Security:   SMB Network Security

Winner: Sophos Firewall

Sophos Firewall provides network performance, protection, flexibility and resiliency for organizations, delivering zero-day threat protection, identifying and stopping ransomware and other advanced threats, all while accelerating important Software-as-a-Service, SD-WAN and cloud application traffic. A new version of Sophos Firewall launched in April 2022 with Xstream SD-WAN capabilities and best-in-class VPN enhancements. Capability expansions dynamically process and route traffic, dramatically improving network performance and protection by freeing up resources for TLS and deep-packet inspection. Sophos Firewall is a pillar of Sophos‘ SASE strategy, providing a simplified and scalable offering over traditional remote-access VPNs. It’s also part of the Sophos Adaptive Cybersecurity Ecosystem.

Finalists:

Check Point Quantum Spark

Timus Networks

WatchGuard Firebox M290, M390, M590 and M690