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CDW provided sales, and a 3rd party consultant firm was contracted for deployment. The process was very smooth.
Overview
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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Rating: 9 out of 10
February 4, 2025I primarily use the WG Firebox management and the WG Cloud for our customer Firebox licensing, renewals and management
Harry Lubansky
Engineer - Professional Services
Network engineer
Complete Computing, Inc
12 years of experienceExcellence in one clean red box.
Rating: 9 out of 10
November 21, 2024Watchguard keeps all of our offices free of intrusions and offers comprehensive coverage that meets our security needs. It also scales nicely depending on how much coverage we...
WC Mueller
Administrator - Engineering
Senior Systems Engineer
Effex Management Solutions
5 years of experienceBetter then the best!
Rating: 10 out of 10
November 12, 2024We use WatchGuard Network Security firewalls in our business as well as our clients business to protect the networks. Some of the best features are geolocation which blocks in...
Use and Valuation of WatchGuard Network Security
Rating: 9 out of 10
October 28, 2024In our IT company we setup security policies for networks in other companies. WatchGuard Network Security helps us to stay up to date with new threats, and organize properly e...
Sotiris Vrettakos
Engineer - Information Technology
System Administrator
IT PRO SERVICES
2 years of experienceWatchguard Network Security Review.
Rating: 7 out of 10
August 24, 2024My organization uses Watchguard as our main firewall, edge protection, and network management solution. We have Firebox devices deployed at all our business locations, utilizi...
Carlton Vassell, CIPM
Administrator - Information Technology
Systems Administrator
Graven Austin & Drake
2 years of experience
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- No setup fee
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- Free Trial
- Free/Freemium Version
- Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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What is WatchGuard Network Security?
The WatchGuard Firebox family of firewalls offers critical network security solutions for businesses of all types and sizes, including tabletop and 1U rack-mounted appliances to Cloud and virtual firewalls. Firebox appliances deliver critical security services from standard IPS, URL filtering, gateway AV, application control, and antispam, to advanced protections such as file sandboxing, and DNS filtering. High-performance deep packet inspection (DPI) means users can leverage these security services against attacks attempting to hide in encrypted channels like HTTPS. Additionally, every Firebox offers SD-WAN right out of the box for improved network resiliency and performance.
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 Technical Details
| Deployment Types | On-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Mac |
| Mobile Application | No |
| Supported Countries | Global |
| Supported Languages | English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese |
WatchGuard Network Security Downloadables
- WatchGuard M290 & M390 Datasheet: UTM performance, ideal for small and midsize organizations with up to 250 users looking for a rack-mounted solution.
- WatchGuard M590 & M690 Datasheet: UTM performance, ideal for growing midsize organizations with up to 1,000 users.
- 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 Total Security Suite Brochure
- WatchGuard Network Security Case Study
- WatchGuard Corporate Brochure
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, Sophos SG Firewall Appliances, and Cisco Meraki MX are common alternatives for WatchGuard Network Security.
Reviewers rate VPN highest, with a score of 8.9.
The most common users of WatchGuard Network Security are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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WatchGuard Cloud Management greatly simplifies deployment and standardization.
Rating: 9 out of 10
March 05, 2023
Vetted Review
Verified User
1 year of experience
WatchGuard Firebox firewalls are used at all Corporate and Retail locations to provide perimeter security for each location as well as remote access and BOVPN connectivity.
- Initial setup and configuration.
- Cloud Management.
- Easy Site-to-Site VPN configuration.
- WAN Failover.
Cons
- Log search.
- Real-Time firewall rule monitoring.
A Review of WatchGuard Cloud Products
Rating: 10 out of 10
April 11, 2024
HW
Vetted Review
Verified User
1 year of experience
We use WatchGuard Network Security in our organization mainly to protect attacks on our network. We know using WatchGuard will prevent us from viruse, DoS attacks, remote logins, phishing emails, and (my favorite) the spam blocker. I am confident when using WatchGuard that we always have the most up to date security against the ever evolving threats to our network.
- Prevents Spam
- Blocks Malicious Sites
- Easy to use Interface
Cons
- Retain Staff
- Simplify Partner Portal
- Update SKUs more frequently
Strong security and simple management
Rating: 9 out of 10
January 19, 2024
Vetted Review
3 years of experience
Firebox installation and configuration, policies activation, Wifi 6 Access Point installation, Watchguard Cloud and Authpoint configuration. watchguard products addressee Customer needs like multi layer protection of the network, multi factor Authentication, remote worker VPN connection. License handling of the products is really clear and simple. no hidden costs. Central management with WATCHGUARD cloud.
- Security Management
- Easy of use
- Solutions integration
- Technical support
Cons
- License distribution
- Cloud management
- Application control rules exception
Watchguard - Security and effective management
Rating: 9 out of 10
July 29, 2022
GH
Vetted Review
Verified User
4 years of experience
We use WatchGuard in our company for edge firewall and security of our IT infrastructure. WatchGuard in our organization solves the issue of network security against attacks and external threats, and internal access control management to also prevent access to unwanted destinations, improper downloads, spam, etc. We use the solution in 3 units of the company and we interconnect the 3 with the WatchGuard VPN solution and it works perfectly.
- Control of web access of devices within the network.
- Automatic address blocking after successive external attack attempts.
- VPN feature between WatchGuard devices very transparent and stable.
- Simple and very functional Policy Manager management console.
- Simple and reliable spamBlocker feature, really holding back suspicious emails.
Cons
- The mobile security part could be part of the package, without being purchased separately.
- WatchGuard Mobile VPN client could have a smartphone version as well, not just Windows/Mac.
- Management Server feature could be more affordable to manage devices seamlessly.
WatchGuard - Firewall and APs with cloud control work well.
Rating: 8 out of 10
March 13, 2023
Vetted Review
Verified User
4 years of experience
WatchGuard firewalls and Access Points. Provides wireless access throughout our business and protection for our internal networks and users.
- Firewall Policies
- Cloud Management
- Offline configuration
Cons
- Redundant PSUs on Small and Midsize Business models.
- More cloud analysis / tools.
- Would like to see 10GB ports on Small and Midsize Business models.