WatchGuard Named a Leader and Outperformer in Endpoint Detection and Response in Latest GigaOm Radar ReportWatchGuard delivers advanced security, zero trust, and AI-powered threat protection to organizations and managed service providers
WatchGuard Ends the EDR Paywall: Introducing Endpoint Security PrimeAI-powered EDR + NGAV at a disruptive price point, setting a new baseline for endpoint protection.
WatchGuard’s Next-Gen Firebox Rackmounts Deliver Scalable, Integrated Security for MSPs and Growing NetworksNew M Series appliances combine high-performance firewalling, zero trust access via a FireCloud promotion, and enterprise-grade security in a unified platform
WatchGuard Champions Zero Trust with Global Roadshow for MSPsFrom playbooks to pipeline: real tools for real growth in a zero trust world
FireCloud Total Access: The First Hybrid SASE that Scales from Main Street to EnterpriseOne platform, four essentials: SWG, FWaaS, ZTNA, and identity, delivered through WatchGuard Cloud to protect every user, app, and connection anywhere.
WatchGuard Becomes Official Cybersecurity Supplier of Girona FC with New PartnershipThe Spanish football club adopts WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform architecture to protect its digital environments.
Next-Gen Firebox Tabletop Series from WatchGuard Brings Flexible, Powerful, and Future-Ready Firewalls to MSPsWatchGuard’s new T Series Fireboxes provide intelligent firewall security, AI-powered threat detection, and eco-conscious hardware, giving managed service providers (MSPs) stronger threat protection with less complexity and waste.
WatchGuard Technologies Names Frédéric Saint-Joigny as Vice President of EMEA SalesStrategic appointment reflects the company’s continued investment in partner success and accelerating growth across EMEA.
New WatchGuard Research Reveals 171% Increase in Total Unique Malware as Attackers Defy Traditional DefensesOther key findings show an increase in email-borne malware threats, a rise in unique and evasive endpoint threats, and a decline in ransomware—shifts shaped by the AI boom.
WatchGuard Launches Total MDR to Deliver Full-Stack AI-Driven Security to MSPs Within One PlatformWatchGuard Total MDR brings endpoint, firewall, identity, network, and cloud security into a single portal, delivering real-time, 24/7, AI-driven protection against threats across hybrid environments.
WatchGuard Named Champion in 2025 Canalys Cybersecurity Leadership Matrix for Third Consecutive YearWatchGuard receives top marks from partners for ease of doing business, quality of account management, focus on building profitability, and commitment to partners.
WatchGuard Technologies Initiates Planned CEO TransitionSeasoned cybersecurity leader Vats Srivatsan named Interim CEO and joins WatchGuard’s Board; Prakash Panjwani to remain on the Board and serve as strategic advisor.
UPDATE -- WatchGuard Signs The Climate Pledge, Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040Global cybersecurity provider deepens sustainability commitment, aiming to secure a better future for the environment.
WatchGuard Signs The Climate Pledge, Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2040Other key findings show an increase in crypto miner detections, a spike in zero-day malware, a drop in endpoint malware, a rise in Linux-based threats, and more.
New WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Discovers 94% Increase in Network Malware as Cybercriminals Exploit Advanced, Encrypted ConnectionsOther key findings show an increase in crypto miner detections, a spike in zero-day malware, a drop in endpoint malware, a rise in Linux-based threats, and more.
WatchGuard Partner Program Earns CRN® Partner Program Guide 5-Star Rating for Ninth Consecutive YearThis latest 5-star award highlights WatchGuard’s continued efforts to deliver the industry’s most powerful, profitable, and MSP-friendly security solutions
WatchGuard Unveils FireCloud Internet Access to Drive Hybrid SASE ImplementationsFireCloud Internet Access is the first of the FireCloud suite of products in WatchGuard’s SASE portfolio.
New WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Finds 300% Increase in Endpoint Malware as Threat Actors Target Legitimate Web Services and DocumentsOther key findings include a resurgence of cryptomining malware, an increase in signature-based and social engineering attacks, and increased malware attacks across EMEA
WatchGuard Joins AWS ISV Accelerate Program and Announces Availability in AWS MarketplaceSEATTLE, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, today announced that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program, a co-sell program for AWS Partners that provides software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS. The program helps AWS Partners drive new business by directly connecting participating ISVs with the AWS Sales organization.
WatchGuard Acquires ActZero to Add Scalable and Open-Platform AI Security to Deliver Simplified 24/7 MDR ServicesWith demand for WatchGuard’s existing MDR service soaring, this acquisition lets MSPs easily add best-in-class MDR capabilities without building and maintaining their own in-house security operations center (SOC).
WatchGuard Earns Top Awards from TrustRadius for Network and Endpoint Security, and Multi-Factor AuthenticationTrustRadius accolades across product categories add to broad recognition for WatchGuard’s comprehensive cybersecurity platform
New WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Finds Threat Actors Attempting to Turn Blockchains into Hosts of Malicious ContentOther key findings include surge of info-stealers and botnets, an increase in evasive malware and a rise in network attacks across the Asia Pacific
WatchGuard Technologies Leads Network Security Category in the CRN 2024 Annual Report Card (ARC) AwardsMSPs surveyed give WatchGuard top marks for product innovation, support, managed and cloud services, support and partnership.
WatchGuard Attracts Top Channel Sales and Marketing Leadership Talent from Across the Cybersecurity IndustryNew executives bring breadth of cybersecurity and channel expertise to support WatchGuard’s partner-first mission.
