Short Take: WatchGuard adds firewall service

WatchGuard Technologies, which markets a standalone firewall appliance to small offices and ISPs, said every Firebox device will come with a six-month subscription to its update service. LiveSecurity automatically downloads new features, threat responses, and security alerts without manual installation. The new service debuts in early December and is priced at $1,295 annually.

Jan. 2, 2002 4:43 p.m. PT

, which markets a standalone firewall appliance to small offices and ISPs, said every Firebox device will come with a six-month subscription to its update service. LiveSecurity automatically downloads new features, threat responses, and security alerts without manual installation. The new service debuts in early December and is priced at $1,295 annually.