Enterprise-grade firewall protection built for small businesses, schools and care homes in Derbyshire.
WatchGuard Firebox delivers AI-powered threat detection, no hidden fees and real support – from £638.
Real security. For the real world.
Most firewalls are sold on headline specs that fall apart under real conditions. WatchGuard is different – independently tested under live conditions, with performance that matches what’s on the datasheet.
What you see is what you get
WatchGuard publishes realistic, service-enabled performance figures. Independent testing confirms Firebox performs as advertised under actual load - rivals often don't.
Everything included. Nothing paywalled.
Antivirus, web filtering, email spam blocking, DNS protection, intrusion prevention and cloud management are all included in your licence. No surprise add-ons, no features that unlock a bigger bill later.
Support that actually shows up
24/7 technical support is included as standard - not locked behind an enterprise tier or a premium upgrade. When something goes wrong, you're not left waiting.
Built to last and grow with you
Metal enclosures, fanless designs for quiet environments, Wi-Fi 7 ready, and up to 3.85 million concurrent connections. Buy once, upgrade when your business demands it - not because the hardware forced your hand.
What the competition doesn't want you to calculate
Fortinet
SonicWall
Sophos
WatchGuard
What's included and what's hidden in the small print
| Feature | WatchGuardTotal Security Suite | WatchGuardBasic Security Suite | FortinetEnterprise Protection | SonicWallAdvanced Protection | SophosXstream Protection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Security | |||||
| Stateful Firewall | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| VPN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| SD-WAN | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gateway AntiVirus | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Intrusion Prevention (IPS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Application Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WebBlocker (URL Filtering) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reputation Enabled Defense | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Where rivals start charging extra | |||||
| spamBlocker (Email Filtering) | Included | Included | ✓Enterprise Protection only | ✓Advanced Protection only | Add-on ££ |
| Network Discovery | Included | Included | Add-on ££ | ✗ | ✗ |
| APT Blocker (Sandboxing) | Included | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DNSWatch (DNS Protection) | Included | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| IntelligentAV (AI Antivirus) | Included | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓Xstream Protection only |
| XDR / ThreatSync | Included | ✗ | Add-on ££ | ✗ | Add-on ££ |
| Endpoint Protection (EDR Core) | Included | ✗ | Add-on ££ | ✗ | Add-on ££ |
| Cloud Log Data Retention | 365 days | 90 days | Add-on ££ | Add-on ££ | 30 days only |
| Support | |||||
| Standard Support (24/7) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gold Support | Included | ✗ | ✓Enterprise Protection only | ✗ | ✗ |
| Access Portal | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Feature | WatchGuard — Total Security Suite |
|---|
Source: WatchGuard Firebox Tabletop Competitive Book (2025). Competitor columns reflect their highest comparable licence tier (Fortinet: Enterprise Protection · SonicWall: Advanced Protection · Sophos: Xstream Protection). ✓ = included. Add-on ££ = available at extra cost. ✗ = not available in that tier. TSS = Total Security Suite.
Protecting Derbyshire organisations
that can't afford to go down
A cyberattack doesn't just cost money — it costs trust, compliance, and continuity. We work with organisations across Derbyshire and South Yorkshire where downtime isn't just inconvenient; it's unacceptable.
There's a Firebox for
every size organisation
Not sure which model fits? We'll work that out together — but here's an overview of the WatchGuard Firebox T Series range.
- Up to 5 users
- Wi-Fi 7 built in
- Fanless — completely silent
- 6× faster than previous generation
- Up to 10 users
- Optional Wi-Fi 7
- 2.5G port for fast connections
- IntelligentAV included
- Up to 50 users
- 10G SFP+ uplink port
- Optional Wi-Fi 7
- 1.3× faster than T45
- Up to 100 users
- 4× 2.5G ports + 10G SFP+
- 2× PoE+ ports — power APs & cameras
- Up to 4.5× faster than older models
Ready to find out which Firebox is right for you?
No pressure, no jargon and no pushy sales pitch. A 20-minute conversation with our team is all it takes to identify the right model, explain your options clearly and give you a proper quote.
Meet Kevin: Founder of Black Swan
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From actionable advice to helping you to see where you could be at risk, Kevin will help you to get your business on a path that is secure-by-design and ready for the unthinkable.
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