Product Information
WatchGuard APT Blocker, a subscription-based security service for WatchGuard appliances, adds another layer of protection that goes beyond signature-based antivirus to detect and block advanced malware and zero day attacks. It sends Windows executable files, Microsoft Office, PDF, and Android APK files to run in a cloud-based sandbox with code emulation to look for malware characteristics, including multiple types of evasive behavior.
- Combat evolving threats
As threats continue to evolve and become more complex, there is not one technology that can provide complete threat protection on its own. Signature-based defenses are still critical as a first line of defense, eliminating known threats at the gateway. However, you still need protection against unknown attacks that make it past the first layers of security. That's where APT Blocker comes in, providing you with advanced malware detection and prevention. - Prevent, detect, and resolve
WatchGuard APT Blocker focuses on behavioral analysis to determine if a file is malicious, identifying and submitting suspicious files to a cloud-based sandbox where the code is emulated, executed, and analyzed to determine its threat potential. If the suspected file is found to be malicious, APT Blocker quickly takes action to ensure your network and digital assets stay secure. - Full system emulation simulates physical hardware
Modern malware, including advanced persistent threats, ransomware, and zero-day attacks, are designed to recognize and evade traditional defenses. APT Blocker's full system emulation - which simulates physical hardware including CPU and memory - provides a comprehensive level of protection against advanced malware. - Easy to use
WatchGuard APT Blocker not only provides comprehensive protection against advanced malware, it does with a simple and intuitive user interface. From the management console, you can access easy-to-use controls that enable you to allow, drop, block, or quarantine by severity level, as well as set customized notifications for when APT Blocker detects a threat.