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WatchGuard Network Security

Composite Score
7.3 /10
CX Score
7.6 /10
Category
WatchGuard Network Security
7.3 /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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Awards & Recognition

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

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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

69 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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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.

+87 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
9% Neutral
90% Positive

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Saves Time
  • Fair
  • Security Protects

Feature Ratings

Average 75

Application Control

80

Advanced Threat Protection

79

Web Content Filtering

77

Encrypted Data Control

76

DLP Functionality

75

Virtual Firewall

73

Virtual Private Network

73

Sandboxing

72

Off Premise Cloud Firewalls

67

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 75

Business Value Created

77

Vendor Support

77

Breadth of Features

76

Ease of IT Administration

76

Ease of Data Integration

76

Usability and Intuitiveness

76

Quality of Features

74

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

73

Availability and Quality of Training

72

Ease of Customization

72

Ease of Implementation

71

WatchGuard Network Security Reviews

Andrea A.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Manufacturing
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Mar 2022

Watchguard is for us the most important tool!

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates WatchGuard Network Security from other similar products?

Cost price is competitive and installed futures are very powerfull.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Usability and stability is the strenght of watchguard.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Nothing...

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Watchguard firewall is very stable and strong in terms of futures and availability. we never had a problem in 3 years of 7/7 24/24 usage.

Pros

  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service
  • Saves Time

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

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