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SonicWall vs Trellix

SonicWall is a unified cybersecurity portfolio that helps SMBs, MSPs, and IT teams consolidate network, endpoint, cloud, and threat response across hybrid environments. Trellix sells the Trellix Security Platform, an AI-powered platform powered by Trellix Wise. CISO Tribune files both under EDR and XDR. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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SonicWall vs Trellix: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
SonicWallSonicWall is a unified cybersecurity portfolio that helps SMBs, MSPs, and IT teams consolidate network, endpoint, cloud, and threat response across hybrid environments.sonicwall.comTrellixTrellix sells the Trellix Security Platform, an AI-powered platform powered by Trellix Wise.trellix.com
What it sells
  • Capture Client[3][12]Endpoint detection and response built on SentinelOne.
  • Cloud Secure Edge[1][3][7][13][15]SonicWall's Security Service Edge (SSE) platform.
  • SonicSentry MDR[3][7][11]Managed detection and response from SonicWall analysts.
  • SonicWall Unified Management[3]A single console for managing SonicWall products.
  • Trellix Wise for Private Cloud[4][5]Trellix Wise for Private Cloud runs entirely on customer hardware or in the customer VPC.
  • Trellix Endpoint Security[8]Trellix Endpoint Security provides multi-layered endpoint protection in a single agent.
  • Trellix Data Encryption[11]Trellix Data Encryption products secure devices and removable media so that only authorized users can access the information on them.
  • Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange[12]Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange combines internal and external threat data and shares it across the security ecosystem.
  • Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence[13]Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence (pGTI) is a private-cloud reputation service.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Founded
Not stated on its pages2022
Ownership and funding
Owned by Francisco Partners and Elliott Management since 2016[2][3][5][6]Owned by Symphony Technology Group since 2022[4][5][13]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • May 12, 2026SonicWall announced availability of the Gen 8 NSv XS, a subscription-based virtual firewall for MSPs and MSSPs serving small and distributed environments.[18]
Not stated on its pages
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[5]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: listed, seen November 4, 2026[6]
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
Who it fits
From its own pages, SonicWall sells mainly to SMBs, MSPs, and IT teams, and to MSSPs and distributed enterprises. Its pages name healthcare, education, local government, finance, manufacturing, and retail as the kinds of organizations it protects. TZ series firewalls are positioned for SMBs and branch locations.Trellix Wise for Private Cloud is deployed on the customer's own hardware or in the customer's own VPC. Workload security is described for physical, virtual and hybrid-cloud environments. Security continuity across IT/OT infrastructure is a named use of Trellix solutions. Healthcare systems and manufacturing with shared workstations and laptops are named as a common use case for multi-user environments.
Last verified
September 27, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • SonicWall and Trellix are both filed under EDR and XDR.

Where they differ, field by field

  • SonicWall's primary category is Firewalls and NGFW; Trellix's is EDR and XDR.
  • SonicWall is also filed under SASE and SSE and MDR and managed SOC.
  • SonicWall lists Capture Client, Cloud Secure Edge, SonicSentry MDR and SonicWall Unified Management. Trellix lists Trellix Wise for Private Cloud, Trellix Endpoint Security, Trellix Data Encryption, Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange and Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence.
  • Trellix was founded in 2022.
  • SonicWall is owned by Francisco Partners and Elliott Management, since 2016. Trellix is owned by Symphony Technology Group, since 2022.

What it sells: SonicWall

What Capture Client does[3][12]
Capture Client is built on SentinelOne. SonicWall describes it as delivering endpoint detection and response integrated with the SonicWall ecosystem.
What Cloud Secure Edge does[1][3][7][13][15]
Cloud Secure Edge delivers secure access to internal resources and safe connections to the internet for remote and hybrid workers. It covers ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and DNS Security from one platform.
What SonicSentry MDR does[3][7][11]
SonicSentry MDR combines SonicWall telemetry with expert analysts who hunt, triage, and contain threats around the clock. For endpoints, SonicWall describes 24/7 expert monitoring and response backed by proactive threat hunting.
What SonicWall Unified Management does[3]
SonicWall Unified Management gives IT teams and MSPs a single console to manage, monitor, and respond. It covers firewalls, switches, endpoints, and Cloud Secure Edge.

