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SonicWall Web Application Firewall

Score8 out of 10

6 Reviews and Ratings

What is SonicWall Web Application Firewall?

SonicWall offers their WAF Series, of web application firewalls.

Categories & Use Cases

SonicWall offers a good ROI for Medium size Bussiness

Pros

  • The GUI is very intuitive
  • Relative easy to implement
  • Easy access to firmware upgrades
  • Don't need special training

Cons

  • VPN implementation
  • Geo block rules

Most Important Features

  • DNS
  • NAT
  • Routing
  • Network Monitor

Return on Investment

  • Relative easy to maintain
  • Cut the cost of licenses

Alternatives Considered

Sophos SG Firewall Appliances

Other Software Used

Sophos XG Firewall, Cisco ASA 5500-X with FirePOWER Services, Cisco Firepower 1000 Series

Deep inspection of network traffic and security

Pros

  • Content updates are automatic content lists of applications, URLs, virtual threats.
  • Great visualization through graphics of traffic and threats.
  • One of the best web content filters on the market.

Cons

  • Requires basic firewall knowledge and learning
  • A little complicated to configure at the beginning
  • Support is a little expensive.

Return on Investment

  • More accurate analysis with the best usage reports and graphs
  • Reduction of virtual attacks from blocks

Other Software Used

Oracle API Platform Cloud, Dell EMC ECS (formerly Atmos), HPE Aruba Ethernet Switches, Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup, HPE BladeSystem, Microsoft Office 365, Veritas Backup Exec, Kaspersky Endpoint Security, Aerohive Wireless, Cisco Meraki Wireless Access Point, Avaya Scopia XT