WatchGuard Unified Security Platform
I only use the Endpoint Protection but we are looking into implementing the firewalls and access points in the future
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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…
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Watchguard Endpoint Security provides robust, comprehensive protection that is essential to the safety of our data and systems, with advanced features that ensure proactive de...
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1 year of experienceGreat Value Product
We use Watchguard Endpoint Security as a lower cost alternative to
Sophos products. We've found it to be an adequate replacement for
customers who focus more on budget. Watc...
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4 years of experienceReplace your old AV with best in class tools
Adaptive Defense 360 [/ WatchGuard EPDR] allows us to increase our layer of endpoint security and gives us insight [into] what is happening. The agent installation is easy and...
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1 year of experienceWatchguard is great for Mid-size business.
At my mid sized Manufacturing and development company we have been using Watchguard Endpoint Security for close to a year. The Watchguard cloud dashboard makes it extremely ea...
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We use Watchguard as our network firewall. Watchguard addresses our security concerns, network traffic, and is the first line of defense for us.
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What is Watchguard Endpoint Security?
WatchGuard Endpoint Security solutions include Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Endpoint Protection, Detection, and Response (EPDR), and Advanced EPDR. These solutions deliver the technologies required to stop advanced cyberattacks, including next-gen antivirus protection, EDR technologies, and DNS filtering solutions. WatchGuard Endpoint Security provides XDR capabilities, enabling comprehensive threat detection and automated response across ecosystems. Streamlined by a single, lightweight agent, this Cloud-based platform simplifies management and offers real-time oversight. From small businesses to large enterprises, WatchGuard proactively safeguards organizations from modern security challenges in the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.
WatchGuard EPDR combines endpoint protection (EPP) technologies with EDR capabilities, automating the protection, detection, containment, and response to any advanced threat thanks to its two services, managed by WatchGuard security experts and delivered as a feature of the solution: Zero-Trust Application Service and Threat Hunting Service. It also provides the following capabilities: IDS, firewall, device control, email protection, URL & content filtering.
WatchGuard EPDR combines endpoint protection (EPP) technologies with EDR capabilities, automating the protection, detection, containment, and response to any advanced threat thanks to its two services, managed by WatchGuard security experts and delivered as a feature of the solution: Zero-Trust Application Service and Threat Hunting Service. It also provides the following capabilities: IDS, firewall, device control, email protection, URL & content filtering.
Watchguard Endpoint Security Features
Endpoint Security Features
- Supported: Anti-Exploit Technology
- Supported: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Supported: Centralized Management
- Supported: Vulnerability Management
- Supported: Malware Detection
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Watchguard Endpoint Security Technical Details
| Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Windows, Linux, Mac |
| Mobile Application | Apple iOS, Android |
| Supported Countries | All |
| Supported Languages | English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
CrowdStrike Falcon, Symantec Endpoint Security, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are common alternatives for Watchguard Endpoint Security.
Reviewers rate Infection Remediation highest, with a score of 9.
The most common users of Watchguard Endpoint Security are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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(1-5 of 5)
Replace your old AV with best in class tools
Rating: 10 out of 10
March 12, 2025
Vetted Review
1 year of experience
Adaptive Defense 360 [/ WatchGuard EPDR] allows us to increase our layer of endpoint security and gives us insight [into] what is happening. The agent installation is easy and quick. We like the ease of creating onboarding policies and the tools to help with [the] organization. I'd recommend this product to anyone who is looking to increase endpoint security with best in class tool.
- Adds advanced protection to endpoints
- Cloud management is easy
- Alerts are great to keep you informed
Cons
- Automation to increase protection after baselining
- Better UI for end users
- Integration with RMM tools
80%
8.0
- This has reduced management time
- We have increased visibility into endpoints
- Ability to add extra packages for some RMM type tools
We worked with a WatchGuard partner for installation. They were able to provide quick start information and ongoing support for maintenance and troubleshooting. Understanding the best practices from the initial deployment is crucial to provide effective protection. The expertise of a partner can minimize risks of deploying new software and give you peace of mind.
Having a single plan of glass in WatchGuard cloud allows us to save time and correlate security events. We appreciate the ease of configuration and use. The help menu is based on context to quickly get you to the documentation for the relevant feature.
WatchGuard Cloud helps us keep an eye on our environment. We can understand the security posture of the environment at a glance. The role based permissions help us share access with technicians and perform day to day operations.
Adaptive Defense 360 [/ WatchGuard EPDR] provides more than signature-based detections to better your endpoint security. Once in Lock mode unknown processes are blocked and we have increased protection that we didn't have before.
