Cybersecurity Has Evolved. So Have the Threats. We've Been There Since the Beginning.
From WatchGuard's earliest network security appliances to today's unified cybersecurity platform, Complete Computing has helped Arkansas organizations protect their technology investments for nearly three decades.
Today's cybersecurity challenges extend far beyond the firewall.
Protecting your organization means securing networks, devices, identities, applications, and the people who depend on them.
Complete Computing combines WatchGuard's proven security technologies with the experience, relationships, and personal attention of an Arkansas-based technology partner.
Decades of trusted technology partnership serving Arkansas business, education, and public organizations.
Protecting Arkansas Businesses Since the Early Days of WatchGuard.
When WatchGuard Technologies was founded in 1996, the internet was transforming how organizations communicated, conducted business, and connected their networks.
Complete Computing recognized early that these new opportunities would bring new security challenges.
We became an early adopter of WatchGuard technology, helping Arkansas organizations deploy network security solutions at a time when firewalls were becoming essential business infrastructure.
Over the years, we have watched WatchGuard evolve from its early firewall appliances into a comprehensive cybersecurity platform.
Today, WatchGuard protects far more than the network perimeter. Its technologies address endpoint threats, identity security, secure wireless connectivity, cloud applications, and managed threat detection and response.
Throughout that evolution, Complete Computing has remained committed to helping customers understand emerging threats and make practical security decisions.
The threats have changed. The technology has advanced. Our commitment to protecting our customers remains.
Partnership & Security Evolution Timeline
1996 – Present & Beyond- 1996
WatchGuard Is Founded
WatchGuard begins its journey as an innovator in network security.
- Late 1990s
Complete Computing Adopts WatchGuard
Complete Computing becomes an early WatchGuard technology partner, helping Arkansas organizations secure their growing networks.
- 2000s
Network Security Evolves
WatchGuard's Firebox family and unified threat management capabilities help organizations address increasingly sophisticated network threats.
- 2010s
Security Moves Beyond the Firewall
WatchGuard expands its cybersecurity portfolio to address evolving endpoint, wireless, and identity security needs.
- 2020s
Unified Cybersecurity
WatchGuard brings network, endpoint, identity, and cloud security capabilities together through its Unified Security Platform.
- 2026
Complete Protect MDR
Complete Computing introduces its managed detection and response offering, leveraging WatchGuard's security operations capabilities.
- Spring 2027Upcoming
The Next Chapter in Networking
WatchGuard plans to introduce cloud-managed network switches, expanding its integrated networking portfolio.
- 1996
WatchGuard Is Founded
WatchGuard begins its journey as an innovator in network security.
- Late 1990s
Complete Computing Adopts WatchGuard
Complete Computing becomes an early WatchGuard technology partner, helping Arkansas organizations secure their growing networks.
- 2000s
Network Security Evolves
WatchGuard's Firebox family and unified threat management capabilities help organizations address increasingly sophisticated network threats.
- 2010s
Security Moves Beyond the Firewall
WatchGuard expands its cybersecurity portfolio to address evolving endpoint, wireless, and identity security needs.
- 2020s
Unified Cybersecurity
WatchGuard brings network, endpoint, identity, and cloud security capabilities together through its Unified Security Platform.
- 2026
Complete Protect MDR
Complete Computing introduces its managed detection and response offering, leveraging WatchGuard's security operations capabilities.
- Spring 2027Upcoming
The Next Chapter in Networking
WatchGuard plans to introduce cloud-managed network switches, expanding its integrated networking portfolio.
One Security Strategy. Multiple Layers of Protection.
Cybersecurity works best when technologies work together.
WatchGuard's Unified Security Platform brings together critical security capabilities to help organizations strengthen protection, improve visibility, and simplify management.
Network Security — Firebox
WatchGuard Firebox next-generation firewalls help protect business networks from malware, ransomware, intrusion attempts, and other cyber threats.
- Next-generation firewall capabilities
- Unified Threat Management (UTM)
- Intrusion prevention
- Secure VPN connectivity
- Application visibility and control
- Centralized cloud management
Endpoint Security
Protect laptops, desktops, servers, and other supported endpoints with advanced threat prevention, detection, and response technologies.
- Antivirus and anti-malware protection
- Ransomware defense
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Behavioral threat analysis
- Centralized endpoint visibility
Identity Security — AuthPoint MFA
“Passwords alone are no longer enough.”
WatchGuard AuthPoint multi-factor authentication adds another layer of security to supported applications, remote access systems, VPNs, and other business resources.
- Multi-factor authentication
- Identity verification
- Secure remote access
- Protection against credential-based attacks
- Centralized identity management
Secure Wi-Fi
WatchGuard's cloud-managed wireless solutions help organizations provide reliable wireless connectivity while maintaining security visibility and control.
- Business-class wireless access points
- Cloud-based management
- Wireless security monitoring
- Indoor and supported outdoor deployments
- Modern wireless networking capabilities
Cloud & Security Management
WatchGuard Cloud provides centralized management and visibility across supported WatchGuard technologies.
- Centralized security management
- Security monitoring and reporting
- Threat visibility
- Simplified administration
- Integration across supported security products
Managed Detection & Response
“Advanced cybersecurity requires more than installing security software.”