WatchGuard Supercharges Comprehensive Threat Detection and Response with AI-Driven ThreatSync+ NDRA new addition to WatchGuard’s ThreatSync family for unified visibility, alert correlation, and orchestrated threat response — accessible to any organization
Seattle Kraken Bring on WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform®Comprehensive security and unmatched ease of use help a lean IT team for a global sports franchise shut out online attackers
WatchGuard Earns Nine 2024 Top Rated Awards from TrustRadiusConsistently high customer and partner ratings for network security, endpoint security, and AuthPoint products demonstrate the strength of the WatchGuard Unified Security Platform® architecture.
WatchGuard Threat Lab Analysis Shows Surge in Evasive Malware Supercharging an Already Powerful Threat WaveNotable findings from the research also show resurgence of living-off-the-land attacks, continued cyberattack commoditization, and ransomware decline
WatchGuard Earns Second Consecutive Champion Recognition in 2023 Canalys Cybersecurity Leadership MatrixPartners highly rate WatchGuard for delivering a top partner experience, programs and enablement, and sales engagement.
WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Shows Rise in Threat Actors Exploiting Remote Access SoftwareNotable findings from the research also show an 89% increase in endpoint ransomware attacks and a decline in malware arriving over encrypted connections.
WatchGuard Threat Lab Analysts Release 2024 Cybersecurity PredictionsResearchers forecast headline-stealing hacks involving LLMs, AI-based voice chatbots, modern VR/MR headsets, and more in the coming year
WatchGuard Launches MDR Service, Helps MSPs Accelerate Cybersecurity Service DeliveryAmid rising customer demand for MDR, the new offering allows MSPs to offer 24/7 threat detection and response services to customers without the burden of building and managing an in-house SOC.
WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Finds Endpoint Malware Volumes Decreasing Despite Campaigns Growing More ExpansiveKey findings from the research also show a rise in double-extortion attacks, self-managed websites targeted for malware delivery, threat actors continuing to exploit older software vulnerabilities, and more.
New Acquisition Powers AI-based Network Detection and Response and Open XDR Capabilities for WatchGuardOnce integrated into the WatchGuard Unified Security Platform architecture, the CyGlass technology will deliver AI- and ML-based detection of network anomalies and accelerate Open XDR capabilities.
WatchGuard Expands Identity Protection Capabilities with New AuthPoint Total Identity Security BundleThe company’s new AuthPoint Total Identity Security solution adds advanced password management capabilities and dark web monitoring to help protect corporate credentials
WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Reveals New Browser-Based Social Engineering TrendsKey findings from the research also show three of the four new malware threats on this quarter’s top-ten list originated in China and Russia, living-off-the-land attacks on the rise, and more.
New Office and Rapid Expansion Plans in India Accelerate Cybersecurity Innovation for WatchGuardThe new office in Noida will continue to be a key engineering hub for WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform architecture and is expanding to include roles focused on product management, DevOps, UX, IT, human resources, and others.
HoJin Kim Joins WatchGuard as New SVP and Chief Revenue OfficerIndustry veteran and former The Channel Company CRO to lead WatchGuard’s global sales organization.
New Report from the WatchGuard Threat Lab Shows Surge in Endpoint Ransomware, Decline in Network-Detected MalwareResearch indicates that encrypted connections have become the preferred method for malware delivery, putting organizations that don’t decrypt traffic at higher risk
WatchGuard Earns 7th Consecutive 5-Star Rating in 2023 CRN® Partner Program GuideSeattle, March 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, has been recognized by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, with a prestigious 5-star rating in its 2023 Partner Program Guide. This is the 7th consecutive year that WatchGuard has achieved top marks in CRN’s definitive directory of the most rewarding partner programs for the IT channel. The coveted ranking is the result of WatchGuard’s continued commitment to supporting and empowering its global channel community through the WatchGuardONE partner program.
WatchGuard’s XDR Solution, ThreatSync, Simplifies Cybersecurity for Incident RespondersThreatSync enables a comprehensive and simple-to-use XDR solution as part of WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform, accelerating cross-product detections and faster responses to threats from a single pane of glass
WatchGuard Launches New Line of Firewall Products to Enhance Unified Security for Remote and Distributed BusinessesPowered by WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform® architecture, new Fireboxes deliver enhanced performance and added security capabilities that MSPs and IT admins can easily manage in WatchGuard Cloud
WatchGuard Names Simon Yeo Senior Vice President of OperationsIndustry veteran and former Barracuda executive to lead company’s IT systems and infrastructure, security, and cloud operations
WatchGuard Threat Lab Report Finds Top Threat Arriving Exclusively Over Encrypted ConnectionsNew research also analyzes the commoditization of adversary-in-the-middle attacks, JavaScript obfuscation in exploit kits, and a malware family with Gothic Panda ties
WatchGuard Unveils Firebox NV5 and AP332CR to Support Remote Workers and Outdoor EnvironmentsThe new VPN gateway appliance and Wi-Fi 6 access points each deliver the simplified security and seamless experience customers need, wherever they are
WatchGuard Recognized as a Leader in Endpoint Detection and Response in Latest GigaOm Radar ReportSEATTLE, Nov. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WatchGuard® Technologies, a global leader in unified cybersecurity, today announced that it has been recognized as a leader by GigaOm in its latest Radar Report on the endpoint detection and response (EDR) market. GigaOm specifically classifies WatchGuard as an “Outperformer” that is “rapidly innovating its EDR solution” and “bringing capabilities to the space that are valued by both large and small organizations.”
