Exploring the Impact of WatchGuard Firewall
October 20, 2023

Exploring the Impact of WatchGuard Firewall

Albert Huynh | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • WatchGuard Network Security

Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security

I have been utilizing WatchGuard Firewall for over two decades and am currently utilizing the WatchGuard M370 model. In my professional assessment, WatchGuard stands out as one of the most robust and secure firewalls available in the market. We have consistently passed all external penetration tests, underscoring the firewall's reliability. Moreover, remote users express high satisfaction with its VPN connections.
  • Passed all PEN tests
  • VPN connection issues less
  • Policies are easy to create and modify
  • MFA built in
  • Large files transferred notification
  • Out of country connection notification
  • Improved Security Posture
  • Increased Productivity
Our current WatchGuard partner is Technologent. And so far, we are very happy with their service.
Centralized management streamlines workflows and processes. Our IT teams can efficiently configure security policies, monitor network activities, and respond to incidents without switching between different platforms. This efficiency leads to quicker response times and more effective threat mitigation.Centralized management ensures consistent application of security policies across all devices and applications.
We are not using Cloud products
WG firewall interface is much much more easy to use and its vpn works much much better and provides secure and seamless VPN connections.

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 is well-suited for our company due to its cost-effective solutions and user-friendly interface. It offers security features without the complexity typically found in enterprise-level solutions, making it ideal for our company with limited IT resources.WatchGuard’s VPN capabilities are strong, making it suitable for us with a remote workforce. It provides secure and seamless VPN connections, enabling our remote users to access corporate resources without compromising data security.

WatchGuard Network Security Feature Ratings

Identification Technologies
9
Visualization Tools
Not Rated
Content Inspection
9
Policy-based Controls
10
Active Directory and LDAP
7
Firewall Management Console
9
Reporting and Logging
9
VPN
10
High Availability
9
Stateful Inspection
9
Proxy Server
9