Item: WatchGuard Network Security
Rating: 10
Author: Jose Amilcar Sauceda Reyes

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

I've been using WatchGuard Network Security as my main security equipment for the last 4 years and it works great. We use it to connect with other companies with the Branch Office VPN tunnels and it connects really easily. We also use it as our main firewall to protect our private servers and to apply navigation policies to our users to make the use of the internet more efficient.

Pros and Cons

It is really good as a firewall.
It works great with branch office VPN tunnels because it connects really well with other brands.
Navigation policies are easy to configure.

It is really dificult to find port mirroring option.

Return on Investment

It is possitive. The cost of the product is really good. A lot of great options and features for a the amount payed.

WatchGuard Network Security Partner

Yes, I did work with a WatchGuard partner. The experience was really good for the purchase and implementation. I've got all y needed fast and efficiently. The annual license renew are easy to get and the partner sends me everything in time and with all the information I need to know.

Implementation Rating

The key insight is that you really need to have a clear idea of what you want to get, control and reach. After this, all the rest is that you need to have clear and effective communication with the WatchGuard partner for the implementation. All the rest is easy.

WatchGuard Network Security Packaging and Licensing

The simplified packaging is great for the CIO or general manager to take a fast more accurate decision because you know is that you only need to buy one license package that contains everything the company needs for network security. This way the steps for purchasing and installing a license are really easy and fast to do.

Other Software Used

Kaspersky Endpoint Security

Key Insights

Do you think WatchGuard Network Security delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with WatchGuard Network Security's feature set?

Yes

Did WatchGuard Network Security live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of WatchGuard Network Security go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy WatchGuard Network Security again?

Yes

Likelihood to Recommend

The branch office VPN tunnels are really good. They are compatible with any other brand. In my case, we connect to other companies that provide financial services to our company and the VPN tunnel works great. The navigation policies are very accurate when I configure them to filter correct access to all my end users. The internet speed access seems to not be affected which is really good because it makes users navigate really well without any problem.

Great tool for any company with high standards

Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security