WatchGuard Network Security Features
What are the features of WatchGuard Network Security?
Security - Unified Threat Management
- Whitelists
- Content Filtering
- Web Filtering
- Firewall
Administration
- Reports & Analytics
- Dashboard
- Policy Management
- Logging and Reporting
- Application Gateway
- Concurrent Sessions
Monitoring
- Intrusion Prevention
- Intrusion Detection
Functionality
- Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- URL Filtering
- Availability
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Encryption
Email Encryption | As reported in 17 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Encrypts the content of emails and their attachments. | 89% (Based on 17 reviews) | |
Messaging Encryption | Encrypts messages being sent via text or within an application. This feature was mentioned in 16 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. | 84% (Based on 16 reviews) | |
File Transfer Encryption | Protects data with within or as it leaves your secure or local network. 23 reviewers of WatchGuard Network Security have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 23 reviews) | |
Data Encryption | Based on 24 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Provide a level of encryption of data in transit, protecting sensitive data while it lives in the backup application. | 91% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Document Encryption | Provides a level of encryption for text documents. 19 reviewers of WatchGuard Network Security have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 19 reviews) | |
Full-Disk Encryption | Based on 13 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Encrypts entire device to secure data in case it is lost or stolen. | 82% (Based on 13 reviews) |
Compliance
Authentication | Allows administrators to set multi-factor authentication requirements including tokens, keys, or sms messaging 33 reviewers of WatchGuard Network Security have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 33 reviews) | |
Policy Enforcement | Abilities to set standards for database security and risk management. 35 reviewers of WatchGuard Network Security have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 35 reviews) | |
Access Management | Based on 35 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Allows administrators to set user access privileges to permit approved parties to access sensitive data. | 90% (Based on 35 reviews) |
Management
Backup | Based on 24 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Stores data remotely, on-premise, or in cloud databases in case of recovery during disaster. | 81% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
Recovery | Based on 24 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Decrypts datasets or files or allows users access to a backup database for reintegration. | 84% (Based on 24 reviews) | |
File Management | As reported in 22 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Allows administrators to set levels of encryption for file types. Allows administrators to decide which files to encrypt. | 84% (Based on 22 reviews) | |
Anomaly Detection | Monitors activity within networks and alerts administrators when unusual activity occurs. This feature was mentioned in 27 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. | 89% (Based on 27 reviews) |
Security - Unified Threat Management
Antivirus | Tools to protect a system from viruses by scanning and quarantining any threats. 92 reviewers of WatchGuard Network Security have provided feedback on this feature. | 90% (Based on 92 reviews) | |
Whitelists | The ability to green light a specific URL or system to bypass the scanning process. This feature was mentioned in 97 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. | 91% (Based on 97 reviews) | |
Antispam Filtering | Tools to prevent spam emails and other spam from entering the network. 82 reviewers of WatchGuard Network Security have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 82 reviews) | |
Content Filtering | Tools to filter specific content based on the MME type or file extension. This feature was mentioned in 98 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. | 91% (Based on 98 reviews) | |
Web Filtering | Tools to block certain websites from being viewed by those in a network. This feature was mentioned in 99 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. | 91% (Based on 99 reviews) | |
Firewall | Tools to block off a network or system from outside networks or systems to protect the data within. 101 reviewers of WatchGuard Network Security have provided feedback on this feature. | 95% (Based on 101 reviews) |
Administration
Reports & Analytics | As reported in 100 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. The ability to digest a large amount of data into visual representations and analytics. | 85% (Based on 100 reviews) | |
Dashboard | As reported in 101 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. The ability to view a large amount of data in one place using customizable widgets. | 89% (Based on 101 reviews) | |
Policy Management | Provides network security features to customize network access rules, workflows, and compliance requirements. 103 reviewers of WatchGuard Network Security have provided feedback on this feature. | 89% (Based on 103 reviews) | |
Logging and Reporting | Captures logs for all firewall functions, storing information, incidents, and activity for user reference and analysis. 101 reviewers of WatchGuard Network Security have provided feedback on this feature. | 83% (Based on 101 reviews) | |
Application Gateway | As reported in 97 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Application-level proxy that applies security mechanisms to connect clients to applications while concealing client network and computers. | 86% (Based on 97 reviews) | |
Concurrent Sessions | Based on 100 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Determines the number of connections a firewall is able to track and facilitate securely. | 87% (Based on 100 reviews) |
Monitoring
Load Balancing | As reported in 85 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Monitors traffic and distribute resources and scales infrastructure workloads to match traffic. | 88% (Based on 85 reviews) | |
Continuous Analysis | Constantly monitors traffic and activity. Detects anomalies in functionality, user accessibility, traffic flows, and tampering. 87 reviewers of WatchGuard Network Security have provided feedback on this feature. | 87% (Based on 87 reviews) | |
Intrusion Prevention | Enforces security paramaters to prevent unauthorized access. This feature was mentioned in 98 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. | 91% (Based on 98 reviews) | |
Intrusion Detection | As reported in 97 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Detects unauthorized access and use of privileged systems. | 90% (Based on 97 reviews) |
Functionality
Virtual Private Network (VPN) | Provides a virtualized network for client network to mask identity, location, and other sensitive information. This feature was mentioned in 102 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. | 93% (Based on 102 reviews) | |
Antivirus | Provides malware protection capabilities in addition to traditional firewall barrier technology. 86 reviewers of WatchGuard Network Security have provided feedback on this feature. | 88% (Based on 86 reviews) | |
URL Filtering | As reported in 101 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Provides access control tools to categorize and block traffic and match traffic to firewall policies. | 89% (Based on 101 reviews) | |
Availability | Based on 97 WatchGuard Network Security reviews. Deploys firewall(s) configured in sync to prevent network failure and provide business continuity. | 94% (Based on 97 reviews) |
Generative AI
AI Text Summarization | Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary. | Not enough data |
Artificial Intelligence - Firewall
AI Firewall | Utilizes AI to monitor network traffic, identify anomalies, and block attacks. | Not enough data |
Agentic AI - Firewall Software
Autonomous Task Execution | Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input | Not enough data | |
Adaptive Learning | Improves performance based on feedback and experience | Not enough data |
