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    Overview
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    WatchGuard Endpoint Security

    Score8.8 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

    WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AWithSecure (formerly F-Secure) Elements Endpoint Protection is cloud-native, AI-powered endpoint protection that can be deployed instantly from a browser and managed from a single console.N/A
    Pricing
    WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection
    Editions & Modules
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    Pricing Offerings
    WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection
    Considered Both Products
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Chose WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    We have selected Adaptive Defense 360 ​​/ WatchGuard EPDR because we believe the product features are already well-made, and we believe they will be significantly improved in the very short future.
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    WithSecure
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    96%
    Would buy again
    135 Answers
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    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    126 Answers
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    Happy with the feature set
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    138 Answers
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    98%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    129 Answers
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    Implementation went as expected
    93%
    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection
    Endpoint Security
    Comparison of Endpoint Security features of WatchGuard Endpoint Security and WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection
    Feature
    WatchGuard Endpoint Security
    8.6
    143 Ratings
    1% above category average
    WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection
    -
    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
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    User Ratings
    WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (145 ratings)
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (88 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Availability
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Performance
    6.4
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (14 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.6
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.8
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.7
    (4 ratings)
    -
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    Vendor post-sale
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
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    Vendor pre-sale
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    -
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    User Testimonials
    WatchGuard Endpoint SecurityWithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection
    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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    WithSecure
    If you're looking for basic signature-based anti-virus at a reasonable price, F-Secure Protection for Business could be a good choice. It does a good job for anti-virus but doesn't include the more advanced features of more expensive products like intrusion detection, forensics, and protection of zero day exploits. It may work well in combination with other tools.
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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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    WithSecure
    • Anti-virus (classic signature-based). This is a classic anti-virus tool without some of the fancy bells and whistles of more expensive products.
    • Real-time protection. The product can do filesystem scheduled scans as well as real-time analysis of files.
    • Browser protection. It comes with a decent browser plugin that can block access to malicious sites.
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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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    WithSecure
    • It does not provide "next gen" features like zero day protection, forensics, intrusion detection and analysis.
    • The management interface is clunky and difficult to use.
    • Real-time protection and firewall services can interfere with legitimate activities at times and make it difficult to troubleshoot.
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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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    WithSecure
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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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    WithSecure
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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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    WithSecure
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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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    WithSecure
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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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    WithSecure
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    In-Person Training
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Trainer was excellent, knew this product in-depth.
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    WithSecure
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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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    WithSecure
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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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    WithSecure
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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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    WithSecure
    F-Secure stacks up very well against competitors like McAfee and Norton. Cost is very reasonable, performance is great, and it does as good (or better) a job of these more well-known products. F-Secure particularly works well for non-profits looking to negotiate for a more reasonable rate.
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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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    WithSecure
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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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    WithSecure
    • Positive - very generous discounts for non-profits make this inexpensive compared to other products.
    • F-Secure has caught some (but not all) malware incidents on our workstations, which have saved us time and money.
    • The cost/benefit ratio is very high. For what you're getting, this is a reasonably priced product.
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    ScreenShots

    WatchGuard Endpoint Security Screenshots

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    WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection Screenshots

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