What it sells: Trellix

What Trellix Wise for Private Cloud does[4][5]
Trellix Wise for Private Cloud runs with no need to connect to the public cloud. The Trellix Security Platform is powered by Trellix Wise. Integrated security controls across endpoint, network, data, email and third parties correlate signals and data access to detect and respond to threats.
What Trellix Endpoint Security does[8]
Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS) covers on-prem, cloud and disconnected environments and is managed from a single source. Trellix Agent provides EPP, EDR, Device Control and Forensics as one agent. Threat protection uses advanced machine learning, exploit prevention and heuristics.
What Trellix Data Encryption does[11]
Encryption policies are deployed through a single management console, with monitoring of encryption status and compliance reports. Trellix Native Drive Encryption centralizes management of both BitLocker and FileVault in a central console that is available on-premises or via SaaS. Trellix FRP protects organizations when data is transferred to removable media and file shares.
What Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange does[12]
Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange (TIE) alerts the network administrator of an unknown file in the environment. Decisions about never-before-seen files draw on endpoint context combined with collective threat intelligence.
What Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence does[13]
Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence delivers real-time File/IP/URL/certificates threat data. Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence consolidates third-party feeds, supports custom reputations and integrates with REST APIs.

Questions about SonicWall and Trellix

What do SonicWall and Trellix sell?
SonicWall sells Capture Client, Cloud Secure Edge, SonicSentry MDR and SonicWall Unified Management. Trellix sells Trellix Wise for Private Cloud, Trellix Endpoint Security, Trellix Data Encryption, Trellix Threat Intelligence Exchange and Trellix Private Global Threat Intelligence.
Are SonicWall and Trellix in the same category?
They share EDR and XDR. SonicWall's primary category is Firewalls and NGFW and Trellix's is EDR and XDR.
When were SonicWall and Trellix founded?
Trellix was founded in 2022.
Who owns SonicWall and Trellix?
SonicWall is owned by Francisco Partners and Elliott Management, since 2016. Trellix is owned by Symphony Technology Group, since 2022.
Who are SonicWall and Trellix sold to?
From its own pages, SonicWall sells mainly to SMBs, MSPs, and IT teams, and to MSSPs and distributed enterprises. Trellix Wise for Private Cloud is deployed on the customer's own hardware or in the customer's own VPC.
What have SonicWall and Trellix announced recently?
May 12, 2026: SonicWall announced availability of the Gen 8 NSv XS, a subscription-based virtual firewall for MSPs and MSSPs serving small and distributed environments.

About SonicWall

SonicWall is a unified cybersecurity portfolio that helps SMBs, MSPs, and IT teams consolidate network, endpoint, cloud, and threat response across hybrid environments. SonicWall sells firewalls, endpoint security, a Security Service Edge platform, managed detection and response, and a management console that ties them together.[1]

SonicWall delivers cybersecurity solutions for organizations ranging from small businesses and distributed enterprises to MSSPs managing thousands of customer environments. SonicWall describes its protection as aimed at healthcare, education, local government, finance, manufacturing, and retail. SonicWall also offers on-premises, cloud-based and as-a-service options, so buyers can deploy what suits their architecture.[4][7][8]

On the network side, SonicWall TZ series firewalls are designed for the needs of SMBs and branch locations. For distributed enterprises, SonicWall TZ Series, NSa Series, and NSsp Series firewalls, paired with Network Security Manager (NSM), give a single point of control for thousands of enforcement points. SonicWall delivers Secure SD-WAN through TZ, NSa, and NSsp firewalls. Firewall security services apply to Gen 7 and Gen 8 firewall platforms.[7][9][10]

