WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus Reviews

Name: WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus
Brand: WatchGuard
Rating: 4.0 (5 reviews)

4.0 out of 5

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What is WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus?

Keeping your network free of malware is more challenging than ever before as an increasing number of new and ever-changing threats are emerging each day. Ensure your network and devices remain free of malware with WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus. It uses advanced, multi-layered threat detection engines to identify and block malware at the network gateway. Using industry-leading, high-performance scanning of traffic on all major protocols, WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus provides real-time protection against known viruses, trojans, worms, spyware, and rogueware.

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WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus is the #22 ranked solution in top Anti-Malware Tools. PeerSpot users give WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. Based on the analysis of the 5 most recent WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus reviews, the overall sentiment is positive, with a sentiment score of 6.5. WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus is most commonly compared to Microsoft Defender for Endpoint: WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus vs Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.

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Mohamed AbdelHassanein

Managing Director at Getilock emea

The scalability is high because we can add additional workstations or endpoints. It's very easy to add to the management console. It is for all solutions because it will depend on the number of licenses. If it is an enterprise, the cost will be low as it depends on the number of licenses.

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Petri Alhainen

Administrator at Sulbana Oy

During the product's installation phase, you just put the tool in the right place, and it works. The solution is deployed on an on-premises model. The solution can be deployed in a couple of minutes. The installation process is so basic that I don't even remember what you need to do. You just put the tick marks in the tool and ask the tool to use them. In the rules, where you see the files go through is where you can think over what to do with the files. With the tool, you just need to put it on, and then the default rules make sure that there is some indication that something is wrong.

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Virusanti677

CEO at Datastream LLC

WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus is a firewall solution. We use it for internet access for our employees and network security in business operations WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus is just a firewall. It's a very good solution for network security automation, but it does not improve our business work.…

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WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus mindshare

As of December 2024, the mindshare of WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus in the Anti-Malware Tools category stands at 0.5%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Valuable Features

WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus is valued for its stability and scalability. Users appreciate its effectiveness in handling non-encrypted traffic through deep packet inspection, which can identify threats with proxy filtering and policies. Pricing is reasonable and competitive. Users efficiently manage multiple sites from a single cloud console.

"It does its job very well, and it is quite easy to put to use."
"WatchGuard is easy to implement and inexpensive. When we get a bulk-off license, we get a very discounted price that is competitive with alternative or competitor solutions."
"The pricing of the solution is okay. It's not the most expensive option."

Room for Improvement

WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus struggles with encrypted traffic, causing issues with services like Azure and Amazon. Its performance in China is suboptimal due to incompatibilities with local sites, and it has detection issues. There are update problems and it lacks endpoint protection. WatchGuard's recent acquisition of Panda could improve endpoint capabilities. The presence of low-cost commercial licenses online creates sales challenges. Performance improvements are needed to meet user expectations effectively.

"There were a little bit of problems with the tool's updates, making it an area where improvements are needed."
"Since WatchGuard acquired Panda, there may be synergies in consolidating both solutions under a single name to reduce customer confusion."
"It doesn't offer the best protection and it's incompatible with a lot of China's websites. It makes a lot of mistakes when it is detecting items as it's not recognizing items correctly."

Pricing

Enterprise buyers find the pricing of WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus moderate compared to competitors. It is not available as a standalone purchase but as part of a package, including licenses and support, making it simple to use. Users rate its pricing six out of ten, indicating a reasonable yet not the cheapest option. The cost is comparable to Cisco's Firewall, with each device having associated licenses, especially for commercial products.

"For what we use, the tool's price has been reasonable, but it is not the cheapest. The tool has been quite reasonable."

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Service and Support

WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus customer service and support receives mixed opinions. Some find the support amazing and satisfactory, while others report low response rates. In China, a lack of direct presence results in limited help, relying on an agent with variable effectiveness. Training seems effective for many, reducing the need for ongoing assistance. Users requiring a license are satisfied when using assistance, though some do not find it necessary due to the ease of setup.

Deployment

WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus setup is consistently described as easy and straightforward. Installation takes minutes, depending on the number of workstations, typically ranging from ten minutes for one machine to an hour for broader deployments. Users express no difficulty with the web interface, noting the ease of implementation and configuration. The default rules efficiently guide users without requiring detailed intervention, contributing to a seamless setup experience. Overall, ease of use is highly appreciated.

Scalability

WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus shows varying feedback on scalability. Users appreciate its ability to handle file exceptions and accommodate small to large user bases. Some note limitations and performance issues that may affect scalability, while others rate it highly, benefiting from easy workstation and endpoint additions. The scalability is influenced by the number of devices and the firewall setup. Multiple organizations indicate ease of integration into different environments with varying user capacities.

Stability

WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus is considered very stable by multiple users, with no significant issues over two years. It avoids service-related disruptions and functions without crashes, bugs, or glitches. While some mention issues with network stability, these appear related to specific environments. Users find it straightforward to upgrade and update, rating stability highly, often nine out of ten. The anti-virus is also praised for its simplicity and consistent reliability.

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