WatchGuard Network Security

We currently use WatchGuard firewalls in most of our offices to protect the network. The firewalls are easily configurable and have great …

Great Product

9 out of 10

June 19, 2024

Use several NGFW clustered in different countries, physical and virtual appliances as well. Same interface, with no learning curves. Used …

Good option for small and mid size businesses.

8 out of 10

June 18, 2024

Our network has a couple of WatchGuard devices (Router/FW). The devices have been working for years and seem reliable enough. In my …

Proven Opinion, Confirmed

10 out of 10

June 13, 2024

We use the VPN to make VPN connections and to secure our services through security services that are included in the device, such as IPS, …

Great Product for the Price!

10 out of 10

June 07, 2024

We use our WatchGuard [Network Security] across our organization's network. It provides great throughput even while security services are …

WatchGuard Network Security gets the job done

9 out of 10

June 05, 2024

Used as a firewall to lockdown insecurities, proxy for more secure websurfing, VPN utility for all us to manage remotely and users to work …

Need a firewall? Then Buy WatchGuard. Hands down the best I've used

10 out of 10

June 04, 2024

We use WatchGuard's Fireboxes for our main perimeter security. The products acts are our primary deference for traffic into our …

WatchGuard Network Security

9 out of 10

June 03, 2024

t is used for network security, mostly for connectivity between offices; It is very complicated to manage them and monitor the …

Powerful and Great Security Solution

9 out of 10

May 30, 2024

In my organization, WatchGuard Network Security is used to efficiently control the use of our network and to be able to deliver under …

WatchGuard

10 out of 10

May 29, 2024

I use WatchGuard Network Security to protect the company infrastructure, VPN Branch Office secure access to external collaborators via VPN …

Good Firewall

6 out of 10

May 28, 2024

We use WatchGuard for firewalls, DHCP, DNS and other networking abilities it offers. For our larger clients its proven to be a truly …

All in one Network security solution

9 out of 10

May 28, 2024

We use WatchGaurd to configure our AuthPoint VPN users and manage the security while users remote into the inside network. The biggest …

WatchGuard is solid and stable, effective and capable.

10 out of 10

May 10, 2024

When I get to the engineers at WatchGuard their support is fantastic. Configuration and issues causing conflict are always responded to …

Watchguard Network Security.

9 out of 10

May 06, 2024

We use Watchguard Network Security and its products to protect our network from outside threats, manage our inside network, and handle …

great product

7 out of 10

May 06, 2024

We love WatchGuard products. It is easy to renew the license each year, and when it's time to replace them I have had great success with …

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How WatchGuard Network Security Differs From Its Competitors

WatchGuard Partner

Hypertec, they are great and always help in anyway possible.

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

I have yet to put all of my eggs into the WatchGuard cloud basket as of yet but may go this route in the future. As of right now I am managing the devices via the system manager and VPN tunnels. I will spin up a management server and dimension server in the near future to further manage the …

WatchGuard Cloud

We currently only use the cloud to monitor not manage the devices. We may go this route in the future but have yet to go this route. The functionality is getting better but still hesitant to fully move to it. We do not use any other devices than the firewalls.

WatchGuard Partner

We work with Axido and they are amazingly perfect, and professional from the beginning to the end, even after the end. :-) It's a trusting relationship where we never get disappointed, they always do their best to satisfy our demands and in the end, how they work with us gives Watchguard a very …

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

If the solution is on-premise go for it, if it's cloud-based, not with me. It greatly depends on what type of device, where they were implemented, on what perimeter, country, etc. For heavily sensible machines, I use WSM (dedicated management interface) on-premise, it's perfect to manage all my …

WatchGuard Cloud

I use it only for what is used by us as a "roaming device". For example, NV5 which goes from site to site for a short period of time is easy to manage through Watchguard Cloud with rapid deployment. You prepare the configuration suited for the site and voilà, as soon as the box is connected it …

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

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.

