Sophos Firewall
The world's best visibility, protection, and response.
Overview
Sophos Firewall and the SFOS operating system provide advanced features to protect networks from modern threats. Its Xstream Architecture accelerates traffic for important applications and offers high-performance TLS inspection. It integrates with other Sophos products for a synchronized security approach.
✨ Key Features
- Xstream TLS 1.3 Inspection
- Deep Packet Inspection
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
- Web Protection and Application Control
- Synchronized Security with Sophos Endpoint
- SD-WAN capabilities
- Centralized cloud management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Synchronized Security links firewall and endpoints for automated threat response
- Xstream Architecture for high-performance traffic processing
- Strong ease of use and centralized cloud management
Unique Value: Provides a uniquely integrated security solution that synchronizes endpoint and network protection to automate threat detection and response.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Integrated network and endpoint security with Synchronized Security
- High-performance TLS inspection for encrypted traffic
- Simplified management for organizations with limited IT staff
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large, complex data centers requiring hyperscale performance
- Organizations that do not use other Sophos products and cannot leverage Synchronized Security
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more holistic and automated security posture when paired with Sophos endpoints, which competitors cannot match natively.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enhanced Plus tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: For home use only, limited to 4 cores and 6 GB of RAM.
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