Still Trusting SSL VPN? There's a better way.
A traditional SSL VPN checks who you are once, then opens the network. WatchGuard's FireCloud checks every session and connects users straight to the app they need, managed through WatchGuard Cloud with a single agent.
SSL VPN wasn't built for how your team works now.
Full network access, one login
Once a VPN client authenticates, it usually drops the user onto the whole network. One stolen credential becomes a wide-open path for an attacker to move around.
Trust checked once, not continuously
A traditional VPN verifies identity at connection and then stops asking. There's no ongoing check of user behavior or device health for the rest of the session.
An exposed attack surface
VPN gateways sit on the open internet so remote users can reach them, and that same visibility is exactly what makes remote access a favorite target for attackers.
Clients to install, update, and troubleshoot
Every remote device needs a VPN client managed and kept current, and encryption overhead can slow things down right as more people connect.
See the difference side by side.
| Capability | Traditional SSL VPN | WatchGuard FireCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Access model | Network-level access after one login | Application-level access, verified per session |
| Trust | Checked once, at connection | Continuously verified for identity and device posture |
| Private applications | Reachable by anyone on the network | Cloaked from the internet, exposed only to authorized users |
| Web threats | Not addressed by the VPN itself | Blocked in the cloud by FireCloud's Secure Web Gateway |
| Management | Client installed and updated per device | One agent, managed centrally in WatchGuard Cloud |
What you get with FireCloud.
Identity-based Zero Trust
Every session is checked against user identity and device posture before it ever reaches an application, not just at login.
Private application cloaking
Internal apps stay invisible to the open internet and are exposed only to the people cleared to use them.
Cloud-delivered web protection
Malware, phishing, and malicious sites get blocked before traffic reaches the user, wherever they're working from.
One agent, one console
Firewall-as-a-Service, Secure Web Gateway, and Zero Trust Network Access all run through WatchGuard Cloud, so remote access is one thing to manage instead of a stack of point tools.
WatchGuard FireCloud FAQ
FireCloud is a cloud-delivered SASE solution that combines Firewall-as-a-Service, a Secure Web Gateway, and Zero Trust Network Access, managed centrally through WatchGuard Cloud with a single agent.
An SSL VPN grants network-level access after a single login. FireCloud verifies identity and device posture continuously and grants access to individual applications only, so a compromised session can't move laterally across the network.
No. FireCloud runs alongside your existing WatchGuard Firebox as a cloud-delivered service, managed through WatchGuard Cloud. Talk to a certified WatchGuard expert about the right rollout for your environment.
Yes. FireCloud lets MSPs replace client VPNs with zero trust access, deploy quickly, and manage everything centrally, turning remote access into a recurring, profitable service instead of a support burden.
Pricing depends on user count and which FireCloud tier fits your environment: Internet Access, Total Access, or the Zero Trust Bundle. Talk to a certified WatchGuard expert at Firewalls.com for a quote sized to your team.
Ready to retire your SSL VPN?
Talk to a certified WatchGuard expert about moving your remote users onto FireCloud. We'll help you pick the right tier and plan the rollout. Firewalls.com is a WatchGuard One Gold Partner.
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