WatchGuard Firebox M500 Firewall
Comprehensive Protection with High Port Density

Features:

Highest UTM Performance in the Industry:

• Firewall throughput of up to 8 Gbps to keep traffic moving.
• Best UTM throughput in its class – up to 1.7 Gbps – even with strong security enabled.
• No need to compromise protection for strong performance or vice versa. Multi-layered, interlocking security protects the network while throughput remains high.
• Gigabit Ethernet ports support high-speed LAN backbone infrastructures & gigabit WAN connections, including 2 SFP ports for fiber or copper.

Best-of-Breed Security:

• Application-layer content inspection recognizes & blocks threats that stateful packet firewalls cannot detect.
• Powerful subscription-based security services boost protection in critical attack areas for multiple layers of defense. By partnering with leading technology providers, WatchGuard is able to integrate best-of-breed security components into one platform for stronger security at big cost savings.
  • APT Blocker is a cloud-based service that uses a combination of sandboxing and full system emulation to detect and block highly sophisticated Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).
  • Application Control keeps unproductive, inappropriate, and dangerous applications off-limits.
  • Intrusion Prevention Service (IPS) delivers in-line protection from malicious exploits, including buffer overflows, SQL injections, and cross-site scripting attacks.
  • WebBlocker controls access to sites that host objectionable material or pose network security risks.
  • Gateway AntiVirus (GAV) scans traffic on all major protocols to stop threats.
  • spamBlocker delivers continuous protection from unwanted and dangerous email.
  • Reputation Enabled Defense ensures faster, safer web surfing with cloud-based reputation look-up.
  • Data Loss Prevention automatically inspects data in motion for corporate policy violations.
• Advanced networking features, such as dynamic routing and link aggregation, allow you to add security without needing to change existing network infrastructure.
• Multiple VPN choices (IPSec, SSL, L2TP) for secure remote access include support for Android and Apple iOS devices.

Easy To Manage:

• WatchGuard Dimension™, a public and private cloud-ready visibility solution, instantly turns raw data into security intelligence.
• Interactive, real-time monitoring and reporting – at no additional charge – give an unprecedented view into network security activity so you can take immediate preventive or corrective actions.
• RapidDeploy™ enables quick, secure configuration at remote locations without technical staff.
• Intuitive management console centrally manages all security functions.
• WAN and VPN failover provide redundancy for increased reliability.
• Extend best-in-class UTM security to the WLAN by adding WatchGuard’s Wireless Access Points.
• Drag-and-drop Branch Office VPN setup – three clicks and your remote office is connected.

Specifications:

Documentation:

Download the WatchGuard Firebox M400 & M500 Datasheet (PDF).