Watchguard in Practice
April 19, 2025

Watchguard in Practice

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

Modules Used

  • WatchGuard Network Security
  • WatchGuard AuthPoint
  • WatchGuard Endpoint Security
  • WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi

Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security

We use Watchguard Network Security for SSL VPN to access remote servers/resources across the country, as well as for network filtering and firewall capabilities. Watchguard Network Security enables us to secure our network from bad actors while ensuring staff are working without distraction, while simultaneously allowing remote staff to operate in the same capacity as their colleagues nationwide.

Pros

  • SSL VPN
  • Web Filtering
  • Threat mitigation

Cons

  • Documentation for firewall utilities
  • Firebox portal web ui is a bit hard to navigate at time
  • We've experienced a marked increase in the output of remote workers utilising vpn
  • Onsite staff are recording increased performance due to the elimination of distractions
This platform allows for streamlined troubleshooting and management, meaning we don't have to manage thousands of sets of credentials, or bounce between portals/pages to perform simple tasks, this eliminates most of the tedious tasks in many competitor systems and enabled us to save valuable time in an industry where efficiency is essential
Watchguard Network Security has enabled us to have a mature IT setup with proper content control and recording capabilities which has allowed us to increase our output and quality of service, without Watchguard we could not operate effectively and responsibly in the IT space
Watchguard Network Security is easier to use and more effective that its competitors, with certifications you can trust and a good reputation, we can rest assured that our network security is in good hands. Competitors have also demonstrated poor aftersales support, which has not been the case with WG

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

I'd recommend Watchguard Network Security in a scenario in which a satellite office or remote branch requires access into something like head offices file server, in which case I'd suggest the installation of some Watchguard appliances in both location alongside setup of a vpn tunnel.

I'd also recommend Watchguard Network Security in the situation where staff are accessing non-work related resources in the office, in which case I'd suggest the installation of a firewall and configuring of web filtering.

WatchGuard Network Security Feature Ratings

Firewall
7.9
Identification Technologies
8
Visualization Tools
7
Content Inspection
8
Policy-based Controls
8
Active Directory and LDAP
8
Firewall Management Console
9
Reporting and Logging
8
VPN
9
High Availability
8
Stateful Inspection
7
Proxy Server
7

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