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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 (415)8.787%
- Firewall Management Console (409)8.787%
- Content Inspection (402)8.686%
- Reporting and Logging (406)8.080%
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What is WatchGuard Network Security?
WatchGuard Network Security is a network security and firewall software. WatchGuard's advanced network security platform offers IT security professionals enterprise-grade security and threat visibility tools suitable for all organization. In addition to network security, WatchGuard includes secure Wi-Fi, multi-factor authentication, and network intelligence products and services.
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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| 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: UTM performance, ideal for small and midsize organizations with up to 150 users looking for a rack-mounted solution.
- WatchGuard M270 & M370 Datasheet: 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.
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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, Sophos SG Firewall Appliances, and Cisco Meraki MX are common alternatives for WatchGuard Network Security.
Reviewers rate Stateful Inspection highest, with a score of 9.1.
The most common users of WatchGuard Network Security are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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October 20, 2023
Exploring the Impact of WatchGuard Firewall
I have been utilizing WatchGuard Firewall for over two decades and am currently utilizing the WatchGuard M370 model. In my professional assessment, WatchGuard stands out as one of the most robust and secure firewalls available in the market. We have consistently passed all external penetration tests, underscoring the firewall's reliability. Moreover, remote users express high satisfaction with its VPN connections.
- Passed all PEN tests
- VPN connection issues less
- Policies are easy to create and modify
- MFA built in
- Large files transferred notification
- Out of country connection notification
October 20, 2023
GREAT PRODUCT AT A GOOD VALUE PRICE
We use mostly WG firewalls for network access management and VPN. We also use PANDA endpoint security. All products are very reliable and easy to use. I've been using and recommending them for more than 20 years. They offer higher feature set at aa better price than competitors and are easy to deploy.
- Traffic control
- Intrusion prevention
- easy upgrades
- good customer service
- I did not find any huge issues that I'd like to improve for most of my users
September 26, 2023
WatchGuard FWs are a solid product to secure your network
We use the M line firewalls on our HQ network and 2 regional networks. They have served us well in securing our network, ensuring smooth traffic operations, linking remote networks together via VPN. Firewall feature to block site traffic to unneeded bandwidth heavy streaming sites have worked well and the services included with the subscription provide a good value versus competitors.
- Branch office VPN, remote user VPN
- Traffic blocking
- Intrusion prevention
- Logs can be made easier to read
- Centralized app to manage multiple devices at multiple remote endpoints
- Endpoint hostname resolution for easier management
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