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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    FortiSIEM

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/AFortinet offers security information and event management via FortiSIEM, their product line featuring asset discovery and rapid assessment for location of threat and their remediation.N/A

    Sophos UTM

    Score8.5 out of 10
    N/ASophos UTM provides core firewall features, plus sandboxing and AI threat detection for advanced network security. It has customizable deployment options.N/A
    Pricing
    FortiSIEMSophos UTM
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FortiSIEMSophos UTM
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional Details—t2.small - $0.123 - Total / hr m3.medium - $0.417 - Total / hr m3.large - $0.883 - Total / hr m3.xlarge - $1.366 - Total / hr m3.2xlarge- $1.982 - Total / hr c3.large - $0.555 - Total / hr c3.xlarge - $1.11 - Total / hr c3.2xlarge - $1.72 - Total / hr c3.4xlarge - $2.59 - Total / hr c3.8xlarge - $3.68 - Total / hr c4.large - $0.55 - Total / hr c4.xlarge - $1.099 - Total / hr c4.2xlarge - $1.698 - Total / hr c4.4xlarge - $2.546 - Total / hr c4.8xlarge - $3.841 - Total / hr m4.large - $0.868 - Total / hr m4.xlarge - $1.365 - Total / hr m4.2xlarge- $1.931 - Total / hr
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    Features
    FortiSIEMSophos UTM
    Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
    Comparison of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) features of FortiSIEM and Sophos UTM
    Feature
    FortiSIEM
    5.3
    1 Ratings
    40% below category average
    Sophos UTM
    -
    Ratings
    Centralized event and log data collection6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Correlation7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Event and log normalization/management6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Deployment flexibility3.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom dashboards and workspaces4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Host and network-based intrusion detection6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Firewall
    Comparison of Firewall features of FortiSIEM and Sophos UTM
    Feature
    FortiSIEM
    -
    Ratings
    Sophos UTM
    9.3
    1 Ratings
    8% above category average
    Identification Technologies00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Content Inspection00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    Policy-based Controls00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Active Directory and LDAP00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Firewall Management Console00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Reporting and Logging00 Ratings6.01 Ratings
    VPN00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
    High Availability00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
    Stateful Inspection00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
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    Score8.3 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    IBM Security QRadar SIEM
    Score8.9 out of 10
    Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
    Score9.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM)
    Score8 out of 10
    Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FortiSIEMSophos UTM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.0
    (12 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.9
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FortiSIEMSophos UTM
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Fortinet
    If budget is an issue then Fortisiem fits well, as it's more than a typical SIEM solution. It can integrate with environmental monitoring systems, UPS HVAC etc. It can be used as the CMDB solution etc. If fine-tuned and looked after it can actually bring a lot of value for less.
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    Sophos
    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.
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    Pros
    Fortinet
    • Log aggregation and analytics
    • CMDB
    • Device inventory and remote management .
    • It can be used by Managed Security Providers who have multiple customers as it offers multi organization support .
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    Sophos
    • 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.
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    Cons
    Fortinet
    • Non-intuitive/unattractive user interface
    • Too many features that will usually remain unused
    • Very crowded (too many icons) portal
    • The reporting feature is confusing, e.g. you have to click on the "refresh" button to get the result of your inquiry. The report generation process can be much easier, as the user interaction is not pleasant.
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    Sophos
    • Better standard support, it used to be great, now, not so much (for paying customers, that only aquired the Hardware)
    • Better wireless solution, there is always room for that, now that everybody needs robust wifi, even at home!
    • Faster and more robust wireless Access Points, or different vendor-like compatibility.
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    Usability
    Fortinet
    No answers on this topic
    Sophos
    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.
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    Support Rating
    Fortinet
    No answers on this topic
    Sophos
    I find the support fair. The wait can be frustrating when dealing with fire. The pandemic has not helped with this. Although the wait can be long, the support reps are knowledgeable and was able to resolve the issues I was facing.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Fortinet
    No answers on this topic
    Sophos
    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.
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    Return on Investment
    Fortinet
    • Other SIEM solutions were cost prohibitive at the time of purchase (2016).
    • Just like any other SIEM, it helped draw a better picture of our current security posture.
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    Sophos
    • Sophos has provided a secure Firewall for us.
    • Integration with Sophos Central makes it easier to manage both.
    • Site to site VPN Failover groups has caused more trouble than it's worth.
    • High availability doesn't recognize when you are restarting for an update.
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