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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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Popular Features
- 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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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: 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.
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 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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April 22, 2024
WatchGuard 2024
Compared to the meraki that I've worked with in the past, I like that I'm not paying Cisco tax and there is a lot more functionality with WG. For me, the Sophos Hardware is not hefty enough to handle their OS because the UI is so slow. Ubiquiti doesn't even compete and shouldn't even be on the list. Cyberoam and Sonicwall I haven't worked with for long enough that I don't feel comfortable commenting.
April 22, 2024
The right value!
I would much prefer utilizing WatchGuard Network Security. When stacked against any Unifi product, WatchGuard Network Security is vastly superior. When compared with Meraki, I have much greater control over WatchGuard Network Security Fireboxes. When compared to fortinet or other cisco products, I believe the value and ROI is much more tangible.
April 19, 2024
WatchGuard Security Services and Firebox
Many offering do the exact same thing as the firebox, but non of them are as easy to deploy or manage as a firebox.
April 15, 2024
Loving my WatchGuard
- D-Link Ethernet Switches, Fortinet FortiGate and SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
WatchGuard was far easier to configure that my Fortinet or Sophos, the D-Link routers are just as easy as the WatchGuard to set up since the DSR series, but do not offer the security of the WatchGuard.
April 15, 2024
WatchGuard appliances
The pricing is great and there are a lot of device types and options to choose from.
The WatchGuard Network Security interface does not require command line configuration, which was not the case when I last used a Cisco ASA. The UI is very powerful and easy to use and from what we can tell has provided a similar level of security, with a lower level of complexity. Although I was skeptical of the WatchGuard systems having come from a Cisco background, I have been impressed with the capabilities that WatchGuard firewalls provide.
April 14, 2024
WatchGuard Network Security Review
We found WatchGuard Network Security to provide the best protection and function combined in one device.
April 13, 2024
Great Product
Score 9 out of 10
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Verified User
Price mainly, Both are great products, Check Point is a better management interface with the possibility to expand/collapse a set of rules, and negate rules parameters.
April 13, 2024
WatchGuard Network Security Review
Microsoft works great when users are roaming (i.e. remote workers). WatchGuard Network Security works great when in a single location (i.e. in an office).
April 12, 2024
WatchGuard Network Security Review
The tech is way better and more detailed. Just need a simpler GUI.
April 10, 2024
Dependably Reliable, Without the Curve.
Less learning curve, faster implementation, and dependably reliable.
April 09, 2024
Security = WatchGuard
WatchGuard offers a wide range of security products and services, including firewalls, endpoint security, secure Wi-Fi solutions, multi-factor authentication, and network visibility tools. By choosing WatchGuard, you can implement a comprehensive security strategy that protects your organization from various cyber threats.
April 09, 2024
WatchGuard Firewall Appliance - Simple Solution for SMB
All around appliance with attractive cost and maintenance expense. Easy setup for simple or simpler networks with limited sites and remote users. Complex network configuration could be challenging.
WatchGuard Network Security has shown me much more value than Azure Firewall to the extent that I have used it. The most prominent thing I have noticed is from the pricing perspective. WatchGuard Network Security costs for a year what Azure Firewall costs for a month. For smaller businesses, this is a huge bonus being able to have this control for this price.
We used to use Symantec Endpoint Security. We felt that when acquired by Broadcom they lost interest in small business sales and became a pain to work with. WatchGuard Network Security solutions gave us everything we liked about Symantec and a whole lot more with a better interface.
February 20, 2024
WatchGuard great investment!
WatchGuard was day and night better then the Cisco ASA we replaced. So much easier to manage and support.
February 19, 2024
WatchGuard Network Security
WatchGuard is a lot easier to use in addition a decent amount less expensive than thew mentioned solutions. With those you almost need special training or certifications to get your head around them, whereas WatchGuard is a lot more user friendly.
February 09, 2024
WatchGuard review by small business
Selected WatchGuard based on price, reviews and ease of management.
February 08, 2024
Great Security products
The log and rules are very useful than other products
February 05, 2024
WatchGuard just Works
- SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), SonicWall TZ and Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software
I find the WatchGuard products easier to configure than the similar SonicWall and Cisco products. I would rather spend time securing the rest of my network, than trying to get a network setup with the non-WatchGuard devices. SonicWall is not that complex either, but I trust WatchGuard more from personal experience. As for Cisco, if I wanted to waste time on setting up a network with software that doesn't work the way it says it should or something more complex than it needs to be, I would rather bang my head against the wall and expect the same results as using their security product with just a little less effort on my part. WatchGuard just works, as long as it is updated on a regular basis.
February 05, 2024
WatchGuard Network Security Firewall is the best bank for your buck on the market !!!
SonicWall devices have some of the same features as WatchGuard Network Security but I feel the interface is harder to navigate. Also they do not have the management app available to manage their devices so the only option is the web client.
February 03, 2024
Watchguard T35, M290, M390 review
At 3 of my locations I use both a Sonic Wall and a watch guard. In my experience, the sonic wall has a much better interface. I feel it was much easier for someone that has never accessed a fire wall to be able to make changes and learn very quickly. I feel the Watchguard has better built in applications and the VPN was easier to use and access.
February 03, 2024
My Watchguard Review
I find the watchguard interface and central management much more intuitive and informative. The ease of use of the watchguard products and services are second to none. The support behind their products also adds a value that is indispensable. The hardware itself has always been very reliable and has performed as expected.
January 23, 2024
WatchGuard Network Security nailed it!
We have also worked a lot with Unifi and their cloud Unifi Cloud. It works well but it feels like a solution for a bit smaller businesses. Some customer have grown out of their Unifi solutions and there WatchGuard Network Security is ready to take over and fill a gap.
January 22, 2024
WatchGuard Network Security
I have had Fortinet Security experts try and compare the ease of use and advanced security functionality of their products but have always been left unimpressed. Many people seem to argue that Fortinet is a much better product but there is nothing that I have seen that Fortinet can do that WatchGuard cannot also do. Cisco is for the diehard Cisco fans that just do not know any others and do not care to pay extra for nothing.