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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Symantec Advanced Threat Protection

    Score9.3 out of 10
    N/ASymantec Advanced Threat Protection is a single unified solution that uncovers, prioritizes, and remediates advanced attacks. The product fuses intelligence from endpoint, network, and email control points, as well as Symantec’s massive global sensor network, to stop threats that evade individual security products. It leverages existing Symantec Endpoint Protection and Symantec Email Security.cloud investments, so it does not require the deployment of any new agents. It includes functionality…N/A

    WatchGuard Network Security

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AWatchGuard Network Security is a network security and firewall software. WatchGuard includes secure Wi-Fi, multi-factor authentication, and network intelligence products and services designed for SMB’s.N/A
    Pricing
    Symantec Advanced Threat ProtectionWatchGuard Network Security
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Support
    Contact sales team
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    Basic Security
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    Total Security
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Symantec Advanced Threat ProtectionWatchGuard Network Security
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Symantec Advanced Threat ProtectionWatchGuard Network Security
    Considered Both Products
    Broadcom
    Chose Symantec Advanced Threat Protection
    The alternatives we tested we all good contenders with comparable features to Symantec Advanced Threat Protection. In the end there we a few minor pros that pushed us over the edge; The GUI was more easy to navigate, the set-up appeared to be simpler and the Symantec name gave …
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    WatchGuard wins hands down in its simplicity. All the predefined service profiles, support, ability to migrate from one device to another with the same configuration make them a complete win. Sure you can get stupid complex configurations with a Cisco, but you can really get …
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    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    For SME and smaller organizations, WatchGuard is a very good fit. Larger enterprises can benefit, but it depends on the scenario which firewall we would recommend or implement. For instance, compared to Cisco enterprise products, WatchGuard is easier to use and manage - but the …
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    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    I selected it because WatchGuard Network Security covers multiple needs in a single solution as opposed to stacking multiple products for various solutions.
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    Chose WatchGuard Network Security
    WatchGuard Network Security stops the threats before they reach the network in most instances. This allows for a more proactive solution rather than a reactive solution.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    8 Answers
    96%
    Would buy again
    356 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    341 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    8 Answers
    98%
    Happy with the feature set
    364 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    96%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    314 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    8 Answers
    97%
    Implementation went as expected
    340 Answers
    Features
    Symantec Advanced Threat ProtectionWatchGuard Network Security
    Firewall
    Comparison of Firewall features of Symantec Advanced Threat Protection and WatchGuard Network Security
    Feature
    Symantec Advanced Threat Protection
    -
    Ratings
    WatchGuard Network Security
    9.0
    460 Ratings
    4% above category average
    Identification Technologies00 Ratings8.7419 Ratings
    Visualization Tools00 Ratings8.5417 Ratings
    Content Inspection00 Ratings9.1444 Ratings
    Policy-based Controls00 Ratings9.1457 Ratings
    Active Directory and LDAP00 Ratings8.8388 Ratings
    Firewall Management Console00 Ratings8.5450 Ratings
    Reporting and Logging00 Ratings9.0446 Ratings
    VPN00 Ratings9.5441 Ratings
    High Availability00 Ratings9.5399 Ratings
    Stateful Inspection00 Ratings9.3413 Ratings
    Proxy Server00 Ratings9.4298 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    Symantec Advanced Threat ProtectionWatchGuard Network Security
    Small Businesses
    No answers on this topic
    SonicWall NSA Series
    Score8.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Barracuda CloudGen Firewall
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
    Score8.7 out of 10
    Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) Software
    Score9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Symantec Advanced Threat ProtectionWatchGuard Network Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.7
    (14 ratings)
    8.5
    (475 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.7
    (37 ratings)
    Usability
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    7.9
    (118 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Support Rating
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    9.5
    (29 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    9.1
    (264 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.2
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Symantec Advanced Threat ProtectionWatchGuard Network Security
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Broadcom
    It is valuable software for when it comes to a large or medium organization, since it helps to protect the endpoints, but as the number of servers increases its value increases. However, it is important to keep in mind that when it comes to low end devices, its protection can affect their performance. This is because it is not a software with a very light agent.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Watchguard is well suited for small businesses without significantly complex networks and infrastructure. WatchGuard firewalls perform well on IPv4 networks and offer basic security features that match other vendors that target the small business market. WatchGuard firewalls are less appropriate for mid-sized business and larger. There is limited IPv6 support, and the firmware often lacks some or all of more advanced features that businesses that size often need.
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    Pros
    Broadcom
    • The incident management piece is the heart and soul of the product. A single area where all data in relation to network and email protection is available.
    • Works well in conjunction with the standard Symantec Endpoint product.
    • URL Protection is advanced and very helpful
    • Technical support is great and definitely the best I have ever seen for a "anti-virus" type product.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • Incoming Torrent attempts were blocked, but outgoing (by a user) were permitted. Similarly, other direct attempts were summarily blocked.
    • provides full administrative support for analysis of usage and scope.
