We know that a firewall is the first line of defense against external threats. It can block hackers, isolate potentially harmful information and stop targeted malware attacks from getting into your network and affecting your users.

But, what are the defining characteristics of a great firewall? We think it comes down to four critical areas: Security, Insight, Simplicity and Performance.

That’s why you’ll find all of these and more in the Sophos XG Firewall. Sophos XG it’s easier to use, with new navigation, enhanced logging and troubleshooting tools, and streamlined workflows.

It’s more powerful, with new policy tools that make it easy to build sophisticated web, email, and routing policies custom tailored to your needs.

It’s got more innovative, with new Synchronized Security features like dynamic app identification and new Security Heartbeat options that improve protection, response, and visibility into what’s happening on your network. See for yourself what makes our firewall great.

Looking for a new firewall?

As firewalls become more complex deciding which one to buy can be a daunting task. We’ve created a Firewall Buyers Guide to make finding the right firewall easy. It will help you establish your firewall needs, shortlist suitable vendors and provide you with key questions to ask your vendor.

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