X Core

Please note the Firebox X Core models have now been replaced with the Fireware XTM 5 Series. Rockford IT will continue to support existing X Core firewalls if required. For details on the XTM 5 firewalls click here.

Do you have an existing X Core product? Benefit from 25% off the replacement product as part of our 'trade up' promotion. For more details click here.

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Suitable for regional/branch offices or SMEs of up to 500 users, WatchGuards Firebox X Core e-Series Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions provide the most complete security in their class, integrating built-in Zero Day protection with multiple security features for an unbeatable combination of security capabilities. Powerful, yet easy to configure and manage, they protect your network with multi-layered defenses to block viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, spam, DoS and DDoS attacks, SQL injections, buffer overflows, Web-based exploits, and other blended threats.

Firebox X Core e-Series: Ideal for Regional/Branch Offices or SMEs (up to 500 users) X Core e Series
Models available: Firebox X1250e, Firebox x750e, Firebox X550e.

Every Firebox X Core e-Series model integrates:

Dynamic stateful packet firewall
Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
Intelligent Layered Security (ILS)
Zero Day attack prevention
Intrusion prevention (optional)
Gateway anti-virus (optional)
Anti-spyware (optional)
Anti-spam (optional)
URL filtering (optional)
Fireware Pro advanced appliance software (optional)
WatchGuard System Manager (WSM)
90-day renewable LiveSecurity Service subscription

Firebox X Core Delivers...

Unified Threat Management
Firebox X Core e-Series integrates a powerful combination of stateful packet firewall, VPN, Zero Day attack Prevention, intrusion prevention, gateway anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-spam, and URL filtering into a single appliance for comprehensive Unified Threat Management, reducing the time and cost associated with managing multiple-point solutions.

Advanced Appliance Software
Fireware ships standard on all Firebox X Core e-Series models. More complex network environments may want to upgrade to Fireware Pro advanced appliance software for:

Traffic management and prioritization
Ensures that business-critical applications get the bandwidth they need
High availability (Active/Passive)
Offers redundancy to a standby appliance
Dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF, RIP)
Maximizes network flexibility, redundancy, and efficiency by dynamically updating routing tables

Intelligent Layered Security

Powerful, proactive protection
Scans traffic to identify and block malicious threats including viruses, worms, spyware, trojans, and blended threats
Zero Day attack protection
Anything that does not conform to standard Internet protocols, behaviors, and patterns is identified and stopped, keeping you protected from emerging threats during the window of vulnerability when signatures are not yet available
Optimized for better performance
Keeps data flowing smoothly and efficiently through the network using cooperative communication between multiple security layers
Blocks attack sources
Hosts exhibiting suspicious behaviour, such as port scans and Denial of Service attacks, are identified and added to the blocked sites list. Future traffic from these sources is automatically blocked
Cloaks the network
Prevents hackers from using your system information to attack your network

Intuitive User Experience with WatchGuard System Manager 8.x

Smart defaults
Pre-defined smart defaults in WatchGuard System Manager mean that your security is ensured from the moment you turn on your Firebox
Tools to make customization easy
Easily configure Firebox X Core to meet your specific business needs with features such as drag-and-drop VPN creation, intuitive wizards, and flexible security policies
Interactive real-time monitoring and comprehensive reporting
You will know what's happening in your security system at all times and can take immediate preventive or corrective action
Unified management with no hidden costs
WSM is the single intuitive graphical user interface used to manage all capabilities of the Firebox X Core, as well as Firebox X Peak and Edge appliances. WSM ships with all Firebox X security appliances; no additional purchases are required to have this fully unified management.

Security Services
WatchGuard integrated security services work cooperatively with the built-in Zero Day attack prevention of the Firebox X Core for an unbeatable combination of security capabilities. Services include:

Gateway AntiVirus/Intrusion Prevention Service with anti-spyware
Provides robust, signature-based protection at the gateway against known viruses, trojans, spyware, Web-based exploits, and other blended threats. Controls IM and P2P usage.
WebBlocker
Increase productivity and decrease security risks by blocking access to malicious Web content and managing your users' Web surfing.
spamBlocker
The industry's best service at distinguishing legitimate communications from spam outbreaks in real time, blocking up to 97% of unwanted e-mail.

Model Upgradeability and Expandability

Upgradeable
Upgrade to a higher model within the line with a simple license key as your performance requirements increase
Expandable
Use license keys to easily add features and capabilities as needed, including anti-spam, anti-spyware, anti-virus, intrusion prevention, and URL filtering
Advanced Appliance Software
Upgrade to Fireware Pro, our advanced appliance software for more demanding networks

RoHS Compliant Hardware Platforms

The Firebox X Core e-Series and Firebox X Peak e-Series products comply with the European Union directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) policy.

The RoHS directive bans the sale of electrical and electronic equipment containing more than agreed upon levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyl (PBB) and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) flame retardants.

WatchGuard continues to dedicate resources and implement policies to ensure that the products we sell minimize overall environmental impacts.

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