WatchGuard Firebox M Series

Security that Scales  

For a comprehensive next-generation network security solution that meets the needs of today’s distributed workforce, larger enterprises choose WatchGuard’s 1U rackmount Fireboxes. Remotely connected employees are key targets for ransomware, malware and phishing attacks, all of which are capable of taking your entire organisation offline or worse: compromising critical data. To secure communications and data flow between the company network and remote home offices or branches, an M Series Firebox is ideal.   

Featuring superior speed, next-level reliability and greater flexibility, WatchGuard’s M Series rackmount appliances are engineered to accommodate rapid business growth. This ensures your business and customers remain protected from the increasing sophistication in cybercriminal activity, even as you scale your IT implementation towards a hybrid multi-Cloud environment. 

Who is it for?  

The M Series is great for midsize to large enterprises as well as all manner of distributed businesses. Each appliance in the WatchGuard M Series caters to different office sizes and specifications. The type of model will depend upon the level of security, remote connectivity, encryption, number of VPN tunnels, throughput power and concurrent connections required.  

For Midsize Offices: A basic M Series Firebox will comfortably protect between 50 to 100.  

IDEAL FOR small to medium sized businesses. 

For large or Distributed Workforces: By contrast, one of the higher end M Series Firebox models M5600 will provide end-to-end security for over 2,500 users. If your network requires more interfaces and ports, we recommend you opt for a more advanced M Series firewall.  

IDEAL FOR large or distributed companies.  

Need Wireless?  

Owing to their advanced security and performance capabilities, M Series firewalls are not offered with wireless access. If you require a wireless option, consider a T Series Firebox. 

Highlights 

Robust Security Capabilities: Stateful packet firewall with deep application inspection, protocol anomaly detection. Blocks spyware, DoS attacks, fragmented packets, and more. 

Unparalleled Flexibility and Reliability: Modular ports and dual power protect your mission-critical networks and data. 

Plug-and-Play, Zero-Touch Deployment: Create and store Firebox configuration data in the Cloud with WatchGuard’s cloud-based deployment technology. 

Centralised, Multi-appliance Logging & Reporting with WatchGuard Cloud: Gain real-time visibility and spot trends with interactive visualisations (Public & private Cloud-ready). 

SD-WAN Out the Box: Ensures full network resiliency and performance, so you can adapt to changes and reduce costs without compromising security. 

User Authentication: Transparent Active Directory Authentication (single sign-on), RADIUS, LDAP, Windows Active Directory, VASCO, RSA SecurID. 

Seamless Rackmount Installation: Firebox appliances are one rack unit high (1RU), which helps save space. The larger M Series appliances have been engineered to fit into a standard 48.3cm (19″) server rack.  

Flexible Management: Manage your WatchGuard appliances centrally from a single-pane-of-glass that integrates WatchGuard Cloud, Web UI, WatchGuard System or Command Line Interface (CLI). 

As a longtime WatchGuard partner, we have seen WatchGuard solutions deliver a vast array of benefits for our customers. WatchGuard is a continuous innovator in the cybersecurity world, designing their products to evolve with increasingly sophisticated cybercrime activity.  

If you require advice on any WatchGuard product, please reach out to one of our friendly team members. Choosing the correct firewall, wireless or endpoint security solution for your network is less about physical size and more about security capabilities and operational fit. The right security implementation will depend on many factors: use case, office size, number of devices, hardware or software preferences, remote connectivity and encryption requirements – all of which can be overly technical. 

Our capable team knows network security, firewalls, endpoint security and wireless configuration inside out. We can provide you with unbiased, to-the-minute advice tailored for your IT implementation. Your time is precious, so don’t waste it - contact us today at The Tech Geeks for real-time support and best-price quoting.