WatchGuard FireboxV Micro + 3 Years Total Security Suite - License - 1 License

The WatchGuard FireboxV Micro is a compact, highly secure virtual firewall appliance designed to protect modern virtualized environments without compromising performance. Built to run as a true virtual appliance, it delivers top-tier UTM and NGFW capabilities directly inside your VMware vSphere or Hyper-V infrastructure. Paired with a 3-year Total Security Suite license, this solution provides comprehensive threat protection, centralized management, and enhanced visibility—perfect for small teams seeking enterprise-grade security in a scalable, budget-friendly package.

• Enterprise-grade protection in a virtual footprint — Access the same robust UTM and NGFW features that power WatchGuard’s hardware devices, now optimized for virtual deployments, enabling precise policy enforcement and advanced threat prevention inside your virtual data center.
• 3-Year Total Security Suite license included — Unlock a complete security stack for 3 years, including gateway antivirus, intrusion prevention, application control, web filtering, secure VPN, and ongoing signature and threat intelligence updates to stay ahead of evolving threats.
• Flexible virtualization support — Seamlessly deploy the FireboxV Micro as a virtual appliance in VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V, with flexible resource management and the ability to scale security as your virtual environment grows.
• Unified visibility with WatchGuard Cloud and Dimension — Gain powerful insight into network activity, threats, and policy effectiveness through centralized dashboards, alerts, and analytics that bridge on-premises and cloud-based security data.
• Easy deployment and secure access — Quickly download, enable, and manage the appliance via a centralized console, web UI, or CLI. The HTML5 Access Portal delivers secure single sign-on (SSO) for streamlined, user-friendly access across teams.

Technical Details of WatchGuard FireboxV Micro + 3 Years Total Security Suite - License - 1 License

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How to install WatchGuard FireboxV Micro + 3 Years Total Security Suite - License - 1 License

Deploying the FireboxV Micro is straightforward and designed to minimize downtime while delivering strong security from day one. Follow these steps to install and activate your virtual appliance and license for rapid protection across your virtual environment.

1) Prepare your virtualization platform: Confirm you are running a supported hypervisor (VMware vSphere or Microsoft Hyper-V) with sufficient CPU, memory, and storage to accommodate the FireboxV Micro’s resource needs. Ensure your host has network connectivity to access WatchGuard Cloud and receive the latest security updates. A dedicated management network is recommended to segment management traffic from user data.

2) Import and configure the virtual appliance: Obtain the FireboxV Micro virtual image from WatchGuard, then import it into your VMware or Hyper-V environment. Allocate appropriate resources (vCPU, memory, network interfaces) based on your expected traffic and the size of your security policies. Attach virtual networks that mirror your data center topology, including internal, DMZ, and external segments as needed.

3) Apply and activate the 3-year license: During initial setup or through the WatchGuard Cloud portal, apply the included Total Security Suite license. Activation unlocks the full suite of security services—firewall protections, intrusion prevention, antivirus/anti-malware, application control, VPN capabilities, and ongoing updates for the duration of the license.

4) Configure security policies and network services: Use the centralized console, web UI, or CLI to define firewall rules, enable threat prevention features, configure VPNs (site-to-site and remote access), and set up network address translation as required. Tailor your policies to your environment, ensuring least privilege access and segmenting sensitive workloads.

5) Establish visibility and management connections: Connect the appliance to WatchGuard Cloud or Dimension to begin collecting security telemetry, dashboards, and alerts. Enable logging, alerts, and automated reports to monitor security posture proactively and respond to incidents in real-time.

6) Update, test, and verify: After deployment, verify that all security services are operating correctly and that signature updates are current. Run simulated traffic tests to validate firewall rules, VPN connectivity, and IPS/anti-malware capabilities. Schedule periodic firmware updates and policy reviews to maintain maximum protection.

7) Plan for ongoing administration: Set up role-based access controls (RBAC) and establish routine maintenance windows for review and optimization. Leverage the HTML5 Access Portal for secure, streamlined user authentication and access across your security management tools.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What does the 3 Years Total Security Suite license include? A: The 3-year license covers comprehensive security services for the FireboxV Micro, including firewall and UTM capabilities, intrusion prevention, antivirus/anti-malware, web filtering, application control, and VPN. It also includes ongoing updates and threat intelligence to keep protections current.
• Q: Can this virtual appliance run in a mixed virtual environment? A: Yes. The FireboxV Micro is designed for virtualization platforms commonly used in data centers, including VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, allowing you to enforce security policy across diverse virtual workloads.
• Q: Is WatchGuard Cloud required to manage the appliance? A: WatchGuard Cloud provides enhanced centralized visibility and management, but you can also manage the appliance via the local web UI or CLI. Cloud offers expanded analytics, dashboards, and cross-site visibility.
• Q: What is Dimension? A: Dimension is WatchGuard’s visibility solution that transforms raw security data into actionable intelligence, helping you analyze threats, detect patterns, and make informed security decisions—included as part of the product package for enhanced visibility.
• Q: Is FireboxV Micro suitable for small teams or startups? A: Absolutely. Its virtual form factor and the included 3-year security suite make enterprise-grade protection accessible for small teams, with scalable capacity as your environment and business grow.