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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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WatchGuard can be expensive but It's Worth It!

Rating: 9 out of 10
May 19, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Currently our firm uses six WG devices. We are using a Comcast fiber private network between three of the main offices. Our main office houses the larger Firebox which is the ...
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J K Rudeen
Technician - Information Technology
Mac/IT/Network Tech
Law Offices of Harold Carr
WatchGuard Network Security6 years of experience

Watchguard Network Security Firewall

Rating: 6 out of 10
May 16, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
The WatchGuard Network Security firewalls are the core of our infrastructure. They are used to allow VPN access to all internal reources, to manage IPSec connections to remote...
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Alessandro Odazio
Team Lead - Information Technology
Fairconnect S.p.a.
WatchGuard Network Security7 years of experience

Watchguard Ease of Use

Rating: 10 out of 10
April 25, 2025
IncentivizedVetted Review
We use it as a main firewall to block sign in attempts from outside of the building as well as a general router and security measure for our customers. Employing the use of th...
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jacob davidson
Technician - Other
IT Technician
Jewish home life communities
WatchGuard Network Security7 years of experience

We feel safe with WatchGuard as our gatekeeper

Rating: 9 out of 10
April 7, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Because we work in advertising and marketing, it is important for our customers to trust and feel their business assets are safe and secure with us. In this world of sometimes...
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James Roy
Administrator - Professional Services
Office Manager
CRASH+SUES
WatchGuard Network Security2 years of experience
Verified on LinkedIn

Watchguard Network Security Review.

Rating: 8 out of 10
March 20, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
My organization uses Watchguard as our main firewall, edge protection, and network management solution. We have Firebox devices deployed at all our business locations, utilizi...
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Carlton Vassell, CIPM
Administrator - Information Technology
Systems Administrator
Graven Austin & Drake
WatchGuard Network Security2 years of experience
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How WatchGuard Network Security Differs From Its Competitors

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

Simplicity is the key to organization and clarity. Having one place where you can manage all aspects of security just helps keep things in order and make sure nothing is missed. To us, it's a given than you would have one place-- or one that integrates with your other platforms-- to more easily …
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WatchGuard Cloud

Using WatchGuard has made us all feel more at ease about our files and data being secure, which takes one more level of stress off our shoulders and lets us concentrate on our actual work versus also having to worry about keeping the rest of the world out while we deal with our own deadlines and …
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WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

The Watchguard cloud platform is quite handy to be able to view patterns like which end-user (employee) is using the most bandwidth, and schedule firmware updates for WG devices. We have also recently started using their Email Protection Security, which is cloud based and monitors and regulates …
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WatchGuard Cloud

We mainly use the WG Cloud for occasional monitoring of data/bandwidth usage; most used by device, seeing data usage by category, which locations/countries have attempted to break through the firewall, etc. We don't use the cloud platform for managing the firewall devices, we still prefer that to …
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WatchGuard Cloud

We do not utilize the products together as much and it can be quite confusing to set it all up together. An example of this would be two factor authentication on the VPN. It would be great if the pricing and implementation was a bit more obvious and streamlined. Furthermore videos along with the …
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WatchGuard Cloud

We've been using it for years now, and it has been very helpful. We know that any threats will be brought to our attention, so we can focus on other tasks. Not having to constantly worry about our security is a breath of fresh air.
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WatchGuard Partner

I cannot speak to that, but not to my knowledge. Our team seems happy overall with the WatchGuard experience and has never expressed a desire to move away. In addition, the stand-up seemed to happen pretty quickly, during COVID at that! <br><br>Overall, seems like it's been a great experience …
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WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

It's great to have a single Web UI to interact with to handle any and all Watchguard products. I have had minimal interaction due to my role, but as needed I've been impressed by the reporting tools and real-time feedback. The web console has also been impressive for endpoint protection …
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WatchGuard Cloud

