[itdiscuss] Firewalls

[Kevin Brunson]

Wow, really?  Worst firewall out there?  Just because it has separate management software or is there some operational reason?


From: discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org] On Behalf Of Derek Schwab
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:18 AM
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Subject: Re: [itdiscuss] Firewalls

Watchguard still works the same way. In my opinion, that has got to be one of the worst firewalls out there.

Sonicwall isn't bad and I would say it's great for a small office environment. Sonicwall definitely doesn't seem to be an enterprise-ready device. I've been using them over 6 years at a previous job and at some clients I do consulting work for now. I must say that the stability and reliability leaves a lot to be desired.

Juniper - Never personally used them, but know several people who have and have heard good things.  Saw someone mention pricing on Juniper - their pricing isn't that bad - in the same neighborhood as Sonicwall, actually a little cheaper last time I looked.

I'm personally a big fan of the Cisco ASA series.  They are rock solid, relatively easy to use, and one of the cheaper options out there. If you compare the initial purchase price and yearly support cost of an ASA 5510 to the other equivalent boxes from other vendors (watchguard x700 or Sonicwall 3060), the Cisco is actually SIGNIFICANTLY less expensive, which is just the opposite of what you might expect from them.

-Derek

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From: discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org] On Behalf Of blloyd at buskercom.com
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 10:09 AM
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Subject: Re: [itdiscuss] Firewalls

I'm working to replace an old Watchguard that is no longer supported.  The main thing I don't like about it is that you have to load software on a PC to manage the configuration.  I would much rather just login to the device itself.  Have they changed that at all?



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From: discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org [mailto:discuss-bounces at itdiscuss.org] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Thompson
Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 9:58 AM
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Subject: Re: [itdiscuss] Firewalls

Watchguard has done well for network firewall and web filter for me.

On Nov 12, 2008, at 9:32 AM, Lee, Jason wrote:

I think I would disappoint those around CITRT (Mainly Justin Moore) if I didn't say Sonicwall's lineup has been rock solid and cost effective for us.

- jason

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