I estimate that it saves me between 10 and 15% of my workload.

WatchGuard Firebox provides benefits in terms of security, time saving, resource saving, and cost savings.

I have seen a positive return on investment from the WatchGuard Firebox deployment overall, mainly through reduced downtime, lower operational overhead, and improved security management. One measurable improvement was the reduction in the time spent troubleshooting network and VPN-related issues because of centralized monitoring, logging, and easier policy management.

Specific outcomes I have seen since using WatchGuard Firebox include saving time, as during threat hunting activities, the red team had their activities, and we could not catch all the alerts or logs with our SIEM. Through this, we were able to catch all the logs, analyze them, and create relatable SIEM logs and rules to catch those alerts.

A measurable improvement is that I do not have to be present 24/7 with my eyes on the screen. I receive alerts directly in my inbox, or I can use my cell phone application to ensure everything is okay and running.