SonicWall NSa Series
Advanced threat prevention for mid-sized networks.
Overview
The SonicWall Network Security appliance (NSa) series provides mid-sized networks, distributed enterprises, and data centers with advanced threat prevention. It utilizes deep learning technologies in the SonicWall Capture Cloud Platform for automated real-time breach detection and prevention.
✨ Key Features
- Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI)
- Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI™)
- Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) sandbox
- TLS/SSL Decryption and Inspection
- Secure SD-WAN
- Application Intelligence and Control
- 24x7 support with firmware updates and hardware replacement
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Patented Reassembly-Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI) for low latency
- Real-Time Deep Memory Inspection (RTDMI) to catch evasive malware
- Strong price-performance ratio for the mid-market
Unique Value: Delivers high-performance, automated breach prevention that stops advanced threats like ransomware and encrypted attacks without compromising network speed.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- High-performance threat prevention for encrypted traffic
- Securing distributed retail locations with SD-WAN
- Protecting against zero-day malware with Capture ATP
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Very large, hyperscale data centers
- Organizations seeking deep integration with a specific public cloud provider's fabric
🏆 Alternatives
Offers superior performance in deep packet inspection due to its RFDPI technology and is more effective against certain zero-day threats with its RTDMI capability.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Advanced Protection Service Suite tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
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