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Judy Security vs WatchGuard Technologies

Judy Security sells cybersecurity in which Judy combines advanced AI with real human expertise. WatchGuard Technologies sells a Unified Security Platform that combines network, endpoint, identity and cloud protection, purpose-built for MSPs servicing midsize companies and SMBs. CISO Tribune files both under Workforce IAM and SSO. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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Judy Security vs WatchGuard Technologies: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
Judy SecurityJudy Security sells cybersecurity in which Judy combines advanced AI with real human expertise.judysecurity.aiWatchGuard TechnologiesWatchGuard Technologies sells a Unified Security Platform that combines network, endpoint, identity and cloud protection, purpose-built for MSPs servicing midsize companies and SMBs.watchguard.com
What it sells
  • AaDya Platform[4]A software-as-a-service platform that AaDya makes available via the internet. It provides endpoint monitoring, anti-phishing and single sign-on functionality.
  • Judy Control Center[8]A platform offered by Judy.
  • Judy Essential[9]A Judy offering for businesses including the smallest ones.
  • Judy Portal[6][11]The portal in which Judy support tickets are created.
  • Unified Security Platform[1][5]WatchGuard unifies network, endpoint, identity and cloud protection under one agent, one console and one AI intelligence layer.
  • Firebox M Series[9]Firebox M Series rackmount appliances provide NGFW features.
  • Endpoint Security 360[11]WatchGuard Endpoint Security 360 is an autonomous zero trust endpoint detection and response solution.
  • AuthPoint[7][12][13]WatchGuard AuthPoint provides cloud-based authentication and access to applications.
  • Total Identity Security[13]Total Identity Security combines AuthPoint MFA with Dark Web Credential Monitoring.
  • WatchGuard Cloud[1][5][7][9][13]WatchGuard Cloud is built for MSPs and gives one place to deploy, standardize, monitor and report across all customers.
  • Compliance Reporting[15]WatchGuard Compliance Reporting offers configurable compliance controls and reports for regulatory needs.
Categories
Headquarters
Not stated on its pagesSeattle, United States[4]
Founded
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Not stated on its pagesOwned by Vector Capital since 2022[6]
Named customers
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
Not stated on its pages
  • July 7, 2026WatchGuard Technologies appointed Vincent Hwang as Chief Product Officer, reporting to CEO Joe Smolarski.[16]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: listed, seen October 30, 2026[6]
Who it fits
Not written yetWatchGuard delivers its security to businesses exclusively through managed service provider and reseller partners. Businesses receive protection configured and managed for them by a local WatchGuard partner. WatchGuard describes its devices as suited to securing branch offices, distributed networks and large data centers. WatchGuard secure access points are described for small offices, retail locations, schools, warehouses and outdoor deployments. WatchGuard Endpoint Security 360 is described as suited to organizations and MSPs.
Last verified
September 30, 2026September 27, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Judy Security and WatchGuard Technologies are both filed under Workforce IAM and SSO.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Judy Security's primary category is MDR and managed SOC; WatchGuard Technologies's is Firewalls and NGFW.
  • Judy Security is also filed under Email security and Passwordless authentication and authenticators. WatchGuard Technologies is also filed under Identity threat detection and response and EDR and XDR.
  • Judy Security lists AaDya Platform, Judy Control Center, Judy Essential and Judy Portal. WatchGuard Technologies lists Unified Security Platform, Firebox M Series, Endpoint Security 360, AuthPoint, Total Identity Security and 2 more.
  • WatchGuard Technologies is headquartered in Seattle, United States.
  • WatchGuard Technologies is owned by Vector Capital, since 2022.

What it sells: Judy Security

What AaDya Platform does[4]
AaDya makes its software-as-a-service platform available via the internet. AaDya analyzes certain data and provides cybersecurity-related reports and notifications, endpoint monitoring, anti-phishing and single sign-on functionality. Customers access the platform through any web-based application or interface made available by AaDya, and customers can download the AaDya mobile application and related software applications used to perform system monitoring.
What Judy Portal does[6][11]
Support tickets are created in the Judy Portal. A copy of a support ticket can be sent to the customer company’s PSA system. A Champion or Admin user can enable the integration in Judy’s partner portal.

