WatchGuard Unified Security Platform
The unified security platform Watchguard provides should allow ease of management and increased productivity.
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 Network Security Review.
Rating: 7 out of 10
August 24, 2024My organization uses Watchguard as our main firewall, edge protection, and network management solution. We have Firebox devices deployed at all our business locations, utilizi...
Carlton Vassell, CIPM
Administrator - Information Technology
Systems Administrator
Graven Austin & Drake
2 years of experienceSecure your small company with the same protections as big corporations.
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 14, 2024We are a relatively small operation with less than 50 employees, two internal domains, and 30 internal systems. WatchGuard Network Security has made it easy for us to secure o...
Kevin Piatt
Employee - Information Technology
Systems Administrator
Trail Blazer Campaign Services
10 years of experienceExploring Watchdog Network Security: Key Benefits, Limitations, and Ideal Scenarios.
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 13, 2024WatchGuard is designed to monitor and detect myriad security threats running in real time in a proactive environment. It monitors network traffic and activities for unexpected...
Chris Serres
Professional - Information Technology
Systems Administrator
ICWUSA, Inc.
9 years of experienceWhy WatchGuard? Because.......
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 9, 2024We deploy WatchGaurd solutions to many of the customers we manage and monitor, from end to end, for their network infrastructure. The single-pane glass of management via the w...
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Rating: 10 out of 10
July 30, 2024We use WatchGuard Security both in the company and as a commercial proposal to our customers as they are high-performance and long-lasting devices. WatchGuard offers a complet...
Verified user
C-Level Executive
15 years of experienceWatchGuard Robust Network Security
Rating: 10 out of 10
July 24, 2024WatchGuard Network Security protects our LAN Network from malicious attacks. It is also used to secure connections that are needed in today's business structure. The WatchGuar...
Verified user
Administrator
10 years of experienceHonest review from an msp taking over WatchGuard Network Security clients
Rating: 5 out of 10
July 24, 2024We have many clients with firebox firewalls deployed. We manage these firewalls for our clients and use them for things like secure vpn access, as well as securing their edge ...
Anthony Golightly
Manager - Information Technology
Technical delivery manager
Multiple clients
1 year of experienceWorks for what we need, but is becoming cost prohobitive
Rating: 7 out of 10
July 18, 2024Long-time WatchGuard Network Security customer and have deployed Fireboxes from small 1-5 user deployments up to multi-facility inter-connected locations. WatchGuard Network S...
Verified user
C-Level Executive
22 years of experienceWatchGuard Network Security - Reliability and Simplicity
Rating: 8 out of 10
July 18, 2024I've use WatchGuard Network Security at two different companies that I have worked for. I think that it's a very comprehensive solution. We've used it to geo-fence in our inte...
Adrienne Harris-Wallette
Technician - Information Technology
IT Specialist
CBG Surveying Texas
5 years of experienceVerified user
Executive
10 years of experienceWatchGuard Network Security's hits and misses
Rating: 5 out of 10
July 18, 2024Our business is using WatchGuard Network Security in many location across small and mid size businesses as essential firewall and security appliance and integral part of netwo...
Verified user
Account Manager
9 years of experienceWatchGuard Review
Rating: 9 out of 10
July 15, 2024We use it for almost all our clients as a firewall. We rely on it to secure clients' LANs and establish VPN connections from each client's LAN to our private bastion. WatchGua...
Verified user
Engineer
2 years of experienceGreat Network Security Solution
Rating: 10 out of 10
July 15, 2024We use a firewall with WatchGuard Network Security suite, is very easy to manage. We use web filtering, antivirus, intrusion detection and entry policies. We have a network wi...
8 Years WatchGuard Network Security Experience
Rating: 10 out of 10
July 15, 2024We use WatchGuard Network Security devices mainly for branch office VPN connections. Since we're connecting schools and small offices with our main department, we also need ne...
Verified user
Administrator
8 years of experienceWatchGuard Network Security Delivers cost effective cybersecurity.
Rating: 9 out of 10
July 13, 2024We use WatchGuard Network Security firewalls as an essential cyber security tools which offer a host of management options and allow us to cloud manage our customers security ...
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- No setup fee
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- Free Trial
- Free/Freemium Version
- Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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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
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WatchGuard Network Security Technical Details
| Deployment Types | On-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Mac |
| Mobile Application | No |
| Supported Countries | Global |
| Supported Languages | English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese |
WatchGuard Network Security Downloadables
- WatchGuard M290 & M390 Datasheet: UTM performance, ideal for small and midsize organizations with up to 250 users looking for a rack-mounted solution.
- WatchGuard M590 & M690 Datasheet: UTM performance, ideal for growing midsize organizations with up to 1,000 users.
- 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.
- WatchGuard Total Security Suite Brochure
- WatchGuard Network Security Case Study
- WatchGuard Corporate Brochure
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 8.7.
The most common users of WatchGuard Network Security are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Quick Escalation Process: Reviewers have appreciated the quick escalation process provided by the product, which has enabled timely resolution of issues and efficient problem-solving. The streamlined escalation procedure has been particularly beneficial during critical situations, ensuring that users receive prompt assistance and support when needed.
Valuable Security Features: Users have found the URL filtering, intrusion prevention, and DOS monitoring features to be valuable in maintaining security and effectively safeguarding their networks from potential threats. These robust security measures have played a crucial role in preventing cyber attacks and ensuring data protection for businesses utilizing the product.
Excellent Customer Support: The excellent support offered by the customer service team has been praised for being helpful, responsive, and consistently providing valuable assistance when needed. Reviewers have highlighted instances where the support team went above and beyond to address queries promptly and offer expert guidance on optimizing the product's performance for specific use cases.
Firewall Policy Configuration: Users have found the user interface for configuring firewall policies to be non-intuitive, indicating a need for a simpler process and consistent naming conventions. This has led to frustration and inefficiencies in setting up security parameters, impacting overall network security management.
3rd Party Certificates Management: Some reviewers consider managing 3rd party certificates through the system manager difficult, expressing a preference for a more integrated management platform. The current method is seen as cumbersome and time-consuming, potentially affecting timely certificate deployment and updates.
Port Forwarding Process: The process for port forwarding is not straightforward according to users, complicating network configuration efforts. This lack of clarity hinders efficient routing setup and network optimization, potentially leading to connectivity issues and performance bottlenecks.
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