Sophos Cloud UTM 9 Standalone or HA (PAYG)
Sophos | 9.720Linux/Unix, Other 9.720 - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
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Excellent all in all Security Virtual Appliance
Easy to use, Fast curve learning, works great on minimal core instance, tons of features.
I highly recommend this product.
Good overall product with some minor improvements to be made
For me this are the top features i like about the UTM;
-- It's relative light weight, so easy to run on some older hardware you have laying around. But I don't have any problems with newer more "enterprise" hardware as well.
-- A ton of functions (like a UTM should have). Everything from simple Firewall & NAT to Email (encryption) & advanced routing protocols
-- Easy and nice Web UI (speaking as a someone who normally skips products with a GUI), it contains all the information you need.
-- The Live log is just great!
-- The ability to "map" hosts, users, groups etc. is very handy. This way you just have to change your settings in one place in stead of reconfiguring everything where you use that particular host.
-- LDAP/AD integration is essential for enterprise usage, and works as expected.
-- Some minor inconsistency in the menus, but as i mentioned already, this is improving and not that big of a problem.
Have a good look at the different licensing options, they are based on the amount of active IP's so it's fairly easy to make your decision.
Home:
It's FREE :)
Multi-purspose and sometimes overcomplicated product.
We used this product during our evaluation of software for client's VPNs.
It works well, but:
* configuration from my point of view is over-complicated
* documentation is sometimes confusing
* technical support is not very responsive
I would use this software only if I wouldn't have another choice.
very easy
There are a lot of functions related to security, its functions can be controlled from the WEB is a good. We are going to try using a time when there is a requirement of the customer.
straightforward, works
Good documentation
Easy finding of objects
Good base (redhat derivative, uses rpm's from package management, can use tcpdump via ssh!)
Simple openvpn setup
Easy to map elastic ip's to aliases - great reverse proxy (Passes outlook anywhere =)) and NAT
I was basically suprised at how nice it was =), well done sophos!
SOPHOS security review
Hi friends, I did try SOPHOS during trial period. My short feedback is - looks like I'll use it on the regular scheme - really great product! There is all what I need and nothing nonsense.
Nice virtual UTM
Nice UTM virtual appliance.
Integrates complete security software within a single EC2. Its possible to choose only the protection you need when you need it.
But ask Sophos to help you to set the right virtual host to suit your needs and avoid spending money on over dimentioned VMs.
AD integration would be easier to set up.
Easy to set up
However, no getting started guide on how to access the VM. Would be great to have instead of looking through the forums
Good to Use
Sophos is good to user due to it's free and give nice antivirus function.
Combine with amazon EC2 is more powerful and convenient.
Wroks well and easy to setup
I'll be honest. I started the Sophos trial mainly for the AWS credits, but after five days and 78 blocked SSH login attempts, I will seriously consider purchasing a license for our company.