WatchGuard Application Control Reviews

Name: WatchGuard Application Control
Brand: WatchGuard
Rating: 4 (9 reviews)

4.3 out of 5

9 reviews
100% willing to recommend

What is WatchGuard Application Control?

Organizations of all sizes rely on various applications for daily business operations, but how do you ensure only sanctioned applications are being used on your network? With WatchGuard Application Control, you have the power to limit application usage, and keep unproductive, inappropriate, and dangerous applications off your network.

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WatchGuard Application Control is the #8 ranked solution in top Application Control solutions. PeerSpot users give WatchGuard Application Control an average rating of 8.6 out of 10. WatchGuard Application Control is most commonly compared to Check Point Application Control: WatchGuard Application Control vs Check Point Application Control.

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WatchGuard Application Control

October 2024

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Featured reviews

ScottEastman

Project Consultant at SEVERN HOSPICE LIMITED

I used to use it for different customers; however, now I use it for one site. We primarily use the solution for application control. It's to block applications we don't want users to use. We like the blocking capabilities on offer. I like the brand, and I know the product really well, which is…

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ANGEL CHALJUB

General Manager at CSTISA

The main use case is to avoid zero-trust attacks because, from Application Control, I can only run known applications. Every unknown application is placed on hold or blocked Zero-trust and threat-hunting services are most valuable. It is easy to use, and with the features it has, you feel that…

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Rui Barbosa

Director of Production & Support Engineering at Famasete Lda

I found several features valuable in WatchGuard Application Control such as the HTTP Proxy, DNSWatch, VPN, and HTTPS Content Inspection What could be improved in WatchGuard Application Control is its price. It could be cheaper. You always want the best price for any solution, but for security…

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WatchGuard Application Control mindshare

As of November 2024, the mindshare of WatchGuard Application Control in the Application Control category stands at 4.7%, down from 5.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

"Centralization is a crucial feature for me as it allows me to have all sites and customers accessible under a single click, not limited to just one."
"It's user-friendly. And if you are using a WatchGuard device and you want to test that side of the software, it's quite easy to get the license to test it."
"We have witnessed an ROI as it has helped with security measures."

Room for Improvement

"I believe there is room for improvement in policies, with the potential to enhance the margins further."
"The control software is currently only available for Windows, which can be a little annoying for Linux users."
"The licensing can be a bit expensive."

Pricing

"Over the years, the costs have increased, especially since I cater to very small businesses."
"Its cost is okay. It is not too expensive, not too low. I would rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing."
"The licensing model for WatchGuard Application Control is based on the number of users. WatchGuard Application Control also has licensing models with several features."

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