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WatchGuard FireboxV

Real Security for a Virtualized World

Businesses are turning to virtualization to boost efficiency and scale faster, but it also introduces new complexity and security risks. FireboxV delivers powerful, scalable network security purpose-built for virtual environments, helping you protect cloud and on-prem workloads with the same confidence as your physical infrastructure.

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Enhanced Virtual Environment Security

FireboxV provides deep inspection of encrypted traffic, mobile device protection, and robust intrusion prevention. You can customize your management style with scalable solutions while leveraging AI-driven threat detection, Cloud sandboxing, advanced antivirus capabilities, and Application Control for effective network application management to enhance security, optimize bandwidth, and boost productivity.

Reduce Your Risk

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Platform and Management Flexibility

Compatible with industry-standard servers like Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware vSphere, FireboxV ensures optimal flexibility and availability. You can manage your virtual appliance according to your preferences through WatchGuard Cloud, the WatchGuard System Manager console, or a scriptable command line interface. Additionally, you can deploy a combination of hardware and virtual appliances, seamlessly operating together and centrally managed from anywhere through WatchGuard Cloud.

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Visibility into Network Activity

WatchGuard Cloud and FireboxV give you real-time insights with live traffic monitors. You can dive deep with granular reports, track trends over time, and analyze user activity, application usage, and security events in a comprehensive dashboard. Scheduled reports and customizable alerts keep you informed, while integrations with SIEM platforms enable comprehensive security analysis.

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XLarge
Throughput and Connections
Firewall throughput¹ 1 Gbps 2 Gbps 4 Gbps 8 Gbps Unrestricted
Virtual Interfaces 8-10 8-10 8-10 8-10 8-10
Nodes Supported Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted Unrestricted
VLAN 10 50 300 750 1,500
User Count 5 50 250 750 1,500
EDR Core Licenses² 5 50 150 250 250
VPN and Authentication
Branch Office VPN 5 50 600 6,000 10,000
Mobile VPN with SSL 5 50 600 6,000 10,000
Mobile VPN with IPSec 5 50 600 6,000 10,000
Authenticated Users 500 500 3,000 6,000 Unrestricted

¹Throughput rates will vary based on environment & configuration
²EDR Core available with the purchase of Total Security Suite

“One of the most valuable aspects [of FireboxV] is that its operational mode and feature set are fully aligned with those of traditional WatchGuard hardware devices, resulting in a streamlined and more consistent security management experience.”
~ Chief Executive Officer, Services

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