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WatchGuard Builds On 30 Years of Innovation

For 30 years, WatchGuard has delivered real-world cybersecurity built for constantly evolving threats and limited IT resources. We partner with MSPs to simplify security and protect networks, endpoints, identities, and cloud environments with solutions that scale and last.

Fueling MSP Service Growth

We Enable You

Give customers strong security without added complexity. Our unified platform helps you deploy, manage, and scale protection efficiently, so you can focus on growth instead of overhead.

We Support You

Security never stops, and neither do we. With global teams and 24x7 expert support, we're there when it matters most, helping you solve problems fast and keep customers secure.

We Empower You

Built for MSPs, designed to grow with you. From flexible licensing to partner-first programs, we help you deliver more value, differentiate your services, and build lasting customer trust.

1,250

1,250 Employees Around the World

25,000

WatchGuard Empowers 25,000 MSPs

179

Active Partners in 179 Countries

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24x7 Priority Technical Support

1.75M

1.75M Active Network Security Appliances

7.5M

7.5M Endpoints & Identities Protected

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Our story begins in 1996 – see the innovations that have empowered MSPs for 30 years.

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Executive Team

Joe Smolarski

Joe Smolarski

Chief Executive Officer

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Michelle Welch

Michelle Welch

Chief Marketing Officer &
SVP of Business Strategy

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Katy Coffey

Katy Coffey

Chief Financial Officer

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HoJin Kim

HoJin Kim

SVP & Chief Revenue Officer

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Jack Waters

Jack Waters

SVP of Engineering

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Andrew Young

Andrew Young

Chief Product Officer & SVP of Product Management

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Raju Chiluvuri

Raju Chiluvuri

Chief Information Officer

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Corey Nachreiner

Corey Nachreiner

Chief Security Officer

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Jay Lindenauer

Jay Lindenauer

Vice President, Network Security

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Sandy Gill

Sandy Gill

Managing Director
Vector Capital

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Prakash Panjwani

Prakash Panjwani

Board Member & Strategic Advisor
WatchGuard Technologies

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Juan Santamaría

Juan Santamaría

Board Member & Executive Advisor
WatchGuard Technologies

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Alex Slusky

Alex Slusky

Managing Director & CIO
Vector Capital

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Vats Srivatsan

Vats Srivatsan

Operating Partner
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Built to Evolve


You don’t stay relevant in cybersecurity by standing still. Our history reflects continuous adaptation, evolving alongside new technologies, emerging threats, and the MSPs who rely on us every day.

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WatchGuard has been in business for over 30 years, providing cybersecurity solutions to help organizations protect their networks, users, and devices. The company has built a long-standing reputation in the security industry and continues to grow as threats evolve.

WatchGuard supports tens of thousands of customers worldwide and works with a large network of managed service providers (MSPs) and channel partners. Their solutions are trusted by organizations of many sizes, especially small and midsize businesses.

WatchGuard has active partners in 179 countries across the globe. Our products and services are used internationally through a broad network of partners and resellers.

WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform is a strong choice because it simplifies IT and cybersecurity management by bringing multiple security tools into one centralized system. It helps businesses improve protection, reduce complexity, save time, and respond faster to threats. It’s especially valuable for organizations that want strong security without needing a large IT team.
 

Trusted and Recognized in the Industry

WatchGuard’s platform and partner ecosystem are consistently recognized by analysts and industry publications.
CRN Cloud 100 2026
CRN Channel Awards 2025 Highly Commended award badge
Security Insider Award 2025 - Gold for Enterprise Network Firewalls
GigaOm Radar Report Leader badge 2025
Canalys Global Cybersecurity Champion 2025 award badge
Security Insider Award 2024: Silver for Enterprise Network Firewalls
CRN ARC Annual Report Card Winner 2024
WatchGuard Leadership Recognized in CRN’s 2024 Top 100 Executives
2024 MES Midmarket 100 award badge
WatchGuard Wins 2024 ChannelVision Visionary Spotlight Award for Cybersecurity
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