Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 26, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Sophos Network or Data Protection?
Data Protection is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Sophos Network, and Sophos Network is rated higher (88/100) than Data Protection (75/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right Security solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Sophos Ltd. Vs. Microsoft
Sophos Ltd.: We help organizations keep data safe and block the growing number of complex threats. We protect everywhere and offer complete security with our full range of endpoint, encryption, email, web, network security and UTM products.
Microsoft:
Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.
Who is more expensive? Sophos Network or Data Protection Manager?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Security software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Sophos Network and Data Protection Manager.
Sophos Network price starts at $14 per user/year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Sophos Network Access Control is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Security software. Data Protection Manager accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Sophos Network Access Control is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Security software.
Bottom line: Data Protection Manager is more expensive than Sophos Network.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Sophos Network Vs. Data Protection based on some of the most important and required Security features.
Sophos Network: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Data Protection Manager: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
Sophos Network's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, System Center 2012’s price tag makes it difficult for organizations of all sizes to purchase this solution.