Compare Forcepoint vs WatchGuard

Forcepoint

Based on 191 reviews.

WatchGuard

Based on 201 reviews.

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Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

January 2025

WatchGuard Firebox vs. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

Updated: January 2025

Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

January 2025

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

Updated: January 2025

Sample Customers

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention

Alphawest, Betsson, Cellcom Israel Ltd., Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Confartigianato Vicenza, EverBank, Finansbank, iGATE, Landa Digital Printing, Northern California Bank, Reliance Capital, Remosa, Toyota, Scavolini, Zim Integrated Shipping Services

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)

WatchGuard Firebox

Ellips, Diecutstickers.com, Clarke Energy, NCR, Wrest Park, Homeslice Pizza, Fortessa Tableware Solutions, The Phoenix Residence

WatchGuard Data Loss Prevention

Royal Yachting Association, Sunray Engineering

WatchGuard Gateway AntiVirus

Star Cargo

Popular Solutions

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention

21 reviews

Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway

13 reviews

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

10 reviews

WatchGuard Firebox

22 reviews

WatchGuard XTM [EOL]

0 reviews

Panda Adaptive Defense 360

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Top Industries

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

16%

Comms Service Provider

11%

Construction Company

Hospitality Company

Quotes From Member Reviews

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

Most Helpful Reviews

OusaidAbaz
Security Network Architect at Inmac
We use it internally. We use it as a firewall. We use it just as a gateway.
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Shipra Gupta
Service Delivery Manager at Paramount Computer Systems
Basically, we are the system integrators. We apply it to clients for use cases such as productivity increases. For...
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Nataraj KS
CISO at V Guard Industries Ltd
We use it exclusively for data loss prevention.
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Atul-Vats
Consultant at a tech vendor
I deployed the solution for three of our customers, and the primary use case is data loss prevention.
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Anonymous User
Senior Security Engineer at a healthcare company
It's our CASB, our cloud access service broker. It also does our SaaS-based based DLP, our data loss prevention, for...
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ScottEastman
Project Consultant at SEVERN HOSPICE LIMITED
We use the solution to ensure that no data breach, such as credit card details and national insurance numbers, leaves...
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Victor Massey
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
My use cases primarily focus on security. I utilize endpoint protection when I am traveling, as I seek security. I...
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Michael-Angelo Francis
Senior IT Tech at PCSL

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Anonymous User
Technical Analyst - Desktop at a manufacturing company
We use it for our endpoint security solution for 1,000 machines worldwide. We're one of the largest machine shops in...
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Michael-Angelo Francis
Senior IT Tech at PCSL
We had a client needing strong security measures for their VPN users. They already used WatchGuard VPN, so to add...
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Customer Service

