Good option for small and mid size businesses.
June 18, 2024

Good option for small and mid size businesses.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • WatchGuard Network Security

Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security

Our network has a couple of WatchGuard devices (Router/FW). The devices have been working for years and seem reliable enough. In my opinion configuration/changes are not as easy and intuitive as many others are (from other manufacturers).

Pros

  • Function as a router.
  • Enforce FW rules.
  • Port Monitoring.
  • IPS

Cons

  • Configuration
  • UI/Dashboard
  • Traffic Monitor.
  • Quite Reliable devices.
  • Subscription expired, device stopped working.
  • Poor security modules.
I have not used this feature, but it might be helpful. I'll have to try it eventually, but my devices are on different physical networks, so I do not know if it would work.
None. I do not use those products/features.
I haven't selected WatchGuard over SonicWall. These devices were already installed in the environment when I arrived. I had to learn to set up and configure WatchGuard products, and I did not enjoy the process.

Do you think WatchGuard Network Security delivers good value for the price?

Not sure

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?

No

Would you buy WatchGuard Network Security again?

No

I have been using a couple of WatchGuard devices for about nine years and working for my current employer. These devices suit small to mid-sized businesses, but I wouldn't recommend them for enterprise-level usage.

WatchGuard Network Security Feature Ratings

Identification Technologies
9
Visualization Tools
7
Content Inspection
8
Policy-based Controls
7
Active Directory and LDAP
8
Firewall Management Console
7
Reporting and Logging
6
VPN
8
High Availability
9
Stateful Inspection
8
Proxy Server
8

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