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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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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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January 19, 2024
WatchGuard - ultra easy
I use a WatchGuard firewall to manage my incoming and outgoing internet and to manage our wireless access points.
- Easy to manage.
- Easy to monitor.
- And keeps out the boogers.
- Pass the tests.
- I would like to see an app for my mobile phone to monitor my WatchGuard.
55.45454545454546%
5.5
- It's been very cost effective.
CDW
I do not like the unified management its a bit ugly
The cloud products work ok I really would like to keep all managment behind the firewall so I don't like the cloud managment
I worked with PCM/insight and they did an ok job. Probably would not use them in the future. I will use CDW from now on
It just makes things simpler. You have to a license for everything and they can not get the synced
I do like watchguard better then sonicwall
5
IT Managment
1
- keeping our network safe
- nothing unexpected
- remote office at other buildings
Yes
Sonicwall
- Ease of Use
I would not change a thing very happy
- Implemented in-house
No
- I did not have any problems
- No Training
yes
no
No - we have not done any customization to the interface
No - we have not done any custom code
no
yes I want 24/7 support
Yes
had a bug where we could not manage our AP's , they got it fixed really quick
everytime
- the web management works best for me
- there cloud AP setup sucks
- none
- no
nonne
I have none
just what the quoted me
no
Yes
it was easy they walked me right through it
- new firebox
- panda virus protection
No
No
October 19, 2022
Overall deployment
WatchGuard Network Security is being used in my entire network: 2 datacenters and 10 ROBO. Each site has a cluster and all traffic is forwarded by SDWAN to the Headquarter.
- High performance.
- SD-WAN at low cost.
- Enterprise class firewall.
- L7 Firewall.
- Firecluster Monitor.
- Web interface + software.
84.54545454545455%
8.5
- Reduce cost.
- Increase security.
- Too much upgrade.
No. We are not using a provider.
We always bought with a backup cluster because we want high availability in all sites. It's not too [expensive] and you just add an appliance with zero configuration.
Several years ago we were searching a solution for a medium company target, with all security features and not too expensive.
After several years we renewed the solutions with new appliances.
After several years we renewed the solutions with new appliances.
2
IT Support
2
IT Technician with these skills:
- l7 ISO\OSI
- Networking
- Security
- l7 ISO\OSI
- Networking
- Security
- Traffic inside\outside company
- SDWAN to connect remote workers
- Security Loggin with Dimension
- Access Portal to collect many APP in a single webpage
- SDWAN connection to the HQ
- Many VPN client protocols are supported
- MFA
No
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Reputation
Product Features
Watchguard has got all advanced features as a NGFW (SD-WAN, Application Control, DNS Watch) in all appliance (Small, Medium, Large)
In our network we are using all features from T20\T40 up to M400
Watchguard has got all advanced features as a NGFW (SD-WAN, Application Control, DNS Watch) in all appliance (Small, Medium, Large)
In our network we are using all features from T20\T40 up to M400
i would look for something that has a global interface to manage all my devices
- Implemented in-house
- Third-party professional services
T.T. Tecnosistemi srl for the HQ with the XTM330. Then we upgraded the infrastructure independently
Yes
First of all we set-up the HQ using a cluster. Then we interconnect all sites with T35\T20\T40 appliances.
One year ago we enabled SDWAN feature to save cost on ISP connections and use all connections togheter
One year ago we enabled SDWAN feature to save cost on ISP connections and use all connections togheter
- Find the right Network design because Watchguard added features during the implementation
We have Total Security bundle for the HQ and the Standard support for the remote sites.
We want a fast support (and it's integrate into Total Security Service) to solve our issue but we are using a cluster infrastructure in all sites so we don't need fast replacement for all sites
We want a fast support (and it's integrate into Total Security Service) to solve our issue but we are using a cluster infrastructure in all sites so we don't need fast replacement for all sites
Yes
Yes
there was a bug in an old OS version and support told us to do a simple update because the cause was known and would be fixed with a minor update.
There was no impact in the infrastructure but the support was available to monitor the upgrade togheter.
there was a bug in an old OS version and support told us to do a simple update because the cause was known and would be fixed with a minor update.
There was no impact in the infrastructure but the support was available to monitor the upgrade togheter.
we had an issue to understand the dynamic routing between two sites. An Italian support representative called me via webmeeting and described me the logical function of the feature. Then we configured our appliances in the right way and we tested if everything was ok
Like an IT consultant!
