Item: Watchguard Endpoint Security
Rating: 9
Author: Raphaël JULMY

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Adaptive Defense 360 [/ WatchGuard EPDR] to protect our employees' laptops and internal servers. The native Cloud Console allows us to easily deal with laptops outside from the perimeter without opening internal servers from external. The defense level is high, and we can manage anti-malware, firewall, and URL filtering from a single console. It is easier for us to manage the environment.

Pros and Cons

Central cloud console
Low resource impact on protected systems
High level of protection
Comprehensible management console

Light URL filtering
Same password to uninstall and unprotect the local admin console
More integrated deployment method

Return on Investment

No internal server management
No firewall publication rules to implement
Easier to manage than most other solutions

Alternatives Considered

Bitdefender GravityZone

The management console is easier to apprehend. The product integrates Firewall when BitDefender does not. The cloud console manages our WatchGuard firewalls, multi-factor authentication (AuthPoint), and WiFi infrastructure. The reports are better [than] BitDefender's [reports].

Key Insights

Do you think Watchguard Endpoint Security delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Watchguard Endpoint Security's feature set?

Yes

Did Watchguard Endpoint Security live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Watchguard Endpoint Security go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Watchguard Endpoint Security again?

Yes

Usability

The management console is easy to apprehend. The local agent is light and effective—no need to interact more than necessary. We can manage several security bricks from one console.

Central Management

We removed internal security servers and decreased potential threats. Our security was already centrally managed, so we did not have a huge change. We [could just] remove additional firewall and URL filtering software.

Other Software Used

Bitdefender GravityZone, Kaspersky Endpoint Security

Likelihood to Recommend

Adaptive Defense 360 [/ WatchGuard EPDR] is easy to apprehend with a comprehensive management cloud console. It can protect Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. It brings additional functions like firewall, URL filtering, hard drives encryption, and zero-day protection. It's quite easy to install and manage, even for computers outside the perimeter. The solution is only cloud-based, so it is not possible to implement internal scan servers [as] we may use for VDI or servers protection, [for] example.

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Overall Satisfaction with Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR