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Watchguard Endpoint Security
Formerly Adaptive Defense 360

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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…

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10 out of 10
September 12, 2023
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This tool is the most complete solution in the market, we now are using only one tool to cover different requirements of cybersecurity. We …
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6 out of 10
July 27, 2023
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Adaptive Defense 360 is implemented at our customers with a low budget for security. We find it to be a solid solution for these types of …
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  • Centralized Management (102)
    9.4
    94%
  • Malware Detection (106)
    9.1
    91%
  • Anti-Exploit Technology (100)
    8.7
    87%
  • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) (104)
    8.3
    83%

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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…

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Endpoint Security

Endpoint security software protects enterprise connected devices from malware and cyber attacks.

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Product Details

What is Watchguard Endpoint Security?

Watchguard Endpoint Security (formerly Adaptive Defense 360) combines Unified Endpoint Protection (EPP) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities, with its Zero-Trust Application Service and Threat Hunting Service in one single solution, is designed to detect and classify 100% of processes running on all the endpoints within the organization.

By enabling continuous endpoint monitoring, detection and classification of all activity, the solution reveals and blocks anomalous behaviors of users, machines and processes. At the same time, it proactively discovers new hacking and evasion techniques and tactics to quickly arm customers.

Watchguard Endpoint Security Features

Endpoint Security Features

  • Supported: Anti-Exploit Technology
  • Supported: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
  • Supported: Centralized Management
  • Supported: Malware Detection

Additional Features

  • Supported: Zero-Trust Application Service
  • Supported: Threat Hunting Service
  • Supported: Forensic information

Watchguard Endpoint Security Screenshots

Screenshot of Main dashboardScreenshot of PUPs activityScreenshot of IoAs Panel- Threat Hunting ServiceScreenshot of Service provider-Trials

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Watchguard Endpoint Security Technical Details

Deployment TypesSoftware as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsUnspecified
Mobile ApplicationAndroid
Supported CountriesAll
Supported LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Swedish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Hungarian, Russian, Japanese

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Sophos Intercept X and CrowdStrike Falcon are common alternatives for Watchguard Endpoint Security.

Reviewers rate Centralized Management highest, with a score of 9.4.

The most common users of Watchguard Endpoint Security are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I use Watchguard Endpoint Security to protect my own company and my client's companies. It not only prevents malware infections extremely well, it also does a superb job of preventing ransomware attacks by employing a zero-trust, automated white list that only allows approved executables to run. And, in addition to detecting and preventing attacks, it also takes responsive actions automatically. All of this reduces the manpower required to support my company and that of my client's while increasing their protection level.
  • It does an excellent job of detecting and preventing threats
  • It uses global intelligence to reduce the time and effort I need to spend performing security operations
  • It is lightweight and easy to deploy to client computers using a single agent for all modules
  • I have used Panda Security Endpoint products since 2000 and these essentially became Watchguard Endpoint (EDPR) and in those 23+ years, neither my company nor any of my clients' companies using Panda Endpoint Security/Watchguard Endpoint Security have suffered a successful security-related attack, so I cannot think of anything negative except to say that it would be nice if Watchguard provided an automated tool to migrate my Panda Security clients fully into their Watchguard Cloud platform for simplicity across clients.
I have experience with Watchguard Endpoint Security (EPDR) with small companies of five or more endpoints to large companies with hundreds of endpoints and find it well-suited for both types and everything in between. However, it is particularly good for companies with lean IT departments due to the awesomely automated and intelligent tools it provides for quick investigation and response. Also, its automated white list approval process for unknown executables is extremely fast thereby reducing and sometimes even eliminating delays that could impair employee performance.
Cedric BREUILLARD | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
WatchGuard EPDR protect computers and server with zero trust solution and anti-exploit technology in addition to traditional antivirus.
  • Zero Trust
  • Anti exploit
  • Inventory
  • Traditionnal antivirus
  • Mobile security
Watchguard EPDR is very efficient with small and Medium Businesses. It can be complete with the Encryption module or Patch management who are very useful in some cases.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Watchguard Endpoint Security is our solution for the integral protection of our organization along with Office 365 Business Premium. Securing browsing is key for our company and Watchguard Endpoint Security protects us in any other aspect not considered within Office
  • 360º security protection
  • Reasonable and easily transferable (installation files) across the organization
  • Fair price
  • Difficult access to the control panel for the first time (no user friendly at all)
  • Difficulty identification of specific unprotected equipment on a network
Thankfully, I have not been able to test Watchguard Endpoint Security in a real experience. This can possibly be explained but the fact that the software actually works pretty well ("no news, good news" principle). However, whenever we have had an unprotected computer on the network, Watchguard Endpoint Security has always alerted me
September 11, 2023

