the S-Series that will protect internal servers. It's something that complements any firewall in the market.
Samaila Yusuf - PeerSpot reviewer
Network protection strengthens through effective threat management features and secure access control
The zero-day protection and firewall rules are some of the most effective features for threat management. I can set the rules and features, and also use IPsec to connect all my on-premises servers and link them to Sophos UTM so that they are protected even when in the cloud. Additionally, I use it to control access into the building through a captive portal integrated across all the PCs we have, ensuring secure access only for authenticated users.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Setup is straightforward with the same reliability and scalability as the firewall series."
"We find all of the features valuable because together they fit the needs of our customers."
"What I like about the solution is the ease of use."
"The initial setup is pretty easy."
"It allows me to easily connect with more than forty-five remote sites and more than fifty remote users between IPsec and SSL VPN, applying the web filter and application filter to ensure a secure connection."
"I definitely recommend Sophos. I rate it a nine out of ten."
"The intrusion prevention is great, and I like dual virus scanning on the network layer because we scan it through Avira and Sophos. Web filtering is also a fantastic option for clients who want to really lock down internet access."
"With Sophos, we have not had any incidents this year. The security provided has been good. It has proven to be okay for our needs."
"The solution is scalable."
 

Cons

"Lack of tools to help educate end users"
"The interface configuration could be improved."
"The integration capabilities could be better."
"I would like them to move from the Classic Load Balancer to the Network Load Balancer. This would make it easier to do certain things with Amazon. They are able to do some enhancements with Network Load Balancer that they are unable to do with Classic Load Balancer."
"There can be a delay when it comes to reaching out to technical support."
"We had some problems with the configuration. They had provided a CloudFormation template, and we had to go several rounds to make it work."
"We'd like to see them offer their services on mobile devices like tablets. I'm not sure if that's an option or not."
"The solution is not scalable."
"It does have built-in policies, which enable you to disable USB devices, etc. It would be nice if they had more policies because there are not that many of them."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I would recommend to follow Sophos’ sizing guidelines for choosing which license and model to use. Sophos has their own way of going about this and supplies partners with all the information required. If you follow their documentation and guidelines, there should be zero questions about licensing and sizing."
"Purchasing it through the AWS Marketplace went smoothly. We did not have any issues and the pricing was decent."
"There is a license for the device and for the software. We pay annually for the solution and the cost is competitive."
"Sometimes more is less, meaning if you want more than three features, take the FullGuard licence."
"The solution's pricing is based on a licensing model and is competitive."
"The price is comparable to other products of this kind."
"The price of the solution is high. The price from USD to my currency is expensive."
"We purchased the appliance with five years onsite support and licenses."
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Comparison Review

it_user216600 - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 3, 2016
Sophos UTM vs. Fortinet FortiGate
I have used both Sophos and Fortinet products in production and I have found the Sophos UTM appliances (hardware and virtual) to be a better fit most of the time -- with a few caveats which I will touch on below. In both instances, the transition from TMG will be mostly straightforward. The main…
 

Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
17%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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What are the biggest technical differences between Sophos UTM and Fortinet FortiGate?
As a solution, Sophos UTM offers a lot of functionality, it scales well, and the stability and performance are quite good. The most valuable features for me are their web and email filtering. I wou...
What do you like most about Sophos UTM?
The most valuable feature of Sophos UTM is the endpoint protection feature.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Sophos UTM?
The value between what I receive and what I pay is the best in the industry.
 

Also Known As

Hillstone S-Series NIPS
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