Organizations can manage endpoint protection themselves or add SonicSentry MDR for 24/7 managed detection and response. SonicWall also offers Capture Client, which is built on SentinelOne and delivers endpoint detection and response integrated with the SonicWall ecosystem.[11][12]

Cloud Secure Edge is SonicWall's Security Service Edge (SSE) platform. Cloud Secure Edge covers the full security stack from one platform: ZTNA, SWG, CASB, and DNS Security. For remote access, SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 1000 Series and Cloud Secure Edge deliver both VPN and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). SonicWall also supplies VPN clients, including NetExtender for Windows and Linux users.[1][7][13][14]

On the managed side, SonicSentry MDR and SonicSentry MXDR combine SonicWall telemetry with expert analysts who hunt, triage, and contain threats around the clock. SonicWall says that SonicSentry MXDR unifies monitoring of endpoint, cloud, and network, where correlated telemetry catches complex, multi-stage attacks a single layer would miss. SonicSentry MDR for SonicWall Endpoint Security is part of the Cysurance embedded warranty program.[7][11]

SonicWall Unified Management gives IT teams and MSPs a single console to manage, monitor, and respond across firewalls, switches, endpoints, and Cloud Secure Edge. Sami is SonicWall's AI-powered assistant that brings administrative guidance, solution building, and product support into a single conversational experience. For threat analysis, Capture ATP is a cloud-based, multi-engine sandbox, and Capture Security appliance offers on-premises sandboxing for enterprises with sensitive data.[1][10][11][15][16][17]

SonicWall on the record

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SonicWall full record

  1. [1]sonicwall.comSonicWall · sonicwall.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Francisco partners and elliott management complete acquisition of dell software groupFrancisco Partners · franciscopartners.com · published November 1, 2016 · Tier A
  3. [3]Cybersecurity That Delivers Real Business Outcomes | SonicWallSonicWall · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Federal Government Cybersecurity | SonicWallSonicWall · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]SonicWall Next Generation Firewall Reviews & Product Details - G2G2 · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier C
  6. [6]SonicWall Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed October 28, 2026 · Tier C
  7. [7]Cybersecurity Solutions by Use Case | SonicWallSonicWall · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Cybersecurity for Cloud Virtual and Hybrid Networks | SonicWallSonicWall · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]SonicWall TZ Series: Advanced Protection for SMBs | Entry Level Next Generation FirewallsSonicWall · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Firewall & Network Security Services | SonicwallSonicWall · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Endpoint Security & Managed EDR Solutions | SonicWallSonicWall · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Endpoint Security Solutions | EDR, NGAV & Ransomware Protection | SonicWallSonicWall · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Cloud Secure Edge (CSE): ZTNA Solution | SonicWallSonicWall · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]SonicWall VPN Clients | NetExtender & Mobile ConnectSonicWall · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]SonicWall Unified Management | Cybersecurity PlatformSonicWall · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)SonicWall · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  17. [17]On-Premise ATP | SonicWall Capture Security applianceSonicWall · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  18. [18]SonicWall Expands Gen 8 Platform to the Cloud with New NSv XS Virtual Firewall to Help MSPs and MSSPs Deliver Managed Security Wherever Workloads RunSonicWall · published May 12, 2026 · Tier A

Trellix full record

  1. [1]PlatformTrellix · trellix.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Symphony technology group announces the launch of extended detection and response provider trellixTrellix · trellix.com · published January 19, 2022 · Tier A
  3. [3]Trellix welcomes new ceo to lead next phase of growthTrellix · trellix.com · published January 22, 2025 · Tier A
  4. [4]Trellix | Intelligence-led Cyber ResilienceTrellix · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Trellix Wise | Machine-speed defense for the AI eraTrellix · undated page, accessed October 29, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Endpoint, Data, Network, and Email Security Products | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Trellix Security PlatformTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Endpoint Security | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Cloud Workload Security | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Data Loss Prevention | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Data Encryption | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Threat Intelligence Exchange | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Trellix Guardians | TrellixTrellix · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

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