Hardware-firewall WatchGuard Firebox Cloud XLarge

For organizations extending security into AWS or Microsoft Azure, the Firebox Cloud XLarge delivers enterprise-grade unified threat management without the overhead of physical appliances. Unlike typical virtual firewalls, it combines proven WatchGuard security services with flexible cloud deployment, enabling consistent policy enforcement across hybrid environments. This virtual appliance supports AES encryption at 128-, 192-, and 256-bit strengths and standard routing protocols such as BGP4, OSPF, and RIP, ensuring seamless integration into existing network architectures.

Highlights

• Cloud-native security for AWS and Azure with WatchGuard Total Security Suite
• Comprehensive threat defense: IPS, GAV, WebBlocker, Application Control, APT Blocker, and more
• High-performance virtual appliance with up to 10 Gbps firewall throughput and 5,000,000 concurrent sessions
• Flexible management via WatchGuard Cloud or Dimension, with high availability support
• Includes 3-year Total Security Suite subscription for complete protection

In daily use

Deploy the Firebox Cloud XLarge on a recommended c5.xlarge AWS instance or D4s_v3 Azure VM, and it immediately begins inspecting traffic with intrusion prevention, gateway antivirus, and web filtering. Administrators manage policies through the intuitive WatchGuard Web UI, compatible with Windows, Mac, Linux, and Solaris endpoints. VPN tunnels—up to 5,000—secure connections between cloud resources and on-premises sites, while robust routing protocols maintain dynamic network paths. The subscription-based licensing ensures you always have the latest security updates without hardware refresh cycles.

Full specifications

• Product type: Virtual Security Appliance
• Deployment environment: Cloud (AWS, Azure)
• Security services: IPS, GAV, WebBlocker, Application Control, Spam Blocker, APT Blocker, TDR, DLP
• VPN support: IPSec VPN, SSL VPN
• Management: WatchGuard Cloud, WatchGuard Dimension
• High availability: Yes
• Firewall throughput: Up to 10 Gbps (cloud instance dependent)
• VPN throughput: Up to 5 Gbps (cloud instance dependent)
• UTM throughput: Up to 4 Gbps (cloud instance dependent)
• Max concurrent sessions: 5,000,000
• Max VPN tunnels: 5,000
• Virtual interfaces: Up to 10
• Licensing model: Subscription-based
• Recommended AWS instance: c5.xlarge or higher
• Recommended Azure instance: D4s_v3 or higher
• Minimum virtual CPU cores: 4
• Minimum virtual RAM: 8 GB

Final note

The WatchGuard Firebox Cloud XLarge with 3-Year Total Security Suite is an ideal choice for enterprises seeking robust, scalable cloud security with centralized management and comprehensive threat protection.