Security Isn’t a Circus
Stop Juggling Tools with a Unified Platform
Microsoft forces MSPs to juggle Defender, Intune, Entra, Purview, and Sentinel — each with its own portal, policies, exceptions, and hidden dependencies. Designed as a single architecture, not a stack, with all security layers working together to share telemetry, context, and response, for better, more efficient security.
Less Portal Fatigue. More Control.
- Replace scattered Microsoft admin centers with one platform and one policy model
- Stop troubleshooting breakages caused by cross‑tool inconsistencies
- WatchGuard includes all necessary EDR capabilities at every level, no extra licenses or costs required
More Visibility. Better Security.
- Microsoft Defender focuses primarily on endpoint and identity signals and does not include native firewall visibility
- WatchGuard correlates endpoint, network, identity, and cloud signals into a single attack story with built-in XDR across the platform
- Our platform also enables open, vendor-agnostic MDR across WatchGuard and third-party technologies
One Platform. One Model. No Surprises.
- With Microsoft Defender, achieving full protection demands multiple plans, upgrades, server licenses, and telemetry add-ons – driving up cost and complexity
- WatchGuard simplifies licensing and operations by bundling everything you need into predictable, MSP-friendly pricing
- Additionally, Status Match guarantees your program standing is recognized. You retain all benefits and certifications – no need to start over
“WatchGuard is simply easier to implement than even Defender."
Michael Shew, IT Lead at Custom Electronics INC
Highly Rated by WatchGuard Customers
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Microsoft Security Costs More for Less
Microsoft vs WatchGuard
Enterprise Complexity vs MSP‑Scale Clarity
Microsoft’s fragmented, license-heavy security stack overwhelms teams. WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform® is built to simplify security for MSPs and SMBs.
| Area | Microsoft Today | WatchGuard Unified Security Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Access | Layered access controls, alongside multiple licenses and portals, are required just to deliver basic secure access. | FireCloud Total Access delivers ZTNA/SSE through a simple, cloud-managed model built for MSP scale. |
| User & SaaS Visibility | Visibility depends on licenses and enabled services. Context is spread across multiple tools. | Agent-first, cloud-first visibility across users, with SaaS, web, and endpoint activity, all in one view. |
| Internal/Lateral Movement | Manual correlation required to stitch together alerts scattered across Defender, Sentinel, Intune, and Entra. | ThreatSync XDR automatically groups signals across endpoint, network, identity, and cloud in incidents. |
| ZTNA/SSE | Requires multiple products and integrations. ZTNA and SSE capabilities depend on Entra, Defender, Intune, and additional licenses. | Cloud-managed ZTNA/SSE is built into the platform and designed for fast deployment and MSP-scale operations. |
| Endpoint & XDR | Policy sprawl across tools (Defender, Intune, Entra, Azure, Purview) creates exceptions, collisions, and operational drift. | A unified, integrated platform with one console and pre-defined security controls for fast on-boarding and easy scalability. |
| MSP Economics | Layered licenses, costly add-ons, and unpredictable margins lead to rising operational overhead. | FlexPay, simple licensing, predictable margins, and the ability to scale security without added headcount. |
Switch Without the Pain
As a channel-first vendor, we’ve built partner programs that help with all aspects of changing vendors. We understand the challenges of overlapping contracts, migration efforts, and cash-flow management, and we're here to help!
For Partners
Talk To Us About Microsoft Switch Incentives
Understand contract overlap options, platform bundle rebates, and migration support tailored to your client base.
Book a Microsoft 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.