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ConnectWise SIEM vs WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response comparison

ConnectWise and WatchGuard are both solutions in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category. ConnectWise is ranked #32 with an average rating of 10.0, while WatchGuard is ranked #39 with an average rating of 8.3. ConnectWise holds a 0.2% mindshare in EDR, compared to WatchGuard’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of ConnectWise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of WatchGuard users who would recommend it.
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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 9, 2024

WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response and ConnectWise SIEM are both popular cybersecurity solutions. User reviews suggest that although WatchGuard performs well in several areas, ConnectWise SIEM is more feature-rich, making it worth the higher price.

Features: WatchGuard is praised for its threat intelligence and incident response capabilities. ConnectWise SIEM receives accolades for its comprehensive log management, powerful correlation rules, and extensive integrations. However, ConnectWise SIEM's advanced features provide a more robust security solution overall.

Room for Improvement: Users report needing better reporting tools and more intuitive navigation for WatchGuard. ConnectWise SIEM has feedback about its complex setup and occasional performance issues. Despite these points, more users feel that ConnectWise SIEM's issues are manageable compared to the areas needing improvement in WatchGuard.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: WatchGuard is noted for a straightforward setup and reliable customer support. ConnectWise SIEM presents a steeper learning curve and longer deployment time but also benefits from responsive support. Nonetheless, easier deployment gives WatchGuard a marginal advantage.

Pricing and ROI: WatchGuard users find the pricing reasonable with good ROI. ConnectWise SIEM, though pricier, is seen as worth the investment due to its superior features and functionality. Thus, ConnectWise SIEM provides better overall value despite the higher costs.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

ConnectWise SIEM
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
32nd
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (29th), Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) (20th), Managed Detection and Response (MDR) (21st)
WatchGuard Threat Detection...
Ranking in Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
39th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) category, the mindshare of ConnectWise SIEM is 0.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
 

Featured Reviews

Giulio Valeri - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficiently monitoring and detecting suspicious activities
One valuable feature of ConnectWise Fortify is the ability to add other teams and receive notifications when customers make changes or remove multi-factor authentication in Microsoft or SAP environments. For instance, once we were connecting different parts in China, and we had to reserve resources for the blue source of the login of task no v. ConnectWise Fortify successfully mitigated the issue and monitored any suspicious activity in the Microsoft environment. Despite the inconvenience, the Microsoft environment is still active and susceptible to cyber threats. We do a lot of research and utilize ConnectWise Fortify to restart and restore the system. It's essential to have a solution like ConnectWise Fortify to protect against cyber threats.
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Jose Fos - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution provides automated responses and helps protect our systems
We use the solution to protect our systems. We also use it for real-time detection The tool provides automated responses. It has a lot of features. The interface is not the best. I do not like it. The reports must also be improved. I am currently using the solution. I have contacted the…
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"We have found the solution has great functionality and it is easy to use."
"One valuable feature of ConnectWise Fortify is the ability to add other teams and receive notifications when customers make changes or remove multi-factor authentication in Microsoft or SAP environments."
"The most valuable features include the ability to raise alarms when there are issues, easier configuration compared to other vendors, centralized update management, and keeping the product updated efficiently."
"The solution is very easy to use."
"The analytics are important because if there is an abnormality then it provides that information to us."
"I like WatchGuard's network segmentation features. It's easy to configure user policies."
"WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response is a reliable solution."
"WatchGuard is very user-friendly. It provides us with all of the security services we need."
"The most valuable feature, in my opinion, is the dimension logging platform and the network traffic filtering."
"The protection that it provides from ransomware is valuable. The awareness that it has is also valuable. It didn't have a central console earlier, but now it has a central console, which is pretty good."
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Cons

"ConnectWise Fortify could work on covering more areas, like phishing messages, which have become more complicated to detect."
"The manage portion of the solution is complicated and should be simplified by having different versions to meet the needs of different size companies."
"The administrative UI/UX could be significantly improved."
"When it comes to live-monitoring, the user-interface could be improved to make things easier."
"It can have a couple of false positives, but after you add them to your allow list, it works fine. It could have better Mac support. I am pretty sure it doesn't have much support for Mac. It can be installed on a Mac, but it is not that good."
"The ease of detecting where an issue is should be improved."
"WatchGuard should offer more visibility into user activity. For example, we should have more details when WatchGuard denies a user access to a port."
"The pricing of WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response could be improved."
"The solution is a bit confusing and there are unusual complications with setup."
"The interface is not the best."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."
"The price is comparable."
"The pricing is competitive."
"There is a license required to use the solution and we pay annually. The price could be reduced because it is a bit expensive."
"The solution is cheap."
"The solution is a bit more expensive than other options."
"The price of WatchGuard is very good."
"The price is very good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Wholesaler/Distributor
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Computer Software Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Retailer
10%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about ConnectWise Fortify?
One valuable feature of ConnectWise Fortify is the ability to add other teams and receive notifications when customers make changes or remove multi-factor authentication in Microsoft or SAP environ...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ConnectWise Fortify?
The pricing is good. I would say it's at a reasonable price point.
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What needs improvement with ConnectWise Fortify?
Currently, the virtual process is working fine, as it is able to detect Webex when intentional messages are sent. However, there is still room for improvement in this area. We could find a new way ...
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What do you like most about WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response?
The tool provides automated responses.
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What needs improvement with WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response?
The pricing of WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response could be improved. It's not the cheapest option available. That said, it often meets our needs effectively. There are areas for improvement i...
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What is your primary use case for WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response?
WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response is used to monitor traffic and give alarms to the administration if something goes wrong. It reacts when services protected by it are attacked and sends not...
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Also Known As

ConnectWise Security Management, ConnectWise Fortify, Continuum Fortify, ConnectWise SIEM, ConnectWise SASE
WatchGuard TDR
 

Overview

IT solution providers are the first—and often only—line of defense for every kind of business in every part of the world. Whether managing mom-and-pop businesses or high-profile clients, providing preventive security measures is a must-have in today’s cybersecurity landscape. Security information and event management (SIEM) solutions offer an additional layer of security for your clients; however, most SIEM solutions are routinely difficult to manage, expensive to deploy, and require a significant amount of in-house cybersecurity expertise.

ConnectWise SIEM offers a powerful alternative to expand your security perspective to both prevention and detection. The solution includes comprehensive, flexible SIEM software that streamlines safety and security across your network without additional full-time employee costs or complicated implementations.

ConnectWise

Hackers are designing malware to be more sophisticated than ever. Through packing, encryption, and polymorphism, cyber criminals are able to disguise their attacks to avoid detection. Zero day threats and advanced malware easily slip by antivirus solutions that are simply too slow to respond to the constant stream of emerging threats. Organizations of all sizes need a solution that leverages a holistic approach to security from the network to the endpoint. WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response (TDR) is a powerful collection of advanced malware defense tools that correlate threat indicators from Firebox appliances and Host Sensors to stop known, unknown and evasive malware threats.

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Sample Customers

Techvera, Syrex, Clark Integrated Technologies
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