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March 05, 2021
We currently use WatchGuard at all four of our sites. We use the BOVPN to create a network for all the sites to use and share data encrypted and safe across the sites. We also utilise the Basic security sweet and its webblocker abilities to keep our employees safe online. We also utilise WatchGuard AuthPoint to provide secure working from home with Covid19.
- Comes with a variety of Security packages to suit business needs.
- Built in SD-WAN can be utilised.
- Provides outstanding network security from the www.
- Web blocker and the SSL striping could be a lot simpler to roll out.
- The single pain of glass management could be made simpler.
- Ability to deploy VPN clients automatically as an msi.
We worked with Galtec Solutions as our partner, they helped us spec the right Firebox for all our separate sites and then help us pick the right license to put on them to allow them to preform the best for what we need them for. They also helped us configure the more advance features to help us protect our network.
December 24, 2020
WatchGuard currently provides our hardware and firmware appliance to protect our small business network. It serves as a super reliable firewall that scans our internet connectivity as well as our spam and email control. It also allows for VPN pass through for a number of different applications that is easily controlled and modifiable.
- Excellent internet connectivity.
- Always on log management and review.
- Rich set of filter controls for internet content.
- Cataloging their product features & "how-to's" from one easy location on their site; currently very hard to dive in with all the feature-set options.
We have worked with Virtual Graffiti as our purchase company and provider. I have always had a lot of success with them until this year where I made the choice to work through their online sales to renew and upgrade our services. Everything worked out in the end but the online rep was really hard to work with. I was told by their phone sales to not use online sales in the future because of miscommunications.
Basic firewall.
- Port security.
- External IP addresses.
- I would like to be able to change ports with a firewall rule on the fire.
Yes, I work directly with WatchGuard for recommendations.
We have three interconnected sites in 2 counties sharing Network drives and have VPN access for 120 remote users. We also have up to 3 fibre connections per site so need a stable traffic management system.
- Internet failover
- Easy stable VPN
- Multi factor Authentication at a reasonable price would be nice
Wizard-IT in Auckland New Zealand set up and have tweaked our setup. Brilliant people and great service.
I use it for my costumer security network environment.
- User friendly.
- High quality software.
- Configuration granularity.
- Configuration access point.
- App for mobile VPN SSL.
I work with WatchGuard as a partner for purchase and implementation, I think WatchGuard is one of the best UTM I have known, because the quality of the products and the service support are very valid.
December 19, 2020
WatchGuard Network Security is being used locally and at remote office locations for the following functions: General firewall protection for email and Internet traffic, Branch Office VPN, Remote client VPN, DMZ for eCommerce and mobile sales force websites and applications. There are content filters in place to prevent certain higher risk files from being downloaded.
- The solutions provide effective protection to the business.
- Fairly simple administration with an in depth knowledge base for solutions.
- Top notch customer support regardless of whether it's hardware of software related.
- High reliability and up time of all WatchGuard equipment.
- Have been able to complete any and all configuration requirements of the business through knowledge base or support staff.
- Ease of upgrading and migrating configurations.
- Possibly more detail in knowledge base articles.
- Longer life cycle of products - they don't fail, they just ending being dropped from support in too short of time.
- I find this company to be an exceptional solution and service provider and can't think of more ways to improve. I wish all companies were this responsive to customers.
We work with Tallgrass Technologies as the business partner. We're happy with the reselling services and contract renewals but always use WatchGuard staff for implementation and configuration assistance or hardware/software support.
December 14, 2020
We use 2 WatchGuard Clusters. One for segmenting the internal VLANs and one additional in front of our internal Network for managing the external traffic and the DMZ access.
We just started to implement the WatchGuard AD SSO feature to build user-based policies and maybe migrate our existing Hardware webproxy solution to the Fireboxes.
We just started to implement the WatchGuard AD SSO feature to build user-based policies and maybe migrate our existing Hardware webproxy solution to the Fireboxes.
- DNS Watch.
- Dimension.
- AD SSO.
- Support.
- Read/write access splittable.
- WOL not working, because ARP entries will not be saved for enough time.
- Guided review of configuration after upgrade to new fire os (when something is changed).
We bought our Fireboxes at Netzplan.
We also have a support contract with them.
They are checking the boxes and the logs once a week for everything unnormal operation or unseen attacks.
Netzplan also did the initial Firebox installation some years ago.
The migration from the old boxes to the new boxes was done by ourselves.
We also have a support contract with them.
They are checking the boxes and the logs once a week for everything unnormal operation or unseen attacks.
Netzplan also did the initial Firebox installation some years ago.
