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WatchGuard Network Security

7.1 / 10
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WatchGuard Network Security
7.1 / 10

What is WatchGuard Network Security?

WatchGuard offers the most comprehensive portfolio of security services, from traditional intrusion prevention, gateway antivirus, application control, spam prevention, and URL filtering, to more advanced services for protecting against evolving malware, ransomware, and data breaches. Each security service is delivered as an integrated solution within an easy-to-manage and cost-effective Firebox appliance.

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WatchGuard Network Security Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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82 Likeliness to Recommend

2
Since last award

93 Plan to Renew

71 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2
Since last award


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Emotional Footprint Overview

+82 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love WatchGuard Network Security?

1% Negative
15% Neutral
84% Positive

Pros

  • Unique Features
  • Trustworthy
  • Respectful
  • Reliable

Feature Ratings

Average 81

Virtual Firewall

83

Advanced Threat Protection

83

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

82

Web Content Filtering

82

Virtual Private Network

82

Network Access Control

81

Sandboxing

81

Identity Based Control

80

Application Control

80

Encrypted Data Control

79

DLP Functionality

78

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 77

Ease of IT Administration

93

Ease of Implementation

88

Ease of Customization

87

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

85

Breadth of Features

83

Ease of Data Integration

81

Availability and Quality of Training

80

Quality of Features

74

Vendor Support

74

Business Value Created

70

Usability and Intuitiveness

68

WatchGuard Network Security Reviews

Kelly Speers, Author and I.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2022

Exceptional product very feature rich

Likeliness to Recommend

10 / 10

What differentiates WatchGuard Network Security from other similar products?

WatchGuard is a leader in the space and has continued to supply products and services critical to securing your network.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

DNS Filtering and Packet inspection with protection

What do you dislike most about this product?

As of late it seems like the cost of these devices has more than doubled in cost. With SSL inspection needed due to the internet being almost all on SSL you have to buy a much bigger box to be able to keep your bandwidth and do the inspection.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Double and triple check the needed bandwidth vs your future growth for the bandwidth needs. Make sure you size the device to allow all features enabled and not limit your connection speed.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Matthew D.

  • Role: C-Level
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2021

Powerful, easy to manage, leading edge technology

Likeliness to Recommend

10 / 10

What differentiates WatchGuard Network Security from other similar products?

Watchguard firewalls are incredibly intuitive and easy to administer in comparison to other products. They also extensive cloud integration for management and reporting.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favourite aspect is the easy to use but comprehensive web management UI.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Watchguard firewalls are expensive although no more so than competitor products.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Go for the Total Security Suite subscription and on a 3 year term (cheaper). Also ensure you look into the trade up/in programs for discounts.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy

Nguyen A.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Retail
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Aug 2021

Fantastic productsr

Likeliness to Recommend

9 / 10

What differentiates WatchGuard Network Security from other similar products?

So simple deploy and ease to use

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Simple, Cost and high Preformance

What do you dislike most about this product?

Spam features should be improved more.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

WatchGuard Firebox is so good and high performance products

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features

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