Watchguard Network Security Review.
Updated March 20, 2025

Watchguard Network Security Review.

Carlton Vassell, CIPM | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Modules Used

  • WatchGuard Network Security

Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security

My organization uses Watchguard as our main firewall, edge protection, and network management solution. We have Firebox devices deployed at all our business locations, utilizing the branch office VPN features to secure network traffic routing. We also employ traffic analysis features to monitor network security. Watchguard is easily configurable, and the support is responsive.

Pros

  • Traffic analysis.
  • Branch Office VPN.
  • Network routing.

Cons

  • Sometimes, it is not very intuitive. You'll not know how to use certain features unless you read the documentation.
  • Some settings in the firebox are not visible unless you enter edit mode. This can cause inadvertent issues if you make a change when you just want to review the settings.
  • The use of blocks in the design of the Firewatch interface can be confusing. A better design could have been used.
  • WatchGuard has positively affected our productivity by preventing malware and other cyber threats from disrupting our business operations.
  • The lower operational costs directly impact our bottom line, allowing us to focus on expanding and growing.
No.
The unified security platform Watchguard provides should allow ease of management and increased productivity.
The centralized management offered by the cloud products results in increased efficiency and productivity.

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?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy WatchGuard Network Security again?

Yes

It is very suited for small to medium businesses as the price is affordable. The ability to modularly add options and subscriptions based on your budget or need makes the WatchGuard an excellent choice. Updates to the firmware are easy to perform, and I've never had a problem with an update. This makes it ideal in scenarios where you can schedule an update after hours and be sure it will work without having to set up sandbox or development environments.

WatchGuard Network Security Feature Ratings

Firewall
6.6
Identification Technologies
Not Rated
Visualization Tools
3
Content Inspection
7
Policy-based Controls
7
Active Directory and LDAP
Not Rated
Firewall Management Console
Not Rated
Reporting and Logging
8
VPN
8
High Availability
Not Rated
Stateful Inspection
Not Rated
Proxy Server
Not Rated

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