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Forcepoint

Based on 224 reviews.

WatchGuard

Based on 225 reviews.

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Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

June 2026

WatchGuard Firebox vs. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

Updated: June 2026

Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

June 2026

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

Updated: June 2026

Sample Customers

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention

Alphawest, Betsson, Cellcom Israel Ltd., Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Confartigianato Vicenza, EverBank, Finansbank, iGATE, Landa Digital Printing, Northern California Bank, Reliance Capital, Remosa, Toyota, Scavolini, Zim Integrated Shipping Services

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)

Forcepoint ONE

UNC-Charlotte

WatchGuard Firebox

Ellips, Diecutstickers.com, Clarke Energy, NCR, Wrest Park, Homeslice Pizza, Fortessa Tableware Solutions, The Phoenix Residence

Popular Solutions

Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention

12 reviews

Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway

7 reviews

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

11 reviews

WatchGuard Firebox

22 reviews

WatchGuard EPDR

9 reviews

WatchGuard XTM [EOL]

0 reviews

Top Industries

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Quotes From Member Reviews

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Most Helpful Reviews

Madhukar Pandey
Senior Manager, Risk at LTFS
My main use case for Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention is that I have used it for all three channels: the endpoint,...
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Ajit Pratap Kundan
MANAGER SOLUTION CONSULTING at a manufacturing company
The major use cases for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall are in government turnkey projects where we require a lot...
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AlexOgbalu
Director at LiveFromSpace Limited
Forcepoint CASB ensures that access to cloud applications is properly vetted and monitored. We have a lot of remote...
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Anonymous User
PS & Technical Manager at a tech services company
We have no big project, but we are trying to sell it in the market here. We are working with Forcepoint because there...
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SandeepKumar33
Cyber Security Engineer at Infratech Co
I have experience with Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention and Netwrix Endpoint Protector, as I am currently working with...
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Abhishek Saini
Professional Services Engineer at Nex7 IT
My primary use case for WatchGuard Firebox has been network security management and secure connectivity for client...
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Michael-Foster
Head of IT at Bulkhaul Limited
We use ThreatSync+ NDR for both network monitoring and detection and response.
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Norlia Jalani
Section Head, Information Technology at a transportation company
We are using endpoint solutions such as Panda Adaptive Defense 360, but currently we are using Panda. We are using it...
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Anonymous User
IT System Support Administrator at a non-profit
We use WatchGuard Secure Wi-Fi because we have used different tools as well, like Ubiquiti. The complexity of...
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Customer Service

