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Virtual Firewall or an on-site firewall?

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Virtual Firewall · Managed security
Oct 11, 2026 1 min read
Virtual Firewall or an on-site firewall?

eMazzanti manages your firewall either way — the question is where it runs and how much you need. A Virtual Firewall is one simple plan with no upfront cost; an on-site WatchGuard Firebox suits larger offices that also want switches and Wi-Fi managed together.

Virtual Firewall

A small plug-and-play device, included in the plan, that connects to your WatchGuard firewall through an encrypted tunnel. One plan with everything included, $79 per location per month, no upfront cost and no long-term contract. The right fit for a store, a small office, or several small sites.

On-site Firebox (Guard Depot)

A full WatchGuard Firebox in your office, rented for a three-year term, that can also manage your switches and Wi-Fi. It comes in three service levels as your needs grow, starting around $1,000 one-time plus $100 per month. The right fit for a larger office or server room.

How to choose

Choose the Virtual Firewall for simple, low-cost protection across one or several small sites. Choose an on-site Firebox when you run a larger office and want the firewall, switches and Wi-Fi managed together. You can see the on-site plans on Guard Depot.

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We set up, run and audit your Virtual Firewall — rules, VPN, threat monitoring and compliance reporting — so your team can stay on the business, not the firewall.

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One practical security read a month.

Short, useful and no noise — the occasional guide on keeping your network tight and your traffic clean.

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Tell us about your locations. We’ll ship, configure and run the Virtual Firewall behind them — so you can stay on the business, not the firewall.

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