WatchGuard Firebox Cloud (Hourly)
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Easy to manage and very secure
What do you like best about the product?
Management of the device is very easy via the console application or the web interface. Licensing an active/passive fail-over is great since you only have to license one. We have had multiple outside preventative penetration attacked performed over the years we have used the WG products and they were never able to penetrate into systems.
What do you dislike about the product?
Without a log server the logs are very limited. Customer Support responses could be faster. When we 1st purchased the firewalls, support was taken on the same reported phone call. This is no longer the case as normally you will need to be called back.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
WatchGuard products are our main entrance to our network. We utilize the BOVPN as well as the mobil VPN. When COVID19 hit we are able to work from home seamlessly. Eventually we purchased smaller devices to allow our phones to function from our homes as well.
Easy to secure your network needs
What do you like best about the product?
The most i like in watchguard are having friendly user interface, easy to configure, having tutorials online especially on youtube. Also all i need is on them, load balancing, web blocker, reachable customer supports, port forwarding, secutity features,
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike about watchguard is having unclear subscription. 2 years ago our watchguard has web blocker but when i update it to download new features it says the web blocker expired. when i tried to revert it, it does not go on my side. But i currently communicating on customer service of watch guard for this.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
For using watchguard our problem on limiting bandwidth, filtering of websites to access, blocking spams, and port forwading configuration has been solved which is need for our sister company to run their cctv application on hikvision. They cannot successfully run it using other router/firewall since cannot configure the port forwarding correctly or i can say the configuration of port forwarding is not friendly.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
I really recommend watchguard to secure your networks since it was friendly user, easy configuration, can save and upload data/configuration on it. Best for the price/ worth it to buy. having load balancing, web blockers, intrusion detection.. perfect for small to medium business.
A wonderful all in all product for Business
What do you like best about the product?
The user friendly GUI to configure all the settings is great.
the option to select the encryption level as well
the ease with which we can create policies, and ports.
Creating site to site vpn s and client to site VPNs
Before I joined my firm used to employ a freelancer to make any changes and pay for him, even though we had a network tech. After learning about WG, which did not take much time, I was wasily able to figureout and do all the tasks on my own.
the option to select the encryption level as well
the ease with which we can create policies, and ports.
Creating site to site vpn s and client to site VPNs
Before I joined my firm used to employ a freelancer to make any changes and pay for him, even though we had a network tech. After learning about WG, which did not take much time, I was wasily able to figureout and do all the tasks on my own.
What do you dislike about the product?
Although it rarely happens but the device gets hardware faults and it is hard to diagnose it is a hardware fault.
We get harware faults from time to time, its hard to diagonise.
We had some issues with license renewal and making a unified license renewal period.
We get harware faults from time to time, its hard to diagonise.
We had some issues with license renewal and making a unified license renewal period.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
From restricting the traffics to advanced VPN settings. I believe its great. With the corona virus, I was able to help the users have work from home access in a simple and convininet steps.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
none as of now. I have not used other security solutions so cannot say
WatchGuard Network Security Feedback
What do you like best about the product?
Easy to Manage, Cost Effective, Has lot of cool features, Reliable hardware
What do you dislike about the product?
I do not feel any downside in using WatchGuard Network Security
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Able to protect the resources within the network
Best security product- for large infrastructure
What do you like best about the product?
IPS
Content filtering
Easy GUI
Multi WAN
Content filtering
Easy GUI
Multi WAN
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing much everything is positive about this product
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
WIFI issues
Easy to train new employees
One stop shop for security, SDWAN, multi-WAN failover
Easy to train new employees
One stop shop for security, SDWAN, multi-WAN failover
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Price and quality are never disappointing while choosing Watchguard
A fantastic Product, Highly recommend it!
What do you like best about the product?
Watchguard had granular level control, in a simple to use interface. BOVPN's operate flawlessly and never fail. Support is outstanding and I usually get a USA based tech and they are always helpful. The single sign on and multi factor authentication are lifesavers and work together seamlessly. DNS blocking adds another layer of coverage missing in many solutions and enables compliance with the upcoming CMMC requirements
What do you dislike about the product?
