I currently utilize an off the shelf Netgear router. I am hoping to move to something with better security. I set up an Ubiquiti Unified Security Gateway (USG) and was told its advantage is in part IDS/IPS (aside other features).
Some research shows options are numbered: Sophos, Sonicwall, Untangle, pfSense, Fortinet and Watchguard among the up and coming consumer offerings, Norton Core, Cujo (terrible reviews), BitDefender Box, etcetera. My budget is up to $1,000 or slightly North and if necessary $2-300 for a yearly subscription.
I am not a network administrator. I do have technology expertise. I set iup the USG in a few minutes and the device only cost $110. It leads me to believe consumer equipment should and can be bested and without paying for something astronomical (e. g. an $1x00 yearly Meraki subscription, before the price of the hardware). Can anyone recommend a step up?
Thanks in advance.
Some research shows options are numbered: Sophos, Sonicwall, Untangle, pfSense, Fortinet and Watchguard among the up and coming consumer offerings, Norton Core, Cujo (terrible reviews), BitDefender Box, etcetera. My budget is up to $1,000 or slightly North and if necessary $2-300 for a yearly subscription.
I am not a network administrator. I do have technology expertise. I set iup the USG in a few minutes and the device only cost $110. It leads me to believe consumer equipment should and can be bested and without paying for something astronomical (e. g. an $1x00 yearly Meraki subscription, before the price of the hardware). Can anyone recommend a step up?
Thanks in advance.