Juniper NetScreen [EOL] vs KerioControl comparison

Juniper and GFI are both solutions in the Firewalls category. Additionally, 100% of Juniper users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 88% of GFI users who would recommend it.

Juniper NetScreen [EOL]

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100% willing to recommend

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88% willing to recommend

Juniper NetScreen [EOL]

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Categories and Ranking

Juniper NetScreen [EOL]

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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KerioControl

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Firewalls (27th), Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) (13th), Unified Threat Management (UTM) (8th)

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it_user701430

Network and Security Engineer

It is easy to use with access via CLI and GUI. It also has good stability.

It is easy to use with access via CLI and GUI. It also has good stability I am not able to answer this question. Features which could be improved include the search functions and the database size. From what I remember it wasn't very easy to search for specific objects or rules. One issue I…

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Constantnos Achilleos

Product manger at Asbis Mediteranean

Leveraging geo-tagging and web filtering for enhanced network security

The solution is used for site-to-site VPN connections and it is valued for its cost efficiency and easy connectivity. It is especially beneficial for multi-site VPNs and is used in about fifteen different components KerioControl has provided a financial benefit as it allows purchasing one license…

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Retrospectively, I would definitely recommend this product because of its functionalities, its reliability, and the good support."

"It is easy to use with access via CLI and GUI."

"Juniper NetsScreen is a pretty straightforward firewall appliance which is certainly a good fit from mid-size organizations to big enterprises."

"I have found the most valuable features of Kerio Control to be the IPS and firewall."

"Out-of-the-box, the overall comprehensiveness of the security features is pretty good; it's not just a firewall, it's kind of a firewall proxy, reverse proxy, everything out-of-the-box sort of solution, and it's pretty comprehensive."

"The product is brilliant."

"We have many customer sites and the solution gives us control over bandwidth internet."

"I love the VPN that we set up. A few of us have it on our computers so that if we leave, we can still access the stores. And we can work from home if needed. When I sign into that Kerio VPN, it links me like I'm sitting in the store. It puts me in our secure network so that I can sign on to each individual store and I can run numbers... If I have to work from home, it's so much faster than the way we used to do it."

"This solution has improved my organization because we can access remotely."

"Kerio's VPN has easily saved us 50 percent, maybe more, in terms of time spent on support."

"From the old way we used to do things, it is night and day, and the efficiency has doubled."

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Cons

"There has been some remote accessibility issues at times with older models."

"The initial setup was quite complex."

"Features which could be improved include the search functions and the database size."

"The one thing that did put me off of the solution was that, after they were taken over by GFI, the licensing and a few other items have gotten very complicated."

"I have had a few issues with HTTPS decryption. The solution also does not show the actual user's Internet usage."

"At the moment, our workaround is just to reboot the box every two weeks, which is inconvenient, but if they're going to solve this, then we just have to wait."

"The overall speed needs improvement. Internet connectivity speed needs to be improved somehow."

"I can no longer renew my subscription directly with GFI but we have to go through third-party resellers like CDW. The first time I did it with CDW. I went to CDW and it was almost like they didn't even know anything. They didn't know what package I was supposed to get. Then after I got it, it took almost five days to get everything working."

"The comprehensiveness of the security features could be improved upon. However, for the most part, it is pretty good. They could add more logs. I would like to see more detailed reporting, custom reporting from the logs, and more of a streamlined interface for certain aspects."

"The filtering on the unlicensed version of Kerio Control is inefficient - you have to add each website manually, which isn't feasible."

"The reliability is its biggest downfall; I don't expect to be rebooting a product like this every couple of days."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We have to pay approximately EUR 175 for the product."

"The yearly maintenance fee is a bit high for the Kerio Control Boxes. The end of life for the devices is kind of short. It seems like they're making you upgrade within a short period of time. They should at least allow five years, but it seems like they are changing their end of life to be shorter to generate revenue."

"Its price is fair. There are no additional costs."

"It's too expensive. The license, in the last year or so, has gone up by over a £100. We're almost being out-priced by the annual license at the minute."

"My advice is to use your own hardware, and do not use theirs."

"The pricing is in-line with our expectations in terms of the quality that we get for it."

"It gets expensive pretty quickly if you need to purchase license packs."

"Licensing is easier with Kerio Control. With FortiGate, we realized the licensing is really hectic, because if you skip one year, you have to back pay that year. If you skip two years, you have to back pay two years. With Kerio Control, if a license expires, one year later you can just reactivate and go on."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

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Construction Company

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	44
Midsize Enterprise	9
Large Enterprise	3

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for KerioControl?

KerioControl offers good pricing as one license covers all features needed without extra payment. The price for the product is rated as ten out of ten.

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What needs improvement with KerioControl?

Regarding KerioControl's application awareness and control feature, I have not used it much.

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What is your primary use case for KerioControl?

With KerioControl, we usually use them for site-to-site VPNs for most of our clients. With multiple offices, we use KerioControl as our solution.

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Overview

The Juniper Networks NetScreen Series is a line of purpose-built, high-performance security systems designed for large enterprise, carrier, and data center networks. Architected with both existing and future network design in mind, the NetScreen Series consists of two platforms: the 2-slot NetScreen-5200 and the 4-slot NetScreen-5400. Integrating firewall, VPN, traffic management functionality, Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection in a low profile modular chassis, the NetScreen Series delivers scalable performance for the most demanding network environments.

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KerioControl is a comprehensive network security solution integrating firewall, antivirus, and VPN in an easy-to-use interface for small to medium businesses seeking robust protection.

KerioControl offers a blend of essential security features wrapped in a user-friendly graphical interface that enables effective network management. It supports firewall protection, intrusion detection, real-time monitoring, and flexible VPN capabilities ensuring high reliability and productivity. Despite being suitable for small to medium enterprises, improvements could enhance its overall performance, such as better GUI updates, stronger connectivity, and advanced VPN functionality. Common uses include unified threat management, bandwidth management, remote access, and web filtering.

What are the important features of KerioControl?

Ease of Use: Intuitive interface for effortless security management.
Firewall and VPN Integration: Combines essential security tools seamlessly.
Real-time Monitoring: Offers constant insight into network activities.
Intrusion Detection: Advanced system for prevention and alerts.
Bandwidth Management: Efficient allocation for optimized network usage.

What benefits and ROI should users consider?

Cost Savings: Economical security solution for smaller businesses.
Productivity Gains: Simplified management increases operational efficiency.
Enhanced Security: Comprehensive coverage with antivirus and malware protection.
Remote Access: Streamlined management of multiple sites and networks.

KerioControl is effectively implemented in industries needing strong security measures, supporting small to medium businesses in sectors like IT services, retail, and education. It's particularly well-suited for companies requiring efficient threat management and convenient internet service management across various sites.

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LIME, Telecom Italia

Triton Technical, McDonald's

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