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WatchGuard Cloud Visibility Options Explained

WatchGuard Cloud Visibility Options Explained

A common question that we have been receiving from clients and students alike is the difference between a cloud-managed Firebox, and a locally-managed Firebox with WatchGuard Cloud enabled. Ultimately, these two Firebox types are completely different; their only similarity is that they can both access report & log data through WatchGuard Cloud. 

Subscription Service Review: Reputation Enabled Defense

Subscription Service Review: Reputation Enabled Defense

One of the many subscription services that WatchGuard offers is Reputation Enabled Defense (RED). This subscription service ‘scores’ websites based on reports from devices all over the Earth. The score system for RED ranks from 1-100, with 100 being the worst URL, and 1 being a clean URL. WatchGuard houses a backend server that receives reports and sends reputation scores to Fireboxes that submit requests.

Firebox System Manager (FSM) Tips and Tricks

Firebox System Manager (FSM) Tips and Tricks

Firebox System Manager (FSM) is one of the tools available through WatchGuard System Manager (WSM). FSM is a live monitoring tool that can be used for troubleshooting or diagnostic purposes. If using this tool, there are several tips and tricks to be aware of to make usage much more effective.

Firebox Administrator Accounts

Firebox Administrator Accounts

One of the most important steps to take when securing your firewall is to ensure logins to the device are protected. Given that all WatchGuard firewalls use the same default credentials, it is imperative that these be updated on every device before it is deployed.

Cloud Visibility Reporting and Alerts

Cloud Visibility has recently added new features, including the ability to send email alerts.  When configuring Cloud Visibility for your firewall, scheduling email alerts and recurring reports can help you stay aware of important events happening on your network.