Check Point UTM-1 [EOL] vs Sophos Cyberoam UTM comparison

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We performed a comparison between Check Point UTM-1 [EOL] and Sophos Cyberoam UTM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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"FortiGate has a very strong unified threat management system.""The next-gen features, the unified threat management capabilities are something that just about everybody is interested in at this point.""The solution has very good threat and content filtering switches.""We are a visual effects company, and there have been a number of high profile security issues in our industry. This has brought us to a higher standard of security, which our clients are very keen on these days.""The features that I have found most valuable are the SD-WAN and their IP4 policy.""This is an easy solution to deploy.""It is a good source for firewall protection.""Good performance, stability, and virtual domain ability."

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"The databases and its signatures are its most important features.""The solution is very robust.""It safeguards against cyber attacks.""The most outstanding feature is being able to centralize each of the functions in a single device.""Firewalls help us a lot in controlling traffic on our network and preventing unauthorized access.""We can create a domain to separate and segregate some functions, some services.""The UTM platform has been the most valuable.""It provides visibility and drives organizational security."

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"Having a firewall solution with a data quota is very important when the bandwidth is limited, which really distinguishes it from other products.""The solution works perfectly without any users.""I like Sophos Cyberoam UTM as a security component or device for organizations. Performance-wise, it's a satisfactory solution, and it works okay. It also has good features.""The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it is a very strong product with good support.""The best feature is the flexibility the product offers, in terms of remote access. What we had before was a decentralized mechanism in our organization, but after having this product we were able to get the remote locations into the same LAN. We were able to control the bandwidth and were able to take virtual access of those machines and give them the support, as and when required.""I like the SSL VPN connection. Cyberoam works well for controlling users and authenticating their connection to the internet.""You can geofence yourself if there is an incoming attack or a continuous ping from a company outside your country.""We are using it as a security shield. It does not allow access before that in case we have restricted a few things from users, so it helps me in that."

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Cons
"Fortinet FortiGate can improve the integration with Active Directory. Additionally, I would like to have a Cloud Controller, such as they do in the Cisco Meraki solution.""The setup is pretty complex and not easy to implement.""I don't like that anything more than very basic reporting is not included.""We would like to see better pricing.""There are some cloud-based features that could be much more flexible than they currently are.""NGN, reporting and controls.""The solution's framework needs to be frequently updated in order to have a stable solution.""The solution lacks multi-language support."

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"Some features that could be improved are advanced threat protection, sandboxing, and vulnerability management.""While the technical support is good, the Indian level technical support could use an upgrade.""Specifically on the user experience, sometimes the set up of things, such as the VPN SSL, takes a lot of time to load and a lot of time to get up and running on every session.""What has been the issue of firewalls is they ask me for policies and content filtering application control and all these features that are now part of Harmony.""The interface needs improvement.""As we don't have a representative of Check Point in Mozambique, this makes it very difficult when we have some issues to resolve.""The solution should be more user-friendly.""Technical support was very bad because the supplier who sold it to us, wasn't very supportive, and he wouldn't giving us direct links to the OEM."

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"It isn't missing anything.""The solution is at its end of life and some of the appliances are finishing.""There needs to be more documentation that users can access to help them understand the solution or troubleshoot as necessary.""The product fails to provide proper reports, making it an area where improvements are required.""The following could be improved: Web Filtering using wildcards; clarity regarding the firewall rules; granular reporting features.""I would like to see improvements in the development of reports. The process needs to be made simple.""Sophos Cyberoam UTM has room for improvement in specific rules-based objects and redesign. The solution also needs to improve in adding rules and policies, including renewing and finding policies.""SD-WAN should be included in the tool."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Fortinet has one or two license types, and the VPN numbers are only limited by the hardware chassis make."
  • "These boxes are not that expensive compared to what they can do, their functionality, and the reporting you receive. Fortinet licensing is straightforward and less confusing compared to Cisco."
  • "Go for long term pricing negotiated at the time of purchase."
  • "Work through partners for the best pricing."
  • "The value is the capability of having multiple services with one unique license, not having the limitation per user licensing schema, like other vendors."
  • "Easy to understand licensing requirements."
  • "​We saved a bundle by not needing all the past appliances from an NGFW.​"
  • "The cost is too high... They have to focus on more features with less cost for the customer. If you see the market, where it's going, there are a lot of players offering more features for less cost."
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  • "The pricing is too high."
  • "This cost is between 3,000 and 5,000 euros per year, so some other solutions are cheaper and the pricing should be improved."
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  • "It is very reasonably priced as compared to other solutions in the market."
  • "Licensing is a bit costly, mostly for features requiring subscription."
  • "Licensing is very good value for the money."
  • "It is more expensive than cheap routers, but it offers a lot of functionality, and that warrants the price."
  • "The price is very competitive and the licensing is easy."
  • "It’s value for the money. It’s functionally competitive with higher priced alternative brands."
  • "It is worth the value."
  • "Prices are very high."
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    FortiGate 60b, FortiGate 60c, FortiGate 80c, FortiGate 50b, FortiGate 200b, FortiGate 110c, FortiGate
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    Overview

    Fortinet FortiGate enhances network security, prevents unauthorized access, and offers robust firewall protection. Valued features include advanced threat protection, reliable performance, and a user-friendly interface. It improves efficiency, streamlines processes, and boosts collaboration, providing valuable insights for informed decision-making and growth.

    Check Point UTM-1 delivers proven, best-in-class security ideal for use in industrial Ethernet and SCADA environments. Robust performance and central management provide unmatched value in a simple, all-in-one solution.
    Cyberoam Unified Threat Management hardware appliances offer comprehensive security to organizations, ranging from large enterprises to small and branch offices. Multiple security features integrated over a single, Layer 8 Identity-based platform make security simple, yet highly effective.
    Sample Customers
    1. Amazon Web Services 2. Microsoft 3. IBM 4. Cisco 5. Dell 6. HP 7. Oracle 8. Verizon 9. AT&T 10. T-Mobile 11. Sprint 12. Vodafone 13. Orange 14. BT Group 15. Telstra 16. Deutsche Telekom 17. Comcast 18. Time Warner Cable 19. CenturyLink 20. NTT Communications 21. Tata Communications 22. SoftBank 23. China Mobile 24. Singtel 25. Telus 26. Rogers Communications 27. Bell Canada 28. Telkom Indonesia 29. Telkom South Africa 30. Telmex 31. Telia Company 32. Telkom Kenya
    AccessIT Group Inc., Accuvant, Cadre Computer Resources Inc., Compuquip Technologies Inc, Dimension Data North America Inc., Forsythe Solutions Group, Gotham Technology Group LLC, GuidePoint Security LLC, Iovations, IPS
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    Check Point UTM-1 [EOL] doesn't meet the minimum requirements to be ranked in Firewalls with 19 reviews while Sophos Cyberoam UTM is ranked 7th in Unified Threat Management (UTM) with 81 reviews. Check Point UTM-1 [EOL] is rated 8.2, while Sophos Cyberoam UTM is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Check Point UTM-1 [EOL] writes "Great firewalls, VPN, and Intrusion prevention capabilities". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Sophos Cyberoam UTM writes "Stable and has a straightforward setup; reporting is fast and easy". Check Point UTM-1 [EOL] is most compared with , whereas Sophos Cyberoam UTM is most compared with Netgate pfSense, Cisco Secure Firewall, Sophos UTM, Juniper SRX Series Firewall and Sophos XG.

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