Likelihood to Recommend PaloAlto VM-200 is a virtualized firewall with high processing power and network edge protection. The great advantage is being able to implement in a VMware environment without worrying about hardware, rack space, physical network connections and others. It can be easily managed via the web and remotely to create protection, access and reporting rules. The VM-200 firewall can be used by any company, small or large because it has several models available according to the real needs of each one.
Read full review I can't think of any place where WatchGuard isn't well suited, unless the customer is cheap. I have used WatchGuard devices in a two person office up to enterprise environments. Because they are not overly complicated to use, I prefer them to a name brand I'm not willing to mention, but most will know.
Read full review Pros Decrypt internet traffic daily reporting of top internet users classify internet traffic in real-time to allow us to understand the organization needs. Strong AI capabilities Read full review 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. Read full review Cons High Availability can be improved to allow active-active deployment All command line documentation to provide and support automation It will be nice to have link aggregation just like in the hardware firewall models. Read full review Help with a better solution for working with MS Exchange on-prem so that we can secure the ECP and OWA from the outside without losing functionality for active sync for cell phones and such. Even more affordable smaller boxes for home use. Built-in ways to handle the newer network protocols/features such as QUIC protocols that services like google are using so that we don't have to block all of that type of traffic just to be able to block youtube from loading for users that we don't want using it. Read full review Likelihood to Renew 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
Read full review Usability 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.
Read full review Reliability and Availability Applications errors should always be expected in any kind of technology. What matters most is the way you find to resolve it.
Read full review Performance WatchGuard works seemlessly and so in the background you don't realize it's there until you need it!
Read full review Support Rating Palo Alto VM series are best selling and industry's top-selling security product which customers prefer while securing their public cloud environment
Read full review 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
Read full review In-Person Training 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.
Read full review Online Training Online training is good for learning how to use the product. It does not teach security strategy because that is not its intent.
Read full review Implementation Rating 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.
Read full review Alternatives Considered palo alto firewalls are application-oriented systems. They can beat other product which are based on layer 3/4 inspection. Vm series are also quickly available and could be useful in urgent deployment needs . other vendors like Fortinet and cisco could take much more time to provide the VM and in some cases installation and license validation are complicated
Read full review 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.
Read full review Scalability 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.
Read full review Return on Investment ROI has been achieved quickly through lack of security incidents. Inline filtering happens at line rate, unline Sourcefire from Cisco. Great incentives from PAN to switch made a difference in the choice to change. Read full review 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.). Read full review ScreenShots WatchGuard Network Security Screenshots