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Updated 13th October 2025
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Director of IT
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, EducationFAVORABLE
“100% uptime over 6 years with free health check reviews. Some shortcomings with lack of mDNS support and some directory synchronisation locked behind other paid products.”
Really happy with the product. We've been using Sophos firewalls since 2019 and have not had a single hardware failure, failed update or any unscheduled downtime. The migration from XG to XGS was straight forward and almost flawless (Lack of a management port on the XG meant that the management port we were using on the XGS was disabled after importing the config).
I've found the firewalls very easy to administer and they provide almost all of the functionality that we've explored. The lack of mDNS/Bonjour support is the biggest gripe for us at the moment, along with some Google directory synchronization being locked behind other paid products.
We've had great support from Sophos. They've provided free in-depth health checks and reviews of our firewall and endpoint protection. Their engineer was really generous with their time and provided us with helpful recommendations.
Manager, IT Security and Risk Management
50M - 250M USD, TransportationCRITICAL
“Support auf Deutsch hat sich verschlechtert, Dienste verlieren an Funktionalität”
Die Prudukte sind sehr gut, leider wird der Support, vor Allem auf Deutsch, in den letzten Jahren immer schlechter.
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Company Description
Sophos is a global provider of advanced cybersecurity solutions. Their main focus is the delivery of an extensive range of security technologies including Managed Detection and Response (MDR), incident response services, as well as endpoint, network, email, and cloud security systems. These products and services are designed to help organizations combat various cyber threats such as active adversaries, ransomware, phishing, and malware. The company offers fully-managed, turnkey security solutions, providing cybersecurity-as-a-service to organizations worldwide. Moreover, Sophos hosts a cloud-based management console, known as Sophos Central, and supports the Sophos X-Ops, a cross-domain threat intelligence unit. The unit enriches the Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem by optimizing its centralized data lake with a powerful set of open APIs. Sophos' operations are globally distributed and the company's headquarters are in Oxford, U.K.
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Company type
Private
Year Founded
1985
Head office location
Abingdon, United Kingdom
Number of employees
1001 - 5000
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Lack of mDNS/Bonjour support. A key tool when using the Firewall and Endpoint Protection is Sophos Central. It's really disappointing that synchronization with Google Directory is only possible by purchasing additional products, that we already have solutions for.
Read Full ReviewDer Support. Dienste werden immer mehr in Central umgezogen und abgekündigt, welche vorher auf der UTM liefen, ohne die volle Funktionalität zu liefern
Read Full ReviewLos informes son bastante pobres, he estado trabajando hasta la versión 18.5 como ciertas configuraciones.
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- Director of ITGov't/PS/EdEducationReview Source
100% uptime over 6 years with free health check reviews. Some shortcomings with lack of mDNS support and some directory synchronisation locked behind other paid products.
Really happy with the product. We've been using Sophos firewalls since 2019 and have not had a single hardware failure, failed update or any unscheduled downtime. The migration from XG to XGS was straight forward and almost flawless (Lack of a management port on the XG meant that the management port we were using on the XGS was disabled after importing the config). I've found the firewalls very easy to administer and they provide almost all of the functionality that we've explored. The lack of mDNS/Bonjour support is the biggest gripe for us at the moment, along with some Google directory synchronization being locked behind other paid products. We've had great support from Sophos. They've provided free in-depth health checks and reviews of our firewall and endpoint protection. Their engineer was really generous with their time and provided us with helpful recommendations. - IT MANAGER<50M USDTransportationReview Source
Configuraciones básicas y reportes limitados en firewall orientado a empresas pequeñas
El firewall en si esta bien pero se nota que es para un nivel de empresas mas 'pequeñas' ya que hay ciertas configuraciones que no permite o son muy básicas. - IT Associate<50M USDIT ServicesReview Source
Sophos Firewall’s SD-WAN Delivers Automated Routing and Real-Time Performance Insights
The SD-WAN feature in Sophos Firewall offers intelligent, application-based traffic routing, automatic link fail-over, and real-time performance monitoring. This ensures high availability and optimal performance for critical applications like VoIP and cloud services. With easy policy setup and centralized management via Sophos Central, it's an ideal solution for small to mid-sized businesses seeking reliable, cost-effective WAN optimization within a unified security platform. - DGM - IT<50M USDManufacturingReview Source
Sophos Firewall: Next-Gen Defense Against Evolving Cyber Threats
As a cybersecurity expert, I have had a strong experience with Sophos Firewall. Implementing it across our organization proved to a strategic move ensuring a resilient defense against cyber threats with advanced next generation protection that blocks unknown attacks. My work with Sophos Firewall has been highly effective. Its deployment strengthened our network security posture that blocks unknown threats. - IT Associate<50M USDBankingReview Source
Sophos Firewall : Strong Security & Unified Management But Reporting still needs Polish
Sophos Firewall , particularly with its XGS hardware and SFOS , is a strong, feature-rich NGFW solution that shines with its synchronized security capabilities and ease of management through Sophos Central. It offers an excellent choice for organizations looking for a comprehensive , integrated security ecosystem.
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