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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

Brian D.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Other
Involvement: Business Leader or Manager

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2021

Easy to use with an Effective Support, but pricey

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates WatchGuard Network Security from other similar products?

I believe the ease of using the Policy manager makes it easier to implement your security requirements.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

There is a Firebox System Manager that is easy to use. and gives you a summary of what you will need. specially the traffic monitor. to see an overview on what is going on within your network.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The Price. The best protection is a very steep climb compared to their Basic Security suite. It could have been better if they could include some of the Important features down to the basic security suite or a mid tier pricing for some features as the best tier is really expensive.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

The product is good with a proper technical support team and articles for you to review. but the price for their premium is quite expensive specially for small businesses. not mentioning you have you renew your subcriptions yearly or every number of years you subscribed to those security suites.

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing
Enables Productivity

Role: Finance
Industry: Transportation
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Apr 2020

Affordable and easy to use.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

Pros

Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Effective Service
Caring

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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

Brian D.

Easy to use with an Effective Support, but pricey

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Affordable and easy to use.

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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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