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# WatchGuard AuthPoint

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> It takes only one compromised credential to damage or even disable an organization seriously. Identity security needs to be the first line of defense against cyberattacks.
AuthPoint Identity Security provides the security you need to protect identities, assets, accounts, and information. Let your company work confidently and worry-free with easy-to-use, cost-effective, and complete multi-factor authentication and credential management solutions.
Plus, companies can meet security frameworks, compliance, and cyber insurance requirements related to user authentication and access control.

AuthPoint allows you to enable secure remote access with virtual private networks (VPNs), provide a seamless experience to employees with simple-to-use security technology, and achieve regulatory compliance.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 104 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 104 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: WatchGuard
- **Founded**: 1996

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish
- **Available Countries**: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece and 28 more

## Features

- Access Control
- Access Management
- Alerts/Notifications
- Authentication
- Customisable Branding
- Knowledge-Based Authentication
- Mobile Authentication
- Monitoring
- Multi-Factor Authentication
- Out-of-Band Authentication
- Password Management
- Policy Management
- Push Notifications
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Remote Access/Control
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Risk Alerts
- Secure Login
- Self Service Portal

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Single Sign On Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4347/single-sign-on/software)

## Related Categories

- [Single Sign On Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4347/single-sign-on/software)
- [Authentication Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4311/authentication/software)
- [Identity Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4549/identity-management/software)
- [Password Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4585/password-management/software)
- [Multi-Factor Authentication Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4459/multi-factor-authentication/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Okta](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/419181/okta) — 4.7/5 (944 reviews)
2. [Cisco Duo](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/430527/duo-security) — 4.7/5 (548 reviews)
3. [LastPass](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/140455/lastpass-enterprise) — 4.6/5 (2786 reviews)
4. [Microsoft Entra ID](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/399665/azure-active-directory) — 4.7/5 (60 reviews)
5. [Auth0](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/107607/auth0) — 4.7/5 (144 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Simple, effective and powerful" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *25 July 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Very easy to setup and manage.  Once installed it just works with almost zero issues.
> 
> **Cons**: The portal can be slow sometimes switching between companies.

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### "WatchGuard with AuthPoint is an easy to use security solution for smaller companies" — 4.0/5

> **Patrick** | *20 January 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Easy to install and to manage.
It works as expected.
> 
> **Cons**: My wish is to integrate this functionality into the appliance.
The appliance is reachable from external network and it should be possible to manage it without the cloud interaction.
> 
> In the past I had Cisco ASA appliances but for my needs the watchguard is much more easier to manage.

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### "It didn't work for long" — 1.0/5

> **Bert** | *13 August 2024* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Not much.  It worked for a while but suddenly stopped allowing me to have access and returns to the login screeen
> 
> **Cons**: It stopped working for no reason and I can no longer access our VPN
> 
> It started out OK, but now it does not work.

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### "Authpoint a wonderful mfa solution" — 5.0/5

> **Timothy** | *6 November 2024* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Mfa solution that can fit different products usage
> 
> **Cons**: At times, the notification doesn’t appear. Have to press the check for notification in the app for the prompt.
Migration from phone to phone requires assistance by MSP
> 
> Push notification is slightly inconsistent. The other mfa mediums are consistent.

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### "use of Two Factor Authentication in business process" — 5.0/5

> **Nitin** | *3 October 2023* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: easy to deploy \& mange without expensive skillset.
> 
> **Cons**: very easy to handle it looking at the existing Watchguard FW user since no need to have RADIUS foot print
> 
> very good looking at overall MFA need \& management, i can say worth to invest.

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