
Introduction to
the SonicOS Security Features
This chapter covers the details of the security features in SonicWALL appliances.
These devices are packed with features that make life easier for administrators—easy
to configure VPNs, built-in Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) server,
advanced Network Address Translation (NAT) functionality, enhanced logging capa-
bilities, and much more. However, a firewall’s primary responsibility has always been
security, keeping the bad bits out and letting the good bits in.
In addition to the strong feature set for network administration, SonicWALL
appliances offer an equally strong set of protective tools. SonicW ...