Compare Forcepoint vs WatchGuard

Forcepoint

Based on 222 reviews.

WatchGuard

Based on 217 reviews.

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Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

March 2026

WatchGuard Firebox vs. Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

Updated: March 2026

Buyer's Guide

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

March 2026

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall vs. WatchGuard Firebox

Updated: March 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

13 reviews

Forcepoint Secure Web Gateway

9 reviews

Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall

14 reviews

WatchGuard Firebox

23 reviews

WatchGuard EPDR

11 reviews

WatchGuard XTM [EOL]

0 reviews

Top Industries

Financial Services Firm

11%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing 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

MuhammadJunaid7
Data Security Specialist at BOK
We are using Forcepoint Data Loss Prevention to prevent our organization's data from unauthorized access. Forcepoint...
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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
Cybersecurity Engineer at a tech consulting company
My main use case for Forcepoint Next Generation Firewall has been network security and segmentation, relying on it...
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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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Michael-Foster
Head of IT at Bulkhaul Limited
We use ThreatSync+ NDR for both network monitoring and detection and response.
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Pedro Soteras
CEO at ajuntament del Prat
WatchGuard Firebox is configured as a perimetral firewall across all our locations. We have two sites that are...
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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

AmgadYousry
Head of Infrastructure at a tech services company
I would rate Forcepoint's technical support as a nine out of ten.
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Raheel Naveed
Senior Consultant DIS-InfoSec at Systems Limited
The technical support is average.
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MuhammadRicky Anggoro Pratomo
Senior Network Engineer at a tech services company
I think their support capabilities have a lot of room for improvement because my company has had several issues. Of...
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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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Muhammad Ali Aziz
Senior Manager Cyber Security Services & Solutions at Trillium
I rate Forcepoint support eight out of 10. Their support is good, but not excellent. At the same time, their presales...
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Deepak Nagar
Manager, Strategic Alliances at Softcell Technologies Limited
The technical team was good. The support persons had good expertise about the product.
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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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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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MarkEdward
Technical Support Engineer at MCS
Technical support can be better. The support themselves are skilled but when you call for support you have to wait...
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Anonymous User
Systems Engineer at a tech services company
Their technical support is not bad, but it is also not good at the same time. It should be faster, especially for the...
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Anonymous User
Managing Consultant - Sr. DLP Security Engineer at a comms service provider
The biggest issue that hampered Forcepoint was the lack of development and good consistent support. Because of this,...
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Anonymous User
Team Lead Network Infrastructure at a tech services company
The technical support is good.
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Arf-Wu
Manager at Readytech
We are satisfied with technical support.
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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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Badrul Hisyam Jamil
IT Manager at a financial services firm
It can be hard to contact customer service and support, and their response times and solutions can be slow and...
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Anonymous User
Lead Systems Security Administrator at a healthcare company
Customer Service: Excellent! We always find ourselves paired with knowledgeable technicians who resolve most of our...
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Aamir Ejaz
Head of IT Department at Mana
Technical support is sometimes slow to respond, and it takes longer to resolve issues. This has been true across all...
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JeffSimpson
Head of IT at a energy/utilities company
I never needed to call technical support, so I experienced no issues with customer service.
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Anonymous User
Network Security Engineer at a security firm
I haven't had much interaction with customer support because we haven't encountered significant issues. During our...
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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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DR Goyal
VP Technology at a outsourcing company
I have not contacted this solution's technical support. We use our own technical team, which is very strong.
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Anonymous User
Infrastructure Support Officer at a government
I have interacted with them. Nine out of ten times, their support is really good. There are different packages you...
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Anonymous User
Technical Support Specialist Networks at a tech services company
We've never had a negative experience with customer support. They have always been quickly available. I can't...
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Ramkumar Gurumoorthy
Lead Integration Architect at DXC Technology
I don't deal with technical support directly. However, we haven't had any major issues and likely have not needed...
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Anonymous User
Systems Engineer at a tech services company
I would rate technical support from Forcepoint a 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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Anonymous User
Director, Cloud & Data Security at a financial services firm
Initially, we had some challenges that Bitglass resolved quickly. The challenges were around communication. There...
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Giang Nguyen
Product Manager
Support is quite good for this product
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SurendarJ
Deputy Manager of IT at FP LAB
Technical support is fine. I didn't face many challenges yet. However, I have made requests for some of the features...
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Anonymous User
Consultant at a financial services firm
The customer support is far from perfect but it's okay.
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Christoph Schmalisch
IT Datenbankprogrammierer at Schmalisch IT & Cloud Lösungen
Their support is good. They have a very responsive hotline.
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Petri Alhainen
Administrator at a manufacturing company
The customer service and support team was good.
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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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Ronald Lewis
IT Manager at Invest Barbados
There is a time difference when I have tried to receive support causing some challenges. I rate the support from...
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MUSTAPHAABAHLOUS
Security Engineer at Cyber Value
We've never had to use the technical support.
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Horacio L. Mille
Founding Partner at Innovadvice
There is an area of improvement in customer service and support.
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Nadeem Abdulla
Assistant Manager IT Infrastructure at a manufacturing company
WatchGuard's technical support is okay, but they could do more to push knowledge so the customer could solve their...
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Anonymous User
Technical Support at a tech vendor
Whenever I have a problem I contact the technical support and I normally have to wait at least a day for them to...
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Gert Vr
Systems Integrator at It- Consulting
If I encounter any challenges, I promptly create a support ticket with WatchGuard. Typically, within less than twelve...
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JimWarren
IT Manager at Horizon Forest Products LP
The customer service is good. If we have an occasional issue there are helpful. They help us resolve problems....
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Roman Laminin
Technical Consultant at Rainbow Security
The technical support is very good. I know only of one company whose tech support is better than WatchGuard's.
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Anonymous User
Consultant at a tech services company
WatchGuard Firebox technical support is very easy for us to contact, and we also have presales engineers such as...
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Anonymous User
systeembeheerder at a manufacturing company
Good.
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Anonymous User
Project Engineer at a tech services company
Customer Service: It's pretty good. Technical Support: It's very good.
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Renan Ruivo
IT Infrastructure at 4 Seniors Brasil
As a partner, we have direct access to development.
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Anonymous User
Information Technology Support Specialist at a financial services firm
We had an issue once where a PC didn't allow us to install the software. There was some conflict with the other...
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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
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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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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Samson Huynh
IT Support at a retailer
The technical support team takes time to respond.
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Anonymous User
IT Manager at a financial services firm
Technical support needs more people who have good technical skills and knowledge instead of just sharing...
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Anonymous User
Head of Information Technology
Customer Service: 6/10. Technical Support: 8/10.
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Simon-Walker
IT Manager at Redeemer Baptist School
I would rate technical support as excellent.
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Anonymous User
IT Technician at a real estate/law firm
Their support is excellent.
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Anonymous User
I.T. Manager at a construction company
I haven't had to use their technical support in about seven years.
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Scott Morin
Owner / CEO at Midwest Technology Specialists LLC.
I find that their tech support is excellent. And as a reseller, my relationship with my point of contact is also...
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Rony Ariesman
Network Administrator at PT Lautan Luas Tbk
The solution's technical support is excellent.
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Victor Massey
Solution Architect at Simvicitsolutions
The support team is very knowledgeable. When I call support, they send articles that can be referenced. Usually,...
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Anonymous User
Principal at a consumer goods company
We have not had to use their technical support.
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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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Technical Support

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