Unified Firewall Management in SonicWall Unified Management

The latest NSM release brings full firewall management into SonicWall Unified Management for simpler, smarter control.

Streamlining Firewall Management Across Distributed Networks

As organizations grow and networks become more distributed, managing firewalls across multiple tenants and environments can become complex and resource-intensive. SonicWall Network Security Manager (NSM) 3.2 addresses this by becoming a sub-application within SonicWall Unified Management.

This release introduces a new era of centralized firewall management through the integration of Firewall Manager within the SonicWall Unified Management dashboard, along with several other key features. Whether you're an MSP, MSSP or IT admin, NSM and SonicWall Unified Management simplifies operations, improves visibility and scales with your business.

What’s New in NSM 3.2?

While the SonicWall Unified Management integration is the headline, NSM 3.2 also introduces several key enhancements that improve day-to-day operations. Here are some of the many improvements in this release:

• Enhanced Migration App: Simplifies upgrades from legacy firewalls with the ability to migrate configurations to the latest firewalls.
• Granular Firmware Upgrade Visibility: Real-time tracking of firmware status directly from the inventory page.

• Risk-Based Reporting: New report types offer more insights into application, intrusion, and malware risks.
• Template Enhancements: Use of variables for flexible firewall interface configuration and deploy templates as exported firewall configurations.

SonicWall’s Evolution

This release is a key milestone in SonicWall’s journey to unify its portfolio under one management experience, which makes it easier for partners and customers to operate securely and efficiently. Capture Client and Wireless Network Manager are already available within the SonicWall Unified Management portal, allowing management of switching, wireless, endpoint security and now firewalls.

Firewall Management within SonicWall Unified Management enables:

• Centralized oversight across tenants and regions
• Streamlined workflows from a single console
• Unified visibility into licensing, firmware, and reporting

Firewall Management for MSPs, MSSPs, and IT Admins

MSPs and MSSPs

Managing multiple tenants, devices, and environments can be complex when tools are fragmented. Firewall Manager within SonicWall Unified Management gives MSPs and MSSPs the centralized control they need to scale operations efficiently.

Use Case: An MSSP managing several firewalls, policies, and other SonicWall devices across multiple clients can now provision, monitor, and report from one unified platform, saving time and reducing operational overhead.

IT Admins

IT teams need scalable, intuitive tools to manage distributed networks. Firewall Manager simplifies firewall management with automation, visibility, and seamless migration support, all within SonicWall Unified Management.

Use Case: An IT admin overseeing multiple branch offices can now manage firewall and other SonicWall devices’ firmware upgrades, generate reports, and monitor network health, all from a single pane of glass.

Get Started Today

Experience the power of unified firewall management with NSM 3.2 on SonicWall Unified Management. Visit the NSM webpage and contact sales for a demo.