Compare Forcepoint vs WatchGuard

Forcepoint

Based on 225 reviews.

WatchGuard

Based on 231 reviews.

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Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

September 2026

WatchGuard Firebox vs. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

Updated: September 2026

Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

September 2026

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

Updated: September 2026

Sample Customers

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention

Alphawest, Betsson, Cellcom Israel Ltd., Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Confartigianato Vicenza, EverBank, Finansbank, iGATE, Landa Digital Printing, Northern California Bank, Reliance Capital, Remosa, Toyota, Scavolini, Zim Integrated Shipping Services

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)

Forcepoint ONE

UNC-Charlotte

WatchGuard Firebox

Ellips, Diecutstickers.com, Clarke Energy, NCR, Wrest Park, Homeslice Pizza, Fortessa Tableware Solutions, The Phoenix Residence

Popular Solutions

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention

8 reviews

Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway

5 reviews

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

10 reviews

WatchGuard Firebox

22 reviews

WatchGuard EPDR

8 reviews

WatchGuard XTM [EOL]

0 reviews

Top Industries

Outsourcing Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Outsourcing Company

13%

Comms Service Provider

12%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Quotes From Member Reviews

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Most Helpful Reviews

Madhukar Pandey
Team Leader at L & T Finance
My main use case for Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is that I have used it for all three channels: the endpoint,...
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Ajit Pratap Kundan
Manager Solution Consulting at Accops Systems Pvt Ltd
The major use cases for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall are in government turnkey projects where we require a lot...
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AlexOgbalu
Director at LiveFromSpace Limited
Forcepoint CASB ensures that access to cloud applications is properly vetted and monitored. We have a lot of remote...
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SandeepKumar33
Cyber Security Engineer at Infratech Co
I have experience with Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention and Netwrix Endpoint Protector, as I am currently working with...
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Anonymous User
PS & Technical Manager at a tech services company
We have no big project, but we are trying to sell it in the market here. We are working with Forcepoint because there...
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Abhishek Saini
Professional Services Engineer at Next7 IT
My primary use case for WatchGuard Firebox has been network security management and secure connectivity for client...
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Michael-Foster
Head of IT at Bulkhaul Limited
We use ThreatSync+ NDR for both network monitoring and detection and response.
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Petri Alhainen
Administrator at Sulbana Oy
I'm talking about WatchGuard EPDR, which is endpoint protection. I try to remember if we have them in our system, and...
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Anonymous User
IT System Support Administrator at a non-profit
We use WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi because we have used different tools as well, like Ubiquiti. The complexity of...
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Customer Service

