Overview This knowledge base article provides links to a series of guides which describe how to configure your UTM to allow access through the Web Application Firewall. Applies to the following Sophos product (s) and version (s) Sophos UTM v9.1, Sophos UTM v9.2, Sophos UTM v9.3. Free firewall for business use Provides fundamental network security functions for any business Available as software or virtual appliance without user/IP limitations Can be easily upgraded to a fully featured Sophos UTM appliance.
Sophos UTM is a Unified Threat Management solution. It provides the core firewall features, including Advanced Threat Protection, site-to-site VPN, web filtering, application control, and intrusion protection.
Often times, security companies use technical terms inconsistently, leading to some confusion. We’d like to clear the air about what we mean by unified threat management (UTM) and next-gen firewalls (NGFW).
In this simple infographic, we define what Sophos means by UTM, and explain how UTM is similar but distinct from NGFW. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, there are key differences.
As we explain below, next-generation firewalls are typically defined as firewalls enhanced with intrusion prevention and application intelligence. On the other hand, UTM systems include those features—plus additional technologies such as email security, URL filtering, wireless security, web application firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs). In this view, UTM systems include NGFWs as components.
Click on the image below to download the infographic as a PDF.
Manager’s guide to UTM and next-gen firewalls
UTM systems are among the most widely used tools in the information security arsenal. The concept of unified threat management is very appealing: multiple critical security technologies, integrated on a single platform, provided by a single vendor.
Sophos Utm Forum
IT managers evaluating UTMs need clearly defined criteria to choose the right protection. You may wonder: Is a UTM solution right for my organization? What security features are most important? What other issues need to be considered, such as ease of management and support for remote users?
Sophos Utm Firewall Training
Download our free guide to get the answers to these questions: A Manager’s Guide to Unified Threat Management and Next-Gen Firewalls. (Registration required).
Often times, security companies use technical terms inconsistently, leading to some confusion. We’d like to clear the air about what we mean by unified threat management (UTM) and next-gen firewalls (NGFW).
In this simple infographic, we define what Sophos means by UTM, and explain how UTM is similar but distinct from NGFW. Although some people use the terms interchangeably, there are key differences.
As we explain below, next-generation firewalls are typically defined as firewalls enhanced with intrusion prevention and application intelligence. On the other hand, UTM systems include those features—plus additional technologies such as email security, URL filtering, wireless security, web application firewalls and virtual private networks (VPNs). In this view, UTM systems include NGFWs as components.
Click on the image below to download the infographic as a PDF.
Utm Sophos Firewall Settings
Manager’s guide to UTM and next-gen firewalls
UTM systems are among the most widely used tools in the information security arsenal. The concept of unified threat management is very appealing: multiple critical security technologies, integrated on a single platform, provided by a single vendor.
IT managers evaluating UTMs need clearly defined criteria to choose the right protection. You may wonder: Is a UTM solution right for my organization? What security features are most important? What other issues need to be considered, such as ease of management and support for remote users?
Download our free guide to get the answers to these questions: A Manager’s Guide to Unified Threat Management and Next-Gen Firewalls. (Registration required).