WatchGuard's Basic Security Suite is a robust collection of traditional network security services designed for Firebox appliances. It includes essential tools for intrusion prevention, gateway antivirus, URL filtering, application control, spam blocking, and reputation-based threat prevention. The suite also features centralized management, network visibility, and 24x7 support.

Features

• Intrusion Prevention Service: Real-time protection using updated signatures to scan traffic across major protocols, defending against spyware, SQL injections, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflows.
• Gateway AntiVirus: Blocks known threats like spyware, viruses, trojans, worms, and rogueware using signature updates and heuristic analysis.
• URL Filtering (WebBlocker): Automatically blocks malicious sites and provides granular content filtering to enhance productivity and conserve bandwidth.
• Application Control: Enables control over application access based on user roles and schedules.
• Spam Prevention (spamBlocker): Offers fast and effective protection against spam and phishing, capable of reviewing up to 4 billion messages daily.
• Reputation-Based Threat Prevention: Cloud-based service aggregating data from multiple feeds to block malicious sites and botnets.
• Network Discovery: Visual mapping of network nodes to detect unauthorized devices and open ports/protocols.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Protection: Covers all major threat vectors with real-time updates.
• Improved Productivity: URL filtering and application control help manage employee access and bandwidth usage.
• Enhanced Visibility: Network Discovery provides clear insights into connected devices and potential vulnerabilities.
• Scalable Management: Centralized tools simplify administration across multiple devices.
• Reliable Support: Includes 24x7 support for uninterrupted security operations.