We now have central and cloud management of endpoint security that we didn't have before. This allows us to easily check on [the] status and set alerts for what we want to know.
25
All functions of business from IT support, accounting, HR, and sales. We deploy WatchGuard Endpoint Security to all available endpoints.
5
We have staff that are able to support WatchGuard products. WatchGuard provides plenty of documentation and access to training tools to keep our staff updated on new features. The How-To guides are a great resource.
- Endpoint Protection
- Endpoint Detection
- Endpoint Response
- Enforce use of only approved removable media
- Dynamic firewall based on location
- Vulnerability Management
- Patch Management
- Device Encryption
- Managed SOC
Yes
Replaced Symantec Endpoint Protection due to licensing constraints and pricing.
- Scalability
- Ease of Use
We wanted an endpoint security solution that works with our existing technology and is easy for technicians to use. Features are added and updated but core functionality remains the same.
If I had to do it again, I'd try to do more stress testing to help us set expectations with end users and tune the product for a good balance of usability and security.
- Implemented in-house
Yes
The initial phase included installation on a heavy-use machine to understand operations and any performance impacts. The second phase included a larger test group with a representative from each business unit. This phase included small changes and measuring results. After successful testing we moved onto the next phase. The third phase included rolling out to all other users. We monitored for a few weeks to set a baseline before moving to the Lock settings. After this phase the work was moved to ongoing maintenance.
Change management was a big part of the implementation and was well-handled
We created new testing groups with a representative from each business unit. This helped us understand impacts to each part of the business. We made small changes and measured results over a few days before making further changes.
- Impact of change
- Blocked programs without a notification in the portal
- Online Training
Recommend using principle of least privilege and lightening restrictions when needed. Strongly recommend starting with a test group and expanding usage from there.
No - we have not done any customization to the interface
No - the product does not support adding custom code
Allows us to integration with our systems management tool.
Did not purchase premium support. The support level we get with standard support meets our needs.
We had issues with initial installation for a server and reached out to WatchGuard support. The rep was able to understand the issue and recommend steps to resolve.
- Configuring install settings
- Creating dynamic protection groups
- Running reports
- Understanding unreported blocks
- Creating complex rules
- Sorting devices based on group membership
- ConnectWise Manage
- ConnectWise Automate
The integration was not hard to implement. WatchGuard has quick start guides and ConnectWise has information to assist.
- Plan to Ingrate with Microsoft Defender
Have not used any of the integrations mentioned.
Recommend testing with a small group of users and expanding as testing continues.
Standard terms
Ask questions to verify understanding.
No
- Vulnerability Management
- Granular Controls
- Ability to migrate from Panda
- Tracking and history for vulnerability management
No
No
Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR Review
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 09, 2023
KW
Vetted Review
Verified User
6 years of experience
Continues prompts for restarts on the servers. This should stop.
- Virus protection
- Malware protection
- Ransomware protection
Cons
- Ransomware protection
- Stop asking for reboots on the servers and desktops
75%
7.5
- It caused a lot of problems on Hyper-V server, so [it was] uninstalled. I'm happy now and sleep like a baby.
- Clients [were not happy with] the number of reboots requests
- Didn't detect Conti virus
Main Partner
Central Management and Monitoring
We really like Central management / Portal where you can find overall info about
Bitdefender and it was good.
Central console on [Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR] does the job
1000
Civil Enginnering
1000
Civil Enginners
- Interface
- AV for android devices
- Easy of use
- We dont have any
- on Iphone devices
No
- Price
- Product Usability
The price is attractive as well usability
I would not change it.
- TIBCO professional services
No
Change management was minimal
It was deployed via Cloud portal with Proxy on site , no problems
- Panda Could not uninstall Bitdefender products
- in-person training
Wasnt aware about premium support
No
CANT!
- Reporting feature
- PANDA uses too much CPU power and can freeze whole system
- No yet
- iOS if possible
- File import/export
Make sure you dont have keygens on your servers otherwise Panda will delete them all!
Price
Negotiate price
Yes
Yes no issues
- Central Management
- Im expecting no problems
No
No
Adaptive Defense 360 is the real emotet killer.
Rating: 10 out of 10
June 13, 2022
CS
Vetted Review
Verified User
2 years of experience
I adopted the Adaptive Defense 360 in my enterprise for delete an Emotet we have catch last years. When a lot of antivirus solutions I've tried have failed, with Panda Antivirus (and then WatchGuard EPDR) i fixed the problem on the root; it discovered the pc infected and in one day all computers stopped to send email.
