Watchguard Endpoint Security

Score8.7 out of 10

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What is Watchguard Endpoint Security?

WatchGuard 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.

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Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Continuous monitoring and response to advanced internet threats by endpoint agents.
Category average: 9.2
Malware Detection
Detection and blocking of zero-day file and fileless malware.
Category average: 9.1
Anti-Exploit Technology
In-memory and application layer attack blocking (e.g. ransomeware)
Category average: 8.9

Centralized Management
Centralized management supporting multi-factor authentication, customized views, and role-based access control.
Category average: 8.7
Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability prioritization for fixes.
Category average: 8.6
Hybrid Deployment Support
Administrators should be able to choose endpoint security on-premise, cloud, or hybrid.
Category average: 8.1

Matt Jurcich View profile

President in Information Technology at Invisik Corporation (1-10 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Watchguard Endpoint Security satisfies cyber liability insurance which is great. But it also has a more full range of effective modules watching different kinds of traffic and activities on a PC. Much more then regular antivirus.

Pros

Catch malware url access
Quiet to the user
Very few false positives

Cons

Reporting limited
Alerting very basic via e-mail

Return on Investment

We're able to charge more for the product then traditional antivirus as it's many faceted and has more value
Watchguard Endpoint Security satisfies cyber liability insurance which everyone shoud have

Alternatives Considered

ESET PROTECT

Other Software Used

Microsoft 365, ConnectWise Automate, ConnectWise PSA, WatchGuard AuthPoint, WatchGuard Firebox Cloud, Windows Server

Amritpal Gill View profile

Director in Corporate at Suzaku Consulting (51-200 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use WatchGuard as our primary endpoint security solution for customers, larger customers benefit from its Unified Security approach (network, endpoint, cloud) and overall am very happy. For us WatchGuard is profitable, easy to deploy and manage and is exceptionally extensible.

While we do support things like Defender for Endpoint and other competitors when needed, its just such as stark difference that we really push WatchGuard as a business. Easy to deploy, configure, adjust, segment, integrates with pretty much anything. For an SME that wants enterprise security without all the cost and complications, WatchGuard are just the ticket. And even for our larger customers it just scales so well.

Most of our customers are regulated is some way, so I'm never looking for the cheapest product or the one that offers crazy margins - there's always a give right? WatchGuard are just perfect, so that's what we sell to our customers.

Pros

Web Access Control
EPP, EDR and EPDR options
License allocation for tenants
Threat Intelligence
Single-Pane of Glass (yes, really)
Product Updates
Passing pentents
Extensible security (XDR, etc)

Cons

AuthPoint could do with more integrations / piggyback off larger IdPs

Return on Investment

Healthy margins when reselling
De-risks most of our customers completely
Supports multi-engine / defence in depth because it's easy to configure
Anti-Exploit is easy-peasy
Web-Access Control lets us block most naughty stuff
50-70% ROI when accounting for ease of selling, ongoing maintenance, etc. Very fire-and-forget for SMEs who all are broadly the same industry

Alternatives Considered

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Sophos Managed Detection and Response, Symantec Advanced Threat Protection, Bitdefender GravityZone and Cortex Xpanse by Palo Alto Networks

Other Software Used

Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Bitdefender GravityZone, Cortex Xpanse by Palo Alto Networks

Stephane Herbaut

Technical Manager in Information Technology at ASE2i (11-50 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

WatchGuard Endpoint Security effectively protects workstations and servers with a discreet and resource-efficient agent. Management via WatchGuard Cloud is quite easy and provides a comprehensive overview of the security of your entire machine fleet. On the other hand, the close relationship between the terminal security solution and that of the internet gateway makes it possible to automate actions in the event of detected threats.

Pros

Reducing "noise," fewer alerts for more protection
Automatic blocking and cleaning of infected devices
A single platform for configuring, deploying and monitoring agents

Cons

Provide predefined configuration templates (desktop workstation, laptop, kiosk, etc.)

Return on Investment

It's difficult to quantify, as we're just starting to migrate our customers to the WatchGuard solution.

Alternatives Considered

WithSecure Elements Endpoint Protection

Other Software Used

Atera, Microsoft 365, WithSecure Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), TeamViewer, Splashtop

Verified User

Administrator in Information Technology (201-500 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We recently switched to Watchguard Endpoint Security from a competitors product - and are still learning the complete feature-set offered. That said, we have been Watchguard Firewalls for over a decade. The integration with the Watchguard authentication client installed on all of our endpoints helps with client/device information, as well as ALL of the traffic coming and going from their device. All presented in a nice - easily digestible GUI that can also be shared with upper management and non-IT folks. Even they can understand it!

