Press Release
Oct
30

WatchGuard recognized as a Leader in the SPARK Matrix: Network Detection & Response (NDR), 2025 by QKS Group

The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ provides competitive analysis & ranking of the leading NDR vendors. WatchGuard, with its comprehensive NDR solution ThreatSync, has received strong ratings across technology excellence and customer impact.

QKS Group announced today that it has named WatchGuard as a leader in the SPARK Matrix™: Network Detection & Response, 2025.

Mohnish Rathore, Analyst at QKS Group, states, "The WatchGuard ThreatSync NDR solution provides continuous network monitoring that helps organizations quickly spot unusual or risky activity without needing complex setups. It uses smart AI technology to watch all network traffic, including encrypted flows, and alerts IT teams to potential threats with easy-to-understand risk scores. The solution is designed to work smoothly with existing security tools and makes responding to threats faster with policies and automation.

The QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ includes a detailed analysis of the global market dynamics, major trends, vendor landscape, and competitive positioning. The study also provides a competitive analysis and ranking of the Network Detection & Response providers in the form of the SPARK Matrix™. The study also provides strategic information for users to evaluate different vendor capabilities, competitive differentiation, and market positions.

“Being named a leader in the SPARK Matrix validates our push to deliver enterprise-grade network detection and response without the complexity of traditional NDR,” said Andrew Young, Chief Product Officer at WatchGuard Technologies. “ThreatSync NDR’s cloud-native, AI-driven design gives midsize and small enterprises the visibility, speed, and protection to stop advanced threats like ransomware and supply chain attacks faster. It’s proof we’re redefining NDR for leaner teams without losing depth or speed.”

For more information about WatchGuard, visit the WatchGuard website.

About QKS Group

QKS Group is a global analyst and advisory firm helping enterprises, technology vendors, and investors make trusted, data-driven decisions. Our portfolio spans the flagship SPARK Matrix™ evaluation framework, SPARK Plus™ analyst advisory platform, QKS Intelligence™ for market and competitive tracking, and QKS Community™ for CXO leaders and practitioners. All offerings are powered by a Human-Intelligence-driven framework and QKS’s closed-loop research methodology - integrating expert-led insights, quantitative modeling, and continuous validation to deliver credible, outcome-focused intelligence.

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About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.

WatchGuard Technologies is a global leader in unified cybersecurity, purpose‑built for managed service providers (MSPs). For more than 30 years, WatchGuard has defined how MSPs deliver security at scale, continuously innovating to stay ahead of every major shift in the threat landscape. 

WatchGuard’s AI‑powered Unified Security Platform® delivers Zero Trust‑aligned network, endpoint, and identity protection in a single, integrated platform, enabling MSPs to reduce operational complexity, improve security outcomes, and grow their businesses more efficiently. 

Trusted by more than 25,000 MSPs protecting over 1.5 million customers worldwide, WatchGuard enables partners to deliver strong, measurable security outcomes for customers across the globe. 

Learn more at WatchGuard.com, follow WatchGuard on LinkedIn, or visit the WatchGuard CyberSecurity Hub for real-time threat insights.

WatchGuard is a registered trademark of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All other marks are property of their respective owners.