Item: WatchGuard Network Security
Rating: 9
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We [have been] using WatchGuard [Network Security] firewalls since 2004. We have used it to create VPN tunnels between offices and also MUVPN for remote users. We used its anti-spam and web security in [the] past to fight the growing spam emails issue as well as protect us from malicious websites. It's a simple and great product that you can use to protect your network.

Pros and Cons

Protects my network with security policies
Connects remote offices with VPN tunnels
Connects remote users with mobile user VPN clients

The logging could be better
Web interface is slow
Anti-spam policy customization is not available

Return on Investment

Robust performance with no downtime
VPN between offices (branch office VPN)
Remote user VPN (work from home users)

WatchGuard Network Security Partner

We buy products from vendors but we configure [them] ourselves. They are so easy to configure. We have called WatchGuard tech support if we needed any help.

Implementation Rating

We implemented everything by ourselves. The documentation is really helpful, and their tech support was great in [helping] with the implementation.

WatchGuard Network Security Packaging and Licensing

We really like the way everything is packaged. With that, we can customize the installation of what we need and what [we don't]. It's easier to manage from upgrade to migration.

Alternatives Considered

WatchGuard is less expensive compared to others. The management software is very easy to use. It's easy to upgrade and the trade-in also saves us money.

Other Software Used

Malwarebytes Endpoint Protection, FortiClient, Veritas Backup Exec

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

We are using WatchGuard [Network Security] to protect our network. This can easily be accomplished by creating policies. Creating policies are very simple and straight forward. We can create as many policies as we need to accommodate individual needs. We have different departments that have specific needs when it comes to [protecting] users, allowing specific network resources, MUVPN for remote users, etc. The logging and bandwidth usage interface [are] there but sometimes it's really hard to figure out the problem we are troubleshooting. If someone is using high bandwidth then we have to use some third party tools like wireshark to figure [it] out.

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Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security