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Attribute Ratings
- Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch) is rated higher in 1 area: Support Rating
- Sophos UTM is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Usability
Likelihood to Recommend
7.7
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
77%
9 Ratings

8.0
Sophos UTM
80%
10 Ratings
Usability
7.3
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
73%
1 Rating

10.0
Sophos UTM
100%
1 Rating
Support Rating
7.9
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
79%
3 Ratings

7.7
Sophos UTM
77%
5 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
Cisco
Secure Network Analytics is a compulsion to any organization looking to secure their network in silence with a complete record and analysis of the threats. All the critical information of the client is also preserved for instance and assistance for future needs. Cyber-attacks can’t even think to roam about your
network in any case.
Secure Network Analytics is a compulsion to any organization looking to secure their network in silence with a complete record and analysis of the threats. All the critical information of the client is also preserved for instance and assistance for future needs. Cyber-attacks can’t even think to roam about your
network in any case.
IT Technician
AdvaniaInformation Technology & Services, 1001-5000 employees
Sophos UTM
UTM works great if you want a solid, obvious firewall. There's not a lot of second-guessing as to what you are about to do with every change you make. If you incorporate their wireless access points and RED (remote ethernet device) for remote users or small offices, it's considerably much easier to set up than other comparable solutions. If you are looking to manage your firewalls via the cloud, you are out of luck.
IT Manager
Handel ArchitectsArchitecture & Planning, 51-200 employees
Pros
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
- Using predefined signatures and scripts to capture and alert us to problems.
- Built-in tools that automatically watch for suspicious behaviors
- Integration with our already implemented IPAM services
- Interfaces with Splunk for our IT security to easy review

Verified User
Manager in Information Technology
Medical Devices Company, 10,001+ employeesSophos UTM
- Firewall Protection. The protection is unmatched, setup it a little daunting, but once set up it pretty much runs itself.
- Site-to-site VPN. Super easy to deploy so we are able to network all our sites together.
- The DHCP server function is actually really nice, I prefer using it over the traditional way of using a DC for DHCP.
Systems Administrator | POS Programming Specialist
AIKG LLCEntertainment, 501-1000 employees
Cons
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
- As with new technologies, learning curves are a given. On this one, there is a slight curve before you fully grasp it.
- User interface can be improved to better user experience.
Unified Communications Engineer
VisionsConnectedTelecommunications, 501-1000 employees
Sophos UTM
- Navigating the portal can be tricky depending on what needs to be done
- It would be helpful if the SSLVPN client agent had more logging capabilities
Sr. Systems Engineer
Amoeba NetworksInformation Technology & Services, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Sophos UTM
General
Free Trial
Yes
Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Usability
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch) 7.3
Based on 1 answer
Strong and complete tool which gives comprehensive methods to discover cyber security incidents and prevent data leakage. In case of common use of Cisco StealthWatch and Cisco ISE, you will receive [the] ability [to] not just discover cyber security incidents but also dynamically respond to them. This makes StealthWatch one of most valuable products through[out] [the] whole Cisco Security product portfolio.
Business Development Manager/Product manager
Wise IT UkraineInformation Technology & Services, 11-50 employees
Sophos UTM
Sophos UTM 10.0
Based on 1 answer
The interface is no non-sense and easy to understand. No need for any consultants to help implement this solution. The performance is consistent and solid. Paired with a good amount of firmware and definitions, it's hard to find any fault in this product. It's interoperability with other Sophos products make a compelling argument to invest in more Sophos products.
IT Manager
Handel ArchitectsArchitecture & Planning, 51-200 employees
Support Rating
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch) 7.9
Based on 3 answers
Overall winner because it exceeds our expectations by answering all our requirements and at the same time empowers our operations thru other built-in capabilities it has. Visibility is a key to security operations and Cisco StealthWatch really gives us a magnifying glass to check all logs in the network for threat intelligence and threat hunting.
Security Analyst II
AsurionInsurance, 1001-5000 employees
Sophos UTM
Sophos UTM 7.7
Based on 5 answers
The week link of Sophos UTM is the customer support. I haven't had to use it often, but when I do, the wait times can easily be an hour or two. Once I am talking to someone, the support is excellent. The support agents are knowledgeable and can quickly diagnose the issue and get you to a resolution.

Verified User
Supervisor in Information Technology
Pharmaceuticals Company, 51-200 employeesAlternatives Considered
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
In order for Armis to truly provide value, it will require spans and taps at every location. This is not feasible in most places since not all sides have the infrastructure to support this and now you are required to support an additional appliance at every site. Stealthwatch leveraging NetFlow makes it 2nd to none.

Verified User
Engineer in Information Technology
Environmental Services Company, 10,001+ employeesSophos UTM
I would rate Sophos second on this list right below Webroot. Webroot has an easier user interface and policy builder. However, Sophos would be on top of its UI would be improved. I would rank CrowStrike third and McAfee last. Sophos is great for complex environments that have multiple needs.
Network System Administrator
Land of Lincoln Credit UnionFinancial Services, 51-200 employees
Return on Investment
Cisco Secure Network Analytics (Stealthwatch)
- StealthWatch helps other departments make decisions quickly based on NetFlow data.
- StealthWatch can bring a lot of reporting to the table that can be used to advance project necessities and prove data necessities to management.

Verified User
Technician in Information Technology
Hospital & Health Care Company, 1001-5000 employeesSophos UTM
- Sophos came in right on budget for our needs - perfect ROI
- Security is like life insurance - you can always buy more, but finding that sweet spot where you are covered just right is key.
IT Director
3form IncPlastics, 501-1000 employees