SKIFIN × WatchGuard
Unified network, endpoint, and identity security — deployed and managed by SKIFIN.
The partnership
SKIFIN deploys and manages WatchGuard's unified security platform — Firebox firewalls, endpoint protection, and MFA — for teams that need enterprise-grade security without an in-house SOC.
- Certified engineers across Firebox, Endpoint Security, and AuthPoint
- Managed firewall and endpoint monitoring on your behalf
- India-based support, global delivery
Who this is for
Teams without an in-house SOC
Get enterprise-grade firewall and endpoint monitoring without hiring a security team.
Teams still on password-only access
AuthPoint MFA closes the most common breach vector — stolen or weak passwords.
Multi-site or branch offices
Cloud-managed Firebox and Wi-Fi give consistent policy across every location.
WatchGuard by industry
Real pain points we solve, by sector.
Financial Services
The problem: Regulators expect MFA, monitored firewalls, and documented incident response — not best-effort security.
How we help: AuthPoint MFA, Firebox with logged policies, and a documented incident response playbook.
Healthcare
The problem: Endpoint devices move between clinics, and patient data can't leak through an unmanaged laptop.
How we help: Endpoint Security (EPDR) enforced fleet-wide with centralized policy from WatchGuard Cloud.
Retail & Multi-site Chains
The problem: Every branch has its own network, POS traffic, and guest Wi-Fi, with no consistent security policy.
How we help: Cloud-managed Firebox and Secure Wi-Fi rolled out with identical policy across every site.
Professional Services
The problem: Client data moves over email and remote access, and a single compromised credential is a liability.
How we help: AuthPoint MFA on every remote access path, paired with endpoint monitoring.
WatchGuard products we deploy
Every link goes straight to the official product and help pages — plus how SKIFIN helps you get there.
Firebox
Next-generation firewall and UTM appliances for network perimeter defense.
How SKIFIN helps: Sizing, deployment, and policy configuration tuned to your traffic.
Endpoint Security (EPDR)
Endpoint prevention, detection, and response across every device.
How SKIFIN helps: Rollout, policy tuning, and alert triage so real threats don't get lost in noise.
AuthPoint
Multi-factor authentication with mobile push and risk-based policies.
How SKIFIN helps: MFA rollout across your identity providers and remote-access paths.
WatchGuard Cloud
Centralized visibility and management across firewalls, endpoints, and Wi-Fi.
How SKIFIN helps: Single-pane dashboard setup and alert routing to your team.
Secure Wi-Fi
Cloud-managed access points with built-in wireless intrusion prevention.
How SKIFIN helps: Site survey, AP placement, and guest-network segmentation.
ThreatSync (XDR)
Correlates signals across network and endpoint into a single threat score.
How SKIFIN helps: Correlation rule tuning and response playbooks for your environment.
Find your fit
Tell us your size — we'll point you at the right starting point.
MFA and centralized visibility become necessary once you have more devices and admins.
FireboxAuthPointWatchGuard CloudHow we get you live
A straight path from first call to a running WatchGuard setup.
Security audit
We review your current firewall, endpoint, and access setup for gaps.
Deployment plan
Firebox sizing, endpoint rollout sequence, and an MFA cutover plan with no surprise lockouts.
Deploy & harden
Firewalls go live, endpoints get agents, and AuthPoint MFA is enforced on critical access.
Monitor & support
Ongoing alert triage, policy tuning, and a named engineer for incidents.
Why deploy WatchGuard through SKIFIN
Local support, real people
India-based engineers who answer the phone — not a support ticket that vanishes into a queue.
Migration, not just setup
We move your data, users, and workflows across with zero-downtime plans, not a login link.
Security done right
Sensible defaults on access, backups, and compliance from day one — not bolted on later.
One number for day-2 support
Licensing renewals, user changes, and troubleshooting — handled without you learning the vendor's portal.
Right-sized licensing
We review your seats and tiers regularly so you're never quietly paying for licenses nobody uses.
Vendor-neutral advice
We're certified across five platforms — so our recommendation is based on your fit, not our commission.
SKIFIN vs. going direct to WatchGuard
Same platform, same pricing tiers — the difference is who sets it up and who you call after.
| Through SKIFIN | Going direct | |
|---|---|---|
| Firewall sizing & deployment | Assessed against your real traffic | Self-selected from a spec sheet |
| Alert monitoring | 24/7 triage, only real threats reach you | Alerts pile up in an unmonitored dashboard |
| MFA rollout | Staged, zero-lockout cutover | Big-bang rollout, your risk |
| Incident response | Named engineer, playbook ready | WatchGuard's standard support queue |
Frequently asked questions
Not always — we assess your current setup first and recommend Firebox sizing based on actual traffic, not a blanket replacement.
Complete your stack
One SKIFIN team covers all five — here's what else we deploy.
Talk to a WatchGuard specialist
Tell us what you're running today — we'll scope the migration, licensing, and timeline in one call.