Goodbye Chaos, Hello WatchGuard
Unified Security Platform Built for MSP Operations
WatchGuard replaces SonicWall’s firewall-first, OEM-heavy stack with a single platform spanning network, endpoint, identity, ZTNA/SSE, and XDR/MDR: designed from day one for multi‑tenant MSP delivery.
Less Firefighting, Fewer VPN Emergencies
- Move from SSL-VPN concentrators to FireCloud Total Access (ZTNA/SSE) with outbound-only tunnels
- Remove one of the most heavily abused attack surfaces on the Internet (VPN portals)
- Standardize on a remote access model that’s easier to secure and support across all clients
More Visibility Where Attacks Really Happen
- EPDR agent + FireCloud follow users on any network (home, 5G, hotel, client sites)
- See SaaS usage, web traffic, and internal movement even when users never cross a firewall
- ThreatSync XDR/MDR correlates endpoint, identity, network, and cloud events to cut noisy investigation time
Better Economics for Your Security Practice
- Flexible, usage-based pricing that scales with your business, aligning FlexPay with MSP billing while paying only for active units
- Reduced operational overhead through platform consolidation, with fewer vendors, fewer consoles, and less internal retraining
- Status Match automatically recognizes your existing program standing, so you keep benefits and certifications without starting over
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SonicWall vs WatchGuard
Built for Yesterday vs Built for MSP Scale
Learn how SonicWall’s firewall- and VPN-centric stack compares with WatchGuard’s Unified Security Platform across the areas that matter most to MSPs.
| Area | SonicWall Today | WatchGuard Unified Security Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Remote Access | SSL-VPN/SMA with inbound listener ports and broad network access; repeated exploitation has hurt confidence. | FireCloud Total Access ZTNA/SSE with outbound‑only tunnels and app‑level access, designed to retire most VPN use cases. |
| User & SaaS Visibility | If traffic doesn't cross the firewall, it's effectively invisible (home Wi-Fi, 5G, direct SaaS access). | Agent‑first, cloud‑first: Endpoint security and FireCloud policies follow the user everywhere with continuous SaaS/web control. |
| Internal/Lateral Movement | Strongest at the edge; limited view of IoT/OT and east-west traffic once attackers are inside. | Combined Firebox + Endpoint Security + NDR + ThreatSync exposes lateral movement and can auto‑isolate endpoints or block flows. |
| ZTNA/SSE | CSE requires extra connectors, routing and consoles; rarely deployed at SMB MSP scale. | FireCloud delivers SWG, FWaaS, and ZTNA from a single cloud console and unified agent, built for dozens or hundreds of tenants. |
| Endpoint & XDR | Capture Client and SES rely on OEM stacks (SentinelOne/Falcon) with multiple agents, portals, and silos. | First-party Endpoint Security + ThreatSync XDR/MDR unify endpoint, identity, network, and ZTNA signals for fast, coordinated response. |
| MSP Economics | Hardware + bundles + cyber warranty = complex pricing and sharp renewal increases. Extra consoles = more labor. | FlexPay + single platform = simple, predictable margins and the ability to scale managed security without matching headcount. |
Switching to WatchGuard Is Straight Forward
Our partners and experts can help you assess your current deployment and build a realistic migration plan that fits your timelines and risk profile.
For Partners
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Understand contract overlap options, platform bundle rebates, and migration support tailored to your client base.
Book a SonicWall 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.