Item: WatchGuard Network Security
Rating: 9
Author: Dave King

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

We use Watchguard to secure our remote offices. It also addressed the need for a private connection to our Hosted Provider for secure printing, WE implemented a Site-to-Site VPN tunnel to our Hosted provider to allow printing as needed for our remote offices.

Pros and Cons

VPN Tunnels
Firmware Updates
Support

No issues so far

Return on Investment

Low cost models with big features
Add on modules as needed

WatchGuard Partner

I worked with CDW, they verified the correct model to meet our needs, they have highly trained technical staff to support our account manager and were very knowledgeable and helpfull

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

WE do not have a large enough base to implement the unified security platform, but based on my experience to date I can definitely see the value this would add to the product

WatchGuard Cloud

We have not implemented the WatchGuard Cloud products in our environment.

Alternatives Considered

WE have not used other Watchguard products

Other Software Used

Fortinet FortiGate

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

I have found Watchguard to have a user friendly interface, easy to set up Site-to-site VPN Tunnels and it is easy to manage. I particularly like their Firmware upgrade process, and support renewal. Once you have your Online account updated with your current support terms and make and models, the WatchGuard System Managers makes the rest easy to keep your devices up to date.

WWatchGuard Network Security Firewall

Modules Used

Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security