WatchGuardhas received Common Criteria EAL 4+ Certification for its latest array of multifunction security appliances (WatchGuard XTM firewalls) and its extensible content, messaging and data loss prevention (WatchGuard XCS appliances) solutions. For government and enterprise network security administrators, EAL4+ stands as a key certification around the world.
"Government and enterprise organizations must have complete trust in the performance and reliability of the gateway security products that they deploy, as they are constantly faced with advanced threats that could disrupt operations or breach highly confidential information. Having EAL4 certification validates WatchGuard solutions and gives our partners and customers confidence in deploying unparalleled security solutions," said Brendan Patterson, Senior Product Manager, WatchGuard Technologies.
Common Criteria evaluations involve rigorous analysis and testing to examine the security aspects of a product or system. Extensive testing involves comprehensive and formally repeatable process, confirming that the security product functions as claimed by the manufacturer. Security weaknesses and potential vulnerabilities are specifically examined during an evaluation.
