{"id":22372,"date":"2018-08-27T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/kb\/what-sophos-firewall-bundles-are-available\/"},"modified":"2024-10-18T10:40:35","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T09:40:35","slug":"which-sophos-firewall-bundles-are-available","status":"publish","type":"kb","link":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/kb\/which-sophos-firewall-bundles-are-available\/","title":{"rendered":"What Sophos Firewall bundles are available?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Before you buy a Sophos Firewall, you should definitely take a look at the Sophos Firewall bundles first.\nWe&#8217;ll show you in more detail here which bundles are available and how they differ.\nA bundle can be worthwhile for you, especially in terms of price.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Topics<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sophos-firewall-bundles-im-uberblick\">Sophos Firewall bundles at a glance<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#standard-protection\">Standard Protection<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#xstream-protection\">Xstream Protection<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#epic-protection\">Epic Protection<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#wann-ist-ein-bundle-die-richtige-wahl\">When is a bundle the right choice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#sophos-promo-mit-xstream-protection-oder-standard-protection\">Sophos Promo with Xstream Protection or Standard Protection<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#die-finanzielle-sicht\">The financial view<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#die-zusatzlichen-features\">The additional features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sophos-firewall-bundles-im-uberblick\">Sophos Firewall bundles at a glance<\/h2>\n\n<p>If you have decided to purchase an XGS firewall appliance with Sophos Firewall OS, the following bundles are available:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xstream Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Epic Protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69d9094f33bf5&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69d9094f33bf5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-duotone-unset-1 wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"890\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-xgs-firewall-new-license-bundles.jpg\" alt=\"Sophos Firewall - New XGS Hardware Bundles\" class=\"wp-image-118642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-xgs-firewall-new-license-bundles.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-xgs-firewall-new-license-bundles-64x36.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-xgs-firewall-new-license-bundles-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-xgs-firewall-new-license-bundles-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-xgs-firewall-new-license-bundles-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-xgs-firewall-new-license-bundles-1536x854.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-xgs-firewall-new-license-bundles-600x334.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Overview of Sophos Firewall bundles (license bundles)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"standard-protection\">Standard Protection<\/h3>\n\n<p>The <strong>Standard Protection Bundle<\/strong> includes the following modules:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Base License<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced Support<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"xstream-protection\">Xstream Protection<\/h3>\n\n<p>The <strong>Xstream Protection Bundle<\/strong> includes the following modules:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Base License<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero-Day Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Orchestration<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"epic-protection\">Epic Protection<\/h3>\n\n<p>The <strong>Epic Protection Bundle<\/strong> includes the following modules:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Base License<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Network Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zero-Day Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central Orchestration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email Protection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Webserver Protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wann-ist-ein-bundle-die-richtige-wahl\">When is a bundle the right choice?<\/h2>\n\n<p>As soon as you need two or more modules for your firewall, the bundle is worth it in any case. So before you buy the hardware and licenses separately, do the math.<\/p>\n\n<p>Enhanced Support is always included in the XGS bundles. So if you buy an XGS Firewall and a Network Protection separately, you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/kb\/how-long-do-i-get-a-warranty-on-my-sophos-hardware\/\">only<\/a> have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/kb\/how-long-do-i-get-a-warranty-on-my-sophos-hardware\/\">a one-year warranty<\/a> on the hardware and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/blog\/sophos-firewall-updates-no-longer-free-of-charge\/\">limited number of free updates<\/a>! You can also purchase Enhanced Support in our store at any time. In a bundle, however, everything comes together cheaper.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sophos-promo-mit-xstream-protection-oder-standard-protection\">Sophos Promo with Xstream Protection or Standard Protection<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized has-custom-border is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-standard-protection-vs-xstream-protection-1024x585.jpg\" alt=\"Sophos Standard Protection vs. Xsteam Protection\" class=\"wp-image-157095\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:4px;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover;width:700px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-standard-protection-vs-xstream-protection-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-standard-protection-vs-xstream-protection-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-standard-protection-vs-xstream-protection-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-standard-protection-vs-xstream-protection-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-standard-protection-vs-xstream-protection-600x343.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-standard-protection-vs-xstream-protection-64x37.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/assets\/sophos-standard-protection-vs-xstream-protection.jpg 1792w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The majority of our customers opt for the Standard Protection Bundle in the long term. The modules included are listed above. However, Sophos has the 99% promo, which looks very attractive at first glance. This often results in the purchase of modules that are not really needed in order to get a little more discount on the hardware.<\/p>\n\n<p>With the Sophos promo, which is limited in time but has been continuously extended for 5 years, you get the following offer: When you buy Xstream Protection for 3 years, you get a 99% discount on the firewall hardware appliance.<\/p>\n\n<p>The promo competes with the annual subscription with Standard Protection and, depending on the model, the hardware appliance is available at a discount of up to 80%.<\/p>\n\n<p>At first glance, the Xstream Protection Promo is therefore the better deal. However, we have the following thoughts for you:<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"die-finanzielle-sicht\">The financial view<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Xstream Protection license is paid for 3 years and depending on the company, such an investment and upfront payment is not possible.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"die-zusatzlichen-features\">The additional features<\/h3>\n\n<p>The additional functions of Xstream Protection compared to Standard Protection are <strong>Zero-Day Protection<\/strong> and <strong>Central Orchestration<\/strong> and are not required by most customers. But why? Xstream Protection is therefore not worthwhile. Well, it depends. Take a look at the functions and decide for yourself:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sophos Zero-Day Protection<\/strong> uses advanced technologies such as real-time JavaScript emulation and <a href=\"https:\/\/community.sophos.com\/sophos-xg-firewall\/f\/recommended-reads\/117033\/sophos-firewall-sophos-sandstorm-zero-day-protection---more-data-than-ever-before\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">behavioral analysis<\/a> to detect and block complex cyber threats. However, activation requires specific prerequisites such as TLS inspection to analyze traffic and a 15-minute cloud analysis for downloads to ensure protection against advanced malware and zero-day threats. Very few admins want to annoy users with the 15 minutes and prefer to let the download through. The endpoint from Sophos also offers sufficiently good protection and technologies and also supports more files. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/blog\/sophoslabs-intelix-the-cyber-threat-detection-tool\/\">Sophos Intelix<\/a> is a free online tool that can also perform such an analysis.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/kb\/sophos-firewall-how-does-zero-day-protection-work\/\">How does Zero-Day Protection work?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Central Orchestration<\/strong> simplifies <strong>SD-WAN management<\/strong> of VPN connections and network structures, especially with more than four firewalls, where manual configurations become complex. It enables the efficient setup of full mesh, hub-and-spoke models and tunnel setups, improves network performance and resilience and saves time. For networks with up to four firewalls, manual VPN connections are still viable, but beyond that Sophos offers a time-saving and performance-enhancing solution.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sophos Central Firewall Reporting Advanced<\/strong>: The Central Orchestration license includes a <strong>light version of Sophos Central Firewall Reporting Advanced<\/strong>, which provides in-depth security insights with 30 days of firewall data storage capacity through predefined and customizable reports, complemented by storage expansion options to ensure long-term access to critical data. Here we recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/shop\/sophos-central-firewall-reporting-advanced\/\">full version of Sophos Central Firewall Reporting Advancend<\/a>, which stores the logs for up to one year. In most cases, insurance companies require at least 6 months anyway, making the upgrade to the full version mandatory.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","format":"standard","kb_kategorie":[382],"class_list":["post-22372","kb","type-kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","kb_kategorie-sophos-firewall"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb\/22372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"kb_kategorie","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.avanet.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kb_kategorie?post=22372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}