Good and reliable product

Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
In our industry, we're required to keep clients' information safe. When I looked for tools, I was recommended for the product. Right after installation, it didn't work properly, messages like "Your device wasn't protected." It's fixed and has been working well since then.
  • It's much cleaner when browsing websites, less ads.
  • Less emails of scams
  • Cost - less fees would be appreciated.
I don't have anything.
Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Reseller
We use WatchGuard products as firewall, access point and AuthPoint (for VPN or SAML portal) to offer the best solution for security. We are gold partner and we are certified. We implement these solution for a lot of customers and they are satisfied. They are also protected from malware and malicious activity.
  • Easy to install
  • Easy to use
  • Competitive price
  • More wizard configuration
  • Better user interface
  • More documentation and tutorial
It suits very well for small customers but also for big enterprise, WatchGuard offers many flexible solutions. It's very easy for end user and also for IT personnel. It's possible to setup and manage all the settings from a cloud dashboard and add notifications to monitor all the services and issues
Ryan Snelson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
It’s one of our endpoint solutions. It helps to protect our endpoint from any form of virus or hack. Having used it for such a long time we have really gained a confidence in its ability to perform they way we need it to and to keep our data safe
  • Lightweight app
  • Easy to manage
  • Single pane of glass management
  • Mac client improvements
  • Less Bolt-on pricing
  • Console needs some tweeks
Watchguard endpoint security is great for situations where not only protection but visibility is of great importance. While you can use in the set and forget style. Its platform allows for so much visibility of endpoints. I’d suggest it’s a great tool for remote working teams with no centralised office. Might not suit a 100% mac house
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Adaptive Defense 360 is implemented at our customers with a low budget for security. We find it to be a solid solution for these types of customers as it provides them with good protection from ransomware and other malicious entities.
  • Well priced
  • Easy configuration
  • Simple deployment
  • Being lighter on the end user device
We've used Adaptive Defense 360 with customers who have previously felt Sophos products are too expensive. We've always felt AD360 does a more than adequate job of protecting user systems and will continue to recommend it as a lower cost alternative.
Martin Szudarski | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
WatchGuard Endpoint Security provides zero trust. It AI system automatically classifies 99.98% of all running processes with the remaining percentage manually classified by product cybersecurity experts. There is no need for a separate NOC to do this for me. These features are very important in today's threat landscape.
  • 100% classification of all running applications
  • AI based antivirus/antimalware software
  • Heuristic analysis
  • Next generation antivirus solution
  • And more features!
  • Eventually XDR!
  • Computers can enter into a limited protection state rather easily when updates have occurred to the product.
Watchguard Endpoint Security is good to protect all workstations and most servers.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Reseller
We implement Watchguard Fireboxes, mostly with Total Security subscriptions, along with EPDR or Passport (EPDR, DNS WatchGo, MFA) onto user devices, to provide a full stream of protection, which continues to function when the devices are away from the office.
Management, monitoring, and alerting is all cloud based, and the products are relatively easy to configure compared to other firewalls and protection systems.
The devices and applications are automatically and constantly updated, and prociding yuo deploy as per Watchguards recommendations, you will be protecting your systems as best as possible.
The multifactor system can be used will numerous applications and systems, unlike MS Authenticator and other MFA apps.
The integration betwen the various applications and firewall units is excellent and Watchguard are constantly adding new features and capabilities.
  • MFA for multiple applications
  • Interaction between Watchguard apps and devices
  • Training and Cetification
  • System Updates
  • Slightly more competitive with pricing
  • Allow a usr who has forgotten their MFa device, to use another users device to temporarily disable MFA for a specified time period; rather than have to call their MSP.
All environments. We have deployed Watchguard devices and apps to Professional Services, Manufacturing Plants (the system recognises LANs, locations, and ring fences), Transport Services, Hotels, and Financial Services.
Krzysztof Wisniewski | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Continues prompts for restarts on the servers. This should stop.
  • Virus protection
  • Malware protection
  • Ransomware protection
  • Ransomware protection
  • Stop asking for reboots on the servers and desktops
Well suited for desktops, not for servers.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We are using it in the whole organization. We used both the Adaptive Defense 360 product and the systems manager, and having the single pane of glass management is amazing. It's easy to manage and indicate to SMB servers.
  • Web monitoring and filtering
  • Email protection
  • Easy console management
  • Way to calibrate organization habits
  • Improve virus protection
  • Manage alerts
It's a quality antivirus. With its EP /EDR solutions, it quickly detects with a thorough analysis of any threat that may be lurking in my work system. Although, it has too many false positives.
Toujour Christophe | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Adaptive Defense 360 is a very complete product that addresses all our needs. It offers the best security level available at the moment and is very easy to manage. If you require a more complex setup, Adaptive Defense 360 is up for the job as well. Also reporting possibilities and remote management via the cloud portal is a BIG added value. Combined with a very easy to talk to distributor channel, WatchGuard is the best choice you can make!
  • Security/Protection level
  • Easy to manage (install, config, etc.)
  • Lots and lots of possibilities to exactly match your needs
  • Individual recovery of unused licenses would be nice
I can only imagine one scenario where you wouldn't want to use Adaptive Defense 360: you have a computer which will never access a network or internet and you'll never connect an external storage device. In any other case, you have to get this protection if you want your computer/network to be well protected.
February 17, 2023

WatchGuard EPDR does it.

