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Stormshield Network Security pros and cons

Vendor: Stormshield
3.9 out of 5

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PROS

Stormshield Network Security offers a multi-layered security approach that helps with compliance.
It provides effective traffic monitoring, allowing users to block and prevent attacks easily.
The backup inspection, filtering, load balancing, and antivirus controls are highly valued features.
Stormshield is easy to configure and maintain, praised for its straightforward management platform and stability.
The intrusion detection system and dashboard provide effective threat management and response.

CONS

Pricing is consistently mentioned as being expensive, with suggestions to decrease the costs.
There are significant challenges with web filtering and its configuration, which require improvements.
Technical support is frequently criticized for being unresponsive and inadequate, impacting user experience.
Lack of tutorials and comprehensive documentation makes configuration difficult, unlike competitors offering better resources.
Stability issues with frequent disruptions and complex architecture make Stormshield difficult to manage.
 

Stormshield Network Security Pros review quotes

Zsolt Jónás - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at NaxoNet
Mar 25, 2026
The multi-layered security approach of Stormshield Network Security is a good one and has helped with compliance.
GK
Functional Analyst, Project Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Feb 7, 2022
The most valuable features are the IPS, the firewall function, and the price.
YA
Network and Security Engineer at ONB
Sep 23, 2021
I like how you can configure the rules. There is the task for the rules and a task for the network configuration. It also provides SMD filtering, and it can be integrated with the active directory for the users, their mission, and the VPN configuration. We are here in Sudan, and Stormshield didn't work in Sudan for more than a decade. Stormshield is a very strong firewall and very easy to configure and maintain. I am just working with the firewall solution, and we don't have any other solutions like endpoint solutions or something like that.
Learn what your peers think about Stormshield Network Security. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
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reviewer1619901 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Jul 10, 2021
I like that it works fine. Stormshield is a very good solution.
GN
manager at systemtech computer
Aug 3, 2023
Ease of use is the best feature of the product.
reviewer1150431 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Sep 21, 2020
A very robust product.
reviewer1339548 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO & Founder at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Jun 8, 2020
Easily manageable in a variety of environments.
JB
Network and Server Engineer at AMiFN
Oct 28, 2019
This solution is quick and easy to configure.
it_user1169598 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Oct 24, 2019
The most valuable features of this solution are the URL filtering database, which is great and contains all internet categories, the highly scalable interface that I can turn into what I want including hybrid, bridge, or router mode, the security with no back doors that is more secure than other solutions, and the hardware performance that is also better than others.
AA
IT Manager at BADEA
Oct 3, 2019
The scalability of the solution is good.
 

Stormshield Network Security Cons review quotes

Zsolt Jónás - PeerSpot reviewer
System Administrator at NaxoNet
Mar 25, 2026
The pricing is increasing, and I would say it is a bit expensive.
GK
Functional Analyst, Project Manager at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
Feb 7, 2022
With Stormshield, there are difficulties joining things, and it can be complex depending on the architecture.
YA
Network and Security Engineer at ONB
Sep 23, 2021
The filtering configuration could be better. We have some difficulties with the filtering configuration and the filter extension. It's not that easy. It's not that straightforward. In the next release, I would like to see a reporting system. Stormshield doesn't have any tutorials on how to do the configuration and things like that. They just have documentation on the website. If you want to configure, for example, Cisco or Fortinet, you can find tutorials on YouTube. They show you how to configure the features, and so on. In Stormshield, there is nothing on social media or the internet on how to configure different things. The lack of documentation or the lack of material makes it difficult for others to adopt this solution.
Learn what your peers think about Stormshield Network Security. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
893,221 professionals have used our research since 2012.
reviewer1619901 - PeerSpot reviewer
Works at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
Jul 10, 2021
It could be better if it were more user-friendly. It's too complicated for us to use it. The price could be better as well.
GN
manager at systemtech computer
Aug 3, 2023
The product must improve its pricing.
reviewer1150431 - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner at a tech services company with 1-10 employees
Sep 21, 2020
Improvement is needed in terms of the technical support of the manufacturer.
reviewer1339548 - PeerSpot reviewer
CEO & Founder at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees
Jun 8, 2020
The SD card could be more secure.
JB
Network and Server Engineer at AMiFN
Oct 28, 2019
This is not a next-generation firewall.
it_user1169598 - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Engineer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Oct 24, 2019
The pricing of this solution needs to be decreased.
AA
IT Manager at BADEA
Oct 3, 2019
Not all the fields are activated yet and we were informed that it will take at least one month.