WatchGuard APT Blocker Subscription for M470
Secure your network against advanced persistent threats with a 1-year WatchGuard APT Blocker subscription for your M470 firewall, ensuring continuous protection.
- Continuous Threat Detection: Access real-time updates and intelligence to identify and block sophisticated malware and zero-day exploits.
- Advanced Malware Protection: Coverage for advanced persistent threats that bypass traditional signature-based security measures.
- Network Security Enhancement: Protection against targeted attacks designed to infiltrate and compromise your business network.
- Extended Security Posture: Entitlement to ongoing security intelligence and threat analysis to maintain a strong defense.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The WatchGuard APT Blocker subscription provides advanced threat detection and prevention capabilities for your WatchGuard M470 firewall. It specifically targets and neutralizes advanced persistent threats, including zero-day exploits and sophisticated malware, which often evade conventional security solutions.
This subscription is designed for IT Managers and IT Professionals within small to mid-market businesses that rely on their network infrastructure for daily operations. It integrates directly with the M470 firewall, acting as a critical layer of defense within your existing security stack.
- Advanced Threat Intelligence: Leverages cloud-based threat intelligence for up-to-the-minute protection against emerging threats.
- Zero-Day Exploit Mitigation: Identifies and blocks unknown malware and attack vectors before they can impact your network.
- Enhanced Firewall Performance: Works in conjunction with your firewall to provide deeper inspection without significant performance degradation.
- Simplified Security Management: Integrates seamlessly with the WatchGuard management console for easy policy configuration and monitoring.
- Proactive Defense: Shifts your security posture from reactive to proactive, minimizing the risk of costly breaches.
This subscription offers essential advanced threat protection for businesses seeking to fortify their network defenses without the complexity of enterprise-level security infrastructure.
What This Enables
Protection Against Zero-Day Exploits
Enable teams to defend against unknown malware and novel attack vectors that have not yet been identified by signature-based systems. Streamline the process of blocking emerging threats before they can execute within the network environment.
network perimeter, threat detection, security operations, business continuity, IT infrastructure
Defense Against Advanced Persistent Threats
Automate the identification and neutralization of sophisticated, targeted attacks designed to infiltrate and remain undetected within an organization's network. Support continuous monitoring and analysis of network traffic for malicious patterns.
network security, threat intelligence, risk mitigation, IT asset protection, business operations
Enhanced Malware Detection
Improve your organization's ability to detect and block advanced malware, including polymorphic viruses and fileless attacks, that can evade traditional antivirus solutions. Streamline the security posture by adding a cloud-based threat analysis layer.
endpoint security, network defense, cybersecurity posture, IT management, data protection
Key Features
Cloud-based Threat Intelligence
Provides real-time access to the latest threat data, enabling immediate detection and blocking of emerging malware and attack vectors.
Zero-Day Exploit Detection
Identifies and neutralizes unknown threats that have not yet been cataloged, preventing potential breaches before they occur.
Integration with M470 Firewall
Seamlessly enhances your existing WatchGuard firewall's security capabilities without requiring additional hardware or complex configurations.
Continuous Monitoring and Analysis
Offers ongoing inspection of network traffic for malicious content, ensuring persistent protection against evolving threats.
Subscription-based Service
Ensures your threat intelligence is always up-to-date, providing consistent and reliable protection against the latest cyber risks.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector handles highly sensitive financial data and is a prime target for sophisticated cyberattacks, requiring advanced threat protection to meet stringent regulatory compliance and maintain customer trust.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage protected health information (PHI) and critical patient data, making them targets for ransomware and data theft; advanced threat blocking is essential for HIPAA compliance and operational continuity.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional service providers handle confidential client information, making them attractive targets for espionage and data exfiltration; robust security is vital to protect client privilege and business reputation.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks that can disrupt production, cause physical damage, or lead to intellectual property theft, necessitating advanced threat prevention.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Advanced Persistent Threat (APT)?
An APT is a stealthy, long-term cyberattack where an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period. The goal is typically to steal data or disrupt operations, often targeting specific organizations.
How does APT Blocker differ from traditional antivirus?
Traditional antivirus primarily relies on known malware signatures. APT Blocker uses cloud-based threat intelligence and behavioral analysis to detect and block unknown, sophisticated threats and zero-day exploits that signature-based systems would miss.
Is this a hardware device or a software subscription?
APT Blocker is a software subscription service that enhances the capabilities of your existing WatchGuard M470 firewall. It is not a standalone hardware device.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.