Why we are using WatchGuard Network Security
We use the system to protect our network and to protect minors for our trainees.
Another important function is the protection of our …
Another important function is the protection of our …
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What is WatchGuard Network Security?
WatchGuard 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.
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- Policy-based Controls (321)9.494%
- Content Inspection (314)9.191%
- Firewall Management Console (317)9.191%
- Reporting and Logging (312)8.585%
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What is WatchGuard Network Security?
WatchGuard Network Security is a network security and firewall software. WatchGuard has been in the cyber security technology space for over 20 years. The vendor sees itself as a pioneer in the space, and aims to deliver easy-to-deploy and easy-to-manage solutions. WatchGuard offer a comprehensive advanced network security platform that puts IT security professionals back in charge of their network with widely deployable, enterprise-grade security and threat visibility tools suitable for an organization, regardless of budget, size or complexity. In addition to network security, WatchGuard includes secure Wi-Fi, multi-factor authentication, and network intelligence products and services. The vendor says this is important because the cyber security landscape is constantly evolving, and new threats emerge each day. WatchGuard's goal is to make enterprise-grade cyber security technology accessible for every company. The vendor reports that WatchGuard serves more than 80,000 small and midsize enterprises around the globe and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
WatchGuard Network Security Features
Firewall Features
- Supported: Identification Technologies
- Supported: Visualization Tools
- Supported: Content Inspection
- Supported: Policy-based Controls
- Supported: Active Directory and LDAP
- Supported: Firewall Management Console
- Supported: Reporting and Logging
- Supported: VPN
- Supported: High Availability
- Supported: Stateful Inspection
- Supported: Proxy Server
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WatchGuard Network Security Competitors
- Fortinet FortiGate
- Sophos SG Firewall Appliances
- Cisco Meraki
- SonicWall
WatchGuard Network Security Technical Details
| Deployment Types | On-premise |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Mac |
| Mobile Application | No |
| Supported Countries | Global |
| Supported Languages | English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Chinese |
WatchGuard Network Security Downloadables
- WatchGuard M270 & M370 Datasheet: Best-in-class UTM performance, ideal for small and midsize organizations with up to 150 users looking for a rack-mounted solution.
- WatchGuard M270 & M370 Datasheet: Best-in-class UTM performance, ideal for small and midsize organizations with up to 150 users looking for a rack-mounted solution.
- WatchGuard Network Security Case Study
- WatchGuard Corporate Brochure
- WatchGuard Total Security Suite Brochure
- WatchGuard M4800 & M5800 Datasheet: Typically deployed at the corporate headquarters, these appliances serve as the “hub” appliance, responsible for managing and securing all communications between the head office and all remote employee and small business sites.
Frequently Asked Questions
WatchGuard 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.
Fortinet FortiGate and Sophos SG Firewall Appliances are common alternatives for WatchGuard Network Security.
Reviewers rate Policy-based Controls highest, with a score of 9.4.
The most common users of WatchGuard Network Security are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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September 18, 2023
Why we are using WatchGuard Network Security
We use the system to protect our network and to protect minors for our trainees.
Another important function is the protection of our emails, which are checked excellently by the SMTP proxy.
We also host our own web services, which are automatically perfectly protected from many external attacks by the WatchGuard proxy function.
Another important function is the protection of our emails, which are checked excellently by the SMTP proxy.
We also host our own web services, which are automatically perfectly protected from many external attacks by the WatchGuard proxy function.
- Webblocker
- SMTP Proxy
- Webproxy
- Logging
- At the moment nothing
- At the moment nothing
- At the moment nothing
September 15, 2023
Great device with great performance and options
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
At our organization, we utilize the WatchGuard Firebox firewall to safeguard our network against potential threats. This firewall has exceptional performance and provides numerous implementation options with a variety of great features that are highly beneficial for our daily operations.
- protect our network from threats
- performance is very fast and stable
- traffic control by users / rules
- URL redirection is missing
August 28, 2023
My experience with Watchguard.
We use it to secure, protect and manage our network. Having used other top vendors, Watchguard is still my favorite.
- Security
- AV
- IDS
- The interface is a bit dated
August 28, 2023
Watchguard from a reseller's perspective
Use it for primary network security for internal networks of our organization as well as implemented for all our customers ranging from single location 5-50 user systems to multi-location 300+ user systems
- Prevents network intrusion
- Identifies and blocks malicious content
- Controls spam and malicious emails
- Blocks inappropriate web content
- Logs network activity for diagnostics and reporting purposes
- Keeps current with emerging threats
- Could use auto-renewal features for subscriptions
July 31, 2023
WatchGuard Network Security: Can't work without it
At Continued Support we use watch guard products at all of the sites we have full, near full, or partial control over. We exclusively use Watch Guard fireboxes and AP's. We manage our clients watch guard cloud as well as teach them how to use it. We also use Watch guard system manager, mobile VPN, as well as Authpoint and panda patch managment.