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We use WatchGuard EPDR for the fine protection it provide. We have cut user side incidents and have a very good overview of the environment. We use WatchGuard patch Management! No need to use WUS or other deploymet tools to manage patching och servers and clients. The Next Gen AV is catching and detecting threats and patterns that other AV is not.
  • Better at Detecting threats then other AV
  • Ease of use
  • Patch management
  • Better sorting capabilities in the console
  • To be able to sync clients from the console
  • Better client interface
Quick respons to threats. Scalable. Does not drain clients for CPU/memmory.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
This is used to handle endpoint security on all our remote Panasonic toughpads for remote drivers. We needed a low-impact client that had powerful anti-malware and security features while remaining centrally controlled and configured.
  • Anti-virus
  • Remote aggregated configuration and deployment
  • anti-malware
  • Would love to see FIM as a piece of this, could consider for PCI environments
  • Would love to see strong east-west firewalling along with FIM for PCI.
We tried using it in a retail remote server situation with RDS clients and it caused a number of resource conflict issues with the very sensitive software on those systems. We removed it from these but it was a perfect fit for our remote driver toughpads and has worked flawlessly with those.
Karel Grulich | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
I use EPDR for my consulting firm and deploy it for all of my clients. It's been very effective in shutting down bad or unknown applications.
  • Blocks unknown programs
  • Easy to manage
  • Easy to upgrade
  • Easier to see and manage licensing
I think it's overall well suited. The best protection I worked with so far. It is easily manageable from one simple platform and can be managed centrally by partner who can easily assign enterprise policies.
February 03, 2023

Review of WatchGuard EPDR

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We use WatchGuard EPDR to secure all of our customers, such as their endpoints and their servers. We manage multiple clients and consoles and it is easy to use. The main problem we face is when we want to manage different customers at the same time that we are not able to do it because they are separated in differented consoles. Regardless, the management is pretty nice.
  • Detect malicious files
  • Detect TTPs on the MITRE ATTACK
  • Monitor users
  • Get all the applications installed on the computer
  • Capability to search for IOCs on the computer which is installed
  • Be able to search in different customers without having to go one by one console to see the information
  • Not slowing the system when analyzing multiple and changing files (for example Citrix)
It is well suited for organizations which systems are mainly based on Windows environments. On others, for example Mac (in our expirience at least), it makes it a bit difficult to the user who usually reports problems. Also, it is not well suited in cases where you have changing users working from home and the office. It perfectly fits if the work is the same as usual, but when changed, the configuration cannot.
Michael Ruffolo | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
WatchGuard EPDR is used to protect our Endpoints including workstations and servers from malware, provide web filtering and application, and used for finding application vulnerabilities and patching.
  • Blocks malicious and unknown applications
  • Patches application vulnerabilities
  • Provide web filtering and blocks access to malicious sites
  • Blocks phishing emails and phishing domains
  • Root cause analysis and investigation for domains blocked by web filtering and executable blocked by antivirus
  • Collaboration with the WatchGuard Firebox and WatchGuard AuthPoint products
  • Data loss prevention
This solution is well suited for companies looking for a bundled endpoint solutions for protecting against malware, ransomware, and APT and needing patch management, device control, and device encryptions. However, this solution does not have advanced data loss prevention tools and is not well suited for iPhone or Android device.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Endpoint protection for all desktops, laptops, and servers. We utilize it for antivirus, anti malware, zero day as well as endpoint firewall and device control management. Some workstations also utilize the web control management. We utilize this as our primary EDR in coincidence with other best practices to maximize our security strategy.
  • Blocking unknown applications from install
  • Device control and access mitigation
  • Ease of install
  • Customer Support
  • Application Updates
We like it as primary defense. It certainly helps minimize attack surfaces. Their support department is limited - hopefully this has better improved since we implemented 18 months ago, but it took 3 weeks to just get the initial license issued and activated. They were also international so coordinating time schedules was slightly painful. We also ran into an issue where the initial version of the software worked with one of our application, but halfway thru implementation, the software changed, prevented the software from working and their engineers couldn’t resolve what had changed to fix the issue. Some systems are still on the older version.
Score 6 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We have been using this product to protect our Windows machines against virus and intrusions.<br>It has been our main antivirus software in client Pcs not in servers.<br>Our main security problem are the Windows workstations we have and this product prevents the infection of this computers via email or other user interaction.
  • Virus prevention
  • Periodic health reports
  • New virus detection
  • Sometimes it blocks not malicious software and even if you mark it as goodware it repeats blocking it.
  • Customer care for subscribed user is not very good
  • Relation with commercial department is null, we have been trying to renew the software and it has been impossible
GOOD: It is a quite good produckt for Windows PCs, good protection against virus.
GOOD: It is quite light it does not consume to many computer resources even if computers are not the highest model.
BAD: It has been unable for us to contact with commercial department to renew the software
August 31, 2022

