eBook
6 Essential Features of a Modern Firewall
What to prioritize in your next firewall: performance SSL/TLS inspection, layered zero-day defenses, phishing protection, secure access, modern VPN, and native automation.
Overview
This eBook breaks down the six essential features of a modern firewall so you can prioritize the capabilities that matter most—performance SSL/TLS inspection, layered zero-day defenses, phishing protection, secure access, modern VPN, and native automation.
Performance & Visibility
Understand real-world throughput with SSL/TLS inspection on, and how deep visibility impacts threat detection quality.
Advanced Threat Defense
See how layered sandboxing and memory-level analysis stop zero-days, ransomware, and evasive malware.
Operational Simplicity
Automations, policy templates, and orchestration that reduce admin time and speed response.
What’s Inside
- How to evaluate SSL/TLS inspection without crippling throughput
- Layered zero-day controls and when each layer matters
- Phishing defense across email, web, and encrypted traffic
- Modern VPN and secure access patterns for hybrid work
- Policy automation to reduce misconfigurations
Who It’s For
- IT leaders planning a firewall refresh
- Security admins improving inspection coverage
- MSPs standardizing on modern firewall features
Highlights from the eBook
Performance SSL/TLS
Why deep inspection matters and how to keep throughput strong while securing encrypted traffic.
Zero-Day Protection
Layered defenses including sandboxing and memory inspection to catch unknown threats.
Phishing Defense
How modern firewalls block phishing across email, web, and encrypted channels.
Secure Access
Best practices for VPNs and secure connectivity in hybrid and remote work environments.
Native Automation
How automation reduces misconfigurations and accelerates incident response.
Vendor Checklist
Key questions to ask when evaluating next-generation firewalls for your organization.
Why WatchGuard + GuardSite
Together, WatchGuard and GuardSite bring enterprise-grade security and trusted expertise to help businesses and MSPs simplify protection, scale efficiently, and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
Why WatchGuard
- 25+ years of innovation in network security
- Unified platform: firewall, endpoint, Wi-Fi, MFA
- Built with MSPs and mid-sized businesses in mind
Why GuardSite
- Authorized WatchGuard Gold Partner
- Personalized consultation and deployment guidance
- Trusted by MSPs and IT teams nationwide
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