WatchGuard Network Security

WatchGuard Network Security

WatchGuard Technologies
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About

Network security is hard. Current solutions are complex and tedious to implement. Learn how to simplify security with Cisco Meraki! Trusted by influential brands around the world. With over a million active networks and counting, organizations far and wide count on Meraki to help deliver premium, reliable experiences. All Cisco Meraki devices are centrally and securely managed from the cloud using a single web-based dashboard. Our feature-rich, intuitive architecture enables customers to save time, reduce operating costs, and solve new business problems. The industry standard for easy-to-manage, fast and dependable Wi-Fi. Protect and securely connect what matters most, regardless of location. Uncompromising performance and reliability at the heart of your network. Remote monitoring and identity-based configuration for all your devices.

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 Not Supported
Cloud 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

Enterprises and companies seeking a solution to manage all their operations and processes

Audience

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

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support 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

$40.00
Pricing per device.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 4.3 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.7 / 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

  • I love the visibility! Everything is easy to setup and navigate. Except for 1 thing. Troubleshooting is easy when you can drill down into the specific client device and see what is happening. Packet inspection. Single pane of glass.
  • Can see everything happening on the network. Large number of functions with add-ons. Granular management of devices on the firewall. Everything in one spot. Great interface. Easy to add devices. Easy to integrate with AD.
  • - no touch install - %100 cloud base - wide range of appliances - right prices - Excellent Customer support - Auto VPN

Cons

  • The firewall.... OMG! If you have ever dealt with any type of firewall in your professional career you are going to battle. It's how I imagine some one would design an interface for a firewall if it was thrown in to tick a box. My 10 year old could do better. It's like trying to navigate a country's road when the sign boards don't have English and you typically drive on the left hand side of the road. How did anyone, with any type of security experience, say yeah that's good, security admins will like that!? It almost makes me wonder if the marketing department wrote the interface for the firewall.
  • There is a lot in there so can be a little overwhelming. Reports could be a touch better. Would like the ability to create network diagrams.
  • - somehow limited functionality - expensive swathes - licensing can be pricy

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 Not 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

Cisco
Founded: 1984
United States
meraki.cisco.com/platform/

Company Information

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

Alternatives

Alternatives

Bigleaf

Bigleaf

Bigleaf Networks
CacheGuard

CacheGuard

CacheGuard Technologies
Jamf Pro

Jamf Pro

Jamf
FortiGate NGFW

FortiGate NGFW

Fortinet
Meraki Go

Meraki Go

Cisco
Kerio Control

Kerio Control

GFI Software

Categories

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

Mobile Device Management (MDM) Features

Automatic Device Recognition Supported
Data Management Supported
Deployment Management Supported
Inventory Management Supported
Maintenance Utilities Not Supported
Procurement Management Not Supported
Remote Update / Installation Not Supported
Software Management Not Supported
Synchronization Management Not Supported
Wireless Network Support Not Supported

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

AuthControl Sentry Supported
AuthPoint Supported
DNSWatch Supported
Groundskeeper Supported
Liongard Supported
Netreo Supported
Portnox Security Supported
SecureW2 Supported
ThreatSync Supported
Active Directory Supported
Blackpoint Cyber Supported
Celerium Supported
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Supported
Colligso TextIn Supported
Delinea Cloud Access Controller Not Supported
L Squared Digital Signage Supported
Network Glue Supported
SecureRedact Supported
VEEUE Supported
Wyebot Supported

Integrations

AuthControl Sentry Supported
AuthPoint Supported
DNSWatch Supported
Groundskeeper Supported
Liongard Supported
Netreo Supported
Portnox Security Supported
SecureW2 Supported
ThreatSync Supported
Active Directory Not Supported
Blackpoint Cyber Not Supported
Celerium Not Supported
Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN Not Supported
Colligso TextIn Not Supported
Delinea Cloud Access Controller Supported
L Squared Digital Signage Not Supported
Network Glue Not Supported
SecureRedact Not Supported
VEEUE Not Supported
Wyebot Not Supported
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