WatchGuard Partner

Net Complex Sp. Z. O.I am Very satisfied with the cooperation with this partner, he helped us to implement in several government institutions and offices, hospitals and private companies. The continuous development of the product and the addition of new features makes it more and more attractive …

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

I can collect logs from many devices, e.g. Firewall, WIFI, as well as protection of workstations, I don't need to log into different systems just have everything in one place so I am quickly able to control threats if they appear, Quick automation options make less work for the administrator

WatchGuard Cloud

As an integrator, we use all, That is, MFA AuthPoint, EDR CORE Endpoint Protection - EPDR Adavance. AP WIFI 330 with Airspace Monitoring, as well as Firewall devices.

WatchGuard Partner

We did not work with a partner for purchase or implementation as our IT team has extensive experience in configuring and managing network equipment.

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

We have not yet implemented the unified security platform but plan to in the future. We believe it will make management and monitoring of our network security easier for our team.

WatchGuard Cloud

We have not yet implemented WatchGuard's cloud products but we plan to in the future.

WatchGuard Network Security Packaging and Licensing

The only benefit we saw in our organization is that we didn't have to spend time deciding what features we wanted or didn't want before making a decision.

WatchGuard Partner

I am an employee, but my boss does deal with a partner, I am unsure of the details for it.

WatchGuard Cloud

it works great. There are many features we don't use in most clients. The clients that use the lockdowns, IKEv2 and proxies are working just fine after the setup.

WatchGuard Partner

I think (this was a while ago), we worked directly with WatchGuard to get advice on the most suitable products for our needs. We then purchased the products through Virtual Graffiti

WatchGuard Partner

Yes with a partner, Very good, the name of the supplier is [...]

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

It would be excellent as long as this platform can also be Managed locally and not in the cloud

WatchGuard Cloud

In our case they didn't work very well; Some APs have to be reviewed in the cloud and others locally. Second problem, the cost of licenses is very high, having to pay to manage in the cloud and does not bring any benefit to the company.

WatchGuard Partner

I worked with Cstisa on the implementation of Watchguard, We are very happy with the implementation, it was a very efficient process and the partner was very responsible in each process. The service they gave us was very complete from start to finish. In the implementation as well as in the …

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

If in terms of platform you are referring to Watchguard Cloud, I can say that it is a very interesting tool. It has grown quite a bit and gets even better every day. For us it is a very important ally because it allows me, in addition to updating my firewalls remotely, I can manage them and better …

WatchGuard Cloud

As indicated, WatchGuard Cloud is an ideal complement for our organization, since we manage all our firewalls from the cloud. In addition to that, I can see in real time the network data of the firewalls, the data usage of the users connected to my firewall and if I wish I can remotely manage any …

WatchGuard Network Security Partner

For the purchase and implementation, we work hand in hand with Cstisa. At the moment we have found a very professional partnet and it always goes hand in hand with any questions or problems that arise using WatchGuard Network Security. I can say that I am very satisfied with the work that Cstisa …

WatchGuard Network Security Packaging and Licensing

I must say that licensing prices should be improved a bit to make them more attractive to more customers. Regarding packet filtering, I must say that WatchGuard performs very well in that function. In the policies that I have created, I have not had a problem, it has worked very well for me.

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

WatchGuard management console work well for monitoring and managing multiple devices across many different types of networks

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

I have yet to notice the value it can add, but I believe it could possibly add other security features such as windows machines security to the platform as well.l

WatchGuard Cloud

It worked well together as there was an ease of implementation while integrating everything together.

WatchGuard Partner

I am a WatchGuard partner and I use BlueAlly as a distributor.

WatchGuard Partner

We used Insight as our primary reseller. Happy with the service as we got exactly what we needed without much trouble.

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

The ability to handle security policies, VPN, and managing internet connection has been valuable as we don't need multiple services.

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

it was more expensive then the old model but certainly more secure and the world we live in and is a necessary evil

WatchGuard Cloud

when i need to mak modifications I do, other then that it runs and updates easily

WatchGuard Partner

We work with our partner Bakotech. During the implementation phase 6 years ago, specialists assisted with installation and configuration of the product, as well as early training and consultation. Now we cooperate only at the stage of product purchases. I would like to receive more discounts and …

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

A unified security platform is a very good and useful solution in the current security realities. Managing various security functions of the EDR XDR MDR and other devices and services in one window reduces the time it takes to complete a particular task. Plus, there is also no need to spend …

WatchGuard Cloud

Sharing WG products has had a positive impact on our organization. In our work we use firewalls with advanced protection against zero threats, as well as protection of EDR endpoints. We clearly see what threats TreatSink reflects, we also upload reports and monitor traffic online through the cloud …

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

It's good but some of our old devices are not compatible and this makes management more difficult

WatchGuard Cloud

If all our devices were compatible it would be great!

