#1 most frequent
United States of America
30.0%6 installations of 20
What is Watchguard Endpoint Security?
WatchGuard EPDR (formerly Panda Adaptive Defense 360) combines next-generation antivirus protection, endpoint detection and response (EDR), patch management, content filtering, email security, full disk encryption, and more, into one package. The platform touts a unique zero-trust security service that certifies the legitimacy and safety of all running applications thanks to a combination of automated, AI-driven processes and investigation services provided by a team of malware analysts.
Categories & Use Cases
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Screenshot of Main dashboard
Top Performing Features
Infection Remediation
Capability to quarantine infected endpoint and terminate malicious processes.
Category average: 8.8
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Continuous monitoring and response to advanced internet threats by endpoint agents.
Category average: 9.1
Malware Detection
Detection and blocking of zero-day file and fileless malware.
Category average: 9
Areas for Improvement
Hybrid Deployment Support
Administrators should be able to choose endpoint security on-premise, cloud, or hybrid.
Category average: 8.3
Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability prioritization for fixes.
Category average: 8.3
Centralized Management
Centralized management supporting multi-factor authentication, customized views, and role-based access control.
Category average: 8.5
Who Buys & Uses Watchguard Endpoint Security
#2 most frequent
Australia
20.0%4 installations of 20
#3 most frequent
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
20.0%4 installations of 20
WatchGuard Endpoint Security A Network Administrators breath of fresh air
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We are a school with 220+ students and 45+ faculty members across 3 campuses. The WatchGuard Endpoint Security has eliminated any successful malware installations, which is our main focus on why we us it. The WatchGuard Endpoint Security protection has not hampered our network speed and we are extremely happy with this product.
Pros
- The protection is fast with unperceivable loss of network speed.
- Watchguard Endpoint Security is extremely accurate. That is, we never experienced false positives.
- Something else tht does not get mentioned enough, is we have yet to overwhelm our Firebox 390 - it has kept up with detections!
Cons
- It is hard for me to recommend improvements. Perhaps a more intuitive UI - although it is pretty straight forward. If you are not used to WatchGuard products there may be a small learning curve.
- There has been a slight lag when blocked programs are identified and take some time to appear in the CP. However, once blocked, I know it is taken care of and so it really doesn't bother me.
- Although it it not cheap, we value the product. I wish there were more tiers to the cost to perhaps make it more affordable. But really, it is hard to complain when we really are getting what we pay for.
Return on Investment
- When I arrived at this school, I was expected to spend one to two hours on malware/virus issues accross our student devices. Which at that time numbered about 80 devices. Now, we are greater than 300 devices and I am spending zero time cleaning student machines.
- Although over the years the cost has gone up, so has the efficiency of Watchguard Endpoint Security. Again, less work for me.
- It meeting our protection needs, we renew when subscription needs to renewed, knowing the the product is rock solid. All we have to do is get mutliple quotes from authorized vendors (becuase some are willing to make less profit than others) and then install the key. Less time to hunt for new products = more time I may devote to other Network Administration duties.
Alternatives Considered
Norton 360
Other Software Used
WatchGuard Network Security, Malwarebytes, Microsoft Defender for Business
Watchguard EDPR is a far superior Anti-Malware Suite.
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We have it deployed on three Windows Servers and over 20 endpoints. Everything has been easy to manage once it's set up, although the setup process could be streamlined a bit.
Pros
- Monitoring network.
- Letting the admin know of any issues on end users.
- Now additional advertising to end users for other products.
Cons
- Setting up the admin side could be streamlined a bit.
- Connecting licensing, or a better step by step process to do so.
- Better clean up after a failed install.
Return on Investment
- Too soon to tell.
Alternatives Considered
Norton 360
Other Software Used
Malwarebytes
Watchguard EDPR is one of the best products on the market.
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I use several Watchguard products in my organization. I love the fact that all the products are managed from the cloud and that I have one central location to access them all. Over the years we have had several viruses get through the network, but none since I have used Watchguard. It is nice that I can manage my endpoints remotely and that I don't have to worry about updates.
Pros
- Automatic updates
- central cloud management
- trust that is will do its job
- Support when I need it
Cons
- Cost it is a little more expensive than other products
- remote management without having to add on
- be more intuitive
Return on Investment
- They replace my Firewall at no cost when it was struck by lightning
- They have a great support staff and sales staff
- They onboarded every product for me with out extra cost. most companies don't do that.
Alternatives Considered
Fortinet FortiGate and SonicWall Email Security Appliances
Other Software Used
Unitrends, Cisco 350X Series Stackable Managed Switches, NETGEAR Insight Managed Wireless Access Point
WG Best of Breed EPP
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We were looking to change the existing Signature-based EP Protection to an ML & AI cloud native Management solution. We found that WG EPDR is a best-of-breed solution, considering the option of Patch Management & Encryption management capabilities.
Pros
- DNS detection
- treat blocking efficacy
- patching of devices
- encryption management of critical users
- single cloud native console
Cons
- minimize bit foot print on server platform
- data control feature should be available for APAC Reason
- seamless rollback of ransomware affected devices if any
Return on Investment
- best option for SME's looking at the skillset availability
- ease the compliance
- make sense to consolidate all silos in single windows with single agent
Other Software Used
Authlogics MFA, Barracuda Application Protection
WatchGuard Endpoint Security 2025
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
We use to have 2 WatchGuard Endpoint Security firewalls till not so long ago. The primary one was connected to the fiber optics connection. And the second one was a backup unit connected to the cable Internet connection. The fail over never worked properly and manual work was required. The unit’s dashboard was clunky and cluttered, especially the log. The rules where somehow easy to set up and worked properly. The paid yearly services were a bit expensive, but that depends on the amount of security that you are trying to implement. the VPN features worked OK as well. The technical support was from overseas.
Pros
- VPN
- Firewall rules
- AD integration
Cons
- UI
- Logs
- Ease of use
Return on Investment
- Sometimes our main internet connection would go down and the firewall’s fail over service did not work as expected. Manual user intervention was required..
- The VPN client installation should be easy for any user without previous experience to be able to install it and con it without being a hassle.
Other Software Used
SonicWall TZ, Cisco ASA 5500-X with FirePOWER Services