Pros

Client Hardware Visibility - You can see what Windows updates/patches they are missing, the last time they were online, traffic to and from their device etc.
Device isolation. Once a threat actor or file is discovered, you can immediately quarantine the device to prevent the exporting of data/information to the threat actor
Integrates with our existing Watchguard Firewall hardware - so that the EDR feature-set works alongside the network protection as well
GUI is fantastic - very easy to see client hardware insights, current active threats or PUA, and helps you triage various issues depending on level of risk associated with each.

Cons

Getting an initial quote took some time. Unsure if that was a problem with our reseller - or lack of response from Watchguard.
EDU pricing was available, but wasn't as substantial of a discounted rate than the competitor that we switched from. Was still fully E-Rate eligible, though!

Return on Investment

We are already seeing a slight cost-savings from the competitor product we moved from. But are still only a few months in.
Our helpdesk techs are saving tons of time and wear and tear on their vehicles not having to drive out to remote off-site locations to support staff devices. Windows Patch-Management being included in this suite is well-worth the cost alone - for our district.
Being able to pull up the main dashboard in a meeting with our admin team and show them what staff are doing on their devices via web logs has been a huge help as well. We don't want to micromanage our staff - but we also don't want them needlessly letting YouTube run their classrooms each day, either.

Alternatives Considered

Symantec Advanced Threat Protection

Verified User

Manager in Customer Service (11-50 employees employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Como somos uma empresa de TI que presta serviço de suporte, manutenção, segurança cibernética, entre outras soluções, a solução Watchguard Endpoint Security é nossa ferramenta principal na proteção de nossos dispositivos. Junto ao suporte unificado via Cloud, os responsáveis garante uma gestão rápida e eficiente, se antecipando no caso de alguma ameaça tentar se instaurar em nosso ambiente. Uma vez que utilizamos o produto, somos exemplo para nossos clientes de que a solução é funcional e entregará o que promete - segurança dos dispositivos com confiança.

As we are an IT company that provides support, maintenance, cybersecurity, among other solutions, the Watchguard Endpoint Security solution is our main tool in protecting our devices. Together with unified support via the Cloud, those responsible guarantee quick and efficient management, anticipating in the event of a threat trying to establish itself in our environment. Once we use the product, we are an example to our customers that the solution is functional and will deliver what it promises - device security with confidence.

Pros

Blocks threats instantly - Bloqueia ameaças instantaneamente
Unified installation and management - Instalação e gestão unificada
Ransomware prevention - Prevenção contra ransomware

Cons

Support Hierarchy Levels - Níveis de Hierarquia de Suporte
100% compatibility with other players for reports - Compatibilidade 100% com outros players para relatórios.
Hybrid console agent, on-premises and cloud, for internet isolation cases - Agente de console híbrido, local e nuvem, para casos de isolamento de internet

Return on Investment

In use for around 6 years, we have never had any problems with exploratory threat attacks in our environment, even though we have around 50 employees accessing the most diverse content daily.
Em uso há cerca de 06 anos, nunca tivemos nenhum problema de ataques de ameaças exploratórias em nosso ambiente, mesmo tendo cerca de 50 funcionários acessando os mais diversos conteúdos diariamente.
Only 02 specialists take care of the structure of our company and our clients, that is, a minimum workforce, but extremely qualified to manage the environments. This represents a low investment with a large return.
Apenas 02 especialistas tomam conta da estrutura da nossa empresa e dos nossos clientes, ou seja, uma mão de obra mínima, mas extremamente qualificada para gestar a os ambientes. Isso representa um investimento baixo com grande retorno.
To date, none of the customers who have Watchguard tools installed have reported problems with threats.
Até o presente momento, nenhum dos clientes que possuem as ferramentas Watchguard instaladas reportou problemas com ameças.

Alternatives Considered

Bitdefender GravityZone, Microsoft Defender for Business and Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business

Other Software Used

Microsoft Defender for Business, Bitdefender GravityZone, Kaspersky Endpoint Security for Business

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Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

Malware Detection

Anti-Exploit Technology

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Centralized Management

Vulnerability Management

Hybrid Deployment Support

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