WatchGuard Network Security Consolidates Multiple Security Vendors Into One
October 20, 2023

WatchGuard Network Security Consolidates Multiple Security Vendors Into One

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • WatchGuard Network Security
  • WatchGuard Endpoint Security

Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security

WatchGuard offers a relatively easy way to fend off threats and proxy and filter inbound and outbound traffic. Most functions and modules are self-explanatory with plenty of online resources available for reference. The live traffic view also gives you a real-time view of inbound and outbound traffic. The Total Security subscription, while spendy, is one of the most comprehensive security suites out there.
  • Proxying encrypted traffic
  • Packet filtering
  • DNS filtering
  • Endpoint protection
  • A catalog of explanations of common traffic monitor messages
  • An easier way to identify content from FireWatch
  • Consolidates potentially multiple security subscriptions into one
  • Single point of contact for tech support instead of multiple vendors
  • Easy-to-use support options
We worked with SecureTech to purchase and upgrade hardware and renew Total Security software licenses. They are competitive with pricing and efficient in working with us.
It's easier to use WatchGuard's unified threat management solution than to contract multiple security vendors who may or may not be compatible with one another. Time and cost savings go hand in hand with a vendor that offers a unified solution. I'd rather work with one provider rather than multiple.
The WatchGuard Cloud products work well together, on their own, or in a quasi-hybrid manner with on-premise devices. The constant updates to cloud-based modules work on their own with little or no manual management.
We have not used any other vendors.

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

WatchGuard appliances and network security are best suited for small and medium businesses that need a unified threat management solution that's easy to manage. Physically, the appliance can manage a few to several subnets and VLANs easily with built-in networking features. Failover is easy to configure, if you have multiple inbound connections. The software does cover almost anything a small business would need to secure the network and traffic.

WatchGuard Network Security Feature Ratings

Identification Technologies
10
Visualization Tools
9
Content Inspection
9
Policy-based Controls
10
Active Directory and LDAP
9
Firewall Management Console
9
Reporting and Logging
9
VPN
9
High Availability
9
Stateful Inspection
9
Proxy Server
9