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WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention Reviews

Vendor: WatchGuard
3.8 out of 5
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What is WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention?

Data breaches pose a serious threat to organizations of all sizes, as the number of incidents and associated costs are on the rise. Whether a data leak was intentional or not, it can also cause permanent reputation damage to your organization. WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is a comprehensive service that helps keep your confidential data private. It prevents data breaches and enforces compliance by scanning text and files to detect sensitive information attempting to exit your network.

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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
December 2024
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WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention mindshare

As of January 2025, the mindshare of WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention in the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) category stands at 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Valuable Features

  • "If we don't want specific data sent out, the tool will stop that data based on the policy we have allocated to it. It has reduced the risks of sending data where it shouldn't be. I haven't faced any issues with the tool's integration capabilities."
  • "I find that their tech support is excellent. And as a reseller, my relationship with my point of contact is also strong. WatchGuard does a good job of maintaining that."
  • "It is something that we need for compliance, and it has been useful. Their support staff is also amazing."

Room for Improvement

WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention needs improvements like pocket-size data limits and enhanced graphical reporting for management. It should address VLAN limitations, allow easier mass rule changes with drag-and-drop functions, and reduce pricing. Many find it catches insufficient traffic, similar to less effective antivirus software. Correlated threat response systems are suggested for better effectiveness. Improved support is also necessary.
  • "WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention needs to improve its support."
  • "WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention catches so little. When I've implemented it, it just can't look at the traffic in a thorough enough manner to capture as much as it should. And I find that I'm disenchanted with all data loss protection solutions I've tested and looked at."
  • "They need to stop the VLAN limitation. They have a VLAN limitation on the size of their boxes. It is the worst thing ever. They basically sell their boxes by the size and the number of VLANs it can handle, which is a real issue. You spend a couple of thousand dollars for a firewall, and you can only do 30 VLANs, which is extremely silly, as a matter of fact.It would be really great to have something for easier mass rule changes. It also needs a drag-and-drop function so that you don't have to constantly duplicate firewall rules. It would be nice to have such a feature because you got one WatchGuard, and you want to mirror its config and change a couple of things in another one and move some things around. It is not as easy as you would necessarily think.It is kind of expensive, and its pricing can be a little better for sure."

Pricing

  • "WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention's pricing is expensive. I rate it a seven out of ten."
  • "It is kind of expensive. I buy it on the appliance. I always buy three-year total security."

Service and Support

Customer service and support for WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention varies by vendor. Some entities experience reliable assistance, while others find it lacking. Many consider the technical support excellent, highlighting strong reseller relationships. WatchGuard offers escalation methods for unsatisfactory responses. Users report infrequent support needs, describing interactions as quick and efficient. Support is often described as responsive and helpful, though dependency on individual vendors may influence satisfaction levels.

Deployment

Users found WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention's initial setup straightforward and quick, taking a day or two. They noted the integrations are simple and easy to understand. With a few admins involved, the setup was described as simple and fast. Users mentioned having to navigate different GUIs for setup but completing policies took only a few hours. Once operational, the need for analysis is minimal to ensure continued functionality.
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WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention was previously known as WatchGuard DLP.

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