WatchGuard Partner

We started working with WatchGuard because they had become partners with Pax8. We tried a demo unit from Pax8, liked it and became silver partners with WatchGuard ourselves. Now we push their products almost exclusively in business to business scenarios. So basically it was a referral from Pax8 …

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

I have not used the WatchGuard cloud much yet. I expect that it would give me the ability to do various programming and policy building and management, alerting as to when things are going wrong and extended logging that the watchguard won't do itself without building a log server for it.

WatchGuard Cloud

I haven't used too many of the cloud products. I have spent some time using dns watch which works really well as a DNS filter that works in conjunction with the WatchGuard. Otherwise, I haven't used any of their products and I am really not sure what it is they consider to be a cloud product.

WatchGuard Partner

The Managed Service Provider of my organization is a WatchGuard Network Security partner, so we did not need the services of an outside organization.

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

We have not yet utilized this feature. We have been reluctant to use the unified cloud platform, since as a part of our SOP we have on-site devices to automate setup and monitoring. I believe that in the future we may find that this will help us to be more nimble.

WatchGuard Cloud

The only cloud product we currently use is the DNSwatch platform. This has allowed us to ensure that our user base is fully protected even when they are not on a WatchGuard Network Security protected site. We use the DNSwatch Go softare for those particular users.

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

the WatchGuard cloud isnt as easy as the on-prem firebox managment. However, the ability to manage multiple tenants and services from one place make our job a lot easier.

WatchGuard Cloud

WatchGuard's cloud solutions are all in one place which saves us a lot of time.

WatchGuard Partner

I am very happy with the partner, and they did a great job setting up the device, they were there after the fact to assist in initial troubleshooting and training.

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

I can see all, devices from 1 console, I can also push out Firmware updates after hours with zero down time for the users and zero after hours for me.

WatchGuard Partner

I am a reseller so didn’t work with a partner directly

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

It is really nice to have a single dashboard to be able to manage all the different devices I have spread out among all the different offices I manage as well as the NFR devices I use for my home office.

WatchGuard Cloud

The cloud based management console works really well and is pretty fast. It isn’t that intuitive though so it takes some practice to learn.

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

We are managing several fire boxes and the cloud console makes it a lot easier to navigate between devices and see a global picture.

WatchGuard Cloud

We were able to pull less suited and antiquated equipment and replace it with WatchGuard pretty seamlessly and it gives us better insight into the networks that we manage.

WatchGuard Partner

We have worked with JSCM Group in ordering our WatchGuard Network Security devices and services. We have worked with them on the implementation of different services such as the WatchGuard MFA Logon app. They are always keeping us up to date on security risks, new products and services, as well as …

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

We are not fully integrated with the cloud service yet. However, it holds promise for us to be able to update single policies that can be applied to the dozen or more sites that we manage. This is particularly useful in the management of the Geolocation exception list. Being able to update a …

WatchGuard Cloud

We introduced the WatchGuard logon app last year to our system, which is a cloud integrated service. This integration allows us to create logon polices for the app to use, based on Active Directory groups, and firewalls that have been added to the cloud. This does allow our on-call staff the …

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

We have used the WatchGuard Network Security system manager for years to manage the devices. The new cloud has been tested and the functionality at the time was great for reporting (basic subscriptions are limited to 1 day on the logs 30 days for the full), however, the cloud configuration at the …

WatchGuard Cloud

We are using the WatchGuard Network Security Cloud for reporting. The WatchGuard Network Security management is not fully in use but has been tested. The functions during testing were missing a bit, but are new, and still being developed.

WatchGuard Partner

We work directly with WatchGuard representatives. The service is good. I am happy with our contacts in WatchGuard and what they offer, etc.

WatchGuard Unified Security Platform

As an MSP, this is very valuable to us. It helps internal efficiencies and allows us to address problems quickly.

WatchGuard Cloud

We have moved all our Fireboxes into the Cloud portal. It helps with monitoring and reporting, and our engineers can perform standard maintenance like Firmware upgrades easily.