- Update definitions.
- Install panel.
- Suspicious elements are reported.
Cons
- Italian translation (like Panda was).
- None
95%
9.5
- Reduced staffing cost.
- Improved security.
- AI reduced my time.
Before I joined the company, the old it manager chose to install Norton on all company PCs. This antivirus turned out to be absolutely useless when we were infested with an Emotet virus about a year ago.As soon as we installed Panda (now Watchguard EPDR) in the time of 24 hours this emotet became just a bad memory
The impact that the implementation of EPDR watchguard has had is remarkably positive; now from the general control panel I can also see minor security warnings such as advertising malware. Having Wachguard on all corporate clients makes me feel a lot calmer now and without fear of possible external company data leaks
17
In the company we use Watchguard (and Panda) PCs on all PCs, from the CEO's PC to the warehouse employees' PCs.The software is fully embedded and no one has ever complained about open pop up windows and scan requests as they are monitored by me via the control panel
1
The IT Manager (the undersigned) checks the regular functioning of the antivirus on the entire corporate network.In my opinion, however, no particular skill is needed to complete the task.In my absence it is very easy for me to manage any installations on new machines and uninstallations on old clients
- PC cleaning from possible threats
- Prevent unauthorized software installation
- Check virus definitions update status on clients
- NN
- NN
- NN
- NN
- NN
- NN
Yes
Before Watchguard (before Panda) we had Symantec Endpoint Protection, which was not able to counteract the installation by a user of an Emotet that in a few hours was able to forward hundreds of our emails, containing sensitive data, to all the mailing lists installed on each pc of our collaborators
- Product Features
The choice of installing an antivirus software with artificial intelligence on all the PCs and servers of our company network and which autonomously manages to update itself and transmit any threats not yet recognized to the supplier's server in order to have in such a way as to develop an ad hoc treatment
The Italian translation of the Watchguard EPDR panel is still missing (which Panda Adaptive defense had) and the control panel portal unfortunately disconnects every 4 hours and every time I have to repeat the login from the main watchguard page and then, after 3 links different, get to the control page
- Implemented in-house
No
Change management was minimal
First I had to uninstall the old antivirus software that was present at the time from every single client, then I installed the software on my client and that's it and through the main control panel I set my pc as discover client and then proceed to install on all the PCs on the network the software remotely
- NN
- NN
- NN
- No Training
The implementation and management of the software does not require specific training, it is easy to use; the important thing is to read everything reported on the online panel paying particular attention only to managing the blocking of unauthorized software; for this point I had to set my CMR in the whitelist as this was blocked by default on all clients
The configuration of Watchguard is completely adaptable to the individual needs of the user; from the small office of the accounting firm to the large company.The IT manager must first understand how the control panel works with its many configurations and decide which functions to inhibit or which others to parameterize
No - we have not done any customization to the interface
No - the product does not support adding custom code
With the implementation of watchguard (at the beginning Panda Endpoint, but it is the same) I was able to insert in the control panel all the unauthorized software previously installed by colleagues without any authorization from the various department heads.Now any licensed software goes into lockdown and can be unlocked from the control panel
I have not purchased premium support because I have never needed it, in my opinion the best way to limit incidents is to set execution limits on each client / account, on the other hand, company PCs are tools for work and not for entertainment / leisure, so setting execution limits solves many problems upstream;)
No
When I initially decided to install the antivirus on the entire corporate network, the software was called Panda Adaptive Defense, at the time of the license renewal, however, the software (so it remained the same) passed to Watchguard EPDR the licenses must be replaced with the new ones and in a few hours the support was able to provide me with all the new licenses.
- Adding/discovering clients
- Remote installation on clients
- Add clients to quarantine
- manage the software lock
- uninstall the software from the client
- nothing else
- None
- None
- None
the company that provided me with the software has always been pro on my requests for additional licenses, practically my seller gave me the login credentials to the portal, a few instructions (the ones that were actually needed) on how to go to activate the product and voila! the game is done
- None
- None
- None
the company that provided me with the software has always been pro on my requests for additional licenses, practically my seller gave me the login credentials to the portal, a few instructions (the ones that were actually needed) on how to go to activate the product and voila! the game is done
- Javascript widgets
the company that provided me with the software has always been pro on my requests for additional licenses, practically my seller gave me the login credentials to the portal, a few instructions (the ones that were actually needed) on how to go to activate the product and voila! the game is done
the company that provided me with the software has always been pro on my requests for additional licenses, practically my seller gave me the login credentials to the portal, a few instructions (the ones that were actually needed) on how to go to activate the product and voila! the game is done
the company that provided me with the software has always been pro on my requests for additional licenses, practically my seller gave me the login credentials to the portal, a few instructions (the ones that were actually needed) on how to go to activate the product and voila! the game is done
the company that provided me with the software has always been pro on my requests for additional licenses, practically my seller gave me the login credentials to the portal, a few instructions (the ones that were actually needed) on how to go to activate the product and voila! the game is done
No
- None
- None
- None
- None
- None
- None
No
No
Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR, excellent ally.
