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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    WatchGuard Endpoint Security

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AWatchGuard EPDR (formerly Panda Adaptive Defense 360) combines next-generation antivirus protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), patch management, content filtering, email security, full disk encryption, and more, into one package. The platform touts a unique zero-trust security service that certifies the legitimacy and safety of all running applications thanks to a combination of automated, AI-driven processes and investigation services provided by a team of malware analysts.N/A

    WatchGuard Network Security

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AWatchGuard 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
    WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWatchGuard Network Security
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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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    Community Pulse
    WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWatchGuard Network Security
    Considered Both Products
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Overall, Watchguard services have proven to be superior due to the scope of coverage. As for the EDR, this was a hard choice. We're still working with some SentinelSentinelOne clients, and their EDR alone gives you visibility that a Firebox with content inspection provides. …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Way back in the day, I have used Norton end point security and really did not like the speed at which it tried to do its job. I know I am dating myself here. WatchGuard Endpoint Security, I feel, is light years ahead of Norton's product. WatchGuard Endpoint Security is FAST, …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    The main reason we have selected WatchGuard Endpoint Security is the integration it has with the other WatchGuard security products we are using. The WatchGuard Cloud platform is really of great value!
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    We upgraded from Webroot to WatchGuard EPP as we felt it offered greater protection for end points. The basic reports are emailed to us each month that we run through with our clients each month to review the current environment and any security patterns we can see through the …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    I think every products has their own pro and con. When I worked for another company they used Cisco and later they migrate them to Palo Alto. I would say every company has their own standard hardware as well as the budgets we need to be considering. WatchGuard is the best one …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    With advancements in AI-powered cyber threats, PCA needed an endpoint security solution with advanced threat hunting and zero-trust capabilities, built for an XDR platform, and integrated into a single management console with real-time communication. The solution needed to …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Watchguard AD integrates and works well with every security solution we use and sell to our customers.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    WatchGuard EPDR provides more features and better network protection than Crowdstrike. The patch management add-on of WatchGuard EPDR is not available in Trend Micro Worry-Free, Sophos Endpoint Security, or Crowdstrike solutions. WatchGuard EPDR is easy to centrally managed and …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Adaptive Defense 360 [/ WatchGuard EPDR] provides more than signature-based detections to better your endpoint security. Once in Lock mode unknown processes are blocked and we have increased protection that we didn't have before.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    We used basic Panda Endpoint Protection before, going to Adaptive Defense 360 was a logic[al] step to make. You keep using a familiar product, but with a whole new set of added features and possibilities + increased protection level.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Better cloud management than both options. Easier deployment and much better service from WatchGuard/Panda.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    Compared to Webroot, where we came from before moving to WatchGuard EPDR, I can ensure we have reduced our maintenance time by 75%. False positives used to be a thing that consumed a lot of level 1 engineers' time and has nearly disappeared now. I can't really speak for other …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    [Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR] is a little pricier but is overall a better solution. The management console is far superior.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    We used to use Sophos Intercept X which was one of the top options on the market and we moved away to use Watchguard/Panda to protect our infrastructure. We have used Sophos for a few years, but upon trialing this the portal is so much more intuitive and easy to use. Policy …
    Incentivized
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    We only use WatchGuard
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    By using EPDR and endpoint security we have obtained more security in our devices, due to the locking and even search functions in case of theft, very interesting functions in case the device is stolen or lost. Also the AV protection is good and works well.We recommend it to …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    We looked at their dedicated endpoint security products but found that we're too small for their solution to make sense for us as it was just too costly for our few users to implement.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    reliability. a lot of time, other products, crash after updates. cluster members fail after reboot.Rules not works properly or stop working until you reboot the device.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    the cloud platform also allows you to manage endpoints so I have everything under control
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    Market leader!
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    Both are solid products. I liked the all-in-one package of the firewall. It allowed me to have everything in a simple license rather than having to add bits and pieces via updates or third-party applications. It provided me with a greater piece of mind to go with WatchGuard as …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    The client-server management tool provides better efficiency on the daily tasks when having a lot of firewalls. The policy manager tool is very easy to use, making it easy the understand and change the actual policy rules The multi-wan feature is a more robust and flexible …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    EDPR works perfectly with the Firewall to mitigate threats, however, the firewalls have detection and response built-in, which needs to be deployed in combination.
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    Trend micro used to be good, they have fallen behind the times. Needed state of the art protection suite
