Hardware-firewall WatchGuard Firebox Cloud Small

Deploying workloads in AWS or Microsoft Azure? The WatchGuard Firebox Cloud Small brings enterprise-grade unified threat management directly into your virtual private cloud, protecting up to 500 users with 4 Gbit/s firewall throughput. This hardware appliance is purpose-built for public cloud environments, offering AES encryption at 128-, 192-, and 256-bit levels plus BGP4, OSPF, and RIP routing support to fit complex network topologies. Manage everything through the intuitive WatchGuard Web UI, and establish secure WatchGuard-to-WatchGuard VPN tunnels for reliable site-to-cloud connectivity.

Key specifications

• Firewall throughput: 4 Gbit/s
• Maximum supported users: up to 500
• Encryption: AES 128-, 192-, and 256-bit
• Routing protocols: BGP4, OSPF, RIP
• Management: WatchGuard Web UI
• License: 1-year Basic Security Suite included

Why choose it

The Firebox Cloud Small consolidates core UTM capabilities in a cloud-native form factor, eliminating the need for separate security appliances. Its dedicated 4 Gbit/s throughput ensures low latency for cloud-hosted web, email, and application servers, while flexible encryption and routing options adapt to diverse network designs. Centralized monitoring and reporting integration streamlines security operations for distributed teams.

Ideal use cases

• Securing virtual private clouds (VPC) on AWS, Microsoft Azure, and other major platforms
• Protecting cloud-hosted servers against common intrusion vectors
• SMBs and distributed teams needing consolidated security for up to 500 users
• Deployments requiring secure site-to-cloud VPN connectivity

Good to know

This appliance includes a 1-year Basic Security Suite license, providing essential security services out of the box. It is a hardware firewall designed specifically for public cloud environments, ensuring straightforward cloud-specific configuration and management.