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Policy-based Controls (427)
8.7
87%
Firewall Management Console (421)
8.6
86%
Content Inspection (415)
8.5
85%
Reporting and Logging (418)
8.0
80%

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Application Control
Bandwidth meter

Verified User

Administrator in Information Technology

Health, Wellness and Fitness Company, 51-200 employees

Firewall rules with auto-ordering
No possibility to negate terms in rules such as "allow everything from x.x.x.x/yy except x.x.x.z"

BONGRAND Jerome

Networks & System engineer

Fives Stein (Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering, 501-1000 employees)

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No setup fee

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Features

Firewall

A firewall is a filter that stands between a computer or computer network and the Internet. Each firewall can be programmed to keep specific traffic in or out

8.5

Avg 8.5

8.6
Identification Technologies
(395) Ratings
Policy-based visibility and control over applications, users and content
7.5
Visualization Tools
(391) Ratings
Visualization tools present administrators with data on applications traversing the network, who is using them, and the potential security impact.
8.5
Content Inspection
(415) Ratings
Inspecting permitted application traffic by means of threat prevention, URL filtering and data filtering
8.7
Policy-based Controls
(427) Ratings
Firewall policy controls enable administrators to create firewall policies controlling what data is allowed to traverse the firewall
8.5
Active Directory and LDAP
(361) Ratings
Integration with Active Directory and LDAP directories
8.6
Firewall Management Console
(421) Ratings
Either command-line or web-based interface for centralized control and management
8
Reporting and Logging
(418) Ratings
Custom and summary reports, and log files enabling analysis of security incidents, application usage and traffic patterns
8.9
VPN
(411) Ratings
VPN's implement encryption and anonymize IP addresses
8.6
High Availability
(371) Ratings
Built-in capacity to prevent exposure if primary firewall stops working
9
Stateful Inspection
(388) Ratings
Stateful inspection analyzes packet headers and contents of packets
8.9
Proxy Server
(280) Ratings
A proxy server changes your IP address and masks the origin of your network traffic

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What is WatchGuard Network Security?

The WatchGuard Firebox family of firewalls offers critical network security solutions for businesses of all types and sizes, including tabletop and 1U rack-mounted appliances to Cloud and virtual firewalls. Firebox appliances deliver critical security services from standard IPS, URL filtering, gateway AV, application control, and antispam, to advanced protections such as file sandboxing, and DNS filtering. High-performance deep packet inspection (DPI) means users can leverage these security services against attacks attempting to hide in encrypted channels like HTTPS. Additionally, every Firebox offers SD-WAN right out of the box for improved network resiliency and performance.

WatchGuard Network Security Features

Firewall Features

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

WatchGuard Network Security Screenshots

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WatchGuard Network Security Technical Details

Deployment Types	On-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating Systems	Windows, Linux, Mac
Mobile Application	No
Supported Countries	Global
Supported Languages	English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese

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The most common users of WatchGuard Network Security are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).

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June 13, 2024

Proven Opinion, Confirmed

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Administrator in Information Technology

Information Technology & Services Company, 11-50 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Future Planned Uses

Migrate to another location

June 07, 2024

Great Product for the Price!

Nik Brunn

IT Manager

Renewal by Andersen of Houston (Construction, 51-200 employees)

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

We are already using all of the features

May 30, 2024

Powerful and Great Security Solution

Wander Andujar

Encargado de infraestructura y telecomunicaciones.

Laboratorios de aplicaciones medicas S.R.L. Lam (Pharmaceuticals, 501-1000 employees)

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

With more accessories in the cloud.
With mobile devices.

January 19, 2024

WatchGuard - ultra easy

Tom Davis

System Admin\Network Admin ...Peoplesoft SQL DBA

Kith Furniture (Paper & Forest Products, 201-500 employees)

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

remote office at other buildings

December 11, 2023

WatchGuard

Verified User

Director in Information Technology

Health, Wellness and Fitness Company, 11-50 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

Reduce the risk of cyber threats

November 10, 2023

Happy WatchGuard Firebox Customer

Verified User

Administrator in Information Technology

Marketing & Advertising Company, 201-500 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

We may entertain adding on MFA/Authpoint at some point as needed.

