The WatchGuard XCS

Since 1996, WatchGuard Technologies has provided more than 600,000 security appliances to hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. Our Extensible Content Security (XCS and XCSv) solutions offer the industry’s best defense-in-depth for email, web, and data loss prevention. With four physical appliances and four virtual editions to choose from, XCS and XCSv meet the essaging security requirements of businesses of all sizes, including solutions to protect the world’s most demanding email and web networks. XCS products are backed by LiveSecurity Service, a highvalue support and maintenance program. The WatchGuard commitment to performance and value gives our customers enterprisegrade protection in a cost-effective, extensible solution.
Eliminate Spam and Email-borne Threats
The dangers carried by spam have never been greater. Highly sophisticated email scams are luring users to web sites where malicious code awaits. Data is stolen, malware propagated and networks infected with spyware and botnets.
WatchGuard XCS utilizes breakthrough innovations in email security to stop today’s spam threats. An “in the cloud” reputation lookup service blocks up to 98% of spam at the connection level, then the powerful anti-spam engine conducts a rigorous analysis of messages and attachments on the remaining email. The result is industry-leading spam protection, with huge savings in email processing overhead.
Extend Protection to Web Traffic
Adding a Web Security subscription to your XCS appliance will extend that same powerful protection to all your web traffic as well. The cloud-based web reputation service determines the risk level of each web page to stop threats at the perimeter. URL filtering analyzes and blocks access to web sites based on predefined policies to reduce risks, prevent legal liabilities from inappropriate web surfing, and protect bandwidth.
Stop the Loss of Sensitive Data
Confidential  information can leave the network, accidentally or maliciously, in many ways. Email is the primary threat vector for data loss, yet web communications over popmail services such as Hotmail and Gmail, business collaboration tools, and social networking sites like LinkedIn and Facebook have become just as common egress points for sensitive data. The data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities of WatchGuard XCS enable tight control over all outbound traffic no matter what the communication tool to keep sensitive, regulated, and classified information from exiting the network without authorization.
Encrypt Emails for Privacy and Compliance
Given the volume of sensitive data that must pass between business networks, the decision isn’t if you should encrypt confidential email messages, but how. WatchGuard XCS SecureMail provides policy-driven, transparent encryption that is easy to deploy and manage. Messages can be opened by any browser and on any mobile device, Keys are issued dynamically, minimizing the risk of key corruption or unauthorized data recovery. And because it’s a fully integrated subscription, it beats the high cost and administrative burden of stand-alone encryption products.
Effectively Define Your Relationship with the Internet
XCS solutions are rich in tools that support policy creation, management, and enforcement. The XCS DLP Wizard guides administrators through DLP configuration controls quickly and simply. Built-in compliance dictionaries streamline policy-creation to meet a wide range of regulatory mandates. Granular controls provide enhanced visibility into data leaving the network. All email and web security can be managed across protocols from one centralized management console, using one set of corporate acceptable use and compliance policies for maximum efficiency and protection.