We performed a comparison between SonicWall NSv and Zscaler Cloud Firewall based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Firewalls solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."What I like the most is the configuration and that it's simple, and straightforward to maintain."
"This solution has solid UTM features combined with a nice GUI."
"The most valuable feature is the VDOM, which allows the customer to have multiple firewalls in a single campus."
"The customization potential is quite impressive."
"Good load balancing feature."
"From the firewall perspective, the rules and policies are very sufficient and easy to use."
"The most important features with FortiGate are the web filter and application controls. We can control our internet usage and use the web filter for application purposes."
"The security fabric is excellent."
"The product helps improve our security."
"One of the standout features of SonicWall is its simplicity in creating and managing rules."
"The customization of firewall rules provides great value to our customers as it allows them to lock things up in the way that they desire. When it is used for internal access, with a VPN in place for remote workers, the firewalling services provided by Azure, such as the default services that can be turned on, are applied. However, the use of a software-based virtual firewall gives us greater flexibility in introducing security controls for customers who are publishing applications that are publicly accessible from the public cloud. This virtual firewall provides an additional layer of security and more extensive security control options to ensure the protection of our customers' valuable information and assets."
"The solution has no additional charges and no restrictions on the number of users."
"We purchased the AGSS Bundle (Advanced Gateway Security Suite) for the security services, such as antivirus, intrusion prevention system, and anti-spyware botnet GUI."
"The security of this system is fantastic, including the IPS and IDS."
"SonicWall NSV is easy to use, and you can use it to manage the logs easily."
"It helps a lot of companies to reduce their downtime. Also, It helps businesses in terms of being secured and protected from any threats."
"Once you have Zscaler running you have access to configure it however you want."
"The product’s firewall and VPN package are fantastic compared to any other solution."
"Includes advanced tech protection."
"Most of the features that Zscaler has to offer, we will deploy."
"I like the ease of deployment and its flexibility. We don't need to deal with license, quotes, procurement, delivery, and installation. Everything is software-based, and it's very easy to operate."
"The solution offers good sandboxing."
"Zscaler provides effective protection against various cyber threats ensuring a safe environment"
"Lacks training for new features."
"Lacks sufficient security options."
"The support structure needs to be improved because every time we contact them, there is a delay in the response."
"Pricing for it is a bit high. It could be cheaper."
"With FortiGate, the main complaint that I have heard is about the technical support."
"The biggest "gotcha" is that if the client purchases what they call the UTM shared bundle, which has unified threat management on both, it's not as easy to manage if you have more than one firewall."
"Fortinet FortiGate could improve by having more storage in the hardware for log data."
"Fortinet FortiGate could improve by adding FortiAnalyzer to its solution, we should not have to use another solution. FortiAnalyzer can provide more detailed information."
"SonicWall NSV's SSL VPN could increase its number of users to 100-plus users."
"We face some challenges when we upgrade the solution."
"I would like to see the reporting opened up and have several more opportunities for automatic reports."
"An area that could be improved is the export and import settings functionality."
"There are limitations to bandwidth management."
"It has been brought to our attention by a few customers that they are dissatisfied with the fact that our virtualized service is only offered as a subscription option on the cloud. However, it is worth noting that many other similar services are also offered through a subscription model on the cloud and not through perpetual licensing. It is unclear why these customers would have an issue with this subscription service when so many others are utilizing similar methods."
"SonicWall NSV's initial setup is complicated and requires good knowledge."
"We are having some issues with internet access being denied when organizational ID-based policies change. For example, a lower level employee ends up getting the same level of access as that of a higher level employee."
"Data Leak Prevention is only for web filtering and there is no protection for email."
"Its technical support services could be better."
"The product could improve its integration with some legacy systems."
"Zscaler Cloud Firewall should have a better understanding of all dynamic cloud applications."
"Because it's on cloud, it doesn't allow application of extra settings."
"Instead of the standard license, they should certainly provide customers with the visibility to access and view the logs."
"When it comes to customer support, there is room for improvement in Zscaler's service."
SonicWall NSv is ranked 35th in Firewalls with 7 reviews while Zscaler Cloud Firewall is ranked 26th in Firewalls with 15 reviews. SonicWall NSv is rated 8.0, while Zscaler Cloud Firewall is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of SonicWall NSv writes "Easy to use, stable, and the security features work well". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Zscaler Cloud Firewall writes "A highly stable and comprehensive cloud security and access solution". SonicWall NSv is most compared with Azure Firewall, SonicWall NSa, SonicWall TZ and Fortinet FortiGate-VM, whereas Zscaler Cloud Firewall is most compared with Azure Firewall, OPNsense, Cisco Multicloud Defense, Cisco Secure Firewall and Palo Alto Networks NG Firewalls. See our SonicWall NSv vs. Zscaler Cloud Firewall report.
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