Security Should Not Require Months of Onboarding
and Layers of Add-Ons
Arctic Wolf is well known for broad telemetry ingestion, triage, and a concierge experience that guides remediation.
WatchGuard MDR focuses on fast enablement and unified control across key security outcomes, so partners can deliver MDR efficiently across many customers.
Stop Threats
Fast
- Response is included across WatchGuard MDR plans, including investigation, containment, root cause analysis, and reporting
- Built for fewer, higher-quality outcomes, with an internal benchmark of less than 6 minutes to first response with low alert volume
- Deploy without extra appliances
Unified Coverage,
No Stitching
- One service model delivered by WatchGuard MDR with 24/7 monitoring, threat hunting, investigation, and containment
- Multiple packaging options to fit different environments
- Built-in cloud coverage, including Microsoft 365, AWS CloudTrail, and Google Workspace
Built for
MSP Delivery
- Multi-tenant model for easy scale
- Faster onboarding and simpler operations
- Positioned for strong margins and repeatable services
“Watchguard Endpoint Security replaced Blackberry's, and soon after the deal is finished, Artic Wolf's Cylance. Though Cylance was powerful it proved to cumbersome for an environment with engineers and Research and Development."
Michael Shew, IT Lead at Custom Electronics INC
Highly Rated by WatchGuard Customers
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The True Cost Is Time, Complexity, and Service Layers
Arctic Wolf vs WatchGuard
Concierge-Led Security vs Built-to-Scale Security
See why Arctic Wolf's service-heavy, integration-driven MDR model increases complexity, while WatchGuard delivers unified, prevention-first security built to scale for MSPs.
| Area | Arctic Wolf Today | WatchGuard Unified Security Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention and Attack Surface Reduction | Relies heavily on detection, SIEM analysis, and guided remediation after the fact. | Prevention-first by design. Attack surface reduction and automated blocking are built in by default. |
| AI-Powered Detection and Response | AI supports alert triage and investigation, but response often depends on human-led workflows. | AI-driven prevention with automated detection and response reduces investigation time and effort. |
| Platform Architecture | Service-centric model built on integrations with existing tools and customized runbooks. | Unified, modular platform with native controls across endpoint, network, identity, and cloud. |
| XDR Coverage | Broad visibility through log ingestion and third-party integrations increases complexity. | Native XDR correlation across WatchGuard endpoint, network, identity, and cloud at no added cost. |
| ZTNA / SSE | Delivered through integrated partner technologies and custom configurations. | Integrated security services aligned to zero trust without introducing separate product silos. |
| MDR | Concierge-led MDR with layered services, longer onboarding, and higher operational involvement. | MDR is built for MSPs with faster onboarding, included response, and flexible delivery models. |
| MSP Economics | Custom service delivery and tooling increase cost and limit repeatability at scale. | Built for MSP scale with predictable licensing, lower operational friction, and healthier margins. |
Scale MDR Without the Extra Overhead
Deliver 24/7 protection without added tools, services, or complexity slowing your business down.
For Partners
Talk To Us About Arctic Wolf Switch Incentives
Understand contract overlap options, platform bundle rebates, and migration support tailored to your client base.
Book an Arctic Wolf Risk & Economics Review
Quantify technical gaps, after-hours load, and margin upside from consolidating on WatchGuard.
For Customers
Request a Joint WatchGuard + MSP session
See a tailored risk assessment, review a low-disruption migration path, and get clear expectations on cost and ROI.