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Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages vs Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service comparison

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Oracle Linux 9 | Support by...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
494th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
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Sophos Cybersecurity as a S...
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
5th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
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Md Al-Amin - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Analyst at Thakral
Optimized database workloads have run securely and reduced licensing costs through virtualization
The major advantage of Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages is that the update is free. Not just the patching and other things, but the update, some classes and other things, and some packages which I get free updates. If someone wants to use it, the license is free. If someone needs support, they can purchase the support. If someone does not purchase the support, there are free updates from Oracle. This is the major advantage to the customer, as they say that they are getting updates free. With Red Hat Linux, I have to purchase the support, otherwise I cannot get the update. Customers prefer that they are using it free and getting the update, and if they need support, they can purchase it anytime. The other part is that Oracle database runs well on Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages. Whenever there are Intel servers in customer places and customers want to run Oracle database, they prefer Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages. Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages has very better security, but a few of the packages of Oracle still are not compatible with Oracle 9. So still in database perspective and grid perspective, I prefer 8. The feature is that it is very stable, memory consumption is low, and no additional service runs in the background. I can minimize the additional services if I want to stop it, it will stop. It is basically Red Hat Linux modified kernel, so those who know Red Hat Linux earlier can easily use Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages. The other thing is that whenever I require, I can use the KVM of Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages free of cost for virtualization. The Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel is a valuable feature. Security part differs, as it is built by the security team and the operating system team must enforce it. However, installation is very easy. Anyone can install it within twenty minutes without issues.
SR
Director at a outsourcing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Integrated defenses have enabled rapid ransomware prevention and streamlined incident response
Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service is a mature platform with strong endpoint protection, MDR, and integrated security capabilities. However, areas exist where it can continue to evolve. I see opportunities around AI-driven automation, cloud-native security, identity protection, third-party integrations, executive reporting, and proactive risk management. Sophos already provides a strong integrated security platform with MDR, XDR, endpoint protection, and firewall integration. The next evolution is to become even more predictive and autonomous. I would like to see deeper AI-driven response automation, enhanced cloud and identity threat detection, broader third-party integrations, executive-focused risk dashboards, automated compliance mapping, and continuous external attack surface management. These enhancements would not only improve security outcomes but also help CISOs better demonstrate cyber risk reduction and business value. To make it a ten, I would like to see cloud-native workload protection and identity security deeper compared with some specialized competitors. Some enterprises with highly customized SOCs may prefer broader native integration and automation available from platforms such as Microsoft, Palo Alto Networks, or CrowdStrike. Further enhancement in executive reporting and exposure management capabilities is also needed.

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

Pros

"Switching to Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages saved us around one million SAR in licensing uplift, but it did not save on employees or time, and switching required additional training."
"When you run your data center in Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages and use Oracle KVM, the value of your ROI is a maximum of two years."
"Since the day we started using Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service MDR, there has not been a single incident."
"Sophos Heartbeat and the Sophos AI-driven ransomware protection for Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service are significant benefits."
"This solution helps them to maintain their uptime and ensure business continuity 100%, which is a very good thing."
"Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service has positively impacted my organization by simplifying cybersecurity operations while improving our ability to detect and respond to threats."
"Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service offers very tight security and compliance; if anybody applies Sophos at their premises, the environment is completely secure and sound."
"Enhanced Threat Hunting and Forensics help my organization address cyberattacks."
"Overall, I find Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service to be very great and very fast."
"I personally know hundreds of customers, and I can say they are very satisfied with Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service."
 

Cons

"I gave Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages a rating of nine and Oracle support a rating of five because of the difficulty in reaching a working solution and the lack of experienced consultants provided."
"The graphical management is not yet up to the mark compared to Red Hat Linux."
"The issue is that I am mentioning the need for more education because customers are using the solution, but I do not think they are maximizing the use or the functionalities of the solution."
"Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service is continuously consuming more resources, which leads to slower PC performance, so reducing resource consumption would be better for both Sophos products and our sales."
"In terms of improvement, Sophos testing after implementation is quite difficult."
"There are a few areas where Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service could be improved."
"Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service could be improved by adding features such as patch management and file encryption, as these are currently missing."
"The disadvantages of Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service include that the support, specifically after-sales support, needs to be improved."
"There are a lot of technical issues with the implementation of Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service, particularly because we are currently implementing the XG series, where Citrix is the endpoint, leading to a lot of confusion."
"To make it a ten, I would like to see cloud-native workload protection and identity security deeper compared with some specialized competitors."
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Construction Company
31%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
13%
Security Firm
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages?
The management feature still has some limitations. The graphical management is not yet up to the mark compared to Red Hat Linux. Built-in KVM management in Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImag...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages?
The major use case for Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages that I have is basically confirmed. Most of the cases I have used Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages is for the Oracle da...
What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Linux 9 | Support by SupportedImages?
Basically, compatibility with third-party applications depends on the application the customer is using. A few applications built in ASP.net must run on Windows, and nowadays, people are moving fro...
What needs improvement with Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?
The R&D team is very good in doing their task and continuously conducting research. I cannot comment on what could be added in future updates of Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service that they need...
What is your primary use case for Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?
I want to discuss the experience with Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service products. I have familiarity with the service in general, but I do not have specific experience with Sophos. Sophos Cybersecu...
What advice do you have for others considering Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service?
Most of our customers are very cautious about the data that they are keeping, so they prefer buying Sophos Cybersecurity as a Service directly from Sophos or third-party vendors to building their i...
 

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