Great Value Product
Software Version
Panda Security for Desktops (legacy product)
Modules Used
- WatchGuard Endpoint Security
Overall Satisfaction with Watchguard Endpoint Security
We use Watchguard Endpoint Security as a lower cost alternative to
Sophos products. We've found it to be an adequate replacement for
customers who focus more on budget. Watchguard Endpoint Security offers a
decent level of security for its price point but seems far less
comprehensive to the Sophos alternative; which is out endpoint solution
of choice.
Sophos products. We've found it to be an adequate replacement for
customers who focus more on budget. Watchguard Endpoint Security offers a
decent level of security for its price point but seems far less
comprehensive to the Sophos alternative; which is out endpoint solution
of choice.
Pros
- Priced well
- Solid protection
- Easy to deploy
- Easy to manage
Cons
- More comprehensive profile configuration
- Being more light on system resources
- Better distributors
- Being priced so low, it is easy to add margin to the product
- Having more limited profile configuration options makes for easier installations
- Poor distribution options can delay license obtainment.
We work with Northamber as a WatchGuard partner. Service is generally quite good, however, there are times when license quotes take a few days to come back to us, which obviously delays customer quotes. Similarly, licenses can also take a few days to come back to us. This means it can sometimes delay projects. Though I have sometimes urged haste for licenses and they have delivered.
WatchGuard's unified security platform is invaluable at times as it allows us to centrally manage multiple products from a single pane of glass. This feature is often one we see as an absolute must when looking at new software. It saves a vast amount of time as engineers are often looking at more than one client simultaneously.
Sadly, we have not had the pleasure of utilising WatchGuard Cloud products together - only in their singular form. I can see how well this would work, though, as we supply other vendors who offer cohesive cloud products and being able to see such a full picture of an environment is invaluable.
Despite offering great value for money, comparing Sophos' offering to WatchGuard Endpoint Security we find Sophos' offering is far superiour due to it's support system, the distributors it uses (apart from Arrow), it's management console, the resource-light application and, primarily, it's ability as an Endpoint Security program. Though the fact we offer both solution proves that WatchGuard Endpoint Security has it's place in an MSP's portfolio.
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?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of Watchguard Endpoint Security go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy Watchguard Endpoint Security again?
Yes
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