The migration from the old boxes to the new boxes was done by ourselves.
December 13, 2020
We are using a Watchguard firewall in a complex small office setup to provide network security and protect sensitive data.
- Combines easy setup and management with strong small office security
- Strong wireless security when paired with Watchguard wireless access points
- Excellent management reporting
- Options for sending logs to external servers could be improved
- Easier setup of critical notifications from key functions such as intrusion protection
Purchased products on Amazon from the WatchGuard Store. Otherwise I did not use a reseller.
December 13, 2020
We use [WatchGuard Network Security] as our primary firewall at 2 locations and the means for connecting our remote user base over VPN.
- Easy interface
- Quality updates
- Price
- Not industry leader
- Occasionally have bugs that linger
CDW sold us the devices.
Our company has 4 productive sites around the world, all protected with Watchguard [Network Security] systems. Many services are active in all locations including: application control, apt blocker, web blocker, etc.
- Easy to configure and use
- Good protection
- Problem of System manager with Windows 10
- I think the integration with the active directory logon needs to be improved
Yes, i work with a Watchguard partner, SEC di Zelaschi & c. Srl and i'am happy
We use all WatchGuard Network Security firewalls for our main office and all remote offices. We needed a solution that would allow us to connect all current and future offices together as well as with remote employees. WatchGuard accomplishes this by using its branch office VPNs for the offices and IPsec VPNs for our remote employees. We also needed a solution that would let us take advantage of crowd-based intelligence and advanced security services. The Geoblocking of any country that we don't do business with and reputation-enabled defense take care of these needs. As any next-gen firewall solution should have, the WatchGuard firewalls also support A/V scanning of all incoming traffic.
- Easy to set up and get running
- Excellent support
- Easy to manage
- Branch Office VPNs can sometimes be difficult to establish.
- Easier way to capture packets for analysis
- Better filtering in the traffic monitor screen
I was a WatchGuard Network Security partner in past employment, however, since then I purchase them through resellers and install them myself. They are very easy to work with and the few times where I had an issue the support that WatchGuard provided was able to help me out quickly and get the problem solved.
September 04, 2020
We utilize WatchGuard's Total Security Suite (TSS) to protect our networks from all current threats. We use WatchGuard firewalls with TSS across our entire organization with all protection features enabled, including Reputation Enabled Defense, Threat Detection and Response, Geolocation filtering, web blocking with content filtering, and a nice, new feature known as DNS Watch.
- Threat Detection and Response to defend against active malware and viruses as well as zero-day threat protection.
- Web blocking with content filtering is used to prevent employees from going to websites where they will be less productive.
- DNS Watch is used to prevent employees from accidentally going to websites that could insert a virus onto their computer.
- I can't think of any at this time.
We worked with WatchGuard support directly on purchase and implementation Stellar support all around. We have been Gold partners going on 4 years, and are enjoying the relationship. Support is always available when we need them, and our sales team support has been amazing.
August 26, 2020
I leverage WatchGuard Network Security to my customers. It's the perfect Network Security product I recommend to end users.
- It's manufacturer-agnostic and can be seamlessly incorporated with existing devices.
- Ease of support and quick response turnaround time
- Price not listed as the quantity for coterms
Joseph is our Insight Renewals Rep and is the best resource to utilize in not only taking care of renewals but also excellent at educating how to position WatchGuard Network Security to customers who aren't currently using it.
August 10, 2020
We are using WatchGuard as our VPN to allow our software sales and software services team access to our internal servers whilst on the go and whilst working from home, be it from locations locally in Singapore, or regionally as we do have staff working from their homes in neighboring countries.
It allows us to operate without interruption in spite of COVID measures preventing us from working in the office or commuting between countries for work. Without WatchGuard upgraded and in place, we would definitely have been severely handicapped.
It allows us to operate without interruption in spite of COVID measures preventing us from working in the office or commuting between countries for work. Without WatchGuard upgraded and in place, we would definitely have been severely handicapped.
- Access security
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- No areas as I am currently very happy with the solution as is.
We worked with Biz-Era.Net Pte Ltd for our recent upgrade. Very happy with their service and technical know-how.
September 02, 2020
We use WatchGuard firewalls across our district. It is used at all our sites to provide internet as well as access to our internal network. Initially, these were used to connect sites with a residential internet connection as well as a Layer 2 connection to our main office. This was done to provide cheaper and faster internet through the residential connection and using a slower Layer 2 connection. Recently we have been moving to VPN from our schools to the main office and dropping the expensive Layer 2 connections.
- Provides plenty of computing power and bandwidth for the price
- Fairly simple to add new policies
- Really simple setup for WatchGuard to WatchGuard VPN
- No policy grouping/looks messy with large number of policies
- Difficult to access/read logs
- Support is not easily obtained/wait for support can be long
We worked with CDW Canada on purchasing the right devices and had some help with the initial setup. The help with basic support in implementation saved a lot of time by helping with configuration issues.
We user the M470 as our company Firewall. We are able to see what is going on in real time with the Firebox System Manager. We can quickly block abnormal activity. We can view our bandwidth usage, get a status report, see you is connected via VPN, and meny meny more insites to DMZ.
- The Geolocation service keeps us secure from unwanted intrusion from countries of our choice.
- The Webblocker save us money and time because we don't have to but another specially device for that one function.
- The firewall rules (policies) are easy to setup and configure.
- Costs can be high even for the lower end fireboxes.
- A new WG IPsec VPN would be good instead of paying a third party.
August 26, 2020
We are currently using WatchGuard Network Security as our main firewall across the whole organization. We have (3) locations across the country. We are also utilizing the WatchGuard VPN to securely connect to our shared resources.
- Provides firewall to our multiple locations, using it for VOIP and http access.
- Interactive realtime reporting and monitoring using WatchGuard Dimension
- WatchGuard VPN client, to securely connect to our network, is especially useful now that everyone will be working from home.
- We are interested to learn more about WatchGuard and its SD Wan services.
Yes, Design Studios. We are happy with them. They've always accommodated our requests.
August 25, 2020
We have two locations and utilize WatchGuard firewalls at both locations. They are great at being able to filter out a lot of unwanted traffic and autoblocking probing attempts. Linking the stores is easy and super reliable. It greatly reduces our exposure to malware and phishing attempts.
- Easy, intuitive configuration
- Reliable
- Easy troubleshooting with great easy to read logs
- Secure
- Great performance
- SUPPORT - Their Support is spot on and easy to reach. Extremely knowledgeable.
- Spam-filtering review--admin can't review spam for lazy users
- Whitelisting/Exclusions in one area might be helpful
- Don't change much. It is a great product.
- Adding some configuring to the spam filtering on what to catch could be a lot easier.
Worked with CTG of Amarillo for purchase. I program the firewalls myself since I'm really familiar with them. The reseller has always done a great job of getting me the right equipment for the situation and the right licensing.
August 24, 2020
We use WatchGuard products in-house, and recommend, install, monitor, and manage them for our clients.
Not one infection or successful attack behind our well configured, up-to-date, industry-leading firewall and network security solutions.
WatchGuard is a Godsend for small business security.
Not one infection or successful attack behind our well configured, up-to-date, industry-leading firewall and network security solutions.
WatchGuard is a Godsend for small business security.
- Visibility and control of network traffic in and out.
- Malware detection and elimination BEFORE it gets into the network.
- Forward-thinking/looking/acting to improve the solutions to stay ahead of the threat curve posed by ever-changing attack vectors and methods.
- Certifications require experience and thorough training.
- Minor annoyances in configuration interfaces could be improved.
- Completely integrate the portals used in cloud services (this is underway)
We are a WatchGuard Silver Partner.
At least 95% of our customers stay with us for more than 10 years. At our recommendation, nearly all of them have deployed a WatchGuard firewall and have not asked for an alternate solution.
At least 95% of our customers stay with us for more than 10 years. At our recommendation, nearly all of them have deployed a WatchGuard firewall and have not asked for an alternate solution.
August 11, 2020
We use the WatchGuard Firewalls ai perimeter firewall and thus secure our company. Since we started using the WatchGuard Firewall, the administration of the firewall has become easier for the colleagues from the admin team. Things are done faster. Detection rates are very good.
- The systems are very easy to administer and the existing tools help a lot in the case of troubleshooting.
- The communication between manufacturer and end customer works very well and quickly brings me, as a customer, to my destination.
- The firewalls are very reliable and stable.
- Just little things like create a network alias while I'm already creating a firewall rule.
I did implementation by myself but in the background, there was a strong WatchGuard Partner with much know-how. BOC IT Security GmbH helped us with all our questions.
April 23, 2020
WatchGuard is in use across the whole organization which spans 6 different countries creating a wide area network using Branch Office VPNs. We use various security modules like Anti-spam, Web Filtering, IPS security, Botnet detection, etc. We have remote workers and the easy of use of VPNs let them execute their work without problem. Also, we have an external DataCenter and access it with BOVPNs, the connection was very easy to set up.
- Use of web categories.
- Easy rule creation.
- Live logs.
- Custom protocol definition.
