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WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA pros and cons

Vendor: WatchGuard
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA can be implemented as an app on the phone.
Personal notifications are very easy to use.
The approvals feature is very good and operated by one button.
The token-based two-factor verification (2FA) for user logins is very effective.
The integrations with WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA are good.

CONS

Locking could be enhanced to be GDPR compliant.
Zero trust feature needs completion, with more details and enhanced laptop management capability.
Segmentation of services remains a concern in SaaS environments.
Administrators need the ability to restrict remote users' privileges.
A tagging process should be implemented for added security for devices connected to VPN.
 

WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA Pros review quotes

RA
General Manager at Gemakom
Mar 4, 2020
It can be implemented as an app on the phone, rather than with a hardware token.
reviewer1753128 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Technician at a real estate/law firm with 11-50 employees
Jan 5, 2022
Personal notifications are very easy to use.
MA
Technical & Pre-Sales Manager at GateLock
Sep 12, 2022
The approvals feature of this solution is very good; it is operated by just one button, and can be controlled from a mobile device if needed.
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MF
Senior IT Tech at PCSL
Dec 22, 2023
The token-based two-factor verification (2FA) for user logins is valuable. It's the primary reason we use AuthPoint, and I find it very effective.
Ícaro Lira - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at SuporteOne
Apr 2, 2024
The integrations are good.
RuiBarbosa - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at Wingsys
Aug 6, 2024
The initial setup is very simple.
reviewer2245134 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 12, 2024
The WatchGuard firewall includes many security features, such as UDP, block filters, web filtering, and GeoBlock.
 

WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA Cons review quotes

RA
General Manager at Gemakom
Mar 4, 2020
Locking could be enhanced to be GDPR compliant.
reviewer1753128 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Technician at a real estate/law firm with 11-50 employees
Jan 5, 2022
It has been really great. We don't have any complaints about it at all. We've only had one or two very minor glitches, and they were just in passing.
MA
Technical & Pre-Sales Manager at GateLock
Sep 12, 2022
We would like the zero trust feature of this solution to be completed, with more details added and more laptop management capability.
Learn what your peers think about WatchGuard AuthPoint MFA. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: December 2025.
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MF
Senior IT Tech at PCSL
Dec 22, 2023
My only concern is the segmentation of services, which I understand is common in SaaS.
Ícaro Lira - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Administrator at SuporteOne
Apr 2, 2024
The product must enable administrators to restrict the privileges of remote users.
RuiBarbosa - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Director at Wingsys
Aug 6, 2024
It's not so simple to configure.
reviewer2245134 - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at a financial services firm with 1,001-5,000 employees
Aug 12, 2024
The solution should implement a tagging process, which will provide an extra layer of security for the devices connected to the VPN.