Vendor Watch – Exciting new offerings from WatchGuard

by | May 26, 2020 | Latest News, Security Solutions, WatchGuard

New T-series models

 

Panda security
In June, WatchGuard will introduce their latest range of tabletop Firebox hardware. Firebox T20, T40, and T80 are specifically engineered for the needs of midsize and distributed enterprises, consolidating the most important network / security functions in a small form-factor.

 

Each appliance provides an industry-best set of threat management solutions. This includes gateway antivirus, content and URL filtering, antispam, intrusion prevention, application control, Cloud sandboxing, and endpoint protection – all in an easy-to-manage package. The new appliances also deliver improved throughput, especially in HTTPS inspection. The release of Firebox T20, T40, and T80 gives you a powerful tool for administering and enforcing policy across your customers’ extended network. It brings full UTM protection to small and medium-sized environments for tighter security.

 

Key features:
  • Integrated Wi-Fi (T20-W and T40-W) – The Wi-Fi capable Firebox T20-W and T40-W support the 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard, ensuring faster speeds for your customers.
  • Power over Ethernet – PoE+ – Integrated support for PoE+ means they can avoid running separate power cables to peripheral devices like security cameras, VoIP phones or wireless access points.
  • SD-WAN – Our new T Series models make network optimization easy. With integrated SD-WAN, customers can decrease use of expensive MPLS or 4G/LTE connections, while improving resiliency and performance of their network.
  • IntelligentAV and Access Portal – Now available in Firebox T40/T40-W and T80 models.
  • Optional Expansion Module (T80) – Firebox T80 includes the option to customize their port configuration with expansion modules, for integrated fibre connectivity right from the appliance. Optional 1Gb SFP expansion modules are also available.
  • Automation Core – WatchGuard Firebox T Series appliances are designed with automation to the core, allowing IT teams to do more with less. Deploy from the Cloud, update signatures, detect and kill malware – all without lifting a finger.

 

Early Access to Panda Security Products

 

Panda security
WatchGuard partners can purchase certain Panda Security products through the Early Access Programme, starting in June.

 

The Early Access Programme gives partners the ability to purchase and resell Panda products before all release requirements are met – such as sales collateral and support limitations. Product support is provided by Panda’s security team. Partners and customers may contact WatchGuard support, who then assign issues to the proper team at Panda.

 

There are no differences between the products available during the Early Access Programme and the products available from WatchGuard, after the programme ends.

 

Below are the Panda products included for Early Access Programme:

 

Panda Adaptive Defense 360

 

Panda Adaptive Defense is a security suite that integrates Endpoint Protection and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions. It features a unique 100% Attestation Service, all delivered via a single lightweight agent.

 

Panda Advanced Reporting Tool

 

Panda Advanced Reporting Tool aggregates all the data gathered, correlating and graphically presenting it in real time to offer granular visibility into any event that takes place on the network.

 

The Advanced Reporting Tool dashboards include key indicators, searches and preset alerts across three areas:

 

  • Security incidents.
  • Access to critical information.
  • Network resources and applications use

 

NFR is available for both products during the Early Access Programme.

 

For more information on the new T model Firebox appliances or Panda products, email watchguard@sofsol.co.nz today!

 

The WatchGuard Team at Soft Solutions
Phone: 09 306 0450, Freephone: 0800 733 233, E-mail: watchguard@sofsol.co.nz.