Sophos XGS 116 Price in Kenya
The Sophos XGS 116 firewall appliance is an excellent network security system specifically designed for small enterprises. Typically, a small office with less than 50 endpoints. Indeed, the Sophos XGS 116 price remains affordable at only KES 249,900. The good price point has made this network security firewall very popular among small businesses in Kenya. Even so, we would recommend this firewall system for the big corporate organizations to install for their regional offices as well.
For one, the Sophos firewall is affordable. That is, the cost price includes buying the firewall appliance and the license subscription. What is more, the Sophos normally have exciting offers for new and current customers alike. Furthermore, discounts offered to Sophos firewall distributors are usually passed down for the benefit of the customers.
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Sophos XGS firewall system comes in two distinct types. While one appliance comes with inbuilt Wi-Fi capability, the other type has no wireless LAN. Nonetheless, both appliance will easily work with external wireless access points. Even so, we advise our client to purchase the Sophos firewall appliance with Wi-Fi capability. This is so that you can enjoy the all-in-one network solution in a box.
Network security
More importantly, it is critical to keep in mind that no organization is immune to threats from the internet. Even small businesses require protection against cybersecurity threats. Thus, it is important to ask the local Sophos firewall reseller agent about the best solution for network protection.
Sophos Web and Application security provide protection and visibility into threats from the web. Additionally, this security feature offers control of web traffic, visibility, and reporting on application activity. In light of this complex threat landscape, only the most advanced web protection features can block the most evasive web-based malware attacks. In short, the protection goes beyond the ordinary filtering done by antivirus software.
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Together with Sophos Sandstorm, web security provides advanced protection features with accurate threat detection and faster response. Be that as it may, better web protection has been achieved through constant analysis of dynamic URLs, JavaScript emulation, and behavioral analysis of applications.
Why you need Sophos XGS 116 firewall
Simplified administration
Deploying web protection appliances has been simplified in such a way that the initial setup and configuration takes only a few minutes. Furthermore, appliance administration has been made so simple. That the system administrator can executive mundane tasks with only a few clicks.
Should there need be to access the appliance while outside the office network, secure remote access can be enabled. So that the helpdesk administration can support from anywhere.
All-round protection
Web security application has been designed to offer protection to endpoints even when offsite. Hence, the appliance will still gain visibility into endpoint applications even when they are not directly connected to the main corporate network. Protect even the VoIP PBX system.
What is more, the Sophos appliance can still receive web security updates from anywhere. Even for the employees working from a restaurant or connecting from the home office. This round-the-clock has been achieved as a result of the seamless synchronization between the firewall and the server endpoint protection software.
Best in class performance
No known web security appliance has challenged the Sophos network firewall appliance when evaluated in terms of performance. The security appliance assures lag-free performance whether deployed in a small company with 15 users or installed in a large organization with a thousand users.
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While other known network firewalls give a capping on the maximum number of allowable connections, Sophos keeps it open. Thus, the appliance can take a limitless number of connections at any given point. This without slowing down the appliance or indicating noticeable latency.
Deploying the firewall appliance
When it comes to deployment scenarios, the web security appliance can be deployed as either explicit mode or transparent mode. In case of explicit deployment, the appliance becomes a proxy for internet access. Therefore, a rule will be created which will ensure all internet traffic goes through proxy IP address. Proxy IP address will most likely be configured in the browser application e.g. Google chrome.
In the event that the appliance is deployed in transparent mode, the router will keep redirecting traffic to the web security appliance. Thus, traffic redirect configurations will be done on the router. Transparent mode deployment is the easiest to implement because only the firewall requiring configuration. Unlike the explicit mode deployment where proxy IP configurations must be done on each and every device used to access the internet.
User and application visibility
Get the latest insights into user activity. Gain a better understanding of user behavior based on the websites visited and the frequency of such visits. Reports about blocked content and compromised applications that might harmful to the network. All these reports help in creating more policies that are aimed at boosting overall network security.
Also, the appliance offers rich reports on web traffic, and internet consumption per user and per application. These rich reports can also be used to allocate user surfing quotas. In so doing, business-critical applications get to be allocated more bandwidth. Even as less important applications get allocated limited internet bandwidth.
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The Sophos Xstream protection license subscription
Sophos offers two separate licensing options, that is, standard protection and Xstream protection. The Xstream protection license includes activation for all the major protection modules. They include Network Protection, Web Protection, and Email protection and Web server protection.
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On the other hand, standard protection licensing includes all that Xstream protection license offers except the Email Protection module and the Web server protection. We usually advise our clients to go for the Xstream protection license. This is why the Email protection module is important. Anti-Spam is actually part of the email protection service. Failing to activate will render all the endpoint vulnerable to spamming, and other attacks propagated through emails.
Then again, Sophos has very flexible licensing options. For instance, an organization can subscribe to an annual license or two-year license. Also, a client can purchase a three-year license subscription. Obviously, purchasing a three-year license is way cheaper than the annual license subscription. Depending on the available financial resources, clients have a choice between the different licensing options.
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Even though the firewall appliance can support a fairly large group of standard users, there is an ideal user band. Hence, the Sophos XGS 116 network security firewall will be ideal for a company with less than 50 employees. Considering each employee has a laptop and a smartphone connected to the same network. Connecting more than the recommended user connection bands will affect firewall throughput.
Features of the Sophos firewall with the Xstream architecture
Speed and performance
The Sophos XGS firewall is fitted with a powerful Intel processor. In fact, the Intel processor technology is a multi-core system intended for efficient operation. Hence, the most powerful features of the Sophos firewall will be apparent especially when setting up a VPN connection to a remote office.
Rack-mountable
Rack mounting: The network firewall appliance can be rack mounted on the network cabinet, just a level below or above the network switch. Even though it can be installed without mounting, the brackets can be acquired separately. And for those people who would like to mount the firewall appliance on the cabinet. The rack mounting kit can be ordered separately.
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Connection Interfaces
The appliance comes with 4 gigabyte Ethernet ports. Additionally, you will get one gigabyte SFP port. SFP port is very important for those using fiber optic cable modules.
Input and output ports
For one, the rear side of the appliance also has two USB ports, one COM port, and HDMI port. Also, there is a Micro USB port. The front side of the appliance have indicator lights for various connection ports and Ethernet interfaces.
Storage hard disk
The firewall appliance also has an integrated SSD storage. As you may have realized the SSD storage technology boosts execution speeds. Hence, the assurance of outstanding performance from the firewall system. The storage is available for keeping configuration files, reports and device logs.
Antennas
External antennas are usually available for the Sophos XG firewall with Wi-Fi.
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