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    WatchGuard delivers firewall management and built-in features far superior to many competitors, and all built-in features are effective, not just to make the product. Its web access control is superior to many products and works transparently, which facilitates management and …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    In the decision-making process, it had a strong influence on some aspects. 1. Performance, considering the fact that you can enable all security features including DPI SSL without fully compromising the appliance availability; 2. The centralized management and reporting tools …
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    watchguard [network security] : device performance, ease of use, clear menus, great at first glance
    Incentivized
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    After I tried other security appliances, I chose XTM for easy and multilevel type of configuration.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
    135 Answers
    96%
    Would buy again
    423 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    126 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    407 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    138 Answers
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    432 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    129 Answers
    95%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    362 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
    129 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    401 Answers
    Features
    WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWatchGuard Network Security
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of WatchGuard Endpoint Security and WatchGuard Network Security
    Feature
    WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    8.6
    143 Ratings
    1% above category average
    WatchGuard Network Security
    -
    Ratings
    Anti-Exploit Technology8.7136 Ratings00 Ratings
    Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)9.4140 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Management9.1138 Ratings00 Ratings
    Hybrid Deployment Support8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Infection Remediation7.36 Ratings00 Ratings
    Vulnerability Management8.543 Ratings00 Ratings
    Malware Detection9.4142 Ratings00 Ratings
    Firewall
    Comparison of Firewall features of WatchGuard Endpoint Security and WatchGuard Network Security
    Feature
    WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    -
    Ratings
    WatchGuard Network Security
    8.1
    537 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Identification Technologies00 Ratings8.4493 Ratings
    Visualization Tools00 Ratings6.9485 Ratings
    Content Inspection00 Ratings8.3517 Ratings
    Policy-based Controls00 Ratings8.9533 Ratings
    Active Directory and LDAP00 Ratings8.7448 Ratings
    Firewall Management Console00 Ratings8.6524 Ratings
    Reporting and Logging00 Ratings6.8521 Ratings
    VPN00 Ratings8.8514 Ratings
    High Availability00 Ratings8.2467 Ratings
    Stateful Inspection00 Ratings8.0479 Ratings
    Proxy Server00 Ratings7.8344 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWatchGuard Network Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (145 ratings)
    8.7
    (555 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    8.0
    (45 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (88 ratings)
    7.9
    (123 ratings)
    Availability
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    8.9
    (7 ratings)
    Performance
    6.4
    (5 ratings)
    7.5
    (7 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (14 ratings)
    9.4
    (32 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (5 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.8
    (10 ratings)
    8.1
    (269 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    8.6
    (6 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    6.8
    (5 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    8.8
    (7 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    8.3
    (5 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWatchGuard Network Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    WatchGuard Technologies
    I would recommend Watchguard Endpoint Security to organizations that are already using WatchGuard Firebox with the Total Security suite or those looking for an additional layer of endpoint protection. The bundled licensing provides strong value and makes it easy to extend protection from the network level to the endpoint. In our case, we primarily use it as a supplement to SentinelOne, and it integrates well in that role. The agent has been stable, the cloud management is straightforward, and it has not caused operational issues in our environment. For businesses that want added visibility and layered security alongside their primary endpoint solution, Watchguard Endpoint Security is a solid option.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    It's well suited for businesses that want better features than a standard router, but are willing to pay the extra price for the product and someone to configure, set up and maintain the router. It's probably less desirable for home users or very small home offices or unqualified network users.
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    Pros
    WatchGuard Technologies
    • The protection is fast with unperceivable loss of network speed.
    • Watchguard Endpoint Security is extremely accurate. That is, we never experienced false positives.
    • Something else tht does not get mentioned enough, is we have yet to overwhelm our Firebox 390 - it has kept up with detections!
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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
    WatchGuard Technologies
    • EndPoint has an optional feature for automatic and remote software updates on endpoints, a handy option for keeping computers up-to-date and secure. However, it is not used to install new software but only to update it. We believe that this part is instrumental, but it is somewhat incomplete.
    • Another drawback is that some complementary functions to the antivirus, such as the one above, are optional and require a separate subscription.
    • The implementation of EndPoint requires some planning, especially the time required to harden and learn the system. This is not critical and is typical for this type of system, but it is necessary to plan it well.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • Better integration with VoIP services, such as templates for policies handling traffic for Bria or Asterisk endponts and servers.
    • Get webblocker to work without breaking secure websites.
    • Lower cost on endpoint agents for antivirus and include application control and webblocker with the agents.
    • Make the cost per endpoint with TDR and Netowrk access control lower than the cost of Antivirus licensing that is not integrated.
    • Make it easier to set up network access control and VLAN assignment by device, perhaps with templates.
    • Get webblocker and application control working with QUIC.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    WatchGuard Technologies
    The ease of use, pricing, support, reliability, and quality of the product. Panda / WatchGuard products are highly rated, priced right and easy to maintain. All of this make it very easy to renew and purchase new licenses for us and our clients.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    We have been renewing and purchasing new equipment for the last 20 years. This is because the equipment is easy to use and manage and also quite affordable. Compared to other products, Watchguard just works and has not had the issues with device security seen in other products. They have been a reliable partner.