- Geolocation allow/block access.
- Application control.
- Quarantine server needs improvement, old design.
- Dimension reports needs more filtering and selection options.
- Dimension needs to show actual data, some reports lacks real data.
- Policy Manager needs to improve its front-end.
- Options in Policy Manager seem outdated.
- Better integration with Active Directory, sometimes fails to authenticate users correctly.
Partner provided good start and implementation, now we work without their help. Partner is NAS de Guatemala.
April 14, 2020
We used WatchGuard firewall hardware solution as the first line of defense for incoming and outgoing data traffic on our network in order to protect the entire organization. WatchGuard provided us with protection against intrusion and attacks from malicious endpoints, or hack attempts, and allowed us to add applications to the appliance in order to enhance security.
- Easy to deploy. One does not have to have knowledge of their CLI structure to deploy it which makes it easier for a wider range of people.
- Traffic analysis
- Very easy branch to branch VPN setup
- Powerful reporting
- Expensive. Adding apps to the appliance can get quite costly. As well, discontinuing an application can cause disruption of service without warning.
- LOTS of configurations that you can tweak to get the job done. Yes this is a CON too. There are so many things you can change that it can be a bit cumbersome at times.
- Often required a reboot as traffic would stop for no (known) reason.
We did not work with a WatchGuard Network Security partner as we have an in-house Network Security Administrator who knows his stuff quite well. He was able to set up and keep the appliance working, add domains, open ports as required, etc. The only issue we had was with the actual performance of the appliance itself.
December 14, 2019
Watchguard was used as a firewall appliance for our small to medium businesses we provided consulting services for. It was used at the edge of the network to provide basic and next-gen firewall services. We deployed Watchguard at our own offices, as well as our datacenter and in our customer networks.
- Easy to deploy. Does not require specific CLI knowledge to implement.
- Traffic analyzer tools.
- policy based routing with dual WAN can require some fine tuning
- more in depth CLI for troubleshooting would be a nice to have for when its needed
Diamond Technologies is a Watchguard Network Security partner and who I worked for. As an implementer all of our customers were happy with the cost of the appliance, the implementation of the solution, and the features with which they obtained. All of my clients were satisfied knowing their network was protected by a quality firewall.
December 03, 2019
We use WatchGuard devices in our main and satellite office with the network security enabled on both via their Total Security package. They are vital for monitoring traffic coming and going from both sites and ensuring that users are kept safe while doing their jobs and (hopefully) prevent any outages.
- Feature-rich.
- Constant development.
- Great support.
- Firmware upgrades are currently manual (cant be "set and forget")
- Takes some learning
- The web interface still doesnt quite have everything the application offers
No, purchased through our reseller and then implemented ourselves, using online guides and WatchGuard support. They were great when we had a few teething issues.
December 23, 2019
We use Watchguard in all our offices in the US. First as a BOVPN network to connect to all resources at are 2 server racks at 2 locations. Then we use it to protect against unwanted access and attacks. We use the virus scanning and webblocker features for this purpose.
- BOVPN works very well and no drops at all
- Virus updates are automatic saving IT resources
- Sometimes unblocking a legitimate web site is hard to figure out why it's being blocked and how to permanently unblock.
I use PCM formerly PC MALL. I was very happy with the upgrade selection help from them.
WatchGuard Network Security Scorecard Summary
Feature Scorecard Summary
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.
Categories: Network Security, Firewall
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WatchGuard Network Security Videos (4)
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.
WatchGuard Network Security Integrations
Review Product Integrations: www.watchguard.com/wgrd-partners/technology-partners
WatchGuard Network Security Competitors
Fortinet FortiGate, Sophos SG Firewall Appliances, Cisco Meraki, SonicWall
WatchGuard Network Security Pricing
- Has featureFree Trial Available?Yes
- Has featureFree or Freemium Version Available?Yes
- Does not have featurePremium Consulting/Integration Services Available?No
- Entry-level set up fee?No
WatchGuard Network Security Support Options
| Free Version | Paid Version | |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | ||
| Forum/Community | ||
| FAQ/Knowledgebase | ||
| Social Media | ||
| Video Tutorials / Webinar |
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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What are WatchGuard Network Security's top competitors?
Fortinet FortiGate, Sophos SG Firewall Appliances, and pfSense are common alternatives for WatchGuard Network Security.
What is WatchGuard Network Security's best feature?
Reviewers rate Firewall Management Console highest, with a score of 8.9.
Who uses WatchGuard Network Security?
The most common users of WatchGuard Network Security are from Small Businesses and the Information Technology & Services industry.