- Cloud managment
- WSM
- Authpont
- Customer Service/Support
- Would love more customization in Panda
- Need watchguard switches
July 31, 2023
WG network security
In my current technician job we have multiple clients where we use WG products, mainly the WatchGuard Firebox. Ar one main location we also use the Access Points with the Watch Guard firebox.
Recently we also added the Watch Guard firebox at our main work office and at my home.
Recently we also added the Watch Guard firebox at our main work office and at my home.
- IPS antivirus
- Spam blocking
- Url filtering
- Application control
- App design is quite outdated
- Custom font size- current font is extremely small
- ALPHABETICAL MENU-
July 28, 2023
Trust WatchGuard
We have an unusual setup for our daily offsite backup. We do not use a cloud storage company, as we have our own NAS that is off site. We use WatchGuard at both endpoints in order to make the backup more secure. Our network genius recommended WatchGuard to us as a secure way to backup in the way we wanted our backup to be set up.
- Protects our direct line for backup
- Is easy to set up
- Provides good documentation
- Differentiating between WatchGuard's various products
- It was hard to know which WatchGuard product we needed
July 28, 2023
Watchguard for ISPs
We use Watchguard Firewalls for more than 15 Years now. We protect our internal Systems, our VoIP C4 Switches for our SIP Trunk and Virtual PBX offerings. Also all VPN Interconnects are Watchguard based.
For our Managed IT Clients, Watchguard Firewalls and Endpoint are the Key Component for IT Security.
For our Managed IT Clients, Watchguard Firewalls and Endpoint are the Key Component for IT Security.
- Country Firewall
- XDR Threatsync
- Usability
- Administration UI ih there are a few hundred firewall policy's
- Performance Bandwith limiter
July 27, 2023
works and does what it says
WatchGuard has been a fundamental foundation of our network security - always achieving the high standards we require.
Its proved to be cost effective and resilient ,along with great support for us and our end customers.
Its proved to be cost effective and resilient ,along with great support for us and our end customers.
- firewall
- LAN
- WAN
- keep up the good service
- perhaps a easier licensing model
July 27, 2023
WatchGuard Network Security Review
We use firewall for our network security and Authpoint for key person that need to access production server from outside a school. For my responsibility, I will block or unblock a website when our management request or approval etc.
- Block or unblock website
- Filtering
- Speed limit for app
- Authpoint authen
- Our vendor are fully supported
July 27, 2023
Watchguard Review
Mainly using WatchGuard Network Security for their Firewall/VPN Services also using AuthPoint for Authentication on different Clients/Servers. Scope varies depending on company sizes we support. It has so far solved Problems regarding network security and whenever a new issue arises we usually look at WatchGuard for our uses first.
- Intuitive
- In-Depth
- Well Written Guides
- Easier License Management
July 06, 2023
Keep your WatchGuard up in todays cyber threats
IDS/WebFilter/VPN
- VPN alerts
- IDS
- Packet Inspection
- more of a gui on the traffic live view
June 29, 2023
WatchGuard Network Security review
WatchGuard Network Security is used to secure our internal network, as well as our customers' networks, and to implement interconnections between different sites via VPN Site to Site. In-depth analysis and filtering provide high-level security for these different infrastructures, using geolocation, application control, DNS Watch, Webblocker, Spam Blocker, Antivirus, and Zero Days threats.
- Application Control
- Advanced Thread Protection (APT + TDR)
- Webblocker
- All Policies should be log by default
- Set up a check box for enable or disable logging on policies manager
- In WatchGuard Network Security System manager, change the bandwidth view and add a view as Firewatch in WebUI
June 27, 2023
Watchguard Network Security top of class for SMB
Watchguard is a true business grade firewall and with Cloud Management is making the ease of use even easier. What I love is the ability to be able to view traffic going through the device to find issues and resolve them. Watchguard support is brilliant and with follow the sun support there is always someone on hand should we run into any issues we can't fix. Sales teams are no pushy and just on the end of the phone when we want to order more devices.
Overall 10/10 for Watchguard devices
Overall 10/10 for Watchguard devices
- Geo Location restrictions
- Gateway anti-virus
- BGP VPNs to AWS and Azure
- None that I can think of
June 04, 2023
Best bang for the buck
Multi-site with hybrid infrastructure, connecting multiple clients via branch tunnels. Also, leveraging the sd-wan features for fail-over.
