Check Point Quantum Lightspeed vs. WatchGuard Network Security

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Check Point Quantum Lightspeed
Score 10.0 out of 10
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Quantum Lightspeed, from Check Point, is a network security security firewall solution. Quantum Lightspeed provides data center firewall security, boasting 20x better security price performance than competing solutions with hyper-fast firewalls that deliver 5 times the security throughput, scales up to 3 Tbps per system (800 Gbps per single gateway), while delivering 3 microseconds of ultra-low latency.N/A
WatchGuard Network Security
Score 8.9 out of 10
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WatchGuard Network Security is a network security and firewall software. WatchGuard includes secure Wi-Fi, multi-factor authentication, and network intelligence products and services designed for SMB’s.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Support
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Basic Security
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Total Security
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Offerings
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Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Features
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Firewall
Comparison of Firewall features of Product A and Product B
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Ratings
WatchGuard Network Security
8.6
412 Ratings
1% above category average
Identification Technologies00 Ratings8.6377 Ratings
Visualization Tools00 Ratings7.7373 Ratings
Content Inspection00 Ratings8.5397 Ratings
Policy-based Controls00 Ratings8.7410 Ratings
Active Directory and LDAP00 Ratings8.5346 Ratings
Firewall Management Console00 Ratings8.6404 Ratings
Reporting and Logging00 Ratings8.1401 Ratings
VPN00 Ratings8.9394 Ratings
High Availability00 Ratings8.6355 Ratings
Stateful Inspection00 Ratings9.0371 Ratings
Proxy Server00 Ratings9.0266 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Likelihood to Recommend
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8.7
(427 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
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9.6
(32 ratings)
Usability
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9.0
(114 ratings)
Availability
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9.1
(2 ratings)
Performance
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9.1
(2 ratings)
Support Rating
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2.4
(26 ratings)
In-Person Training
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9.1
(4 ratings)
Online Training
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8.2
(3 ratings)
Implementation Rating
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9.4
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Configurability
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10.0
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Ease of integration
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7.3
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
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9.1
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Vendor post-sale
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9.1
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Vendor pre-sale
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9.1
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User Testimonials
Check Point Quantum LightspeedWatchGuard Network Security
Likelihood to Recommend
Check Point Software Technologies
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WatchGuard Technologies
Generally speaking, our customers have standard requirements and the WatchGuard Network Security Firebox is there to ensure they stay protected. We've never had a successful breach on a customer's on-premise setup with a WatchGuard Network Security Firebox installed. 3rd parties (like CCTV, Printers, Login Systems, etc.) do not know which port their devices work over, so we have to identify that with them and there are often delays when this occurs.
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Pros
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WatchGuard Technologies
  • Incoming Torrent attempts were blocked, but outgoing (by a user) were permitted. Similarly, other direct attempts were summarily blocked.
  • provides full administrative support for analysis of usage and scope.
  • strong Wi-Fi support and security - area wi-fi maps
  • They think of all the things secure and I don't have to worry about it.
  • I have not identified anything else that needs improvement - I am well satisfied.
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Cons
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WatchGuard Technologies
  • Bridging ports, after the firewall is setup, isn't as easy as it could be.
  • Cloud integration for management requires recreating the entire device. It should just convert the current config.
  • Adding a Proxy policy should be on a different page from the other policy creation page.
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Likelihood to Renew
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WatchGuard Technologies
I'm giving this note to WatchGuard Network Security due to its ease of daily support (after acquiring necessary knowledge in the solution), which allows agility in configuration changes, its integration of several reliable security features (such as SSL VPN, VPN Virtual Interfaces between companies, and others) and functional and stability in operation, with no downtime in the equipment due to problems or malfunctions
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Usability
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WatchGuard Technologies
Although it might take some time to figure out, we have been able to use WatchGuard's online reference library and tech support to create/implement/modify all of our filtering rules and exceptions needed. There really has not been a shortcoming other than perhaps a learning curve.
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Reliability and Availability
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WatchGuard Technologies
Applications errors should always be expected in any kind of technology. What matters most is the way you find to resolve it.
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Performance
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WatchGuard Technologies
WatchGuard works seemlessly and so in the background you don't realize it's there until you need it!
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Support Rating
Check Point Software Technologies
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WatchGuard Technologies
We have only had to contact them once during the initial set up to help bring the internet back on line. After that for the most part our systems have been automated, and could easily be checked form their online FAQ and Knowledge base that they provide. Everything else is easily handled from their browser based interface
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In-Person Training
Check Point Software Technologies
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WatchGuard Technologies
We participate to a in person training and the three days of learning was really useful and complete to gain skill to solve the major part of the problem we encounter during our life. And more the in person training give us the opportunity to create a network with other WatchGuard partner.
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Online Training
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WatchGuard Technologies
Online training is good for learning how to use the product. It does not teach security strategy because that is not its intent.
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Implementation Rating
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WatchGuard Technologies
I had my key information for setting up the firewall, and they assisted me in finding the settings and appropriate places to enter data. They also helped troubleshoot when I didn't understand some of their feature concepts, and we got it running.
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Alternatives Considered
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WatchGuard Technologies
At 3 of my locations I use both a Sonic Wall and a watch guard. In my experience, the sonic wall has a much better interface. I feel it was much easier for someone that has never accessed a fire wall to be able to make changes and learn very quickly. I feel the Watchguard has better built in applications and the VPN was easier to use and access.
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Scalability
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WatchGuard Technologies
We scaled it exactly as we needed it to be! Easy, money-saving, and we didn't end up with features or options that we'd never use or worry about.
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Return on Investment
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WatchGuard Technologies
  • The VPNs are very easy to configure, less time to loose at new implementation.
  • The traffic monitor can be improved, I can't see the ISO layers to do a faster diagnosis.
  • Having an ADDS authentication is a plus, can use it with rules and vpn for remote access. Very useful.
  • The dimension feature can be developed as a website + database for NGINX, Apache2, IIS, etc., I feel traped on that linux vm only.
  • Most of the customers doesn't like to pay for a solution like this. They will accept only after beign attacked. WatchGuard can improve the sales with a demo (hacking, active security, etc.).
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