It's made integration and security a cinch. Less time having to make sure systems are talking and reporting properly, and more time for integration and functionality tweaks. The reliability of the physical products has been phenomenal and they make it easy to stand up new equipment. We …
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WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

This platform allows for streamlined troubleshooting and management, meaning we don't have to manage thousands of sets of credentials, or bounce between portals/pages to perform simple tasks, this eliminates most of the tedious tasks in many competitor systems and enabled us to save valuable time …
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WatchGuard Cloud

Watchguard Network Security has enabled us to have a mature IT setup with proper content control and recording capabilities which has allowed us to increase our output and quality of service, without Watchguard we could not operate effectively and responsibly in the IT space
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WatchGuard Cloud

It has made it much easier than what we had previously. As opposed to going to 5 or 6 different websites to manage all our security products, we now can access it from one unified console. It's been invaluable.
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WatchGuard Partner

We purchase our devices and maintenance renewals through guardsite which is owned by BlueAlly. We've been happy with BlueAlly and Virtual Graffiti, Inc before them.
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WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

WatchGuard Network Security offers a central management system which is very beneficial to MSPs and Large enterprises. For Small and Medium companies, there web UI is all you need to manage one or two devices and is less complicated than their management system.
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WatchGuard Partner

We worked with CDW for purchase and implementation. We were happy with the service. The only thing that would be beneficial is a follow up from their sales team to remind when the subscriptions need renewal and to have a quote ready to go. Otherwise we have no further complaints working with the …
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WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

We noticed the ease of having everything accessible from one platform. It makes our IT team's job easier and more cohesive working from one platform vs several platforms for each security product and solution. Managing these has been easy and efficient. No complaints about the unification of …
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WatchGuard Cloud

It made a huge difference when we first implemented these products. Connecting all of our data, users, and apps in one place was a life saver. however as our needs have grown, having compatibility and connectivity issues has started to put a strain on us. Hopefully they will resolve these issues …
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WatchGuard Partner

We worked with SecureTech to purchase and upgrade hardware and renew Total Security software licenses. They are competitive with pricing and efficient in working with us.
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WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

It's easier to use WatchGuard's unified threat management solution than to contract multiple security vendors who may or may not be compatible with one another. Time and cost savings go hand in hand with a vendor that offers a unified solution. I'd rather work with one provider rather than multiple.
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WatchGuard Cloud

The WatchGuard Cloud products work well together, on their own, or in a quasi-hybrid manner with on-premise devices. The constant updates to cloud-based modules work on their own with little or no manual management.
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WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

It saves time from having to log into and manage disparate systems. By combining management, configuration, monitoring, and alerting, it saves time, improves efficiency, enhances productivity, and maximizes profitability. Being accessible via a web browser makes it ubiquitous, universal, and …
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WatchGuard Cloud

It has had a positive overall impact. It has reduced deployment times, and increased efficiency. It has minimized down time, and protected against threats. It has raised customer satisfaction. It is easy and fun to use. It has worked well. This has allowed our company to thrive and grow.
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WatchGuard Partner

We are extremely happy of the services offered by our WatchGuard partner.
In the unlikely case that they have not eough knowledge for contrastin a securiy issie, the problem is immediately escalated and the reply is very fast.
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WatchGuard Cloud

Being able to migrate our Dimension server to a cloud version has been a great help, freeing up resources in our IT infrastructure.
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WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

We believe that we will experience greater protection from the unified security platform. This will enable us to free up our IT staff and allow them to focus on other areas of the business, while the unified security platform does most of the heavy lifting. We believe this will also give our IT …
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WatchGuard Cloud

WatchGuard Cloud products have had a great impact on our business. We do not currently utilize many of the cloud offerings, but the ability to have used has provided us to get fast insights on all of our WatchGuard products in one place.
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Awards

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Pricing

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Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
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Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Demos

Tutorial: Get Started with a WatchGuard Firebox

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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

8.4
Avg 8.6
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Product Details

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

WatchGuard Network Security Screenshots

Screenshot of WatchGuard Cloud Customizable DashboardScreenshot of Threat Monitoring SummaryScreenshot of Device Security SummaryScreenshot of Automated ReportingScreenshot of User Authentication SummaryScreenshot of Endpoint Protection Summary

WatchGuard Network Security Video

WatchGuard Network Security

WatchGuard Network Security Competitors

WatchGuard Network Security Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesGlobal
Supported LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Japanese

WatchGuard Network Security Downloadables

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 9.1.

