WatchGuard Network Security devices just work
March 25, 2026

WatchGuard Network Security devices just work

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

Overall Satisfaction with WatchGuard Network Security

We use WatchGuard Network Security devices across all sites in the organization for both perimeter security as well as site-to-site tunnel encryption. Web site blocking and filtering on both broad site classifications as well as specific sites reduce the chances of accessing unwanted or malicious sites. The botnet blocker helps prevent random attack attempts from known sources.

Pros

  • site-to-site vpn
  • perimeter security
  • website filtering and blocking

Cons

  • Traffic monitor can take some tweaking
  • slightly dated system manager
  • Ease of use and maintenance
  • unified OS across all current Firebox models
Use WatchGuard Cloud for quick log reviews and monitoring. In depth log collections we still do on the device.
Quick monitoring of status on each device and basic log collection for reviews. Minimizes the need to connect manually to each device.

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 devices are very easy to maintain and configure. Site-to-site connectivity is very easy to get up and running between WatchGuard Network Security devices. The ability to configure and manage with both the System Manager and the Web UI is great. Their support is great and usually solve most questions on the first call.

WatchGuard Network Security Feature Ratings

Identification Technologies
8
Visualization Tools
7
Content Inspection
9
Policy-based Controls
9
Active Directory and LDAP
Not Rated
Firewall Management Console
9
Reporting and Logging
9
VPN
9
High Availability
Not Rated
Stateful Inspection
8
Proxy Server
Not Rated

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