Hardware-firewall WatchGuard Firebox Cloud XLarge

Deploy enterprise-grade security in AWS and Microsoft Azure with the WatchGuard Firebox Cloud XLarge, a hardware firewall appliance engineered for virtual private clouds. It delivers AES encryption at 128-, 192-, and 256-bit strengths, ensuring your cloud workloads are protected against evolving threats. With support for BGP4, OSPF, and RIP routing protocols, this firewall maintains resilient and efficient network routing across hybrid environments.

Overview

The Firebox Cloud XLarge extends WatchGuard's unified threat management capabilities to public cloud infrastructures. It protects against botnets, cross-site scripting, and SQL injection attacks, securing cloud-hosted email, web, CRM, and file servers. Managed through the intuitive WatchGuard Web UI, it is compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Solaris administrative platforms, offering streamlined cloud-specific management.

What stands out

• Simplified WatchGuard-to-WatchGuard VPN setup for secure site-to-cloud and cloud-to-cloud connectivity.
• Compatibility with WatchGuard Dimension for centralized big-data visibility and reporting across hybrid environments.
• Flexible purchasing models, including BYOL, through established partners.
• Includes a 3-year Basic Security Suite for comprehensive protection.

Technical details

• Encryption: AES 128-bit, 192-bit, 256-bit
• Routing protocols: BGP4, OSPF, RIP
• Management: WatchGuard Web UI
• Supported platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris
• Deployment: AWS and Microsoft Azure virtual private clouds
• Form factor: Hardware firewall appliance

Our verdict

The WatchGuard Firebox Cloud XLarge is an ideal choice for organizations seeking robust, cloud-native security with centralized management and advanced threat protection, backed by a 3-year security suite.