- SD-WAN Failover
- VPN Connectivity
- Virtual Firewall
- Customer service
- WatchGuard Cloud can use modern interface and features
- AP Wireless Dashboard can use improvements and more features
- Enable MFA without purchasing another tool.
June 04, 2023
Improving cyber security landscape
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
We use WatchGuard Firebox for Firewall Services and WG Antivirus for end point protection.
- Firewall provides great protection and visibility on our network
- Protects our network from external threats as well internal users when browsing the internet
- End point protection protects all our clients both on site and off site
- Real Time Threat detection notification for end point protection.
- Firewall Report to show internet activity by device or user
- Improve issues with IKEv2 VPN as there always seems to be problems using this VPN method.
June 01, 2023
Good security tools with high projection
we use WatchGuard to secure every communications in and out of the organization and inside between every subnets
- Malware
- Cryptolocker
- Webs access
- ZTNA
- PAM
- CASB
May 31, 2023
WatchGuard VFM and easy to use
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
I use WatchGuard as firewalls to stop the attacks from outside and to limit the inside ones, we also use the antispam subscription. We do ptp vlns with our branches and with our subsidiaries, also we use 2fa for our vpn connections.
- firewall
- vpn
- clustering
- support
- i can't think something that i need and i don't have it
Real time network scanning and new application monitoring are the keys for our use of WatchGuard. It is critical in daily use to avoid security threats. These features have saved out network from multiple threats many times over the years. I have seen the interface develop into a very user friendly GUI and have used the interface to take advantage of the in-depth features within WatchGuard.
- New application verification prior to installation
- Real-time monitoring of security threats
- Full control of remote/mobile devices accessing the network
- Setting up initial profiles for groups
May 26, 2023
Watchguard storming ahead of the competition!
I have been using Watchguard product since 2005 and I have been consistently impressed with their suite of products and their approach to cyber security.
I have used multiple stab guard firewalls over the years and never had any issue or hardware faults. They are rock solid and dependable. Recently I have been deploying WatchGuard EPDR products and they are also impressive.
- Firewalls
- Endpoint detection and response
- Customer service
- Delivery times when ordering from distribution
May 24, 2023
Great Protection and Services
We use the WatchGuard Network Security to keep our systems safe and use the secure VPN for our remote users. We use the Total Gold Security, which has all the protection features we need to stay safe and productive.
- VPN
- Blocking unsafe sites
- Blocking of ports and countries
- Ease of use in the cloud
- Price points on renewals
May 18, 2023
The best IT Security Solution
We use Watchguard Network Security to proactively control and monitor all traffic between our headquarters and the internet. This allows us to detect possible IT security incidents and act accordingly. In the same way it is used by all our clients, with very fabulous results in the protection of their infrastructure.
- Monitoring
- Detection
- Prevention
- Alerts
- Reports
- GUI
May 17, 2023
The Future is here!
I use WatchGuard Firebox T40 Total Security in my company, alongside WatchGuard EPDR and AuthPoint. Firebox T40, alongside EPDR gives me full access to XDR option which allows me to have near-perfect control over my customers and company network/internet-related issues.
- Simplicity with System Manager
- Log Viewer very detailed
- Cloud platform with very detailed info
- DNS Resolving on Firebox's (not possible at the moment and is a huge gap)
- Throughput still behind competition in similar products
May 10, 2023
WATCHGUARD - MUCHO POR DESCUBRIR
WG is the base of our cybersecurity systems, further is the reference brand for our customers. We have implemented Firebox, EPDR and Authpoint
- EPDR is a very good solution to prevent and detect anomalies in the endpoints
- Authpoint allows add additional validation to any kinds of access, and it's easy to integrate
- WG Firebox controls the traffic with a lot of details, and allows to configure granular rules easily
- Review the prices of MSSP offers. The prices of some licenses are not competitive vs. the same product offered as traditional license
- Develop more specific solutions for OT or IoT environments
May 09, 2023
Gigabit Tiendas - WatchGuard Network Security
Implementation of perimeter security, VPN access for telework, user management, registration of Panda Security licenses, etc.The main business problems are making the customer understand that they need the product and services offered by WatchGuard Network Security. any times customers are not able to value the importance of safeguarding their data, their relationship with the URLs they visit, managing their mail or whether it may be a SPAM. The WatchGuard Network Security portal allows us to interact directly with all the services offered by the company, as well as to perform the configuration procedures of the Firebox computers that we have linked. In addition, we can register Panda licenses that are then applied to our pool directly, making the arrangements immediate and saving us a lot of time.
- Centralised management
- Securization
- VPN
- More personalized management of users from the partner portal
- Allow the use of the portal in other languages