WatchGuard MDR capabilities combine security technology, monitoring, investigation, and response expertise to help organizations identify and address threats. Complete Computing delivers these capabilities through our Complete Protect MDR offering.
- 24/7 continuous threat monitoring
- Security operations center investigation
- Coordinated incident containment
- Proactive threat hunting
- Integrated endpoint and network telemetry
Cyber Threats Don't Keep Business Hours. Neither Should Your Security.
Most organizations cannot dedicate an entire team to monitoring cybersecurity threats around the clock.
And even the best security technology is more effective when someone is watching for suspicious activity, investigating alerts, and helping coordinate a response.
That's why Complete Computing introduced Complete Protect MDR.
Built around WatchGuard's managed detection and response capabilities, Complete Protect helps organizations strengthen their security posture without having to build their own security operations center.
24/7 Security Monitoring
Continuous monitoring through the underlying managed security service.
Threat Detection & Investigation
Experienced security analysts and advanced detection technologies help identify suspicious activity.
Managed Response Capabilities
Supported response actions help contain threats and reduce potential impact.
Greater Security Visibility
Reporting and security insights help organizations better understand their security environment.
Flexible Protection
Complete Protect offers multiple service levels and optional security capabilities to meet different organizational needs.
Flexible Service Levels to Fit Your Organization
Add-on Options
- Email security and response
- Backup monitoring
For exact features and service distinctions, see the Complete Protect MDR page.
The Next Evolution: WatchGuard Moves into Network Switching.
One More Piece of the Unified Security Ecosystem.
At WatchGuard IMPACT North America 2026, WatchGuard announced an exciting expansion of its networking portfolio: a new family of cloud-managed switches.
Expected to arrive in Spring 2027, these switches will extend WatchGuard's approach to unified networking and security.
The planned portfolio will include models designed for branch offices, wireless environments, and larger network deployments.
WatchGuard's goal is to simplify network management while providing greater visibility into the infrastructure connecting users, devices, applications, and security systems.
Integrated visibility across security, wireless, and switching infrastructure.
Unified Management
WatchGuard plans to bring switch management into WatchGuard Cloud, complementing its existing security and wireless management capabilities.
Greater Network Visibility
The evolving network management platform is designed to provide more insight into connected infrastructure and network operations.
Simplified Administration
An integrated management approach may help organizations reduce the complexity of managing separate networking and security platforms.
A More Complete WatchGuard Ecosystem
Firewalls, wireless access points, and switching infrastructure can become part of a more cohesive network management strategy.
Coming Spring 2027 — Announced Product Roadmap
These products are not yet generally available. Features, models, pricing, specifications, and release dates are subject to change.
Recognized Across the Cybersecurity Industry.
WatchGuard's technologies, security innovations, and partner programs have received recognition from numerous cybersecurity and technology industry organizations.
Computing Security Awards
Endpoint Security Solution of the Year
WatchGuard Endpoint Security 360
Security-Insider IT Awards
Silver
Enterprise Network Firewalls
Fortress Cybersecurity Awards
Organizational Excellence
Omdia Cybersecurity MSP Ecosystems Leadership Matrix
Champion Recognition
Network Computing Awards
Network Security Product of the Year
WatchGuard Firebox M Series
Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Best Cybersecurity Company
CRN Partner Program Guide
5-Star Recognition
10th Consecutive Year
CRN Cloud 100
Named among 20 cloud security companies to watch.
These recognitions were awarded to WatchGuard Technologies, not Complete Computing. Awards are not a guarantee of security performance.
Global Cybersecurity Innovation. Local Arkansas Expertise.
There are many places to purchase cybersecurity technology.
But choosing the right products, understanding how they work together, and keeping protection aligned with your organization's needs requires more than a product catalog.
Complete Computing combines WatchGuard's cybersecurity technologies with decades of practical IT experience and a commitment to long-term customer relationships.
An Early WatchGuard Relationship
Our experience with WatchGuard reaches back to the company's earliest years, giving us decades of perspective on the evolution of network and cybersecurity technology.
More Than Just Firewalls
We help organizations evaluate layered security strategies involving networks, endpoints, identity, wireless, and managed security services.
Local Arkansas Relationships
Founded in Little Rock in 1982, Complete Computing has spent more than four decades helping Arkansas organizations accomplish their technology goals.
Complete Protect MDR
Our own managed security offering extends our WatchGuard relationship beyond product procurement into ongoing cybersecurity monitoring and response capabilities.
Practical Cybersecurity for Arkansas Organizations.
Business & SMB
Help protect business networks, employees, endpoints, and critical information without unnecessary operational complexity.
Education
Support secure connectivity, endpoint protection, identity security, and network visibility for school districts and educational organizations.
Government & Public Sector
Security solutions for agencies and public organizations with demanding operational, access, and data protection requirements.
Let's Talk About Protecting What Matters Most.
Whether you're replacing an aging firewall, evaluating endpoint protection, strengthening multi-factor authentication, planning a wireless refresh, or exploring managed detection and response, Complete Computing is ready to help.
Our Arkansas-based team would welcome the opportunity to discuss your organization's security priorities.
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Serving Arkansas organizations since 1982.