MuhammadJunaid7
Data Security Specialist at BOK
I have raised one or two tickets with technical support during my experience in this organization.
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Lipaz Hessel
Integration Manager at Gilat Satellite Networks
We contacted technical support but it was not the typical support situation where we opened a ticket and they...
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AjitMatthew
Principal. - Head - IT, Information Security and Admin at a consultancy
I would rate customer service at 8.5 out of 10. When we have problems with the system, they respond and they...
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Hassan Moussafir
Information Security Senior Expert at Wafaassurance
Technical support was good.
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Anonymous User
System Engineer at a computer software company
Four years ago, I called support. Their response was very bad, but the antivirus was good.
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Mairajuddin Ahmed
Division Manager, Information Technology at a legal firm
Although they offer a premium technical support option, which is costly, we have yet to opt for it during our years...
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Ramkumar Gurumoorthy
Lead Integration Architect at DXC Technology
I don't deal with technical support directly. However, we haven't had any major issues and likely have not needed...
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Anonymous User
Presales Network & Security Engineer at a tech services company
The technical support is very good. From a Forcepoint perspective, they're quite responsive. If I were to open a...
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Anonymous User
PS & Technical Manager at a tech services company
If you want help from the support desk, you have to contact tech support and ask them to access the product to go...
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Anonymous User
Enterprise Information Security Analyst at a retailer
Forcepoint's technical support for the solution is excellent. The technicians that I have dealt with have been with...
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Sanjeet Kumar Bhuyan
Security Consultant and Cybersecurity Support at a tech services company
The technical support is very nice. I don't have any issues other than the time zones. It's a bit of an issue for me....
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Anonymous User
Senior Security Specialist at a financial services firm
The technical support team needs to improve its engineer count because fewer engineers are working in the support team.
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Anjani Kumar
System Engineer at NetScout Systems
Resolving issues has sometimes taken longer than expected. While the initial response time has been problematic,...
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David Overton
Sr. Director of Information Security & Enterprise Architecture at Childrens Home Society of Florida
If I do have an issue or a support need, the organization is responsive. I'm on the East Coast, and they're on the...
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Anonymous User
IT Administrator Professional at a insurance company
Customer Service: They are okay. We haven't needed to deal with them too much. Technical Support: Depends on what...
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Anonymous User
Lead Systems Security Administrator at a healthcare company
Customer Service: Excellent! We always find ourselves paired with knowledgeable technicians who resolve most of our...
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MarkEdward
Technical Support Engineer at MCS
Technical support can be better. The support themselves are skilled but when you call for support you have to wait...
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Shaikh Mubashshir
Cyber Security Technical Engineer at a consultancy
Whenever there are issues, the support engineer is available to handle them. They conduct sessions to check logs and...
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Anonymous User
PS & Technical Manager at a tech services company
Technical support is good outside Egypt.
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Dharmendra Mishra
Associate Consultant at SoftwareONE
Lately, I have not needed their services, however, I have contacted them in the past. I find them to be very helpful...
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Anonymous User
Head of Infrastructure & Cloud Section at a computer software company
I might have contacted them for some questions related to managing instances. We sometimes had problems with...
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Anonymous User
Senior Security Consultant at a integrator
Customer Service: 2 out of 10 Technical Support: 6 out of 10
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Mohammed Salhi
Security Engineer at Futuretec
We had to contact Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway technical support because some of the features didn't work, but it...
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Tharaka Athukorala
Solution Specialist at South Asian Technologies
In terms of presale support, I receive proper support from Forcepoint. The after-sale support needs improvement.
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Anonymous User
Consultant at a financial services firm
The customer support is far from perfect but it's okay.
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Anonymous User
Technical Security Consultant at a computer software company
We'd like some better support services.
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Anonymous User
Security Pre-Sales Manager at a tech services company
I've never actually contact technical support because I'm not the person who is responsible for that. I heard that...
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Anonymous User
Regional Solutions Manager at a tech services company
Technical support is great and are available during the week and on weekends. The respond promptly to tickets. If...
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Badrul Hisyam Jamil
IT Manager at a financial services firm
It can be hard to contact customer service and support, and their response times and solutions can be slow and...
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Anonymous User
Technical Lead at a tech vendor
I think support is good but requires a lot of chasing. They don't actively monitor governance, so support is average....
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Syed Pasha
Senior Network Consultant at NETOPS
My experience with WatchGuard's technical support has been that it was hard to get them on the call initially....
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Ronald Lewis
IT Manager at Invest Barbados
There is a time difference when I have tried to receive support causing some challenges. I rate the support from...
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Alexander Padilla
Global Director MSS
Seven out of 10, with too many areas to improve, when you have many years of experience with the appliances. For new...
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ümit Yasin Karakurt
Company Owner at SCI Bilişim
When trying to contact the product's technical support team, it turns out to be a slow process. I rate the technical...
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Carlos Coris
Network and System Technician at MFAL LDA
The customer service and support team is good. We like the support.
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Mauro Ferreira
Director of Information Technology at MFAL LDA
The solution’s technical support team is very good. We have always received quick responses from the support team.
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Phillip Evely
Network Administrator at Cape Breton Regional Municipality
The support is fantastic. In the 20 years I've had the product, I've only raised three support tickets, which says...
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Carlos Jesus
Owner at Level 3
I find the service support to be slow at times, especially in terms of response and case resolution.
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RedieRamos
Cloud Solutions Architect at a tech services company
I have not contacted technical support by telephone or email. When I have run into problems, I just performed a...
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Victor Massey
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
The support team is very knowledgeable. When I call support, they send articles that can be referenced. Usually,...
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Andrew Ramsey
President at Precision Solution Group, LLC
Their tech support is great.
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Filip Hajek
Consultant at DNS a.s.
The technical support is excellent. The technical team knows what they are doing and any request or question we have,...
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Anonymous User
Information Systems Administrator at a logistics company
The support from WatchGuard Firebox is very good.
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Anonymous User
Manager
We get good support. It can take a bit longer only in the case of a specific problem that even they are not aware of,...
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Gert Vr
Systems Integrator at It- Consulting
If I encounter any challenges, I promptly create a support ticket with WatchGuard. Typically, within less than twelve...
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Anonymous User
ICT Manager at a maritime company
In general, their support is okay, and nothing fancy. We have had a few chats and a few cases on several things that...
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MaximilianoHuguenin
IT Security Analyst at a tech services company
The support is poor and lazy.
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Jesus Onieva
Director Técnico de Ciberseguridad at Electroautomática Onieva, Sociedad Limitada
My experience with WatchGuard Firebox technical support has always been very satisfactory.
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Pedro Soteras
CEO at ajuntament del Prat
The communication with WatchGuard is done through our provider, who are their partners. We have had some problems...
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FelixCheung
IT Director at Wise Ally Holdings Limited
We haven't had any issues so we haven't contacted their technical support. It's been quite stable over the year since...
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Gert Vr
Systems Integrator at It- Consulting
WatchGuard support is highly effective. They maintain an excellent support and help desk service.
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Anonymous User
COO/CTO at a pharma/biotech company
Yes, I had a positive experience with tech support.
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Ron Cook
IT & Telecommunications at BAA
The technical support is awesome, really great. When I open a ticket, I either get a response back on that ticket or...
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JimWarren
IT Manager at Horizon Forest Products LP
The customer service is good. If we have an occasional issue there are helpful. They help us resolve problems....
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Anonymous User
Network Administrator at a university
Customer Service: Satisfactory to good. Technical Support: The technical team, so far with WatchGuard OEM has been...
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Anonymous User
CIO at a healthcare company
I was in contact with the WatchGuard technical support three or four times. I was satisfied with them and their...
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Anonymous User
IT Audit Group Head at a tech services company
There are no problems with the technical support. If a problem occurs it gets resolved immediately with our technical...
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Hiro Amano
IT Manager at YAMAZEN, INC
Technical support is really good. That's one of the best parts of this product. With Cisco, you have to transfer all...
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Tek KeeChuah
Director at a tech vendor
Technical support has been very good so far. We find them to be quite professional. We're satisfied with the level of...
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Santosh Thorwat
IT Head at Patil Group
We did not need to use technical support.
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Technical Support

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