WatchGuard Network Security Delivers cost effective cybersecurity.
July 13, 2024

WatchGuard Network Security Delivers cost effective cybersecurity.

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

Modules Used

  • WatchGuard Endpoint Security
  • WatchGuard Network Security

Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security

We use WatchGuard Network Security firewalls as an essential cyber security tools which offer a host of management options and allow us to cloud manage our customers security policies without the need for direct access to their network.

Pros

  • Built in cyber security out of the box
  • Cloud management
  • Online resource for troubleshooting

Cons

  • WatchGuard Network Security cloud interface can be muddled/confusing
  • Activity lights on the ports at rear of device
  • Augmented reality to show live port breakdown
  • Peace of mind that the out of the box security features offer increased protections to network and assets
  • Allowed our business to separate guest networks from our main network/assets
  • Creating quality of service rules for our phones so that VOIP phone service remains fast and clear
Assured technical, we tend to just purchase the hardware with support from them and we do the rest but we have found their prices to be competitive and delivery is fast and reliable so we have no complaints.
WatchGuard Network Security management is easy and convenient, with Watchguard cloud, all we need is an internet connection and our log in and we can manage/ update any of our customers policies or networks on the move. This allows us to be more flexible and offer a high level of service with no extra physical resources. We can be more responsive to the needs of our customers and keep them better protected.
We use a WatchGuard to protect our network in the office and the sites of our customers. Using the WatchGuard cloud allows us to not be limited geographically to support our customers. If our staff are disposed in one part of the country then they are able to manage a network hundreds of miles away without the need for a VPN to any servers. We currently haven't used WatchGuard products in conjunction with others but in the future would look forward to doing this when a business requires it.

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?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of WatchGuard Network Security go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy WatchGuard Network Security again?

Yes

WatchGuard Network Security work well in many scenarios where a business or organisation needs more security than your basic router can provide. Also where the ability to create multiple vlans for customers and guests. A WatchGuard may not be needed for your average consumer as they will only need one network and the extended security features may be overkill for their needs.

WatchGuard Network Security Feature Ratings

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

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