

What is SonicWall Network Security Manager?
SonicWall firewalls are your first line of defense against Internet security threats. Give ransomware the boot with the powerful sandbox technology of Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). Dive deep into your packets without sacrificing speed thanks to SonicWall's patented Reassembly Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI). The TZ Series represents some of the best small business firewalls of 2018, while the NSA Series is the perfect fit for enterprises, distributed environments, & data-heavy offices.
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84 Likeliness to Recommend
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95 Plan to Renew
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84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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Emotional Footprint Overview
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+82 Net Emotional Footprint
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Pros
- Security Protects
- Enables Productivity
- Reliable
- Respectful
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SonicWall Network Security Manager Reviews
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Apr 2021
Sonicwall is a super complete firewall.
Likeliness to Recommend
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
David H.
- Role: C-Level
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted May 2020
Easy setup, powerful firewall
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates SonicWall Network Security Manager from other similar products?
How simple it is to manage every feature of the firewall
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The VPN setup, especially tying it into LDAP
What do you dislike most about this product?
The cost of additional VPN licenses, but every company has them
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
There are a ton of features and options for any small or medium business at a good price. The setup is simple and the maintenance is able to be managed by even a level 1 tech.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
David H.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted May 2020
Great firewall with simple setup and powerful feat
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates SonicWall Network Security Manager from other similar products?
The simplicity of setting it up
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
The menu layout
What do you dislike most about this product?
The slow firmware updates
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
The features and costs are a great balance
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity