Hardware-firewall WatchGuard Firebox Cloud XLarge

With a firewall throughput of up to 10 Gbps, the WatchGuard Firebox Cloud XLarge delivers enterprise-grade security for public cloud environments without compromising performance. This virtual firewall appliance extends unified threat management to AWS and Microsoft Azure, protecting your virtual private clouds and cloud-hosted services with advanced encryption and routing capabilities.

Overview

The Firebox Cloud XLarge is a virtual firewall appliance designed to secure cloud deployments. It supports AES encryption up to 256-bit, BGP4, OSPF, and RIP routing protocols, and is managed through the WatchGuard Web UI. Compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Solaris, it integrates seamlessly with WatchGuard Dimension for centralized visibility and reporting.

What stands out

• Up to 10 Gbps firewall throughput and 2.5 Gbps VPN throughput for high-performance cloud security.
• Includes 1-year Total Security Suite with IPS, Gateway AntiVirus, APT Blocker, WebBlocker, SpamBlocker, DLP, and TDR.
• Supports up to 2,000,000 concurrent sessions and 25,000 new sessions per second for demanding workloads.
• Flexible deployment on AWS, Azure, VMware ESXi, and Microsoft Hyper-V with BYOL licensing.
• High availability (active/passive) ensures business continuity for critical cloud services.

Technical details

• Encryption: AES 128-bit, 192-bit, 256-bit
• Routing protocols: BGP4, OSPF, RIP
• Management: WatchGuard Web UI, WatchGuard Cloud, WatchGuard System Manager (WSM)
• Recommended resources: 8 vCPU cores, 16 GB RAM, 80 GB disk space
• Virtual interfaces: up to 10
• Subscription term: 1 year

Our verdict

The WatchGuard Firebox Cloud XLarge is a robust choice for organizations seeking comprehensive cloud security with flexible deployment options and centralized management. Its high throughput and extensive security services make it ideal for protecting virtual private clouds and cloud-hosted applications.