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Established in 1996, WatchGuard® Technologies is a leader in network security and remote access solutions worldwide. Our ongoing commitment to performance, value, and customer service has earned recognition from customers, partners, industry analysts, and technical and business publications.


CRN Bestsellers

CMP Channel 2008 CRN Bestsellers
CRN, March 31, 2008
CMP Channel, publishers of CRN, awards WatchGuard "Bestseller" for Network Security Hardware and VPN categories.


Frost & Sullivan

2008 North American Network Security Technology Innovation of the Year Award
Frost & Sullivan, February 19, 2008
Frost & Sullivan recognizes WatchGuard with the 2008 North American Network Security Technologies "Technology Innovation of the Year Award" in recognition to the company's pioneering efforts and innovation of technologies for virtual private network (VPN) gateway security services.


Inc. Magazine

Best For: Maintaining High Security
Inc. Magazine, February 2008
Inc. Magazine gives WatchGuard Firebox X Core e-Series "Best For: Maintaining High Security" in their technology feature article, "Remote Control Working from Wherever".


CRNtech

First Place Scorecard: "Putting UTM to the Test" Review
CRN January 21, 2008
WatchGuard wins CRN's security bake off review. "WatchGuard offers one of the most innovative UTM solutions on the market. Its Firebox Peak X6500e comes with advanced capabilities that surpass other vendors examined."


SC Magazine Awards 2008 Finalist

Finalist - Best Integrated Security Solution
Finalist - Best Intrusion Detection/Prevention Solution
Finalist - Best Wireless Security Solution

SC Magazine, December 2007
WatchGuard Firebox X Core series named finalist in the SC Magazine Reader's Trust Award for Best Integrated Security and for Best Intrusion Detection/Prevention Solution. WatchGuard Firebox X Edge series named finalist for Best Wireless Security Solution.


Information Security & Communications Privacy

Best UTM Product of the Year
Information Security & Communications Privacy Magazine, December, 2007
China's premier information and security magazine gives WatchGuard top honors after running a 7-month long evaluation of UTM appliances.


IDC

WatchGuard Takes Top Market Share in UTM and Firewall/VPN Segments
IDC, November 2007
IDC, a leading provider of global IT research and advice, reports WatchGuard as the #1 worldwide market share leader for UTM appliances ranging from $3,000 to $5,999; #2 in for Firewall/VPN security appliances less than $999; and #3 for UTM appliances from $1,000 to $2,999.


CRN

CMP Channel 2007 CRN Mid-Year Bestsellers
CRN, November 26, 2007
CMP Channel, publishers of CRN, awards WatchGuard "Top Five Bestseller" for Network Security Hardware and VPN categories, and bestows "#1 Top Growth Bestseller" for the VPN category.


SC Magazine Awards 2006 Finalist

Finalist - Best SME Security Solution
SC Magazine, 2006
WatchGuard Firebox X Core named a finalist in the SC Magazine Excellence Awards for Best SME Security Solution for 2006.


Deloitte & Touche

Deloitte Technology Fast 50
Deloitte & Touche, LLC, October 2005
WatchGuard was named to Deloitte's prestigious Technology Fast 50 Program for Washington State, a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in the area by Deloitte & Touche LLP, one of the nation's leading professional services organizations.


IDC

Leader, UTM Security Appliances
IDC, September 2005
Leading analyst firm IDC reports WatchGuard as the unit leader in Q2 2005 Unified Threat Management (UTM) security appliances priced between $1,000 and $5,999.


VARBusiness

ARC Award, Support & Partnership
VARBusiness, August 2005
WatchGuard has been recognized by readers of VARBusiness for the outstanding satisfaction levels it provides them, receiving the top award in the Support and Partnership section of the Security Appliances category.


The ASCII Group

Best SMB Channel Partner
The ASCII Group, August 2005
WatchGuard has been named the "Best SMB Channel Partner" by The ASCII Group, the largest community of independent computer resellers in the world, as part of the ASCII Achievement Awards. WatchGuard was selected for this award due to the company's excellent product line, responsiveness and overall commitment to the channel.


CCS Canada

Evaluation Assurance Level 4 Certification
CCS Canada, July 2005
WatchGuard has received an Evaluation Assurance Level 4 (EAL4) Certification from the Canadian Common Criteria Evaluation and Certification Scheme (CCS), distinguishing WatchGuard products as designed, tested and evaluated to meet the stringent requirements of the Common Criteria Standard, ISO 15408, the globally accepted standard for evaluating the security features and capabilities of information technology products.


China Information World

Technology Innovation Award
China Information World, June, 2005
WatchGuard Firebox X8000 won the Technology Innovation Award over three other competitors in the gigabit performance category.


SC Magazine Best Buy

SME Firewall/VPN Best Buy Award
SC Magazine UK, May 2005
WatchGuard received the Best Buy Award for Firebox X1000 in the May 2005 SC Magazine Group Test of SME Firewall/VPNs. It was given the top score by reviewers based on its features, general ease of use, performance, documentation, support and affordability.


Computer Reseller News

Product Review Rating: *****
Computer Reseller News, April, 2005
WatchGuard Firebox X Peak received a technical rating of 5 stars and Recommended Status from Computer Reseller News (CRN) in its product review. CRN labs found Firebox X Peak to be easy to set up, flexible, and "effective at stopping almost any threat."


Network Computing

Winner, Editor's Choice Award
Network Computing, April 2005
WatchGuard Firebox X2500 received the Network Computing Editor's Choice Award for best branch office firewall, with praise for its for setup, performance, and management.


SC Magazine

Finalist, U.S. Excellence Award, Best SOHO Security Solution
SC Magazine, February 2005
The WatchGuard Firebox X Edge integrated security appliance, designed for small businesses, remote offices and telecommuters, was a finalist for the SC Magazine US Excellence Award for Best SOHO Security Solution.


SC Magazine

Winner, SC Magazine Global Awards Best Small Business Security Solution
SC Magazine, February 2005
The WatchGuard Firebox X line of integrated security appliances received the US Excellence Award for Best Small Business Security Solution in the SC Magazine Global Awards 2005 program.