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SonicWall NSSP pros and cons

Vendor: SonicWall
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

The VPN functionality and overall device management of SonicWall NSSP is highly praised.
SonicWall NSSP delivers efficient results, being easy to configure and update while remaining user-friendly.
SonicWall NSSP provides stable and scalable performance with good pricing.
Simplicity and comprehensive protection capabilities such as load balancing, IPS, antivirus, and web filtering are valued features.
Strong emphasis on security enhancement, particularly in threat prevention and content filtering, with excellent customer service support.

CONS

SonicWall NSSP reporting functions are limited unless additional modules are purchased, which requires more investment.
There is no executive summary in the reporting, making it less accessible for non-technical users.
SonicWall NSSP is not foolproof against hackers and intruders, requiring continuous updates to stay effective.
Its stability and scalability need improvement to meet growing demands.
SonicWall NSSP needs better EDR and XDR capabilities along with more focus on firmware and patch updates.
 

SonicWall NSSP Pros review quotes

JH
President at CMIT Solutions
Apr 3, 2021
The VPN functionality is really good. Overall, the whole device is very easy to manage. The software that comes with it is also good.
reviewer1365555 - PeerSpot reviewer
Executive Vice President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Apr 14, 2021
It has been delivering results efficiently. Its configurations and updates have been easy. It is also user-friendly.
reviewer1598136 - PeerSpot reviewer
Interim CEO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Jun 25, 2021
SonicWall NSSP is stable and scalable too.
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VinodPol - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President and Head - IT Telecom, Software License Management and Collaboration at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Aug 21, 2023
The solution's pricing is good.
Adelor Junior - PeerSpot reviewer
Sales Director at M3Corp
May 21, 2024
The product's most valuable features are simplicity and comprehensive protection capabilities, including load balancing, IPS, antivirus, and web filtering.
Mayur_Patel - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Commercial Officer at InnovAge Home Care
May 30, 2024
I like the filtering feature, which provides easy access. The SSL certification feature is also nice. The solution enhanced our security posture.
Lenin Christopher - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Techfruits
Oct 7, 2024
SonicWall has helped us deliver security solutions effectively, particularly in threat prevention and content filtering.
SyedTaha - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of IT and Information Security at GLEEDS USA INC
Oct 14, 2025
The service we received from SonicWall NSSP and their distributors has been excellent; every time I have had a concern, they have resolved it in a single call.
 

SonicWall NSSP Cons review quotes

JH
President at CMIT Solutions
Apr 3, 2021
Its reporting functions can be improved. It has decent reporting, but you got to pay a lot more money for it. That's where it begins to fall apart. It comes with minimal zero reporting unless you buy some extra modules. With those extra modules, you can get all the data, but it takes a while to put together what you need for your customer. It is for technical people, but there is no executive summary of the reporting.
reviewer1365555 - PeerSpot reviewer
Executive Vice President at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Apr 14, 2021
No security product is foolproof against hackers, intruders, and other such things. As a security product, they have to keep pace in terms of protection from new hackers and intruders.
reviewer1598136 - PeerSpot reviewer
Interim CEO at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
Jun 25, 2021
The user interface, the GUI, could be improved.
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VinodPol - PeerSpot reviewer
Vice President and Head - IT Telecom, Software License Management and Collaboration at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Aug 21, 2023
The solution's stability and scalability also need improvement.
Adelor Junior - PeerSpot reviewer
Sales Director at M3Corp
May 21, 2024
The platform could benefit from an improved marketing strategy.
Mayur_Patel - PeerSpot reviewer
Chief Commercial Officer at InnovAge Home Care
May 30, 2024
The product needs improvement for phishing emails.
Lenin Christopher - PeerSpot reviewer
Director at Techfruits
Oct 7, 2024
The EDR and XDR capabilities of SonicWall need to be improved.
SyedTaha - PeerSpot reviewer
Head of IT and Information Security at GLEEDS USA INC
Oct 14, 2025
For improvement, they should have events specifically focused on firmware or patch updates released for the firewalls.