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WatchGuard Technologies

WatchGuard Network Security

Composite Score

7.4 /10

CX Score

7.6 /10

54 Reviews Write a Review

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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Awards & Recognition

WatchGuard Network Security won the following awards in the Next Generation Firewall category

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3 Top Rated Features

2025

0 Top Rated Capabilities

1 Top Rated Features

2024

WatchGuard Network Security Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

83 Likeliness to Recommend

2
Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

3
Since last award

70 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+86 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

10% Neutral

89% Positive

Pros

Respectful
Saves Time
Fair
Security Protects

Feature Ratings

Average 75

Application Control

Advanced Threat Protection

Web Content Filtering

Network Access Control

DLP Functionality

Identity Based Control

Encrypted Data Control

Virtual Firewall

Virtual Private Network

Sandboxing

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 76

Business Value Created

Vendor Support

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Implementation

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization

WatchGuard Network Security Reviews

Erez Z.

Role: C-Level
Industry: Technology
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2026

Solution that works

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates WatchGuard Network Security from other similar products?

One of the first vendors offering Hardware as a Service for the firewall business. Flexible offerings that fit most businesses. Highly effective solutions for most SME sector

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Monthly cost - HASS that works Flexible options are available from basic security to advanced functions. Hardware that can service a small office to a mid size origination with clear upgrade path.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Behind on some of the new features to market Upgrades to the UI and features can be a bit behind some of the competition

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Excellent product that works. Great price point. Easy to manage in the cloud without being too complicated.

Pros

Reliable
Trustworthy
Effective Service
Caring

Srinivas K.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Banking
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2026

Good cyber security appliance

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates WatchGuard Network Security from other similar products?

It’s as a good IPS and IDS features.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

User interface is very user friendly.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Costing is high.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Good for SMB

Pros

Client's Interest First
Enables Productivity
Efficient Service
Effective Service

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Telecommunications
Involvement: IT Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2024

Great network security firewall options!!

Likeliness to Recommend

6 /10

Pros

Efficient Service
Continually Improving Product
Trustworthy
Effective Service

Cons

Charges for Enhancements

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Awards & Recognition

WatchGuard Network Security Ratings

83 Likeliness to Recommend

2 Since last award

96 Plan to Renew

3 Since last award

70 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

1 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+86 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love WatchGuard Network Security?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Application Control The solution provides ICAP support, anti-circumvention support, and an auto-record function of all traffic session details.

Advanced Threat Protection ATP refers to a category of security solutions that defend against sophisticated malware or hacking-based attacks targeting sensitive data.

Web Content Filtering Restrictive filtering of web surfing to limit exposure to harmful and inappropriate sites.

Network Access Control Endpoint integration to ensure each connecting device has appropriate security.

DLP Functionality The solution provides DLP functionality consisting of sensitive data detection with multiple enforcement actions.

Identity Based Control Mapping of specific security policies to defined user groups and individuals.

Encrypted Data Control Native decryption and re-encryption of SSL and SFTP traffic for thorough inspection.

Virtual Firewall A VF runs entirely within a virtual environment and provides packet filtering and monitoring provided by a physical firewalls

Virtual Private Network Offers IPSEC (for site-to-site tunnels) and SSL VPN (for remote access) options.

Sandboxing Sandboxing is a software management strategy that isolates applications from critical system resources and other programs and tests its contents

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls Firewall features offered as a service at lower cost and scalable infrastructure

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

WatchGuard Network Security Reviews

Erez Z.

Solution that works

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Srinivas K.

Good cyber security appliance

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Great network security firewall options!!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Cons

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Feature Ratings

Application Control

Advanced Threat Protection

Web Content Filtering

Network Access Control

DLP Functionality

Identity Based Control

Encrypted Data Control

Virtual Firewall

Virtual Private Network

Sandboxing

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

Vendor Capability Ratings

Business Value Created

Vendor Support

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Usability and Intuitiveness

Quality of Features

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Ease of Implementation

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of Customization