What it sells: WatchGuard Technologies

What Firebox M Series does[9]
Firebox M Series rackmount appliances provide NGFW features. Firebox rackmount appliances integrate with WatchGuard Cloud and ThreatSync and offer centralized management and AI-powered XDR correlation.
What Endpoint Security 360 does[11]
WatchGuard Endpoint Security 360 is an autonomous zero trust endpoint detection and response solution that blocks unknown applications automatically and continuously monitors trusted applications for signs of compromise. WatchGuard Endpoint Security 360 provides visibility into blocked executions, compromised trusted applications and the progression of attacks across endpoints.
What AuthPoint does[7][12][13]
WatchGuard AuthPoint provides cloud-based authentication and access to applications. AuthPoint MFA supports push, passkeys, TOTP, QR codes, hardware tokens and zero trust policies. AuthPoint is managed in WatchGuard Cloud, which configures policies, synchronizes users and enforces controls from one interface.
What Total Identity Security does[13]
Total Identity Security combines AuthPoint MFA with Dark Web Credential Monitoring. WatchGuard continuously monitors workforce user credentials across dark web, deep web and breach databases using AI-driven intelligence, and can alert affected end users directly. WatchGuard Cloud lets MSPs manage MFA and credential monitoring across customer accounts.
What WatchGuard Cloud does[1][5][7][9][13]
WatchGuard Cloud is built for MSPs and gives one place to deploy, standardize, monitor and report across all customers. ThreatSync XDR is part of WatchGuard Cloud and correlates activity across WatchGuard security layers. WatchGuard Cloud provides visibility, configuration control and real-time threat monitoring so MSPs can manage network security from anywhere with an Internet connection.
What Compliance Reporting does[15]
WatchGuard Compliance Reporting offers configurable compliance controls and reports for regulatory needs. WatchGuard Compliance Reporting is integrated with WatchGuard NDR and WatchGuard SaaS, delivering over 100 AI-refined network cybersecurity controls. WatchGuard Compliance Reporting includes configurable compliance report templates for ISO-27001, NIST 800-53, NIST 171/CMMC, UK Cyber Essentials, FFIEC, CISA Ransomware Defense, Cyber Insurance Compliance and Supply Chain Compliance.

Questions about Judy Security and WatchGuard Technologies

What do Judy Security and WatchGuard Technologies sell?
Judy Security sells AaDya Platform, Judy Control Center, Judy Essential and Judy Portal. WatchGuard Technologies sells Unified Security Platform, Firebox M Series, Endpoint Security 360, AuthPoint, Total Identity Security and 2 more.
Are Judy Security and WatchGuard Technologies in the same category?
They share Workforce IAM and SSO. Judy Security's primary category is MDR and managed SOC and WatchGuard Technologies's is Firewalls and NGFW.
Where are Judy Security and WatchGuard Technologies headquartered?
WatchGuard Technologies is headquartered in Seattle, United States.
Who owns Judy Security and WatchGuard Technologies?
WatchGuard Technologies is owned by Vector Capital, since 2022.
Who are Judy Security and WatchGuard Technologies sold to?
WatchGuard delivers its security to businesses exclusively through managed service provider and reseller partners.
What have Judy Security and WatchGuard Technologies announced recently?
July 7, 2026: WatchGuard Technologies appointed Vincent Hwang as Chief Product Officer, reporting to CEO Joe Smolarski.

About Judy Security

Judy Security sells cybersecurity in which Judy combines advanced AI with real human expertise. Judy’s AI investigates, correlates, and resolves threats alongside Judy’s Blue Team. Judy combines AI-driven detection with human validation. Judy translates complex security data into plain English.[2][5]

Judy’s Blue Team scans the network and identifies holes in the system. Judy describes a detection protocol in which threats are categorized and eliminated once a vulnerability is spotted. Judy provides expert-backed investigation and continuous 24/7 monitoring. Judy provides a dashboard, and Judy’s Blue Team resolves threats. Judy offers a way to meet and report on compliance requirements.[2][5][7]

Judy offers a platform named Judy Control Center. Judy Control Center is a platform designed to empower users to make informed decisions and optimize their security strategies. Judy Essential is built for businesses including the smallest ones. Judy Advanced and Premium subscriptions are described by Judy as an XDR solution.[8][9][10]