Rating: 9 out of 10
May 02, 2022
GD
Vetted Review
5 years of experience
I distribute the Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR solution to my clients. Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR has a great threat prevention system that's as simple as it is effective, which essentially prevents everything it doesn't know from running. It practically does not affect the performance of the PC, unlike other similar products. It has a good configurability obtainable through the cloud console.
- It does not impact system performance.
- Prevents unknown programs from running.
Cons
- A reorganization of the management console would be useful, some features are not where you expect them and are a little hard to find.
77.5%
7.8
- None of the +150 endpoints protected by Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR have had any problems in the past five years.
Managing endpoints centrally is much easier than doing it on an individual basis.
1
1
- ND
- ND
- ND
No
- Product Features
The EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) features were the main reason for the choice.
At the moment I don't know
- Implemented in-house
No
Change management was minimal
- none in particular
- Online training
I don't think it's available
No
I had a server with AD 360 blocked, it was impossible to uninstall or restore it, within a few hours I received the tools to solve the problem from the support.
- Distribution of configurations and customizations.
- The usability of the ART module (Advanced Reporting Tool) is particularly difficult and not very intuitive.
- None
- None
Discounts and payment methods
None
No
- none
- none
No
No
Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR - My personal experience
Rating: 10 out of 10
December 20, 2021
Vetted Review
3 years of experience
We use it for our protection service, block any cyber threat, and [...] inform what stops and where it came from. Patch management service is very useful to update any patch our endpoints may need [to complement] the whole service. Once you install [Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR] you know your endpoint is safe and protected, [which] really gives you confidence about any threat [that] may appear.
- Zero trust application service
- Threat hunting and investigation service
- Anti-exploit
- Program blocking
- Keep registries for 1 year at no additional cost
Cons
- Improve web filtering
- Improve device control
100%
10.0
- Improved immediately security
- Simplify security management
- Reduce management overhead
- Customer confidence
Simple, easy to configure, easy to manage, clear, and useful reports
Easy to manage, confident, and we stay safe.
34
sales, BDM, support, admin, HR, presales
1
[There is] no need to be a cybersecurity expert, just to attend a brief training learning how to use it.
- Prevent threats
- Authorized USB
- Patch updates
- Inventory management hardware and software
- Approved applications
- Audit approvals
- Disk encryption
- Software compliance
- Improve web filtering
Yes
Bitdefender Gravity Zone, very complicated to configure and manage
ESET, malfunctioning of agents and console, no EDR
SentinelOne, some threats appear on the endpoints
ESET, malfunctioning of agents and console, no EDR
SentinelOne, some threats appear on the endpoints
- Price
- Product Features
- Product Usability
- Product Reputation
- Prior Experience with the Product
Confidence and easy of use
Testing each solution
- Implemented in-house
No
Change management was a small part of the implementation and was well-handled
We got a plus with online inventory hardware and software service included in [Adaptive Defense 360 / WatchGuard EPDR], now we improve our ease of visibility.
- Inventory hardware and software
- Executive report suited well for a quick security check up
- Additional reports are welcome as they provide good information about security events
- Online training
Study first online training. After [...] any doubt you may have, recommend an online review with an expert.
Some - we have done small customizations to the interface
Created new filters and groups according [to] our organization.
No - we have not done any custom code
Additional security reports [are] programmed weekly by email.
No, [standard] support works very [well]!
Yes
[It was] solved for the next working day.
When I ask for support [at] a specific time, they say YES, and stay with me until [a] solution was [found.]
- Indicators of compromise
- Advanced protection
- Forensic analysis
- Indicators of compromise
Yes
Very well
- None
- None
It can be integrated with many third-party vendor solutions like SIEM.
POC, but it was offered very quickly.
Ask for a POC if you have doubts about the solution.
Yes
No impact
- Indicators of compromise
- Automatic correlation with another cloud brand solutions
No
No