Item: WatchGuard Network Security
Rating: 10
Author: Asdrubal Jasso

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use it on all-out network infrastructure and our customers for all our network security. We have been using these brands of firewalls for a lot of years and have had great results. Everything from the small desktop Firebox T series up to the rackmount M series that we have in place at all our managed network has worked flawlessly.

Pros and Cons

Gateway Antivirus
Remote User Connection
Content Filtering
Branch Office VPN
Management

DNS Watch
Log Filters
Host Watch

Return on Investment

Ease of Management
MSP Revenue
Security Solution

Implementation Rating

To effectively deploy WatchGuard, I recommend a four-part approach. - Preparing for firewall system deployment - Configuring your firewall system to reflect your security policy - Testing your firewall system to ensure it performs according to your specifications - Deploying the correctly configured firewall system appliance.

WatchGuard Network Security Packaging and Licensing

Increasingly, organizations are connecting to the Internet to establish a business and
electronic commerce presence and to access information rapidly. When your
organization's networks are connected to the Internet without adequate security measures
in place, you become vulnerable to attacks from external adversaries. Without firewalls,
you will be unable to prevent many forms of undesirable access to your networks,
systems, and information assets. T Giving the customer a single item that secures the entire network it's a plus.

Alternatives Considered

Cisco ASA 5500-X with FirePOWER Services, Fortinet FortiGate and SonicWall NSA Series

Cisco: Watchguard is easier to configure and manage also less expensive. Fortinet: Watchguard has a better policy management GUI. Sonicwall: Watguard Client VPN is great, and works for PC, Mac, and non-IOS devices as well.

Other Software Used

Wireshark

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

It's a great all-around firewall, works for SOHO and Enterprise scenarios. As the digital landscape grows more complex due to more devices, users, and applications crossing through the network perimeters especially due to the growing volume of IoT and end-user devices and less overall centralized control from IT and security teams, companies are becoming much more vulnerable to cyberattacks, WatchGuard is your solution.

Best Bang for your Buck!

Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security