    • strong Wi-Fi support and security - area wi-fi maps
    • They think of all the things secure and I don't have to worry about it.
    • I have not identified anything else that needs improvement - I am well satisfied.
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    Cons
    Broadcom
    • I don't like that I have to maintain the client and keep it up to date. Updating the client is not a very easy process.
    • Deploying the client could be easier. They have a deployment tool, but it doesn't really get to all PCs, which means I still have to manually deploy it.
    • Because the product has so much customization, it can also be very difficult to set up and understand.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • Better integration with VoIP services, such as templates for policies handling traffic for Bria or Asterisk endponts and servers.
    • Get webblocker to work without breaking secure websites.
    • Lower cost on endpoint agents for antivirus and include application control and webblocker with the agents.
    • Make the cost per endpoint with TDR and Netowrk access control lower than the cost of Antivirus licensing that is not integrated.
    • Make it easier to set up network access control and VLAN assignment by device, perhaps with templates.
    • Get webblocker and application control working with QUIC.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Broadcom
    Symantec Advanced Threat Protection has done a sufficient job at identifying true positives. However, the UI could be improved and the amount of false positives is a little too frequent for my liking
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    I'm giving this note to WatchGuard Network Security due to its ease of daily support (after acquiring necessary knowledge in the solution), which allows agility in configuration changes, its integration of several reliable security features (such as SSL VPN, VPN Virtual Interfaces between companies, and others) and functional and stability in operation, with no downtime in the equipment due to problems or malfunctions
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    Usability
    Broadcom
    There is a small learning curve, but compared to other AV products it is fairly simple and easy to catch onto
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    Although it might take some time to figure out, we have been able to use WatchGuard's online reference library and tech support to create/implement/modify all of our filtering rules and exceptions needed. There really has not been a shortcoming other than perhaps a learning curve.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Broadcom
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Availability has always been a strong point of this product, it is rare that watchguard does not have a solution for customers' network monitoring needs.
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    Performance
    Broadcom
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    The performance of WatchGuard Network Security is very good, in the years that we have used the solution we have only had a single error and Watchguard itself was able to solve it. Furthermore, when purchasing any product, the partner always evaluates the capacity of the solution to recommend the most appropriate product for our needs.
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    Support Rating
    Broadcom
    Support responds fast for higher priority issues, they have always been good at solving the problems we encounter.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    We have only had to contact them once during the initial set up to help bring the internet back on line. After that for the most part our systems have been automated, and could easily be checked form their online FAQ and Knowledge base that they provide. Everything else is easily handled from their browser based interface
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    In-Person Training
    Broadcom
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    We participate to a in person training and the three days of learning was really useful and complete to gain skill to solve the major part of the problem we encounter during our life. And more the in person training give us the opportunity to create a network with other WatchGuard partner.
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    Online Training
    Broadcom
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    Online training is good for learning how to use the product. It does not teach security strategy because that is not its intent.
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    Implementation Rating
    Broadcom
    No, besides to review documentation prior to beginning. That is what helped lead to a smooth implementation
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    I had my key information for setting up the firewall, and they assisted me in finding the settings and appropriate places to enter data. They also helped troubleshoot when I didn't understand some of their feature concepts, and we got it running.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Broadcom
    Frankly, the other products were too expensive to make the change from Symantec so we continued with the tried and true protection. We don't have the funding to move to a more expensive product and the manpower that it would take to implement a new solution.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    I think the solutions are comparable, but the cloud management piece is critical for MSPs these days. We need to be able to schedule and push out updates as soon as they are stable and ready. Insurance companies and government regulations mandate this.
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    Scalability
    Broadcom
    No answers on this topic
    WatchGuard Technologies
    This product is very scalable since previously everything related to Watchguard was on premises but that has now changed with the inclusion of watchguard cloud. Now the product has evolved to have full control of firewalls at the cloud level.
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    Return on Investment
    Broadcom
    • Some digital assets were lost due to failures to detect various threats.
    • We had to use other products in combination in order to trust that all threats were actually detected, taking extra time. We couldn't use just SATP.
    • Ability to quickly manage/deploy via AD made maintenance of the application itself quick and easy.
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    WatchGuard Technologies
    • at least 3-5X a year (that I know of), this device has single-handedly prevented members of our staff from inadvertently connecting to services they did not intend and could have resulted in security disruption
    • although you can never rule out human-behaviour-engineered threat, it's helpful to know that our network has a higher level, enterprise-class control and monitoring behind it
    • any time our network might be showing signs of abnormal performance, the WatchGuard control panel is the first place I turn to help identify the level of concern. It can quickly set my mind at ease and help to identify the specific device that might be out of compliance
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