WatchGuard Firebox M495 Firewall with Total Security Suite
The WatchGuard Firebox M495 provides enterprise-grade network security and threat prevention for your business, ensuring continuous protection with its advanced Total Security Suite.
- Hardware Coverage: Access to advanced firewall hardware with ongoing support and maintenance.
- Threat Protection: Coverage for advanced security services including intrusion prevention, web blocking, and antivirus.
- Software Updates: Protection against emerging threats through continuous updates to security signatures and software.
- Support Entitlement: Entitlement to technical support for prompt resolution of network security issues.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The WatchGuard Firebox M495 is a high-performance network security appliance designed to protect your business from advanced threats. It integrates multiple security services, including firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, and web content filtering, all managed through a single interface.
This solution is ideal for mid-market organizations and distributed enterprises that require robust security without the complexity of enterprise-level management. It fits into your existing network infrastructure, safeguarding your internal network, servers, and user endpoints.
- Unified Threat Management: Consolidates multiple security functions into one appliance.
- Advanced Threat Prevention: Blocks malware, ransomware, phishing attempts, and other sophisticated cyberattacks.
- Secure Connectivity: Provides secure VPN tunnels for remote users and branch offices.
- Network Visibility: Offers detailed logging and reporting for compliance and security monitoring.
- Scalable Performance: Delivers high throughput to support demanding network environments.
This firewall solution empowers mid-market businesses to achieve enterprise-level security without the associated overhead and complexity.
What This Enables
Hardware Failure and Replacement
Access to advanced firewall hardware with ongoing support and maintenance. Coverage ensures that if the appliance fails, a replacement is readily available to minimize network disruption.
On-premises network infrastructure, business continuity planning, IT asset management, network security appliance deployment
Advanced Threat and Malware Protection
Coverage for advanced security services including intrusion prevention, web blocking, and antivirus. Protection against emerging threats ensures your network remains secure against new malware and attack vectors.
Network perimeter security, endpoint protection, data loss prevention, cybersecurity posture enhancement
Continuous Software and Signature Updates
Protection against emerging threats through continuous updates to security signatures and software. Entitlement to the latest threat intelligence keeps your defenses current and effective against zero-day exploits.
Security policy enforcement, threat intelligence integration, network defense strategy, compliance requirements
Key Features
Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Provides deep packet inspection and application control to block unwanted traffic and enforce security policies.
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Detects and blocks malicious traffic patterns and known exploits in real-time, preventing network intrusions.
Web Blocker and Content Filtering
Controls access to websites and filters inappropriate content, enhancing user productivity and security.
VPN Connectivity (SSL and IPsec)
Enables secure remote access for employees and site-to-site connections for branch offices.
Centralized Management
Simplifies deployment and management of security policies across the network from a single console.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent data protection and compliance with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, which the Firebox M495's advanced security features help address.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA regulations for patient data privacy, making robust network security and access control essential for protecting sensitive health information.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle highly confidential client data, necessitating strong security measures to prevent breaches and maintain client trust and regulatory compliance.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses process significant amounts of customer data and payment information, requiring PCI DSS compliance and protection against point-of-sale malware and data theft.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Total Security Suite?
The Total Security Suite is WatchGuard's most comprehensive security bundle. It includes advanced threat protection services like Intrusion Prevention, Gateway Antivirus, WebBlocker, SpamBlocker, and more, all managed through the Firebox appliance.
What is the difference between Total Security and Basic Security?
Total Security offers a broader range of advanced security services, including advanced malware protection and sandboxing, whereas Basic Security focuses on core firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention.
How long does the Total Security Suite subscription last?
This specific product includes a 1-month subscription. Subscriptions can be renewed and extended for longer terms to ensure continuous protection.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.