Stay safe.

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We implement Adaptive Defense on all computers and servers. Sometimes you have to wait for the final installation for certain software because Adaptive Defense sends the files which are questionable to their sandbox, where they are tested. If everything is fine, you can proceed with installing that specific software. You also have the option to skip this step.
  • Low maintained.
  • Up to date database.
  • 24/7 protection.
  • On site management.
  • More software which is already tested in sandbox.
  • Sandbox speed approval.
Well suited in all types of companies, regardless of the company size. Everywhere where you have to protect personal data for yourself or for the customers. Especially if you are well known to the public. Easy implementation and maintenance. Less appropriate if you have a small budget for maintaining or none if you don't have important files.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Panda Adaptive Defense offers us a comprehensive next-generation AV solution offering both endpoint protection and detection and response capabilities for our servers and workstations accross three sites using one cloud management console. We now have an integrated group wide solution that can be centrally managed and also offers a patch management add on that can run under the existing endpoint, further simplifying administration.
  • Threat Analysis
  • Reporting
  • Easy configuration
  • Notifications - can sometimes receive many for the same\similar issue.
This is a great solution for the SME market as it is simple to configure and requires only moderate admin input to maintain. The dashboard gives a quick and full oversight of network health and it is easy to drill down and quickly see what's going on. It works very well as a central management tool to bring together a number of small medium offices for centralized management.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
I use and recommend Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR because I want the highest level of security in defending against malware and other attacks on my computers. I also appreciate the ability to set and monitor computer security for customers via a web console. There is also the possibility to monitor where sensitive data is on my computer and who is accessing it.
  • Malware blocking.
  • Regulation of access to websites.
  • Rapid response to threats.
  • It would be nice to know why some websites are blocked.
It is usually difficult to tell whether a protection program is working well. You simply have to rely on it. Adaptive Defense 360/WatchGuard EPDR, on the other hand, makes many protection actions visible and traceable. That is reassuring.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We utilize Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR as a standard for all of our Managed Services Clients. We found it to perform very well as an EDR and is very easy to maintain as a Managed Services Provider. We have a central portal where we can maintain all of our clients and the clients also have their own access to only their settings as well. In the past year of usage Adaptive Defense 360 has been one of 3 products to catch and stop many malicious zero days in the wild before they became known and caught by other solutions. In reality, nothing works 100% and anyone serious about security knows a layered approach is needed, but for us, Adaptive Defense 360 is a big piece of that layered approach
  • Stops many Zero Day Exploits
  • Easy to Manage and Intuitive
  • Low Overhead for Agent installation
  • Alerting on blocks could be better sometimes you have to dig deep to figure out if something was actually blocked
  • Would like to see integration into PSA software for direct ticket/alert integration
If you are looking for a good, single pane of glass Managed and low resource usage EDR solution; Adaptive Defense 360 will fit the bill. It stops known malicious programs as well as many zero-day ones. Currently, Adaptive Defense 360 doesn't directly integrate into the major PSA software packages so that may be a deal breaker for those looking for that type of solution
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
I have used Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR with a number of clients over the past 10 years or so. Initially, as the logical replacement for on-premise-based protection, I used Panda and Watchguard to protect users' devices both in an office setting and on agility users. It has been successful in preventing damage as a result of ransomware attacks and general malware.
  • Speed of installation
  • Reliability
  • Ability to managed via responsive web console
  • I would welcome a better client-end app as the current one is dated.
Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR is well suited for quick deployment and is emailed out as a link for users to install. The recently added shadow copy features and it has been well received. The timely reporting of detections allows us to respond to emerging threats immediately.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
We use it internally and resell it to all our Customers. Adaptive Defense is the perfect allrounder solution as antivirus and we will recommend this to all our customers in the future.
  • Blocking programs
  • Whitelisting
  • Website blocking
  • automate
  • better cloud implementation to offce 365
In big companies with different departments, so you can easily manage the different requirements


It is a bit too expensive for small customers.
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