The firewall is the heart of your cyber security infrastructure & choosing the appliances & services that best fit your needs can be a challenge.

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1 The firewall is the heart of your cyber security infrastructure & choosing the appliances & services that best fit your needs can be a challenge. Our SonicWall Buyer s Guide is built to demystify the decisionmaking process & ensure you re comfortable with your cyber security investment. For further questions: Call: sales@firewalls.com

2 Contents Contents Contents Table of Contents 01. Overview 02. Choosing a SonicWall Series 03. Bundle Options 04. Upgrades & Subscriptions 05. Professional Services 06. Training & Certification 07. Talk to the Experts 08. About Firewalls.com 2

3 Overview Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) come in a variety of shapes, sizes, & functionality. Which hardware you ultimately decide to purchase hinges on a number of factors including the number of users on your network, the kinds of service licenses you intend to employee, & the unique profile of your organization. Our 2018 SonicWall Buyer s Guide was built to keep you as informed, confident, & optimistic as possible before you invest. Our hope is that you ll walk away from this document with a more comprehensive understanding of the acronyms, model numbers, & licenses offered by SonicWall. We ll walk you through the process of choosing the hardware & security features to make your system do exactly what you expect of it. If you have further questions that this guide does not address, we encourage you to speak with one of our helpful SonicWall-certified representatives. 3

4 Choosing a SonicWall Series SonicWall segments their products into three distinct collections, or series. These three series are grouped based on the number of users that will be accessing your network & the performance benchmarks for the hardware. A user is defined as any desktop, laptop, printer, phone, tablet, or other Internetconnected device operating on your organization s network. To ensure optimal security, get an accurate count of every potential user in your system. SonicWALL TZ Series 1 to 50 users Popular among small & medium-sized businesses, the TZ Series is designed for home, small office, & remote office networks. This series is one of the most secure firewall platforms available, offering a wide variety of Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions. In this series: SonicWall SOHO, TZ300, TZ400, TZ500, TZ600 SonicWALL NSA Series 50 to 500 users Primarily designed for medium-size enterprises & data centers, the NSA Series is a Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) designed to provide strong & flexible security capabilities. This series provides a deeper level of security in one powerful appliance. In this series: NSA 2600, NSA 2650, NSA 3600, NSA 4600, NSA 5600, NSA 6600 SonicWALL E-Class Supermassive Series 500+ users Meet the big guns. The NSA E-Class SuperMassive Series are the Superman firewalls designed to protect college campuses, hospitals, & large-scale enterprises. These firewalls are powerful, intelligent, & adaptive, for when you need a security force instead of a security guard. In this series: Supermassive E9200, E9400, E9600, E9800, E10200, E10400, E

5 Bundle Options When you buy a product from Firewalls.com, we like to come along for the ride. We ve been an ecommerce Value Added Reseller (evar) partnered with SonicWall since 1999 & we ve picked up a few helpful hints & best practices over those two decades. In addition to simple hardware products, Firewalls.com offers professional services to configure your new appliance & defend your network long-term. Our bundles are designed to save you time & money! Hardware Only This is a basic firewall with no special security services, recurring subscriptions, support, or extended warranty. Typically, a firewall setup of this nature is deployed in a unique setting within an already established security network. This option should never be used as a company s primary firewall as it simply does not provide the active coverage necessary to prevent an attack. Comprehensive Gateway Security Suite The Comprehensive Gateway Security Suite (CGSS) is a package of services built to stop known threats. This suite includes Gateway AntiVirus, AntiSpyware, Intrusion Prevention, Application Control, Content Filtering, & 24x7 Support. Advanced Gateway Security Suite With the Advanced Gateway Security Suite (AGSS), you get all of the services & features of CGSS with added protections against zero day threats. The most impressive facet of AGSS is SonicWall s Capture ATP, a cloud-based sandbox made to shut down ransomware. 5

6 Upgrades & Subscriptions We offer a wide variety of security add-ons & upgrades so that you know your data is always safe. Offers may be either a one-time upgrade or a recurring subscription based on the extra services you choose. Global VPN Client One-time license allows additional users to connect to the network using a VPN client SSL VPN Client One-time license allows additional users to connect to the network using a SSL VPN client DPI SSL One-time license to enable Deep Packet Inspection SSL on the firewall Support A basic add-on extending the technical support, firmware updates, & warranty of the firewall Content Filtering Allows administrators to monitor, block, & regulate the content that users are able to access Gateway Antivirus Blocks viruses, ransomware, & malware at the firewall gateway before it can enter your network 6

7 Client AntiVirus Blocks viruses & malware directly on the users desktop Virtual Assist One-time license providing remote desktop support from our engineers through the firewall s SSL VPN portal Firmware Allows access to the most up-to-date firmware updates for your firewall Analyzer Software One-time license granting access to the SonicWall Analyzer Reporting application AntiSpam Service Subscription for spam & security services on the firewall Hardware Warranty Basic subscription that extends the warranty on your hardware past the standard 90-Day Warranty provided upon purchase 7

8 Professional Services Securing your network entails more than simply purchasing an appliance & plugging it into the wall. To ensure that your network is as safe, it s crucial that your firewall settings are configured for optimal performance based on the goals & limitations of your network. The network architects at Firewalls.com have been building secure network environments for over two decades. We implement a 100 Step Configuration Checklist, ensuring that all of your bases are covered. We also provide training material for the do-it-yourself masters & managed security services for a true plug-&-play experience. Training Videos We ve produced & uploaded a massive library of easy-to-follow tutorial videos that cover how to configure your appliance, understand the features & services the appliance provides, & troubleshoot any issues you may face in setting up your security system. Configuration Service Take the guesswork out of security. Firewalls.com s certified professionals will configure your appliance to meet the unique goals & needs of your company. After configuration, your firewall will be empowered to provide the deepest levels of security available. Managed Services Firewalls.com employs a veteran team of dedicated SonicWall professionals to monitor, report, & mitigate attacks on your network. These guys are the A-Team of contemporary network security. While your peers are sweating about the newest updates & biting their nails over firmware updates, you can kick back & catch up on your favorite blog while our cyber-security roughnecks run security duty around your network. 8

9 Training & Certification Time to take matters into your own hands? Take control of your cyber security fate by mastering the skills & knowledge necessary to maintain your own network security. SonicWall provides both technical training & certification for their appliance series. Training courses are offered both in-person & online. Live training sessions take place in classroom settings across multiple locations around the United States. If you ve outgrown the classroom, SonicWall also provides online certification through authorized third-party training partners. 9

10 Talk to the Experts Let s face it. Cyber security is hard. We encourage you to come to an informed decision before purchasing your firewall because when the black hats lose, we all win. If you still have questions about which firewall is the best fit for your brand, please contact our friendly team of firewall professionals at or us sales@firewalls.com. 10

11 About Firewalls.com Founded in 1999 by entrepreneur Brian Reed, Firewalls.com pioneered the evar (Ecommerce Value Added Reseller) business model & continues to provide B2B cyber security solutions along with exceptional support & peerless professional services. With over 16 years in the network security industry, Firewalls.com is a recognized authority when it comes to giving the boot to viruses, malware, & ransomware. Our customers enjoy a stress-free & fast sales experience & trust our team of experienced engineers to ensure a successful solution is deployed & maintained. 11