Deepak Nagar
Manager, Strategic Alliances at Softcell Technologies Limited
The technical team was good. The support persons had good expertise about the product.
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Nikunj Godawat
Deputy Manager at a energy/utilities company
Forcepoint's technical support is good, but in the future, I'd like them to provide more tutorial documentation.
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Kunjal Haria
Systems Manager at Muraspec Decorative Solutions Ltd
I've contacted Forcepoint Email Security support, but I'm not satisfied with the answer speed. It could be a lot...
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Nikolay Dimitrov
Cyber Security Engineer at Paysafe / IBM
Forcepoint technical support was not very good. It was some of the worst support I ever have dealt with. Basically,...
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AlexOgbalu
Director at LiveFromSpace Limited
I rate Forcepoint support six out of 10. It depends on if you get support from the Indian or European side. Overall,...
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Md. Shahriar Hussain
Information Security Analyst at Banglalink
Sometimes, we receive a delayed response from the technical support team.
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Lipaz Hessel
Integration Manager at Gilat Satellite Networks
We contacted technical support but it was not the typical support situation where we opened a ticket and they...
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Mohamed Farouk Zyada
PS & Technical Manager at a tech services company
Technical support is good outside Egypt.
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Shanaka Guruge
Consultant - Cybersecurity at a tech services company
I've contacted support many times. I cannot say they are excellent support. That said, quite often, I get some good...
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Mahendra Bedre
Lead at Infrastructure Solutions ALM
The technical support is very good.
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Richard Hermogeno
Channels Management Head at Philippine National Bank
We use third-party technical support. The turnaround time for support is slow.
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Anonymous User
Co-Founder, CTO at a tech services company
Support by vendor is low-medium. You need to rely on yourself or your integrator.
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Anonymous User
Facility Security Officer at a tech services company
Response time is slow.
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Anonymous User
Security Specialist at a energy/utilities company
The technical support for this solution is great. We have a support contract and we can create a ticket when...
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Ramkumar Gurumoorthy
Lead Integration Architect at DXC Technology
I don't deal with technical support directly. However, we haven't had any major issues and likely have not needed...
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Anonymous User
Cyber Security Officer at a insurance company
Their technical support is excellent, accessible, and quick to respond. There is very little delay. We are not...
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Arvind KR
Director at Foresight Software Solutions Pvt Ltd
We have used technical support in the past. There are two aspects. How quickly they respond is one aspect. Then,...
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David Levine
Vice President, Corporate Information Security & Chief Security Officer at Ricoh Americas
The support and company engagement from day one have been great about being open and available. Over time, I have...
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Robson Giovanelli Silva
CIO at Content-ti
We feel the product's technical support could be better, as this relates to the solution itself, to the installation...
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Anonymous User
Technical Support Specialist Networks at a tech services company
We've never had a negative experience with customer support. They have always been quickly available. I can't...
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Yasir Zubair
Senior Manager - ICT Technical at CNS Engineering
We have been very satisfied with the customer service.
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Arf-Wu
Manager at Readytech
We are satisfied with technical support.
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Anonymous User
Regional Solutions Manager at a tech services company
Technical support is great and are available during the week and on weekends. The respond promptly to tickets. If...
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Anonymous User
Director, Cloud & Data Security at a financial services firm
Initially, we had some challenges that Bitglass resolved quickly. The challenges were around communication. There...
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Anonymous User
Senior ICT Security Officer at a financial services firm
Customer Service: Good, because we have a MCS (mission critical support) level. Technical Support: Good, especially...
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DAMIR REZNICEK
CTO at Lactalis
We are not so satisfied with the technical support but not because of Forcepoint, rather because of the organization...
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DR Goyal
VP Technology at a outsourcing company
I have not contacted this solution's technical support. We use our own technical team, which is very strong.
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Mahesh Dalavi
Sr. Manager at 2Five1
I haven't interacted that much with their support, but whenever I created a case, there was proper support. As...
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Anonymous User
Systems Engineer at a tech services company
Their technical support is not bad, but it is also not good at the same time. It should be faster, especially for the...
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Youssef Ahmed
System Engineer at Jeraisy computers and communications services
Four years ago, I called support. Their response was very bad, but the antivirus was good.
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Katyan Roach
Network Administrator at a government
We have had a good experience with customer service and support.
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Minos Pitsillides
IT Director at IT-Flow ltd
The technical support staff is well trained and very skillful, and I find them to be very supportive.
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Surjith Cs
Sr.System Administrator at a computer software company
The technical support is very fast - when we raise an incident, we get a solution in no time.
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Matthew Cooper
IT Network Administrator at a retailer
From my experience with their customer service team, I would say that they seem quite knowledgeable and fairly quick...
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CarlosArdila
Project Manager, Information Technology at Telelago
The technical support is awesome. We are a scalable partner with them. Whenever we need expert assistance from...
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Victor Massey
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
The support system is similar to EPDR and EPP. They will register my case and either call me back, email me, or send...
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Anonymous User
CEO at Datastream LLC
WatchGuard technical support requires a license. We never called them because the solution is working correctly and...
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Anonymous User
Technical Support at a tech vendor
I think technical support is okay. When I log a case, they usually respond within a day. Then, if they need to do...
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Anonymous User
Head of Information Technology
Customer Service: 6/10. Technical Support: 8/10.
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Anonymous User
Prepress/Systems Manager at a printing company
The technical support was good. Last year, I had an issue with one of the Fireboxes going down. It was overheated,...
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Reviewer93465
System Analyst at a transportation company
I have no complaints about WatchGuard's technical support. If you have a question, they answer it.
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AllenHillstrom
IT Manager at a performing arts
We don't work directly with Cisco tech support. We work with a third-party company to handle support that we can't...
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Petri Alhainen
Administrator at Sulbana Oy
I don't think I need any technical support from the website, as it is a basic product. You just plug it in where you...
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Zachary Russ
Lead IT Systems Engineer/Solutions Architect at Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council
All of my interactions with the technical support team of WatchGuard Firebox have been great, so far. The support...
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Jon Leib
Information Technology Specialist at a healthcare company
So far, I haven't needed to go to the solution's technical support.
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Anonymous User
General Manager- IT & Automation - Serum at a pharma/biotech company
Technical support with WatchGuard XTM is handled by my team.
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Anonymous User
Systems Engineer at a tech services company
They provide very good support. I am definitely satisfied with their support.
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Petri Alhainen
Administrator at Sulbana Oy
The customer service and support from WatchGuard are excellent. In Finland, the technical support team has always...
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Scott Eastman
Project Consultant at SysGroup PLC
I have contacted their technical support and they were very, very good.
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Anonymous User
systeembeheerder at a manufacturing company
Good.
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FelixCheung
IT Director at Wise Ally Holdings Limited
We haven't had any issues so we haven't contacted their technical support. It's been quite stable over the year since...
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Anonymous User
Third Line Engineer at a tech services company
Customer Service: Great customer service with fast response. Technical Support: They have good technical knowledge.
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Reviewer843600
Director of Information Technology at a recreational facilities/services company
For everything that I've dealt with, their technical support has been really great about helping out and helping me...
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Anonymous User
Network & Voice Engineer at a tech services company
Customer Service: I was satisfied, but I need a quick response instead of the given SLA of four hours. Technical...
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Anonymous User
IT at a manufacturing company
IN China, the company doesn't really have any presence and so there isn't really technical support we can connect...
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Kelly Carlisle
Manager IT at a hospitality company
I've never had to use their technical support. I've only used their online help. I've been able to find everything I...
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Anonymous User
Chief Technology Officer at a tech services company
Excellent.
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Filip Hajek
Consultant at DNS a.s.
The technical support is excellent. The technical team knows what they are doing and any request or question we have,...
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Anonymous User
Project Engineer at a tech services company
Customer Service: It's pretty good. Technical Support: It's very good.
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Hiro Amano
IT Manager at YAMAZEN, INC
Technical support is really good. That's one of the best parts of this product. With Cisco, you have to transfer all...
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Technical Support

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