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WatchGuard Network Security

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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Recent Reviews

WatchGuard appliances

10 out of 10
April 15, 2024
Incentivized
These devices provide the first line of defense for all web traffic into and out of the offices I manage. Traffic is scanned for viruses, …
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Great Product

9 out of 10
April 13, 2024
Use several NGFW clustered in different countries, physical and virtual appliances as well. Same interface, with no learning curves. Used …
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Awards

Products that are considered exceptional by their customers based on a variety of criteria win TrustRadius awards. Learn more about the types of TrustRadius awards to make the best purchase decision. More about TrustRadius Awards

Popular Features

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  • Policy-based Controls (410)
    8.7
    87%
  • Firewall Management Console (404)
    8.6
    86%
  • Content Inspection (397)
    8.5
    85%
  • Reporting and Logging (401)
    8.1
    81%

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Features

Firewall

A firewall is a filter that stands between a computer or computer network and the Internet. Each firewall can be programmed to keep specific traffic in or out

8.6
Avg 8.5
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Product Details

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

WatchGuard Network Security Screenshots

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WatchGuard Network Security Videos

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WatchGuard Network Security Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesGlobal
Supported LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Chinese

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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Reviews and Ratings

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April 15, 2024

Loving my WatchGuard

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Web Blocking keeps my users safe. and allows me to block time wasting sites..
  • WatchGuard is our first line of defence, we saw multiple RDP attacks on PCS through our previous Firewall, the WatchGuard stopped them dead in their tracks.
  • setting a bypass password for newly registered websites as well as some other categories allows users to think twice after they have clicked a link.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Our system was able to allow 100% remote access for our 150 users over IKE VPN during the onset of COVID.
  • New device configuration is typically easy to implement using past configuration files as templates.
  • The use of clustered firewalls significantly reduces downtime during maintenance operations.
April 13, 2024

Great Product

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
  • The most important for us is the uninterruptible access provided by clusters as we have roaming users all over the world that heavily depend on data access for business.
  • The price is very right-sized, for example, having an active/passive cluster needs only one total security license to cover the cluster, not 2 such as other well-known companies.
  • Old devices, no longer supported, could be used for "light security" such as internal routers with great firewalling, NAT, and so on.
  • Once you have one, there's no learning curve if you change models, physical or virtual, all use the same interface and work the same.
  • A negative point is that I don't know how the support handles issues, as I have had none in 15 years.
Joe Cullen | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Our objective is to keep the business secure - WatchGuard Network Security does that well.
  • We make a small amount of money from WatchGuard purchases, but nothing substantial.
  • The portal allows our engineers to monitor and address issues from one unified portal, which helps internal efficiencies.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
  • MSSP Program provides low point of entry, fair monthly rate - immediate ROI.
  • Implementation is significantly less learning curve than competitors, with equivalent protection.
  • Very low training overhead to internal staff for ongoing policy modifications.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
  • Most companies with WatchGuard firewall installed never experienced hacking from outside
  • With advanced replacement maintenance policy, downtime was minimal when the appliance was damaged
  • When ransomware was attacked, this device did not provide protection. May need to find alternative solutions to prevent a future breach.
March 20, 2024

WatchGuard Security

Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • It makes changes needed faster, instead to be on the phone for a third party to fix it, the team can actually focus on the tasks at hand.
  • One centralized management system for the network, love that.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
  • In 15 years of using WatchGuard Network Security Firewalls, we have not had a single successful incursion.
  • Having a *real* firewall makes PCI certification much easier saving us from needing to hire a PCI professional
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
  • Geolocation Blocking has been amazing, I checked the stats and on average we have 100,000 hits that are blocked from outside Countries that we do not do any kind of business with.
  • Application Control is great as well, we don't want employees watching Netflix and Hulu so instead of URL blocking I App block them. Simple check box.
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