Brandvägg WatchGuard Firebox Cloud 8 Gbit/s

Virtual network security appliance delivering 8 Gbit/s firewall throughput for public cloud environments. Protects AWS and Microsoft Azure VPCs with unified threat management, supporting up to 6,000 users and 2,000,000 concurrent connections. Managed via WatchGuard Cloud or WatchGuard System Manager, it extends corporate security perimeters into the cloud with integrated IPS, antivirus, web filtering, application control, APT blocking, DLP, and threat response.

Advantages

High-performance packet processing for cloud workloads with support for AES 128/192/256-bit encryption ensures compliance with diverse security policies. Integrated SD-WAN capabilities and routing protocols (BGP4, OSPF, RIP) simplify complex cloud network topologies. Active/passive high availability clustering provides resilience, while real-time monitoring and logging offer deep visibility. Subscription licensing includes 3-year Standard Support for ongoing updates and assistance.

Suitable for

• Protecting public cloud VPCs and cloud-hosted servers
• Extending corporate security perimeter to AWS and Microsoft Azure
• Securing web, email, and application servers in the cloud
• Enterprises and service providers requiring multi-thousand user support

Key specifications

• Firewall throughput: 8 Gbit/s
• VPN throughput (IPSec): 1.5 Gbit/s
• Threat prevention throughput: 1.5 Gbit/s
• Maximum concurrent connections: 2,000,000
• Maximum VPN tunnels: 1000 (IPSec)
• Recommended virtual resources: 4-8 vCPUs, 8-16 GB RAM, up to 10 virtual network interfaces
• Supported platforms: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
• Management: WatchGuard Cloud, WatchGuard System Manager (WSM)
• Security services: IPS, Gateway AntiVirus, WebBlocker, Application Control, APT Blocker, DLP, Threat Detection and Response
• High availability: Active/Passive clustering
• Licensing: Subscription-based with 3-year Standard Support

Recommendations

Ideal for organizations seeking robust, scalable cloud security with centralized management and comprehensive threat protection. Verify cloud platform compatibility and resource allocation before deployment.