WatchGuard Network Security

WatchGuard Network Security

WatchGuard Technologies
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About

IPFire is a hardened, versatile, state-of-the-art Open Source firewall based on Linux. Its ease of use, high performance in any scenario, and extensibility make it usable for everyone. Security is the highest priority in IPFire. It is hardened to protect itself from attacks from the Internet and prevents attacks on your network. Its powerful firewall engine and intrusion prevention system protect your network against attacks from the Internet and denial-of-service attacks. IPFire is free software developed by an open community and trusted by hundreds of thousands of users from all around the world. The primary objective of IPFire is security. It's easy to configure a firewall engine and an intrusion prevention system stops any attackers from breaking into your network. In the default configuration, the network is split into various zones with different security policies such as a LAN and DMZ to manage risks inside the network and have a custom configuration for specific needs.

About

Our products provide your security systems with complete, uncompromising visibility into your network. You will find that this helps to keep pace with increasing network speed and complexity, while gaining the insight needed to better detect and contain breaches, and achieve a rapid recovery. By implementing Network Critical solutions you can improve your existing security system's network performance, therefore increasing your ROI. Firstly, SPAN ports. These have been a long-term, insufficient, solution to network security. It is remarkably easy for hackers to infiltrate routers, switches and entire networks without detection. SPAN does not provide access to real-time information either, which is another key issue that may greatly affect your network's security. This is because SPAN ports groom your data, unlike Network TAPs, that act as a window, where you can look through at any time, in real-time.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Beginners and professional users searching for an open source solution to secure their network

Audience

Ideal for midsize businesses and distributed enterprises in need of a Firewall solution

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 3.5 / 5
support 4.5 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 5.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • It's simple, fast and rock solid. I'm old school admin so I like that green-blue-orange-red ideology. Of course price/quality ratio is superior :)
  • Can't get any simpler than that. The entire platform designed for safety. And if a particular feature is not present, just look for it among the available addons.

Cons

  • Its one of a kind so there is a learning curve that you must walk trough before you can really use it. WebUI isn't always so practical and sometimes menu stops responding to mouse but that can be passed simply reloading the page.
  • Nothing negative, everything perfect from the assistance system provided by the very present and active community.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • I don't know where to start. I have over 20 years of experience with Cisco, Juniper and Palo Alto firewalls. All are great in one way or another but have something that goes against them (complexity, cost or speed are the most obvious that come to mind). Along came WatchGuard and seriously their hardware checks every box! They are super fast and don't bog down for anything. They are by far the easiest to configure while lacking NOTHING in features. The most amazing thing though is their pricing which is the lowest of the bunch by far. Oh and 24/7 domestic support which has proven to be exceptional.
  • WatchGuard helps business from being hacked and prevent data breaches. It shows the live status of business security. It allows to control geolocation traffic. Customer support is very helpful.

Cons

  • Honestly none. Seriously, none. Any roadblocks I have hit have been handled promptly by their tech support.
  • Few times WatchGuard firewall blocks some genuine links also.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Supported
Live Online Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

IPFire
www.ipfire.org

Company Information

WatchGuard Technologies
Founded: 1996
United States
www.watchguard.com/wgrd-products/network-security

Alternatives

Alternatives

Kerio Control

Kerio Control

GFI Software
CacheGuard

CacheGuard

CacheGuard Technologies
FortiGate NGFW

FortiGate NGFW

Fortinet
Kerio Control

Kerio Control

GFI Software

Categories

Firewall Supported

Categories

Firewall Features

Alerts / Notifications Supported
Application Visibility / Control Supported
Automated Testing Supported
Intrusion Prevention Supported
LDAP Integration Supported
Physical / Virtual Environment Supported
Sandbox / Threat Simulation Supported
Threat Identification Supported

Integrations

AWS Marketplace Supported
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Supported
AuthPoint Not Supported
Cisco AnyConnect Supported
Compudyne Not Supported
DNSWatch Not Supported
Datto RMM Not Supported
Deepnet DualShield Not Supported
Exoscale Supported
Genian NAC Not Supported
Juniper Identity Management Service Supported
LoginTC Not Supported
Netreo Not Supported
OpenVPN Access Server Supported
Portnox Security Not Supported
SecureW2 Not Supported
ThreatSync Not Supported
Titania Nipper Not Supported
WatchGuard Application Control Not Supported
WatchGuard WIPS Not Supported

Integrations

AWS Marketplace Not Supported
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Not Supported
AuthPoint Supported
Cisco AnyConnect Not Supported
Compudyne Supported
DNSWatch Supported
Datto RMM Supported
Deepnet DualShield Supported
Exoscale Not Supported
Genian NAC Supported
Juniper Identity Management Service Not Supported
LoginTC Supported
Netreo Supported
OpenVPN Access Server Not Supported
Portnox Security Supported
SecureW2 Supported
ThreatSync Supported
Titania Nipper Supported
WatchGuard Application Control Supported
WatchGuard WIPS Supported
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