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Do you recommend XG or UTM?

Sabine Weber over 7 years ago

Hi,

I've done some Research on UTM and XG, trying to make a desicion between the two firewalls.

While this, I found a test of UTM from the well-known test lab NSS-Labs.

http://bbcwyse.com/portal/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Fortinet_NSS-SVM.jpg

The test says that UTM is very bad, according to it, ist detection rate is only at 45%.

Compared to the last test of XG where XG get almost 95%, could you still recommend UTM?

https://secure2.sophos.com/en-us/lp/nss-labs-firewall-test.aspx

Because UTM didn't get so much development the last time, I couldn't imagine that it would get better results today!

Regards

P.S. Please write a Little comment below why you've made your choice!

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0 rfcat_vk over 7 years ago

Hi,

I am not going to vote because voting is a very simplistic approach to a very complex security issue. My UTM picks up more than my XG so, they are in tandem.

Each has its strengths and weaknesses so the choice is really what you are trying to achieve? Your simple vote doesn't really address complex or simple security. Big business, small business or home security.

What features do you want and does either or both have them?

Ian
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0 Sabine Weber over 7 years ago in reply to rfcat_vk

Hi,

thanks for your answer!

Yes the features are available in both, XG and UTM, I'm just looking after the protection rate of the product.

So I thought it would be a good idea to start a discussion in this forum to get some new aspects and ideas.

So regarding these reviews, is it correct that XG is the much stronger product?

Regards
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0 rfcat_vk over 7 years ago in reply to Sabine Weber

Hi Sabine,

I reviewed those two links you posted before I added my original answer and I was unable to find any useful information in either link that referred to your thread.

Well stronger product in which way? I refer you to this thread about the XG

https://community.sophos.com/products/xg-firewall/f/firewall-and-policies/101990/a-summary-of-what-i-see-is-wrong-with-v17-0-x---hope-it-helps-explains-some-of-the-gripes-in-the-forums

If you want a better view I would recommend talking to a reseller/partner, one who posts in these forums eg in the UTM forum BAlfson, in the XG forum I am not sure.

Ian
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0 FloSupport over 7 years ago in reply to Sabine Weber

Hey Sabine Weber

This inquiry would best be directed to a Sophos Partner/Reseller to assist in helping you make an informed decision for your network.

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0 FloSupport over 7 years ago in reply to Sabine Weber

Hey Sabine Weber

This inquiry would best be directed to a Sophos Partner/Reseller to assist in helping you make an informed decision for your network.

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