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

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

IDS/WebFilter/VPN

Pros and Cons

VPN alerts
IDS
Packet Inspection

more of a gui on the traffic live view

Return on Investment

cheaper than other options like cisco
easier to use than cisco

WatchGuard Partner

we work with CDW as a vendor of record, and super happy with them!

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

its super easy to manage all from one place.

we have noticed we are able to pinpoint issues, and easily create different profiles for different users in regards to access or filtering content. its so nice having one spot, instead of managing multiple boxes.

WatchGuard Cloud

We currently dont use cloud products, but have a keen interest in using in the future

Alternatives Considered

We have used barracuda web filter, Cisco ASA

Other Software Used

Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Azure Backup

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 is great, we have several small offices that have smaller units, and the virtual private network tunnel between them works seamlessly, super easy to configure, maintain, and when we upgrade devices, the configuration just gets backed up and restored.

The web filtering is managed centrally, and we even have multiple clients who have also used watch guard.

Products Replaced

Yes - Replaced an old CIsco ASA and a barracuda web filter box

Key Differentiators

Scalability
Ease of Use

consolidation and cost

Evaluation Lessons Learned

not sure we would

Keep your WatchGuard up in todays cyber threats

Modules Used

Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security