In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses require robust security solutions to protect their networks from increasing cyber threats while maintaining operational efficiency. Traditional network firewalls, while historically central to securing business networks, are now often seen as costly, complex, and inflexible. Exium's SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) Cyber Gateway offers a transformative, cost-effective firewall replacement, leveraging modern cloud-native architecture to provide comprehensive security and improved performance without the traditional complexity and cost.
Network firewalls are essential for protecting business networks from malicious activities and ensuring secure and reliable connections. Originally simple gatekeepers, today's firewalls must handle sophisticated threats with advanced features like intrusion prevention and application-layer inspection. However, traditional firewalls are often expensive and cumbersome to manage, especially in cloud environments.
Exium's SASE Cyber Gateway revolutionizes network security by offering a scalable, high-performance solution that seamlessly integrates into both physical and virtual infrastructures. Built on cloud-native architecture, it ensures strong security without the need for dedicated hardware, providing cost savings and flexibility that traditional firewalls cannot match.
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Key Benefits of Exium's SASE Cyber Gateway over Legacy Firewalls |
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Cost-effectiveness:
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Scalability and Flexibility:
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Simplified Management:
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Discover the dramatic cost savings you can achieve by choosing Exium's state-of-the-art Cyber Gateway over traditional firewalls.
When evaluating the total licensing and hardware costs over a 3-year period, Exium's solution shines as a clear winner. Not only does it offer a modern and efficient approach to network security, but it also significantly reduces costs.
For this comparison, we've focused on mid-level firewalls, where Exium's Cyber Gateway is about 80% less expensive than legacy alternatives. And the savings don't stop there—at every level, from entry-level to high-tier appliances, Exium delivers at least 50% cost savings. Plus, when you factor in reduced operational costs, the financial advantages of Exium's Cyber Gateway expand even further.
| Vendor |
Firewall Model |
Legacy Firewalls with 3-Years License |
Exium Cyber Gateway |
Legacy Firewall Cost vs. Exium Cyber Gateway |
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| 1 | Fortinet | Fortinet FortiGate 200F | $15,252.93 |
$3,402.00 Covers a 36-Month Subscription and Hardware Cost for the HUNSN RJ16 1U Unit |
4.5x |
| 2 | SonicWall | SonicWall NSA 4700 | $14,948.00 |
4.5x |
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| 3 | Sophos | Sophos XGS 3100 | $15,085.53 |
4.5x |
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| 4 | WatchGuard | WatchGuard Firebox M690 | $19,365.80 |
5.8x |
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| 5 | Cisco Meraki | Meraki MX450 | $14,171.60 |
4.2x |
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| 6 | Barracuda | Barracuda CloudGen Firewall F800 | $19,454.42 |
5.8x |
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Network Topology |
Traffic Handling |
Remote Work Support |
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| Easily fit Exium into your existing network structure, ensuring optimal security coverage across all endpoints. | Efficiently handle varying amounts of data traffic with robust performance. | Implement consistent security policies for remote and in-office employees alike, supporting the ongoing trend toward remote work models. |
The table below showcases a comparison of features and performance between Exium's Cyber Gateway and traditional legacy firewalls. For this evaluation, we assume the Exium Cyber Gateway software is deployed on a HUNSN RJ16 1U unit. Unlike legacy solutions, Exium imposes no restrictions on speeds or the number of sessions—performance is directly influenced by your chosen hardware. Opting for higher-spec hardware will yield increased speeds and enhanced performance beyond the parameters illustrated in the table.
| Feature/Performance |
Fortinet FortiGate 200F |
SonicWall NSA 4700 |
Sophos XGS 3100 |
Exium Cyber Gateway |
WatchGuard Firebox M690 |
Meraki MX450 |
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall F800 |
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| Target Deployment |
Mid to Large Enterprises |
Mid to Large Enterprises |
Mid to Large Enterprises |
Mid to Large Enterprises |
Mid-sized Businesses |
Mid to Large Enterprises |
Mid to Large Enterprises |
| Firewall Throughput |
100 Gbps |
36 Gbps |
140 Gbps |
35 Gbps |
43 Gbps |
36 Gbps |
94.1 Gbps |
| Threat Prevention Throughput |
6.5 Gbps |
4.5 Gbps |
18 Gbps |
10 Gbps |
5.2 Gbps |
3 Gbps |
Not directly specified |
| VPN Throughput |
20 Gbps |
20 Gbps |
19.5 Gbps |
20 Gbps |
10 Gbps |
3 Gbps |
11.9 Gbps |
| Concurrent Sessions |
2.5 million |
3 million |
17 million |
15 million |
6.7 million |
2 million |
30 million |
| New Sessions Per Second |
400,000 |
280,000 |
310,000 |
350,000 |
310,000 |
150,000 |
199,000 |
| Integrated SD-WAN |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Security Subscriptions |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| High Availability |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Cloud Management |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Form Factor |
Rack-mount |
Rack-mount |
Rack-mount |
1U Rack-mount |
Rack-mount |
Rack-mount |
Rack-mount |
| Interfaces |
Multiple 1/10 GE |
Multiple 1/10 GE |
Multiple 1/10 GE |
Multiple 1/10 GE |
Multiple 1/10 GE |
Multiple 1/10 GE |
Multiple 1/10 GE |
Exium’s SASE Cyber Gateway offers a next-generation solution that redefines network security by balancing cost, security, and operational simplicity. With its ability to integrate seamlessly into diverse environments while maintaining high-security standards, the Gateway represents a compelling option for businesses seeking to improve their security posture without incurring the traditional challenges of firewall management and costs.
Choose Exium's Cyber Gateway for cutting-edge security and smart spending, and leave the costly, outdated firewall solutions behind.
To learn more about implementing SASE, XDR, IAM/ MFA, and GRC for your organization and explore tailored solutions that meet your unique requirements, contact Exium at partners@exium.net for a consultation or demonstration. If you are ready to get started, check out our testing and onboarding process.