WatchGuard Endpoint Security

Score8.7 out of 10

257 Reviews and Ratings

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
Centralized Management
Centralized management supporting multi-factor authentication, customized views, and role-based access control.
Category average: 8.7

Anti-Exploit Technology
In-memory and application layer attack blocking (e.g. ransomeware)
Category average: 8.8
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: 7.9

Most Frequent Users

Top 3 industries using WatchGuard Endpoint Security.

Based on HG Insights installation data

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#1 most frequent

Manufacturing

21.7%

5 installations of 23

#2 most frequent

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

21.7%

5 installations of 23

“It's incredibly valuable, I can just log in and have complete visibility of across ALL of our tenants.”
— Director, Suzaku Consulting

#3 most frequent

Other Services (except Public Administration)

8.7%

2 installations of 23

Pros

Accurate threat detection and prevention with low false positives
Centralized cloud management simplifies administration across endpoints
Seamless integration within the broader Watchguard ecosystem

Cons

Reporting features lack detail and customization options
User interface is perceived as unintuitive and could benefit from redesign
Cost is considered relatively high compared to some alternatives

Matt Jurcich View profile

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

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)

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

Technician in Customer Service (1-10 employees)

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Watchguard Endpoint Security comes bundled with the Firebox Total Security suite. This is a fantastic value because it helps mitigate threats not only at the network level but also at the endpoint user level. Since we already have endpoint protection in place, we primarily use it as a supplement to SentinelOne. There was one instance where WatchGuard EDR attempted to update using a temporary file that SentinelOne repeatedly flagged and prevented from executing. Aside from that situation, we have not experienced any other issues. The WatchGuard EDR agent seems very stable and static overall, and I have been very happy with its performance, compatibility, and cloud-based setup. In our environments, SentinelOne has caught nearly everything before WatchGuard EDR has had a chance to detect it. The only area where WatchGuard EDR has occasionally ahead been with temporary file detections. With the Total Security suite being used in high security environments I do not find this surprising that WG EDR hasn't found many threats. We'll continue to use it alongside SentinelOne for an enhanced security posture.

Pros

Temp file scanning
Ease of deployment
Management
Endpoint visibility

Cons

Endpoint UI is lacking and confusing when a user comes across an issue
Since this is a supplement, I often find myself needing to relearn the management side as it's very different from other security software

Return on Investment

Easily manage firewalls, MFA, & EDR all in one place.
Very flexible tiered protection models create a good fit for individual clients and computers.
They're still adapting into a new interface which causes a learning cycle. Overall, this is a good thing since things are constantly improving, but I've found myself getting lost in UI while trying to do another task.

Alternatives Considered

WatchGuard AuthPoint, WatchGuard Managed Detection & Response, WatchGuard DNSWatchGO, Watchguard Endpoint Security and WatchGuard Network Security

Other Software Used

WatchGuard AuthPoint, WatchGuard DNSWatchGO, WatchGuard Network Security, WatchGuard Managed Detection & Response

Verified User

Administrator in Information Technology (201-500 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

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