Judy offers MSPs an all-in-one ecosystem backed by a human-driven agentic framework. Judy Security connects the Judy Portal to ConnectWise PSA, so that a copy of a support ticket created in the Judy Portal is sent to the customer company’s PSA system. A Champion or Admin user can enable the integration in Judy’s partner portal through the RMM/ PSA Integrations Screen.[5]

Enabling the ConnectWise integration requires creating an API Member and generating a Public Key and a Private Key. Judy’s partner portal lets the user select the service board where tickets are logged in ConnectWise. Judy’s partner portal also lets the user set the Status and Priority that tickets default to in ConnectWise when a ticket is opened from Judy Portal. Mapping child or customer companies allows a copy of the tickets for those customers to be sent to the PSA for tracking and management.

Judy Security also connects the Judy Portal to Autotask PSA, so that a copy of a support ticket created in the Judy Portal is sent to the customer company’s PSA system. The Autotask integration requires the customer company to have an active account with Autotask. Enabling the Autotask integration requires creating an API user. The Autotask setup sets Judy Security as the integration vendor in the API Tracking Identifier. Default values are selected for tickets that are created, and users can edit or remove the Autotask integration in Judy Portal.[11]

AaDya makes its software-as-a-service platform available via the internet. AaDya analyzes certain data and provides cybersecurity-related reports and notifications, endpoint monitoring, anti-phishing and single sign-on functionality. Customers can access the AaDya Platform through any web-based application or interface made available by AaDya. Customers can download and install the AaDya mobile application and related software applications used to facilitate access and use of the platform and to perform system monitoring. Customer access to the AaDya Platform is subject to the monitored users limits set forth on the Order Form.[1][2][3][4]

Judy Security on the record

Sources

Judy Security full record

  1. [1]Judy security earns spot on the crn 2023 stellar startups listJudy Security · judysecurity.ai · published November 13, 2023 · Tier A
  2. [2]judysecurity.aiJudy Security · judysecurity.ai · undated page, accessed September 30, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]Stellar Cyber and Judy Security Partner to Deliver Affordable and Effective Security SolutionsBusiness Wire · businesswire.com · published July 15, 2024 · Tier A
  4. [4]AaDya - Standard Terms and Conditions FINAL 2024-07-6.docxJudy Security · undated page, accessed October 31, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Judy Security - ConnectWise API Integration Setup & Guide | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Meet Judy (and Meet Compliance) | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Enhance Security, Optimize Workflows with Judy Control Center | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Get Essential Cybersecurity for Your Business | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Meet Judy (and Your New Security Team) | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Judy Security - Autotask API Integration Setup & Guide | Judy SecurityJudy Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

WatchGuard Technologies full record

  1. [1]watchguard.comWatchGuard Technologies · watchguard.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Watchguard launches new high performance firebox appliances secure modernWatchGuard Technologies · watchguard.com · published June 2, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]vectorcapital.comVector Capital · vectorcapital.com · published July 5, 2022 · Tier A
  4. [4]Dex991WatchGuard Technologies via SEC EDGAR · sec.gov · published July 25, 2006 · Tier A
  5. [5]WatchGuard | Comprehensive Cybersecurity SolutionsWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed October 30, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]WatchGuard Reviews, Ratings & Features 2026 | Gartner Peer InsightsGartner Peer Insights · undated page, accessed October 30, 2026 · Tier C
  7. [7]Centralized Management & Visibility | WatchGuard CloudWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Managed Security Services for MSPs | WatchGuardWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Rackmount Firewall Appliances | WatchGuardWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]WatchGuard Endpoint Security | AI-Powered ProtectionWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]WatchGuard Endpoint Security 360 - Zero Trust EDRWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]AuthPoint 30-Day Free Trial | WatchGuard Free AuthPointWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]AuthPoint Total Identity Security | WatchGuardWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Secure Wireless APs for Your Business | WatchGuardWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  15. [15]Compliance Reporting | WatchGuardWatchGuard Technologies · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  16. [16]WatchGuard Appoints Vincent Hwang as Chief Product OfficerWatchGuard Technologies · published July 7, 2026 · Tier A

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