The renewal prices are steep, but when you consider the time savings, it is well worth it. The logs could be a bit more robust for troubleshooting issues, but I have been able to get along as is. Their Dimension product is a great idea, but fails to wow in service. I have recently gotten more into the cloud services and have fond them to be just as robust as the rest of Watchguard's product offerings. Upgrades have caused issues in the past and have even required a hardware replacement but this is not every time.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We have a very secure network that allows employees to safely get their jobs done while not saddling our IT staff with constant tinkering. Once it works, it stays working even through upgrades. As a defense contractor I have found the ultimate security suite in combination with the Authpoint product gives us the tools to be compliant with CMMC
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Make the switch, once you have the learning curve down, it is a great and very secure product. Tech support is fast and mostly us based as long as you are within working hours for the west coast. Watchguard cloud is a very powerful product and should be implemented along with the total security subscription. The DNS blocking service fills in the holes left by just packet inspection and url blocking.
VPN
What do you like best about the product?
Quick and easy to install and very user friendly
What do you dislike about the product?
I can’t say anything bad about the program
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Access the database
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Quick and easy
WatchGuard Firebox M Series
What do you like best about the product?
We have been using Watchguard products for years and recently upgraded the the M Series. We kept Watchguard because they offers a very large set of features that suits our needs. They are also very devoted to upgrade their product at a competitive price. We also easily implemented SSL VPN to our sales representative using their smaller routers. Our employees no longer have to manually connect to the office as their routers keep them constantly connected to our main office to access files and network resources on the fly. Their product is also very easy to update.
What do you dislike about the product?
They offer new appliance every 3 years with a new licence. While this helps us be up to date, we sometime feels that the current appliance could still do the job with a simple update of it's licence. We think that they can improve this as it create a lot of unused hardware. At least have the old devices recycled.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The main benefit is the easy of integration and the great protection of our network. They keep offering new featured to increase protection against new threats.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Watchguard products offers a very good protection and user support. They are 100% devoted to their products and they also gives frequent updates. Their licence management is easy to do from their web portal. That also offer a lot of information and videos on their customer portal regarding all type of security treat.
Excellent Firewall, nice performance for a UTM
What do you like best about the product?
In our company we have been using this Firewall for approximately 3 years and the results have been excellent.
These Firewalls have an excellent performance and allows you to protect the perimeter of your network and also make better use of your resources through features such as: load balancing, multiwan, web content filtering, application filtering, among other things.
The implementation of the equipment turned out to be quite simple since the application for the administration and configuration of the device is quite friendly and easy to understand.
These Firewalls have an excellent performance and allows you to protect the perimeter of your network and also make better use of your resources through features such as: load balancing, multiwan, web content filtering, application filtering, among other things.
The implementation of the equipment turned out to be quite simple since the application for the administration and configuration of the device is quite friendly and easy to understand.
What do you dislike about the product?
Generally speaking, I think that this firewall does its job efficiently, however, there are some things that could be improved:
- In the Firebox System Manager there are some tabs that show graphics that are not very clear as to the information they are presenting
- They have a solution called TDR that is of great help against the ransomware attacks but the cost of the license is very high and you must also acquire a license per computer.
- In the Firebox System Manager there are some tabs that show graphics that are not very clear as to the information they are presenting
- They have a solution called TDR that is of great help against the ransomware attacks but the cost of the license is very high and you must also acquire a license per computer.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
With the help of this Firewall I was able to solve many problems about the management of network resources, for example:
- Optimization of bandwidth usage
- Blocking of websites and applications that are banned by the organization
- I was able to enable Failover schemes
- I was able to perform NATs to publish services
- I was able to run VPN Site to Site with other branch offices
- Optimization of bandwidth usage
- Blocking of websites and applications that are banned by the organization
- I was able to enable Failover schemes
- I was able to perform NATs to publish services
- I was able to run VPN Site to Site with other branch offices
Excellent Security
What do you like best about the product?
Security benefits of this product!
I love the features it brings for securing the system as well as the policy manager which is easy to use. If you have not looked at how they use APT i recommend it!
There are also other features which they are continuing to bring out, such as there most recent mobile authentication for users technology which is another great product.
I love the features it brings for securing the system as well as the policy manager which is easy to use. If you have not looked at how they use APT i recommend it!
There are also other features which they are continuing to bring out, such as there most recent mobile authentication for users technology which is another great product.
What do you dislike about the product?
Nothing, I highly enjoy working with WG I honestly believe they are the best firewall on the market.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
All the security benefits the product brings are amazing for businesses. I have installed these in many different businesses, and can safely say I love the product. It give such great security benefits with APT which again I am really impressed with.
Recommendations to others considering the product:
Its a great product, and personally for any business this product is of great benefit. Take your time looking for the correct model of your business, be sure to take a look at the specs and always go spend more to future proof your business.
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