Cybersecurity 101

In today’s digital world, cybersecurity is essential. At WatchGuard, we break down key cybersecurity topics with clear explanations, practical examples, and proven best practices. Whether you want to learn about network security, endpoint protection, identity management, or cyber threats—start your journey with Cybersecurity 101.

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Application Control

A WatchGuard security service that controls access to applications by granting, denying, or limiting permissions based on a user’s department, role, and the time of day, enhancing security and operational efficiency.

APT Blocker

A WatchGuard security service that detects and stops sophisticated attacks, including ransomware, zero-day threats, and other advanced malware, using cloud-based sandboxing with full-system emulation analysis to identify APT malware in files and email attachments that enter your network.

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Gateway AntiVirus

A signature-based WatchGuard security service that detects and blocks known spyware, viruses, trojans, worms, rogueware, and complex threats.

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IntelligentAV

A WatchGuard security service that automates malware discovery and classifies current and future threats in mere seconds with AI-powered intelligence.

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Network Discovery

A WatchGuard security service that generates a visual map of all nodes on your network, ensuring only authorized devices are connected while detecting all open ports and protocols.

Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV)

Uses AI, machine learning, and behavioral analysis that is not available in traditional antivirus solutions to proactively detect and stop known and unknown threats. Goes beyond traditional signature-based methods to catch modern malware, ransomware, and fileless attacks before they cause damage.

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Reputation Enabled Defense

A WatchGuard security service providing cloud-based web reputation service that aggregates data from multiple feeds to provide real-time protection from malicious sites and botnets.

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spamBlocker

WatchGuard security service that provides real-time, continuous, and highly reliable protection from spam and phishing attempts.

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WebBlocker

WatchGuard security service that automatically blocks known malicious sites and uses detailed content and URL filtering tools to prevent inappropriate content, save bandwidth, reduce legal liability, and boost productivity.