November 07, 2023

Watchguard network security

Verified User

Administrator in Information Technology

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Company, 501-1000 employees

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

October 20, 2023

WatchGuard works, but you need to know what you are doing

Verified User

Administrator in Engineering

Logistics & Supply Chain Company, 501-1000 employees

Score 6 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

Perhaps attack monitoring

May 02, 2023

WatchGuard Helps Protect Small Business.

Jack Switzer

IT & Marketing Administrator

Mike's Plumbing & Drain Cleaning (Utilities, 11-50 employees)

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

We use it for routing calls to the ATA Gateway.
We use it for Building Video Security.
We use it for powering devices that work over POE to give better building connectivity.

October 19, 2022

Reliable & fast. A little bit tricky setup but not as hard as others!

Verified User

Manager in Manufacturing

Construction Company, 51-200 employees

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

Easier cloud intergration
More straight forward setup

October 19, 2022

Overall deployment

Diego Carmignani

IT Infrastructure Coordinator

Cartiere Carrara S.p.A. (Paper & Forest Products, 501-1000 employees)

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

October 04, 2022

Best value by far for SME

Verified User

Engineer in Information Technology

Design Company, 11-50 employees

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

higher level of monitoring network
better usage of Dimension
TDR

October 03, 2022

WatchGuard Network Security offers Best-in-Breed solutions at an affordable price

Zachary Coffman, MBA

Program Manager / Sales Coordinator

Allegiant Technology (Telecommunications, 51-200 employees)

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Future Planned Uses

Endpoint Security (Panda)
Secure Wireless Access Points
ATP

September 23, 2022

Watchguard to the Rescue.

Verified User

Director in Information Technology

Financial Services Company, 51-200 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

Spam filter for in-house SMTP server
Web filter for all users
SSL VPN access to corp network.

September 13, 2022

User friendly firewall from xtm 330 to m400.

Melih Tansuyu

Online sales and it

Airport Gunes Hotel (Hospitality, 51-200 employees)

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

better hotspot options
better bandwidth limitting options

July 29, 2022

Watchguard - Security and effective management

GILIAN HASS

IT Analyst

Hidro Jet Equipamentos Hidráulicos LTDA (Machinery, 201-500 employees)

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

Use DNSWatch to make name resolution more secure
Mobile security

July 01, 2022

Security that delivers what it promises

Nicolas Doré

Senior Information Technology Manager

TechniPC Informatique (Information Technology & Services, 1-10 employees)

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Future Planned Uses

Application isolation.
AntiSpam filter.
Wifi management.

June 30, 2022

WatchGuard Network Security

Michael Herud

Professional in Customer Service

PC-Rat (Information Technology & Services, 1-10 employees)

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

Continuous training

June 24, 2022

My fav. Firewall

Waleed Alsadi

Senior System Administrator

ICTechnology (Information Technology & Services, 11-50 employees)

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Future Planned Uses

SD-WAN
Virtual firewall in data centre

January 21, 2022

WatchGuard Network Security Review

Duane Ervin

Network Administrator

Anderson McTague & Assoc (Insurance, 11-50 employees)

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

Global
scanning
web blocking

January 03, 2022

Watchguard Security is fantastic

Verified User

Consultant in Information Technology

Internet Company, 1-10 employees

Score 9 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

remote site protection
spam protection
web filtering

December 24, 2021

Best of the best Network Security

Wildan Haidar

Information Technology Audit Manager

Eminence Hospitality Services (Hospitality, 201-500 employees)

Score 8 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

Price comparison
Feature network security

December 07, 2021

WatchGuard Is The Way To Go!

Verified User

Administrator in Information Technology

Education Management Company, 201-500 employees

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

Further WAN integrations are our branch office locations

November 23, 2021

The best edge solution your business needs

Yolanda Garcia

Ventas

Next Genesis (Computer & Network Security, 1-10 employees)

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

High availability
Security for remote connections

November 19, 2021

The perfect security solution from SMB to Enterprise

Giovanni Derosas

Senior Information Technology Audit Manager

SNF Italia s.r.l. (Computer & Network Security, 11-50 employees)

Score 10 out of 10

Vetted Review

Verified User

Future Planned Uses

DNS firewall
EDR
MFA