Mohamed Abdel Hassanein
Managing Director at FORESEC
Their support is great.
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Edwin Eze Osiago
Regional Solutions Manager (Sub-Sahara Africa) at Infodata
We've been pleased with the technical support.
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Nikolay Dimitrov
Cyber Security Engineer at Paysafe / IBM
Forcepoint technical support was not very good. It was some of the worst support I ever have dealt with. Basically,...
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Md. Shahriar Hussain
Information Security Analyst at Banglalink
Sometimes, we receive a delayed response from the technical support team.
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ManjitSingh
Cyber Security Engineer, team lead at a wellness & fitness company
I would say that their technical support is quite helpful. I would rate them a seven, on a scale from one to 10, with...
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Shamirhan Sulaiman
Director Market Growth and Development at a tech services company
Technical support can be improved. It is currently provided from two locations, India and the US. Depending on the...
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Shanaka Guruge
Consultant - Cybersecurity at a tech services company
I've contacted support many times. I cannot say they are excellent support. That said, quite often, I get some good...
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Robson Giovanelli Silva
CIO at Content-ti
I've found the technical support to be helpful and responsive. They are good overall.
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Anonymous User
IT Director at a comms service provider
We can get local support, which has been okay so far. The people we deal with is a local partner in Cambodia and we...
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Anonymous User
General Manager - Consulting & AMS at a tech services company
We've been pleased with the level of support on offer. Technical support has been great.
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Anonymous User
Senior Cyber Security Analyst at a logistics company
I have used the support from Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention. I rate the support from Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention...
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Sanjeet Kumar Bhuyan
Security Consultant and Cybersecurity Support at a tech services company
The technical support is very nice. I don't have any issues other than the time zones. It's a bit of an issue for me....
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Baljeet Singh
Subject Matter Expert at Hitachi Systems, Ltd.
Technical support is great with the priority level. When you're going to raise a case that might be of severity, you...
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NikunjGodawat
Works
Customer service and support are generally satisfactory. However, there are instances where both the response time...
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Juned Shaikh
CDL Technical Consultant at a tech services company
The technical support is good. They have a 24/7 support line and call centers all across India, the US and UK. One...
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Anonymous User
Technical Security Consultant at a computer software company
We'd like some better support services.
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Anonymous User
Team Lead Network Infrastructure at a tech services company
The technical support is good.
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Robson Giovanelli Silva
CIO at Content-ti
We feel the product's technical support could be better, as this relates to the solution itself, to the installation...
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Anonymous User
Ict Help Desk Administrator Individual Contributor at a transportation company
I would evaluate Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway's technical support for a first time user as an eight out of nine.
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Anonymous User
Professional Services Coordinator at a tech vendor
We are often in touch with technical support. The quality comes and goes, depending on how many people they keep at a...
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Anonymous User
Security Engineer at a computer software company
Customer support for Forcepoint ONE is very good because they help a lot of the time.
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Ziad Ramoly
IT Support Technician at Secure Services
Their support is very good. When you have issues, you call them and open a ticket based on the severity, then receive...
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Anonymous User
Assistant Manager, Information Security at a financial services firm
The technical support for Forcepoint is fine. They are polite and available twenty-four hours and usually resolve...
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Anonymous User
PS & Technical Manager at a tech services company
If you want help from the support desk, you have to contact tech support and ask them to access the product to go...
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Anonymous User
Technical Support Engineer at a tech services company
The technical support for Forcepoint CASB receives a rating of seven out of ten.
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MUHAMMAD FAHAD HASSAN
System Engineer at ABM Info. tech
I would rate Forcepoint's technical support at eight to nine out of 10. The support has separate sections, including...
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Giang Nguyen
Product Manager
Support is quite good for this product
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Anonymous User
Enterprise Information Security Analyst at a retailer
Forcepoint's technical support for the solution is excellent. The technicians that I have dealt with have been with...
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Anonymous User
Security Product Manager at a tech services company
Technical support is not within my scope because I work as a pre-sales representative for one of Forcepoint's partners.
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Anonymous User
Senior Network Engineer at a tech services company
They should have a local vendor who can provide support. Most of the support is overseas, so the time zones can be a...
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Amjad Edris
Technical Support Engineer at Netco Security Solutions
Technical support is good.
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Shaun Sheng
Technical Support at a tech vendor
I think technical support is okay. When I log a case, they usually respond within a day. Then, if they need to do...
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Juan Ramón López Ruiz
IT Managing Partner at Estrategia y Tecnologia Tho
The technical support is not good because they must receive many emails and information. Also, the response is not good.
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Bavo Kennis
Owner at Kennis & Co
I would rate the technical support as eight out of ten. Although not perfect, it is very good.
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Dewald Vermaak
Citrix Solutions Architect at Digital Generation
The technical support from WatchGuard would rate at about an eight on a scale of 1 to 10, where one is the worst...
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Mohamed Y Ahmed
Technical & Pre-Sales Manager at GateLock
The support for this solution is very good.
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Zachary Russ
Lead IT Systems Engineer/Solutions Architect at Queensland Aboriginal and Islander Health Council
All of my interactions with the technical support team of WatchGuard Firebox have been great, so far. The support...
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MaximilianoHuguenin
IT Security Analyst at a tech services company
The support is poor and lazy.
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Anonymous User
Manager
We get good support. It can take a bit longer only in the case of a specific problem that even they are not aware of,...
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Anonymous User
Third Line Engineer at a tech services company
Customer Service: Great customer service with fast response. Technical Support: They have good technical knowledge.
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Anonymous User
Systems Engineer at a tech services company
They provide very good support. I am definitely satisfied with their support.
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Victor Massey
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
The support system is similar to EPDR and EPP. They will register my case and either call me back, email me, or send...
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Anonymous User
System Administrator at a logistics company
The support is not the best, but it is good enough. Not everyone has the right skills, so make sure to ask them to...
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Michael-Angelo Francis
Senior IT Tech at PCSL
I have a couple of open cases right now as I explore the full potential of WatchGuard solutions and how they can help...
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Anonymous User
Senior Support Engineer at Port-IT B.V.
We have used technical support for WatchGuard many times and overall, we are satisfied with it. They are always...
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Reviewer843600
Director of Information Technology at a recreational facilities/services company
For everything that I've dealt with, their technical support has been really great about helping out and helping me...
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Anonymous User
IT Audit Group Head at a tech services company
There are no problems with the technical support. If a problem occurs it gets resolved immediately with our technical...
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Anonymous User
CIO at a healthcare company
I was in contact with the WatchGuard technical support three or four times. I was satisfied with them and their...
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JasonGiles
IT Manager at WTS Media (Wholesale Tape & Supply)
Their tech support, the few times I've used them, have been excellent. Their staff has been very knowledgeable. I've...
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Anonymous User
System Administrator at a retailer
The technical support is very fast and reliable. They are very professional. We have never had any issues with the...
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Anonymous User
PRE-SALES MANAGER at a tech services company
Customer Service: 3/5. Technical Support: 3/5.
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Thomas Zhang
IT Director at a financial services firm
7/10
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Dirk Emmermacher
Network Administrator at Niedersächsischer Turner-Bund e.V.
WatchGuard's support is very good. Over the years, there have been only one or two tickets that were not solved. When...
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FlorianBUIS
Infrastructure Administrator at CFA-INSTA
The support is good but we've had some difficult situations because not everyone in support is good when it comes to...
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Anonymous User
Information Technology Support Specialist at a financial services firm
We've never used technical support.
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Anonymous User
IT Manager at a engineering company
I don't think I have used WatchGuard's technical support. If I did, it might have been once. I haven't really needed...
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Anonymous User
Network Administrator at a financial services firm
Customer Service: 7-8/10. Technical Support: 7-8/10 and I've yet to have an issue go unresolved.
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Anonymous User
Prepress/Systems Manager at a printing company
The technical support was good. Last year, I had an issue with one of the Fireboxes going down. It was overheated,...
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PedroSoteras
Digital Solution Designer at Accenture
The technical support of WatchGuard Threat Detection and Response is generally helpful. We have had two issues...
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Anonymous User
Chief Information Technology Officer / Head Emel at a government
My company contacted the solution's technical support regarding the services, especially when we had some new...
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