The most common users of WatchGuard Network Security are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Comparisons

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Reviews From Top Reviewers

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We feel safe with WatchGuard as our gatekeeper

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
April 07, 2025
Pros
  • User accountability and verification
  • Flagging potential risks to security
Cons
  • It would be nice to have a quick override, for situations where we know the flagged risk and can easily dismiss it based on our knowledge.

Watchguard Network Security Review.

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
March 20, 2025
CV
Carlton Vassell, CIPM
Systems Administrator
Graven Austin & Drake (Outsourcing/Offshoring, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
WatchGuard Network Security
2 years of experience
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Pros
  • Traffic analysis.
  • Branch Office VPN.
  • Network routing.
Cons
  • Sometimes, it is not very intuitive. You'll not know how to use certain features unless you read the documentation.
  • Some settings in the firebox are not visible unless you enter edit mode. This can cause inadvertent issues if you make a change when you just want to review the settings.
  • The use of blocks in the design of the Firewatch interface can be confusing. A better design could have been used.

WatchGuard can be expensive but It's Worth It!

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
May 19, 2025
JK
J K Rudeen
Mac/IT/Network Tech
Law Offices of Harold Carr (Law Practice, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
WatchGuard Network Security
6 years of experience
Pros
  • The security services provided with the paid subscriptions is worth it!
  • I've blocked major countries where most malicious traffic originates. With traffic monitor and WG Cloud detailed logs I know it's working.
  • Setting up multiple VLANS via different ethernet interfaces helps give more control.
  • WG provides extensive help guides to understand what each setting means and gives best practice tips. This has helped me rely less on a 3rd party tech support.
  • The ability to migrate settings, etc. to a newer model is much better than what it used to be.
Cons
  • There is a learning curve for setting up networks and creating firewall policies. Be patient and don't give up.
  • Would LOVE to see SpamBlocker use the Geolocation services to give the ability to block emails originating from certain countries. This would block at least 90% of phishing and spam received. The originating IP address is right in the email header, this could be a no-brainer feature to add.
  • Would LOVE to see SpamBlocker use the Geolocation services to give the ability to block emails originating from certain countries. This would block at least 90% of phishing and spam received. The originating IP address is right in the email header, this could be a no-brainer feature to add.

Watchguard Network Security Firewall

Rating: 6 out of 10
Incentivized
May 16, 2025
AO
Alessandro Odazio
Team Lead in Information Technology
Fairconnect S.p.a. (Utilities, 51-200 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
WatchGuard Network Security
7 years of experience
Pros
  • VPN users policies by security groups
  • IDS
  • IPSEC performances
  • spam,botnet, anctivirus
Cons
  • The user interface for WatchGuard Firebox has room for improvement
  • The reporting area has room for improvements
  • The log inspection has room for improvement

Watchguard Ease of Use

Rating: 10 out of 10
Incentivized
April 25, 2025
jd
jacob davidson
IT Technician
Jewish home life communities (Hospital & Health Care, 201-500 employees)
Vetted Review
Reseller
WatchGuard Network Security
7 years of experience
Pros
  • Blocks threat attacks
  • VPN privacy and connection
  • Ease of use for setting network protocols
  • Quick support
Cons
  • Some of the Watchguard Cloud Local management can be a little confusing to get to the right place (yet it will sort of guide you)
  • Longer Log Times in the cloud or dimension server, 24 hours can be tough to track an issue that is sporadic
  • Alot of things are constantly improved no other complaints at this time.
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