Question

Create a table of four UTM devices available today. Include the vendor name, pricing, a list of features, the type of protections it provides, etc. Based on your research, assign a value of 1–5 (lowest to highest) that you would give that UTM. Include a short explanation of why you gave it that ranking.

Answer 1

UTM Comparison

Unified Threat Management (UTM) system protects the users from various security threats with the help of multiple security features like anti-virus, anti-spaming etc incorporated in a single device.

UTM DevicePricingFeaturesType of ProtectionFirewall ThroughputVPN ThrughputMaximum UsersMy Rating

Sophos SG series$2,995.00Versatile,Reliable, Modular, Full wireless coverageRansomware and targeted attack protection, email protection, web protection, cloud-based sandbox prot40 Gbps to 60 Gbps8 Gbps to 10 GbpsUnrestricted4

Check Point NG Threat Protection Appliances$899Modular, expandible chassis design, Real time security intelligenceprotection from malicious applications and dialogs, anti-bot, application control, Intrusion prevention77 Gbpsto 110 Gbps17 Gbpsto 50 Gbps1500+5

Cisco Meraki$595easy error free deployment, real time graphical reporting

Identity-based and device-aware security, Intrusion detection engine, Layer 7 traffic classification and control

1 Gbps500 Mbps to 1 Gbps10,0003dell sonicwall nsa series$2,972

Easy deployment, setup and ongoing management, network control and flexibility, global management and reporting

Botnet command and control (CnC) detection and blocking, Countermeasure-based protection, Intra-zone IPS protection, CloudAV malware protection

12 Gbps5 Gbps6,0002

Check Point NG Threat Protection Appliances deserves the highest rating 5 because in a cheaper price it provides multiple layer of protection along with the modular design. While comparing Sophos SG series and Cisco Meraki, the advantage of Sophos SG series is its unrestricted users and high firewall and vpn throughput. Since Sophos SG series got a rating 4 and Cisco Meraki got rating 3. Dell sonicwall nsa series got rating 2 because of its higher price compared to those with rating 2 and 3 while others are providing similar protections at a cheaper rate.