WatchGuard How to Buy
How to buy Watchguard products in 3 easy steps
Simplicity is our mission at WatchGuard and that mission extends beyond how the product is built to how it is packaged. Building the right WatchGuard offering for your business needs is as simple as answering three questions:
- How and where do you want to deploy your WatchGuard network security solution?
- What security services are important to your implementation?
- Do you have a requirement for Secure Wi-Fi at one or more of your sites?
Follow the steps below to build the right package for your business. Questions? No problem – contact us, we are more than happy to assist you!
Step 1 – Choose Your Product
Step 2 - Select Security Package
Network Security Packaged to Your Needs
WatchGuard offers three packages of security services on our Firebox T and M Series appliances, as well as our Firebox Cloud and FireboxV virtual models:
- In addition to stateful firewalling, the Support license includes full VPN capabilities and built-in SD-WAN.
- The Basic Security Suite includes all of the traditional network security services typical to a UTM appliance: IPS, antivirus, URL filtering, application control, spam blocking and reputation lookup. It also includes our centralized management and network visibility capabilities, as well as our standard 24x7 support.
- The Total Security Suite includes all services offered with the Basic Security Suite plus AI-powered malware protection, enhanced network visibility, endpoint protection, Cloud sandboxing, DNS-filtering, and the ability to take action against threats right from WatchGuard Cloud, our network visibility platform.
| Features & Services | Support | Basic Security | Total Security | |
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Stateful Firewall | Included | Included | Included |
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VPN | Included | Included | Included |
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SD-WAN | Included | Included | Included |
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Access Portal* | Included | Included | Included |
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Intrusion Prevention Service | Included | Included | |
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Application Control | Included | Included | |
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WebBlocker (URL/Content Filtering) | Included | Included | |
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spamBlocker (Anti-Spam) | Included | Included | |
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Gateway AntiVirus | Included | Included | |
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Reputation Enabled Defense | Included | Included | |
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Network Discovery | Included | Included | |
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APT Blocker | Included | ||
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Threat Detection and Response | Included | ||
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DNSWatch | Included | ||
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IntelligentAV** | Included | ||
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WatchGuard Cloud Visibility Data Retention | 1 Day | 30 Days | |
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Support | Standard (24x7) | Standard (24x7) | Gold (24x7) |
AuthPoint Purchase Options
Simply purchase a license for each user, for a one- or three-year period. Is your organization in a fast growth cycle? Good news… as your user base grows, your cost per user decreases. Contact a WatchGuard Reseller today for a quote on one or more of these SKUs.
The AuthPoint subscription service includes a WatchGuard Cloud account with automated token provisioning, AD/LDAP sync, RADIUS authentication, reports and alerts, AuthPoint Mobile App for iOS and Android, AuthPoint agents including Windows Logon, Identity Provider unique URL for Web SSO, feature updates, and technical support
Looking to bundle? WatchGuard Passport is the answer. Simply opt for our easy to buy bundle of user-focused services including Panda Adaptive Defense 360, DNSWatchGO and AuthPoint MFA solutions.
| WatchGuard AuthPoint – 1 year agreement, per user licenses | |
| 1 year - 5 to 250 users | WGATH571 |
| 1 year - 251 to 1000 users | WGATH581 |
| 1 year - 1000+ users | WGATH591 |
| WatchGuard AuthPoint – 3 year agreement, per user licenses | |
| 1 year - 5 to 250 users | WGATH573 |
| 1 year - 251 to 1000 users | WGATH583 |
| 1 year - 1000+ users | WGATH593 |
Secure Wi-Fi Features You Need, Nothing You Don’t
Great Wi-Fi comes in easy-to-manage license options. Our Wi-Fi management licenses deliver the right set of features based on modern wireless needs.
Standard Wi-Fi Management License: A standard license with basic Wi-Fi management features in WatchGuard Cloud including 24-hour reporting, comprehensive 24/7 support, diagnostics, inventory management and more.
Unified Security Platform Wi-Fi Management License: A license with comprehensive Wi-Fi management features in WatchGuard Cloud, including basic functions plus 30-day reporting, VPN configuration, advanced PSA integration and much more.
| WatchGuard Wi-Fi Solution | Standard Wi-Fi | USP Wi-Fi |
| Native WatchGuard Cloud Management Features | Included | Included |
| 24/7 Support and Hardware Warranty | Included | Included |
| Inventory Management | Included | Included |
| SSH/CLI Access | Included | Included |
| Configuration of Radio Settings | Included | Included |
| Firmware Updates | Included | Included |
| 24-Hour Reporting/Visibility | Included | Included |
| Live Status Visibility | Included | Included |
| WatchGuard Cloud API Integration for PSA | Included | Included |
| AP Site Templating | Included | Included |
| Captive Portal | Included | Included |
| Syslog Server Output | Included | |
| IKEv2 VPN Features (RAP) | Included | |
| 30-Day Reporting/Visibility | Included | |
| Future Security and Wi-Fi Features* | Included |
*Features included in the Unified Security Platform license will be determined by WatchGuard. Some features may require additional products from WatchGuard to work.
Endpoint Security Purchase Options
The WatchGuard Endpoint Security portfolio provides a wide range of integrated, Cloud-based products to protect endpoints and remotely manage and control systems. Base solutions include WatchGuard EPDR, WatchGuard EDR, and WatchGuard EPP products, which can be managed together with other security products in WatchGuard Cloud. The base security products can be purchased independently or combined with other optional modules like Patch Management, Full Encryption, Advanced Reporting Tool, or Data Control* in different protection packages. Add-on modules and products can be added to your base solutions at any time.
*WatchGuard Data Control is supported in the following countries only: Spain, Germany, UK, Sweden, France, Italy, Portugal, Holland, Finland, Denmark, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, and Ireland.
Looking to bundle? WatchGuard Passport is the answer. Simply opt for our easy-to-buy bundle of user-focused services including DNSWatchGO, AuthPoint MFA, and WatchGuard EPDR for the endpoint security that’s best for your deployment.
Step 3 - Contact Us
Are You Ready to Secure Your Network?
WatchGuard has the most dedicated and knowledgeable reseller community in the industry. With over 20 years of building the most elite channel base, WatchGuard provides customers with the exact partner they need to ensure success from the start. Whether you are looking for a general reseller, or you are in need of end-to-end service management on top of your purchase, we will help you find the perfect choice. Our WatchGuardONE program ensures that each partner is trained, certified, and equipped to be your security expert.