WatchGuard modernizes secure access with a new simplified Zero Trust Bundle. Designed to counter the rise of evasive malware, the Zero Trust Bundle offers continuous validation and automated containment without the high costs of traditional tools. According to Andrew Young, Director of Product at WatchGuard, the goal is for the tools to work together to provide scalable services, eventually extending this strategy directly to the network stack to create an adaptable security model. The architecture is distinguished by consolidating identity, device integrity, and session compliance under a single control plane. The WatchGuard Zero Trust Bundle addresses these challenges by unifying continuous validation capabilities into a simple, cloud-based architecture. By integrating device validation and access control into a single framework, WatchGuard enables rapid deployment that enhances security outcomes without adding additional technical complexity. This advancement positions the company as a key enabler for organizations to achieve cybersecurity maturity with minimal business friction. Key components of the security ecosystem The WatchGuard Zero Trust Bundle integrates various solutions into a single purchase, deployable through a single agent: • Total Identity Security: Includes adaptive MFA, SSO, and credential monitoring on the Dark Web to identify leaks early. • EPDR (Endpoint Protection, Detection, and Response): Performs continuous device status checks and applies zero-trust application controls. • FireCloud Total Access: Offers FWaaS, SWG, and ZTNA to replace traditional VPNs with context-based fast access. These tools natively operate via WatchGuard Cloud and ThreatSync XDR, facilitating signal correlation and faster incident containment. Strategic value for MSPs and organizations For partners and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), this solution replaces the legacy Passport offering, providing a profitable and repeatable service model. This optimized solution seeks to democratize access to zero-trust security, enabling organizations of all sizes and MSPs to overcome the fragmentation of identity, network, and endpoint tools that has historically generated high costs and operational friction. Unification against advanced threats The launch addresses an environment where evasive malware has grown 40% quarter-over-quarter and 70% of threats are distributed via encrypted channels.