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    Usability
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Easy and intuitive MSP management portal to manage all of your clients from a single pane of glass. Policies can be pushed down globally or individually based on needs. The client portal allows access to their tenant information and installs only which is nice if you are working with clients who might have an internal person or an IT team that also wants access to things to manage themself.
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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
    WatchGuard Technologies
    The software is 100% managed on a cloud platform that can be managed via an account even if they are not present within the company network where the software is installed, I even always opened the control panel on the browser of my smartphone to monitor the situation.I have never experienced any abnormal software crashes
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Availability has always been a strong point of this product, it is rare that watchguard does not have a solution for customers' network monitoring needs.
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    Performance
    WatchGuard Technologies
    The only annoyance I complain, if we want to be picky, is the fact of the constant disconnections from the control panel.Every about 4 hours the account logs out even if I set the "remember this device" flag; having said that I have not noticed neither slowdowns nor conflicts with other software
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    The performance of WatchGuard Network Security is very good, in the years that we have used the solution we have only had a single error and Watchguard itself was able to solve it. Furthermore, when purchasing any product, the partner always evaluates the capacity of the solution to recommend the most appropriate product for our needs.
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    Support Rating
    WatchGuard Technologies
    I gave it a 10 because I compare it to air conditioning. I need it to work every day, 24/7. I need it to be reliable and not something that requires a ton of interaction from staff to make sure it works every day. In addition, I should be able to run other things at my house when the AC is on. Panda fits that description.
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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
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Trainer was excellent, knew this product in-depth.
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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
    WatchGuard Technologies
    The training was very helpful. It demonstrated how to configure the service for initial install, items to monitor, and how to set up for ongoing protection. Hands on training is more helpful but this is a good starting point
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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
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Implementation shouldn't present any problems in standard office environments. In environments with development teams, however, caution is needed. If zero trust is enabled, mechanisms must be in place to ensure that internal software isn't classified as a false positive (software certificate, exception folder, etc.)
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    WatchGuard Network Security offers varied methods of implementation. Their devices are very easy to set up manually, and for a more automated setup where many devices need to be deployed, they have different offerings like RapidDeploy (prepopulate a config for a specific device in the portal), registering the device's serial number to manage it through cloud services on first boot (including the option to populate a USB stick with basic interface setup if required) and the ability to run your own Management Server and register to be deployed serial numbers, so the device connects to your own hosted management server on first boot.
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    Alternatives Considered
    WatchGuard Technologies
    We didn't spend much time looking into Symantec - but it was the software of choice for the district before I joined. That said, we were pretty easily talked into Watchguard Endpoint Security as we were already in the Watchguard world of products. Moving to their EDR just seemed to make sense for our organization
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    I was not involved with the decision making for WatchGuard versus another product. However, I know WatchGuard is significantly less expensive than other brands. My overall preference would be Ubiquiti due to their continuous improvement of the product with tons of great features. I know WatchGuard is making great advances, but the progress seems slower in comparison.
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    Scalability
    WatchGuard Technologies
    With the implementation of watchguard (at the beginning Panda Endpoint, but it is the same) I was able to insert in the control panel all the unauthorized software previously installed by colleagues without any authorization from the various department heads.Now any licensed software goes into lockdown and can be unlocked from the control panel
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    This product is very scalable since previously everything related to Watchguard was on premises but that has now changed with the inclusion of watchguard cloud. Now the product has evolved to have full control of firewalls at the cloud level.
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    Return on Investment
    WatchGuard Technologies
    • By committing to go all in on Watchguard Advanced EPDR across our whole client base, we maximized our price position - enabling us to offer the best endpoint security at a price better than what lesser competitive products cost.
    • Leveraging Watchguard Endpoint Security as part of our unified platform strategy provides better integrated security, managed through Watchguard's cloud architecture. This significantly reduces our cost to deploy, manage, and support our client's. Our improved security offering, better delivery, and stronger price position has helped us achieve 56% growth in our managed services business over the past 18-months.
    • Organizations that have disparate cyber security products often require specialists for each solution in their stack. Watchguard provides outstanding training resources that equip our entire technical staff - significantly improving our service delivery while lowering our overall cost of business.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • We are blocking about 90% of malicious traffic coming into our network.
    • Our firewall allows us to setup a secondary WAN interface for redundancy.
    • We can isolate issues and determine whether traffic is being dropped outside our network or on the LAN.
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    ScreenShots

    WatchGuard Endpoint Security Screenshots

    Screenshot of Main Security DashboardScreenshot of Main Security DashboardScreenshot of Risks DashboardScreenshot of Endpoint Access EnforcementScreenshot of Incident Details

    WatchGuard Network Security Screenshots

    Screenshot of WatchGuard Cloud Customizable DashboardScreenshot of Threat Monitoring SummaryScreenshot of Device Security SummaryScreenshot of Automated ReportingScreenshot of User Authentication SummaryScreenshot of Endpoint Protection Summary