WatchGuard Security Services and Firebox
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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 (411)8.787%
- Firewall Management Console (405)8.686%
- Content Inspection (398)8.585%
- Reporting and Logging (402)8.181%
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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 and Proxy Server highest, with a score of 9.
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
November 19, 2021
The perfect security solution from SMB to Enterprise
We use WatchGuard [Network Security] on all our systems and also all our clients use WatchGuard as a primary security device. Mainly we use the WatchGuard firewall as edge security taking advantage of all possibilities given by the advanced features of UTM. The WatchGuard Dimension server is really useful for managing all the devices used by our client as MSP. We are proactive with updates, virus outbreaks, and security concerns thanks to this big and useful tool.
- edge antivirus check and act as good barrier against malware
- Is possible do avoid unwanted traffic thanks to powerful web filter
- With Dimension our work as MSP is easiest. One single point to check
- The SSL VPN is really easy to setup an to manage and based on OpenVPN
- Improve dashboard overview in Dimension server
- Make more easy the creation of site to site VPN between partner
- Make more easy to find the page blocked by web blocker
94.54545454545455%
9.5
- Watchguard [Network Security] gives us easy but high security with fast ROI
- Watchguard [Network Security] improves our trust between us and our client
- Watchguard [Network Security] is a vital component in the security environment of all our client.
We are a Watchguard partner
The simplified packaging with one device - one license system is really appreciated by our client because it gives an easy way to manage hardware refresh, license renewal, and upgrade needed to satisfy the new business need.
- SonicWall TZ, SonicWall VPN Clients, SonicWall Web Application Firewall and SonicWall Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP)
We are a former partner of Sonciwall but we had switched to Watchguard [Network Security] because his policy selling is more clear for us and our client. All the services available every day are reliable and affordable and the renewal is easy. The possibility of trade up and red to red upgrade are an exceptional selling driver.
5
The people in our company love haw easy is connect with VPN with provider client and the flexibility of OpenVPN that allow all users to connect with his own devices, like tablet or phone. All is able to use the on premise stuff without pain.
The protection that we have with gateway AV and Web protection is optimal and grant to us a good level of security, all of us appreciate all how fast is the check and the speed of the connection is not impacted also for big file to check.
We are a MSP and all of our client are really happy with all the features provided, for that reason we are really happy to provide Watchguard to all of our client
The protection that we have with gateway AV and Web protection is optimal and grant to us a good level of security, all of us appreciate all how fast is the check and the speed of the connection is not impacted also for big file to check.
We are a MSP and all of our client are really happy with all the features provided, for that reason we are really happy to provide Watchguard to all of our client
3
The management of all the WatchGuard solutions we have installed on our client are really easy to do. All the task are well documented in knowledge base and if we need to do some exotic configuration we where able to ask to the WathcGuard service desk and the support was all the time really great!
- SSL VPN is great solution
- Gateway Anti Virus work like a charm
- Web Blocker is granular and well maintained
- Firewall rule are easy to use
- Dimension is a plus really useful
- Connecting to AWS VPN is easy and well documented
- we can mange all client firewall from our office
- We can manage granularly the SD-WAN
- DNS firewall
- EDR
- MFA
Yes
We replaced SonicWall and Arkoon UTM because the management, the support, the cost and the quality of the subscription service are best in class in WatchGuard in respect of the one provided by Watchguard. And more the possibility to manage both with client or web are a plus really interesting.
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
Respect the other brand the Quality and the features provided by WatchGuard are best in class with the right price for the service provided, and more the availability of free tool for VPN and centralized log is a plus in the offer that cannot be neglected.
We surely not change the choice of the WatchGuard Network Security as primary edge security solution. we are aware that we are using ine of the best UTM NGF in the market for SMB
- Implemented in-house
- Third-party professional services
We perform the implementation for many customer, and we implement and customize solutions for all of them. Because WatchGuard Network Security is also used in our company as main edge solution, we are interested to be updated, skilled and focused in keep all the devices and customer it as safe as possible.
No
Change management was minimal
- thanks to great logging feature we where able to prepare the firewall rule with a minimum or without disruption of services during implementation
- Set up Site to site VPN require some time because some router configuration with multiple NAR require a refined setup
- in-person training
No - we have not done any customization to the interface
No - we have not done any custom code
We had purchase premium support for WatchGuard Network Security because we need to have the best in class support. all the client that have subscribed the premium support are really happy with it. We as MSP are really happy to have such support as solution for emergency case.
No
We where blocked in an integration with Wildix phone in a network with high restrictions and we where blocked for days before ask to support that in a days give us the solution and make the client happy.
- The management of the firewall rules
- The management of VPN
- The log collection with Dimension
- modification of the proxy rules
- Modification of the port in proxy
No