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What is WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service?

Online attacks and malware continue to evolve, using sophisticated methods to exploit victims. WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS) provides a preemptive approach to network security that adds an essential layer of threat detection and prevention. IPS protects your network from a wide range of malicious activities, including SQL injections, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflows.

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WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service is the #26 ranked solution in top Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software. PeerSpot users give WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service an average rating of 6.6 out of 10. WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service is most commonly compared to Fortinet FortiGate IPS: WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service vs Fortinet FortiGate IPS.
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WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service mindshare

As of April 2025, the mindshare of WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service in the Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) category stands at 0.4%, down from 0.4% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Valuable Features

WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service offers key features such as a reliable alarm system that alerts about potential threats, a strong VPN, and efficient filtering capabilities. Users appreciate its ease of use without extensive setup. It effectively detects and prevents security threats like brute force attacks, providing great service support in areas with limited options. WatchGuard Dimension helps with early threat detection and its SLAs are crucial for users.
  • "The alarm system is valuable."
  • "The most important feature of this solution is the SLAs."
  • "The VPN and the filtering features are the most valuable. Its VPN is very strong, and its services are very nice.The main problem in India is the service. There are not enough Check Point and Fortinet Firewall services, but for this product, the service is very good."

Room for Improvement

WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service requires enhancement in integrating additional cloud services for increased effectiveness. Though user-friendly, the graphical interface needs refinement as managing functionality can be cumbersome, and customization of the site interface is challenging. There are issues with retrieving information efficiently, which could benefit from added multi-property features. Users point to the lack of technical training, indicating that non-technical individuals would greatly benefit from training.
  • "The user interface and configuration can be improved."
  • "Multi properties could be added to the solution in the future to make it better."
  • "Its graphical user interface could be improved because not everybody is technical. There is a lack of knowledge, and they can give some training for this solution."

Pricing

WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service offers reasonable pricing within the competitive landscape, with two comprehensive suites: Basic and Total Security Suite. Users note that while single modules from the Total Security Suite cannot be purchased separately, impacting cost flexibility for some, the inclusion of Intrusion Detection and Prevention in Standard Security is valued. Compared to alternatives like Fortinet and Check Point, costs are viewed as favorable, and managed service license options are available for varying needs.
  • "The price of the solution is not expensive, it is less than FortiGate."
  • "It is not expensive. Other products like Fortinet and Check Point are of the same price."
  • "The price of WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service is pretty reasonable compared to similar solutions."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily use WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service for high-tech intrusion prevention and detection in Building Automation and Control Networks, securing servers, and protecting network gateways. They deploy it to filter traffic, block malicious websites, safeguard internal networks from external hacking attempts, and encrypt traffic with VPN features. WatchGuard is utilized across multiple properties to ensure network security, offering protection for published resources and securing entire networks.

Service and Support

Customer service and support for WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service are generally perceived as positive, with users appreciating the prompt and responsive assistance. Some highlight the need for more engineers to enhance support. Others note lengthy wait times for hardware replacement. While some have not interacted with support, the general sentiment suggests a dependable service, though opportunities for enhancement are evident.

Deployment

WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service's initial setup is generally straightforward, with many finding it effective and quick, taking only three to four hours using templates. Some deployments are completed in 10 to 15 minutes with necessary IP information. Organizations use multiple technical personnel for installation and maintenance. Despite this, some describe the implementation as complex, requiring a week for an acceptable configuration.

Scalability

WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service maintains a consistent interface and user experience whether using smaller or larger devices, making it adaptable for scaling needs. Organizations can easily upgrade by purchasing and deploying new devices, migrating configurations seamlessly. It effectively supports approximately 500 to 700 users, aligning well with small to medium enterprises. Rated seven out of ten for scalability, WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service facilitates smooth transitions during upgrades.

Stability

WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service is highly stable according to multiple sources. They highlight its consistent hardware reliability, noting no defects over a decade. Users affirm the software’s stability, with any occasional issues resolved through updates. Technical teams tested it thoroughly before adoption, confirming its 100% stability. They provide a rating of nine out of ten for stability, indicating a strong confidence in its performance.
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WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service was previously known as WatchGuard IPS.

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WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service reviews

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Assistant Technical Manager at Bluefive Technologies (P) Ltd.
Verified user of WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service
Dec 30, 2020
Good VPN and filtering features, 100% stable, but needs a better graphical user interface and more training

Pros

"The VPN and the filtering features are the most valuable. Its VPN is very strong, and its services are very nice. The main problem in India is the service. There are not enough Check Point and Fortinet Firewall services, but for this product, the service is very good."

Cons

"Its graphical user interface could be improved because not everybody is technical. There is a lack of knowledge, and they can give some training for this solution."

What is our primary use case?

We basically use this solution to filter traffic so that the network can be secured and no one can hack the network. We are using WatchGuard as a gateway security product. It is installed on the gateway to filter the traffic for our network, stop access to malicious websites, and protect our interwork network from any kind of hack attempt from outside.

We are also using the VPN feature. The traffic is encrypted via a VPN, and no one can hack it. We are using the latest version of this solution.

What is most valuable?

The VPN and the filtering features are the most valuable. Its VPN is very strong, and its services are very nice.

The main problem in India is the service. There are not enough Check Point and Fortinet Firewall services, but for this product, the service is very good.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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General Manager at Gemakom
Verified user of WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service
Sep 4, 2019
Product version discussed: Fireware v12.5
Detect and prevent hacker attacks and has stable hardware and software

Pros

"The initial setup was straightforward and, because we only need intrusion detection and prevention, we needed only about four hours to deploy it."

Cons

"I would like to see faster automatation."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case of this solution is high tech intrusion prevention and detection in
Building Automation and Control Networks (BACnet).

How has it helped my organization?

I cannot really remember any hacker attack at our WatchGuard customers due to successful intrusion over years.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Director of Information Systems at Onomo hotels
Verified user of WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service
Dec 1, 2021
Complicated setup, but reliable, and scalable

Pros

"The most important feature of this solution is the SLAs."

Cons

"Multi properties could be added to the solution in the future to make it better."

What is our primary use case?

I use WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service for all our properties for network security.

What is most valuable?

The most important feature of this solution is the SLAs.

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: partner
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Gianluca Vinci - PeerSpot user
Owner at SharkTech Systems Engineering
Verified user of WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service
Jan 28, 2023
Helps us protect published resources with a valuable alarm system

Pros

"The alarm system is valuable."

Cons

"The user interface and configuration can be improved."

What is our primary use case?

Our primary use case for the solution is to protect published resources.

What is most valuable?

The alarm system is valuable because it alerts us if an external intruder tries to attack published resources.

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Reseller
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Senior System Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Verified user of WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service
Dec 10, 2020
Provides easy-to-use, real-time protection but the customer support could be improved

Pros

"It works right out of the box. You just have to enable it and you can start working."

Cons

"Regarding technical support, they could use more engineers. "

What is our primary use case?

We use WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service to secure our servers. It's usually deployed to protect the whole network and the service.

What is most valuable?

It works right out of the box. You just have to enable it and you can start working. I have worked with other firewalls as well. With other solutions, you have to do a lot of tweaking. WatchGuard is pretty simple to use and easy to pick up.

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: reseller
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