Like an IT consultant!
- Create Rules
- Monitor the activities
- Too many difference between client SW and WEB
- There is not commit function on the web
No
Yes
When you upgrade Watchguard product you have no downtime due to cluster configuration
Anyway I upgrade my products only via WSM because the process via WebUI is not the same and it's not stable as WSM
Anyway I upgrade my products only via WSM because the process via WebUI is not the same and it's not stable as WSM
- New features
- More integrations
- Unified interface (via Web UI is preferred)
No
Yes
I changed my ROBO edition because I don't need all features
November 19, 2021
Totally satisfied
We currently use WatchGuard's Firebox for internal network traffic and mobile VPN for productivity applications. We also use the AuthPoint for wireless connections.
- Ease to use
- Affordable
- Gret traffic visibility
- Lower TCO
- Integration of the entire product portfolio to technologies like Splunk. Some features of endpoint security are not integrated yet.
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9.8
- WatchGuard has supported well the ROI in these last 10 years of use
- WatchGuard's ease to use has improved the user confidence on connecting applications out of office in this pandemic times
- The Firebox continuous and stable packet processing has allowed us to use the network anywhere, free of concernings.
We are WathGuard's reseller and services partner in Brazil. So as a the customers, We also use WatchGuard's products in our environment.
It helps when understanding product coverage and makes the purchasing simple to process.
Price, effectiveness and simplicity
16
We are a cybersecurity focused company, with our team divided in functions like:
- Tech support
- GRC Analysts
- Office Administration
- Deployment
- Marketing
- Sales
- Data Science
- Cloud Security
- Human Resources
- Alliances and Partnerships
- Post-sales analysts
- Pre-sales analysts
4
We aim to recruit and hire analysts to cover cybersecurity and support WatchGuard deploy/support, mostly with skills like below.
Experience in:
Experience in:
- Management and Operation of any UTM/NGFW platform;
- Complete higher education in Computer Networks, Information Security or IT (provided that the curriculum has depth in the subjects in question). It is essential to have broad expertise (full level) in: MFA, Digital Certificates, Firewalls (Policies and Security Features), Detection and response to security incidents (SIEM platforms), Threat Intelligence Platforms, EDR Platforms, Protocols and Network Connectivity (TCP/IP)Routing (Static, dynamic routes and routing protocols); Switching (Segregation using Vlans, etc.) Minimum proven experience of 5 years working in the Cyber Security area.
- Certifications related to the Information Security area;
- Desirable certificationsSystems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certified Cyber Professional (CCP)Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
- Network Security and VPN for remote access
- Wireless Secure Access in our office
- Multi-factor Authentication for access the work applications
- Customers were surprised with the lower TCO
- Ease to use and manage
- It started do support integrations with other vendors like Splunk
- The Endpoint Detection and Response is a good way to go for a near future
- Integrate the data correlation from sources like the EDR tools with events management
- Attending regulatory compliances lihe LGPD (Brazil)
Yes
The product replaced was based on Linux and the decision was to improve network security and traffic visibility also.
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
We were higly motivated to go onboard with the partnership and to demonstrate to customers that we would rely on product by our own.
We would probably to escalate the platform for something like an universal management.
- Implemented in-house
No
Change management was minimal
We had no problems at all.
- We had no significant issues
- Online training
No. It was not offered because it is not provided in our region.
Yes
Yes. The response time was ok in average.
We have recently faced a problem with a product sold to a customer, when the Firebox that would be replaced was about to expire (two days left), and the new one had to be fixed due to an system error. The WatchGuard Support helped us in an magnificent way, extending the olg Firebox licensing until the system's new one would be fixed.
- The Dimension tool
- The advanced security tools present in the Total Security subscription
- The new visibility and report for user groups
- MFA integration with apple devices
- Splunk
Internet link monitor
Security events monitoring
User activities monitoring (AD)
Security events monitoring
User activities monitoring (AD)
- Proofpoint
- Cyberark
Not sure
- Single Signon
To expand the integrations ecosystem.
Prices were mandatory. The delivery time was good.
No. It's fine.
Yes
We have been enrolled as a beta testers for a long time and it is a pleasure for us to make part of it.
- More traffic speed
- New chipsets were well incorporated
- Not sure of what other benefits are expected from the next upgrade.
No