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We performed a comparison between IBM Security Network IPS and WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out what your peers are saying about Darktrace, Vectra AI, Check Point Software Technologies and others in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS).
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"The most valuable feature is its simplicity.""The initial setup is simple."

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"The alarm system is valuable.""It works right out of the box. You just have to enable it and you can start working.""The initial setup was straightforward and, because we only need intrusion detection and prevention, we needed only about four hours to deploy it.""The VPN and the filtering features are the most valuable. Its VPN is very strong, and its services are very nice. The main problem in India is the service. There are not enough Check Point and Fortinet Firewall services, but for this product, the service is very good.""The most important feature of this solution is the SLAs."

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Cons
"I'd like to see more integration with other tools and technologies.""In the future, I would like to see a hybrid option so that we can work both on-premises and in the cloud."

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"Multi properties could be added to the solution in the future to make it better.""Its graphical user interface could be improved because not everybody is technical. There is a lack of knowledge, and they can give some training for this solution.""I would like to see faster automatation.""Regarding technical support, they could use more engineers.""The user interface and configuration can be improved."

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  • "The price of WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service is pretty reasonable compared to similar solutions."
  • "It is not expensive. Other products like Fortinet and Check Point are of the same price."
  • "The price of the solution is not expensive, it is less than FortiGate."
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    Top Answer:The solution is quite costly. It's high in comparison to other devices.
    Top Answer:Defining the new security rules and policies sometimes becomes a challenge. Integration with other platforms becomes a challenge as well. I'd like to see more integration with other tools and… more »
    Top Answer:The user interface can be improved because it is sometimes difficult to manage functionality. For example, the site interface is challenging to customize, and it isn't easy to retrieve information.
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    Also Known As
    Security Network Intrusion Prevention System, IBM Security Network Protection, XGS, GX
    WatchGuard IPS
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    Overview
    IBM Security Network Intrusion Prevention System appliances are designed to stop constantly evolving threats before they impact your business. This means providing both high levels of protection and performance, while lowering the overall cost and complexity associated with deploying and managing a large number of point solutions.

    Online attacks and malware continue to evolve, using sophisticated methods to exploit victims. WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS) provides a preemptive approach to network security that adds an essential layer of threat detection and prevention. IPS protects your network from a wide range of malicious activities, including SQL injections, cross-site scripting, and buffer overflows.

    Sample Customers
    Equifax, Christian Hospital Centre
    Chester School District
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm24%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Real Estate/Law Firm6%
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    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise73%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS)
    March 2024
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    IBM Security Network IPS is ranked 24th in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 4 reviews while WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service is ranked 31st in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Software (IDPS) with 5 reviews. IBM Security Network IPS is rated 7.2, while WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service is rated 6.6. The top reviewer of IBM Security Network IPS writes "User-friendly and has a good blocking feature but is quite expensive". On the other hand, the top reviewer of WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service writes "Good VPN and filtering features, 100% stable, but needs a better graphical user interface and more training". IBM Security Network IPS is most compared with Darktrace, Palo Alto Networks Advanced Threat Prevention and Cisco Secure Network Analytics, whereas WatchGuard Intrusion Prevention Service is most compared with Fortinet FortiGate IPS.

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