SonicWall

SonicWall Network Security Manager

Composite Score

7.3 /10

CX Score

7.4 /10

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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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SonicWall Network Security Manager Ratings

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83 Likeliness to Recommend

2
Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

3
Since last award

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

7
Since last award

Product Experience

Negotiation and Contract

Conflict Resolution

Strategy & Innovation

Service Experience

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product Experience:: 87%
Negotiation and Contract:: 68%
Conflict Resolution:: 79%
Strategy & Innovation:: 79%
Service Experience:: 85%

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+81 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love SonicWall Network Security Manager?

3% Negative

9% Neutral

88% Positive

Pros

Respectful
Security Protects
Reliable
Saves Time

Cons

Under Delivered

Feature Ratings

Average 77

Virtual Private Network

Network Access Control

Application Control

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

Advanced Threat Protection

Identity Based Control

Web Content Filtering

Deep Packet Inspection

Virtual Firewall

Encrypted Data Control

Sandboxing

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 78

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

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SonicWall Network Security Manager Reviews

Dhanaji M.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Technology
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Submitted Jan 2025

Centralized, Scalable Security Management

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates SonicWall Network Security Manager from other similar products?

NSM provides a single-pane-of-glass management for multiple SonicWall firewalls, making it ideal for distributed enterprises and MSPs. Unlike some competitors, NSM allows policy synchronization across multiple locations, reducing administrative overhead.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The workflow automation features, such as zero-touch provisioning and scheduled policy updates, make it easier to manage complex security environments with minimal manual intervention.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The learning curve for advanced configurations can be steep, particularly for users unfamiliar with SonicWall’s ecosystem.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If anyone considering SonicWall Network Security Manager (NSM), ensure your team is familiar with SonicWall’s ecosystem, be prepared for a slight learning curve, and test its performance in your environment to assess UI responsiveness and scalability.

Pros

Efficient Service
Respectful
Fair
Acts with Integrity

Suraj V.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Other
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Fantastic Security Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates SonicWall Network Security Manager from other similar products?

SonicWall NSM offers a balanced approach to network security management by combining advanced features, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness, making it an ideal choice for organizations of varying sizes.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The policy automation and inheritance feature stands out because it significantly reduces manual effort and ensures consistency, especially in large-scale deployments. The zero-touch deployment also makes onboarding new devices seamless, which is a huge advantage for growing networks or multi-site organizations.

What do you dislike most about this product?

customization options for dashboards and reports, while present, could be more flexible to accommodate unique organizational needs.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Benefit from a user-interface interface that reduces the learning curve for administrators. Even if you’re new to SonicWall products, you’ll find it easy to configure and monitor your network.

Pros

Reliable
Efficient Service
Security Protects
Performance Enhancing

Paul Henry T.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Engineering
Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration

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Submitted Nov 2022

A cost effective NGFW

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates SonicWall Network Security Manager from other similar products?

It has RTDMI that inspects the packets on the memory level

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of this product is its algorithm on the ordering of firewall rules

What do you dislike most about this product?

You need to purchase SSL VPN licenses to add users that can connect remotely

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend them to have a High availability setup since their HA units does not require additional licenses

Pros

Security Protects
Helps Innovate
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

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SonicWall Network Security Manager Ratings

83 Likeliness to Recommend

2 Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

3 Since last award

82 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

7 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

Emotional Footprint Overview

+81 Net Emotional Footprint

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Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Virtual Private Network Offers IPSEC (for site-to-site tunnels) and SSL VPN (for remote access) options.

Network Access Control Endpoint integration to ensure each connecting device has appropriate security.

Application Control The solution provides ICAP support, anti-circumvention support, and an auto-record function of all traffic session details.

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls Firewall features offered as a service at lower cost and scalable infrastructure

Advanced Threat Protection ATP refers to a category of security solutions that defend against sophisticated malware or hacking-based attacks targeting sensitive data.

Identity Based Control Mapping of specific security policies to defined user groups and individuals.

Web Content Filtering Restrictive filtering of web surfing to limit exposure to harmful and inappropriate sites.

Deep Packet Inspection Control and enforcement of protocols including industrial protocols.

Virtual Firewall A VF runs entirely within a virtual environment and provides packet filtering and monitoring provided by a physical firewalls

Encrypted Data Control Native decryption and re-encryption of SSL and SFTP traffic for thorough inspection.

Sandboxing Sandboxing is a software management strategy that isolates applications from critical system resources and other programs and tests its contents

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

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SonicWall Network Security Manager Reviews

Dhanaji M.

Centralized, Scalable Security Management

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Suraj V.

Fantastic Security Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Paul Henry T.

A cost effective NGFW

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Virtual Private Network

Network Access Control

Application Control

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

Advanced Threat Protection

Identity Based Control

Web Content Filtering

Deep Packet Inspection

Virtual Firewall

Encrypted Data Control

Sandboxing

Vendor Capability Ratings

Ease of Implementation

Ease of IT Administration

Quality of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Breadth of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Business Value Created

Ease of Customization

Availability and Quality of Training

Vendor Support

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement