Product and Support News - Network Security

WatchGuard Fireware versions 2026.1, 12.11.7, and 12.5.16 Available Now

New Fireware versions are now available, delivering Wi-Fi 7 capabilities on the latest Firebox tabletop models, stronger default security defaults, and fixes for known issues, with high upgrade reliability across supported devices. We are also introducing Firmware Vulnerability Alerts in WatchGuard...

Immediate Action Required - Update Your Firebox Now

Through an internal investigation, WatchGuard has identified a new critical Fireware OS vulnerability in the IKEv2 VPN service, affecting all Firebox models and versions. A patch is now available from our Software Downloads center. Threat actors are attempting to exploit this vulnerability as part...

WatchGuard Fireware versions 2025.1.3, 12.11.5, and 12.5.14 Available Now

At WatchGuard, security is our top priority. We're committed to providing our customers with the latest protection against evolving cyber threats. Today, we're pleased to announce the availability of Fireware versions 2025.1.3, 12.11.5, and 12.5.14, which provide some functional updates and address...

End-of-Sale Announcement: WatchGuard Firebox T85-PoE

We want to inform our valued partners and customers that the WatchGuard Firebox T85-PoE will officially reach its End-of-Sale (EOS) milestone on October 1, 2025. The Firebox T85-PoE has been a trusted solution for delivering enterprise-grade security to small and distributed environments. As...

Fireware Updates Available: Upgrade Your Firebox Firmware Now

For a consistent, strong security posture, it’s more important than ever to quickly update all cybersecurity infrastructure with the latest firmware and up-to-date patches. Therefore, we recommend that you upgrade your Fireboxes now to apply the latest security fixes. The following new versions are...

WatchGuard Fireware v12.11.3 Available Now

At WatchGuard, security is our top priority. We're committed to providing our customers with the latest protection against evolving cyber threats. Today, we're pleased to announce the availability of Fireware v12.11.3, which addresses several bugs and some minor functional updates

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WatchGuard Beta Program

As a WatchGuard partner or customer with an active account, you can join our software beta program to experience our products in the early stages, and give your feedback to influence the course of development.


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End of Life Policy

WatchGuard will periodically announce End-of-Sale and End-of-Life life cycle milestone information along with migration recommendations for our valued customers.


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Product Certifications

WatchGuard security solutions are well-designed, easily deployed, and rigorously tested. We regularly submit our products for third-party evaluation to ensure we meet all industry standards.