Item: SonicWall Web Application Firewall
Rating: 8
Author: David Orellana

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

SonicWall Web Application Firewall implementation was relative easy to implement. I was use as site main firewall for a small group of users, it gives us a basic internet access and firewall functions.

Pros and Cons

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

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

Both products has their pro and cons. However in term of subscription and pricing for a small office, this offered better ROI as the office didn't want to spend too much and have something relative easy to manage.

Key Insights

Do you think SonicWall Web Application Firewall delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with SonicWall Web Application Firewall's feature set?

Yes

Did SonicWall Web Application Firewall live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of SonicWall Web Application Firewall go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy SonicWall Web Application Firewall again?

Yes

Other Software Used

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

Likelihood to Recommend

I will recommend SonicWall depending of the size of the company and the knowledge of the personal is going to administer the firewall. I deploy those in small office settings where manageability was relative non existence.

SonicWall offers a good ROI for Medium size Bussiness

Overall Satisfaction with SonicWall Web Application Firewall