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Sophos Network Access Control pros and cons

Vendor: Sophos
4.2 out of 5

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PROS

Sophos Network Access Control offers exceptional scalability and performance, integrating almost the entire OSI layer infrastructure for comprehensive visibility.
It provides robust reporting and analytics capabilities, offering deep insights into sales performance and customer behavior.
The role-based access controls feature allows different roles within an organization for enhanced access management.
Full network visibility is achieved through its integration with Secure Wave, offering advanced capabilities for managed detection and remediation.
Sophos Network Access Control is highly synchronized across endpoints and firewalls, making it easy to maintain.

CONS

Sophos Network Access Control requires significant processor and RAM resources, especially during scanning.
Documentation provided by Sophos could be more comprehensive and helpful for users.
Integration with other platforms and systems could be improved for better functionality.
There is room for improvement in terms of the complexity of policy application based on different groups.
Pricing of Sophos Network Access Control is considered costly and could be improved.
 

Sophos Network Access Control Pros review quotes

HirenPatel2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at rspl
Sep 26, 2025
The biggest advantage of Sophos Network Access Control is that it is very synchronized with the security on both the endpoint and the firewall on a single platform, and it is easy to maintain.
PS
System Administrator And Network Engineer at Vidyashilp University
Jan 5, 2026
Sophos Network Access Control has many valuable features: for access controls, MAC binding is available, the authentication page is useful, and continuous device assessments have a positive impact on our network security management.
Vishal Deshwal - PeerSpot reviewer
technical associate at seamlessinfotech.com
Jun 13, 2025
The role-based access controls feature of Sophos Network Access Control allows persons at different positions in an organization to have different types of roles.
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ManojNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder/Director at Augesys Solutions Pvt Ltd
Jul 16, 2025
We get full visibility into the network as a product, which is one of the key features of the product because recently they have acquired another product called Secure Wave, which is integrated into Sophos Network Access Control and provides advanced capabilities for managed detection and remediation, MDR, a major plus for customers.
ATUL SHELARE - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Department at Sunflag Iron and Steel Co Ltd
Aug 15, 2023
I am very satisfied with this solution overall. All of the features that we use have been working successfully.
Abdul  Basit - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager IT at Asia Petroleum Limited
Jun 9, 2023
Web protection, URL filtering, and application filtering are the most valuable features of Sophos Network Access Control.
Jean Desir - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Network Engineer at Raptor Trading
May 30, 2023
The most valuable features of Sophos Network Access Control are the quick response times to threats and reliable security.
Marco-VIVALDELLI - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at MARVIV SRLS
Jan 10, 2023
The initial setup is very easy.
Dauda Ajiboye - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Network Engineer at Reliance Infosystems
Sep 23, 2024
Sophos Network Access Control saves our clients time and money.
IO
Founder at itservicedeskafrika
Nov 18, 2022
I found all Sophos Network Access Control features valuable, but IP blocking is the most useful.
 

Sophos Network Access Control Cons review quotes

HirenPatel2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager at rspl
Sep 26, 2025
Endpoint and firewall synchronization is not as smooth as we are expecting from Sophos Network Access Control.
PS
System Administrator And Network Engineer at Vidyashilp University
Jan 5, 2026
Sometimes we encounter intermediate-level support staff who use trial-and-error approaches, but sometimes we receive support from excellent staff members who resolve issues within seconds.
Vishal Deshwal - PeerSpot reviewer
technical associate at seamlessinfotech.com
Jun 13, 2025
Sophos Network Access Control could be improved by having an ASIC chip similar to FortiNAC, as this would provide better processing for big organizations.
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ManojNair2 - PeerSpot reviewer
Founder/Director at Augesys Solutions Pvt Ltd
Jul 16, 2025
Users are not controlled by role-based access; it's basically device-based control. The definition of role-based control is a little vague here because on the cloud level, it regulates access rather than tasks.
ATUL SHELARE - PeerSpot reviewer
Information Technology Department at Sunflag Iron and Steel Co Ltd
Aug 15, 2023
It would be beneficial to consider some improvements regarding the dashboard.
Abdul  Basit - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager IT at Asia Petroleum Limited
Jun 9, 2023
Sophos Network Access Control needs improvement regarding its slow interface, loading time, and reporting.
Jean Desir - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Network Engineer at Raptor Trading
May 30, 2023
The solution can improve the for applying policies. They can be complex depending don't the group they are applied to.
Marco-VIVALDELLI - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO at MARVIV SRLS
Jan 10, 2023
The user interface, in terms of managing the product, could be better.
Dauda Ajiboye - PeerSpot reviewer
Cybersecurity Network Engineer at Reliance Infosystems
Sep 23, 2024
Continuous development in specific areas might be required.
IO
Founder at itservicedeskafrika
Nov 18, 2022
Sophos Network Access Control requires a lot of resources to work, which is an area for improvement. Pricing could also be improved because it's costly.