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Sophos Virtualization Security pros and cons

Vendor: Sophos
4.2 out of 5

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PROS

SVM deployment exhibits outstanding performance
Rule-based access control can be easily configured
Firewall notifications effectively alert about possible infections
Built-in antivirus and malware protection are highly effective and regularly updated
VM security, VLP, and threat protection are considered the most valuable features

CONS

Sophos Virtualization Security would be better if all advanced features were integrated into SVM.
Specifying bandwidth limits for specific clients needs improvement.
New features to enhance security are desired.
The wish is for Sophos to offer a lower price, but it is unlikely.
Deploying virtual service lines directly from the console is not feasible.
 

Sophos Virtualization Security Pros review quotes

MA
Technical & Pre-Sales Manager at GateLock
Sep 25, 2019
The SVM deployment has very good performance.
it_user1249002 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at Tatva networks pvt ltd
Jan 7, 2020
Using this solution allows us to set up rule-based access control.
reviewer1181697 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Mar 13, 2022
When it comes to their firewall, it notified me about a possible infection.
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MM
Senior Systems Tech/Admin at Samco Software Inc.
Oct 21, 2021
I like Sophos Virtualization Security's built-in antivirus and malware protection. The firewalls are pretty stable. It's just a matter of updating the virus signatures, and they're pretty good about providing those updates regularly.
Jean Desir - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Network Engineer at Raptor Trading
May 25, 2022
The most valuable features of the solution are VM security, VLP, and threat protection.
SE
Infrastructure Manager at FPMH
Mar 17, 2025
Overall, I rate Sophos Virtualization Security a nine out of ten due to its ease of use, security, and customer support.
 

Sophos Virtualization Security Cons review quotes

MA
Technical & Pre-Sales Manager at GateLock
Sep 25, 2019
The solution would be improved if all of the advanced features were included in the SVM.
it_user1249002 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Security Engineer at Tatva networks pvt ltd
Jan 7, 2020
We are unable to reliably specify bandwidth limits for particular clients, which is something that needs to be improved.
reviewer1181697 - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Mar 13, 2022
I would like to see some new features for improving the security part of the solution.
Find out what your peers are saying about Sophos, Trend Micro, Juniper and others in Virtualization Security. Updated: December 2025.
881,114 professionals have used our research since 2012.
MM
Senior Systems Tech/Admin at Samco Software Inc.
Oct 21, 2021
I wish Sophos could offer the solution at a lower price, but I doubt they will.
Jean Desir - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Network Engineer at Raptor Trading
May 25, 2022
Sophos Virtualization Security requires more usage. For example, if you have a virtual service line of 100 nodes, you are unable to deploy them from the console to a particular environment.
SE
Infrastructure Manager at FPMH
Mar 17, 2025
The process of registering licenses for remote devices could be optimized as there have been instances where devices entered an unknown state.