WatchGuard Firebox Cloud Medium Firewall

With a firewall throughput of 4 Gbit/s and support for up to 3,000 users, the WatchGuard Firebox Cloud Medium delivers enterprise-grade security to public cloud environments. This virtual appliance extends your security perimeter into AWS and Microsoft Azure, providing unified threat management tailored for cloud workloads. It includes a 1-year Basic Security Suite subscription, covering intrusion prevention, gateway antivirus, URL filtering, application control, spam blocking, and reputation-enabled defense.

Overview

The Firebox Cloud Medium is a virtualized firewall designed for deployment in virtual private clouds (VPCs). It supports AES encryption (128-, 192-, and 256-bit) and common routing protocols such as BGP4, OSPF, and RIP, ensuring secure and efficient traffic management. Management is streamlined through the WatchGuard Cloud platform or the web-based UI, reducing administrative complexity. The appliance also supports site-to-site and client-to-site VPN tunnels for secure connectivity between cloud and on-premises resources.

What stands out

• High performance: 4 Gbit/s firewall throughput for demanding cloud workloads.
• Scalable user support: Ideal for up to 3,000 users in enterprise or departmental deployments.
• Comprehensive security suite: Includes IPS, antivirus, URL filtering, application control, and more.
• Multi-cloud compatibility: Optimized for AWS and Microsoft Azure VPCs.
• Centralized management: Monitor and configure via WatchGuard Cloud or web UI.
• Flexible VPN options: Supports site-to-site and client-to-site VPN for secure hybrid connectivity.

Technical details

• Firewall throughput: 4 Gbit/s
• Maximum users: 3,000
• Security algorithms: AES (128-, 192-, 256-bit)
• Routing protocols: BGP4, OSPF, RIP
• Deployment model: Cloud-based (AWS, Microsoft Azure)
• Recommended resources: 2-4 vCPU, 4-8 GB RAM, 40-80 GB storage
• Included subscription: 1-year Basic Security Suite
• Management: WatchGuard Cloud, Web UI
• VPN support: Site-to-site, client-to-site
• Product family: WatchGuard Firebox Cloud
• Tier level: Medium

Our verdict

The WatchGuard Firebox Cloud Medium is a robust choice for organizations seeking to secure cloud-hosted services with a proven firewall solution. Its high throughput, extensive security features, and seamless integration with major cloud platforms make it a reliable component of a modern security architecture.