Securepoint
German UTM firewall maker from Lueneburg selling Black Dwarf and RC appliances under one all-inclusive licence
Quick Overview
| Company | Securepoint GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Firewall Software (NGFW) |
| Headquarters | Lueneburg, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | On-premise appliances; optional Unified Security Console in the cloud |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | Appliance in your own network, rented, bought or as a managed service |
| Main Features | UTM firewall, content filter, Geo-IP blocking, ransomware and virus detection, integrated VPN client, Cyber Defence Cloud, Unified Security Console, Managed Firewall |
| Pricing | Pricing on request; rent, purchase or managed service |
| Best For | Small and medium businesses, medical practices and municipalities in the German-speaking market |
| Replaces | Fortinet FortiGate, WatchGuard, Sophos XG |
Detailed Review
Securepoint builds UTM firewalls for small and medium-sized businesses, practices and public authorities. The imprint names Securepoint GmbH in Lueneburg, registered in Lueneburg, with a Swiss subsidiary in Baar.
Its pitch to resellers is one licence that bundles hardware, software, service and support, plus a VPN client included in the price.
Cloud features and management
The Cyber Defence Cloud bundles twelve cloud services into the firewalls, and the Unified Security Console manages devices centrally from the cloud. The Managed Firewall service lets partners handle configuration, filters and updates.
Wider portfolio
Securepoint also sells antivirus, managed XDR, mail security, backup and awareness training, so a reseller can build one stack from a single vendor.
Limitations to Consider
Prices are not published and enquiries go through a form or the Partnerfinder. The website and documentation focus on the German-speaking market, and larger multinational deployments are not the stated target. For heavy data-centre throughput, Clavister or Stormshield list bigger models.
Who Should Use Securepoint
Resellers and small organisations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland that want a rented or managed UTM firewall without per-feature add-ons.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- One licence covers hardware, software, service and support per vendor
- VPN client included
- Rental and managed-service options
- Own operating system developed in Germany
- Cloud console for several firewalls
Cons
- No published prices
- Focus on the DACH market
- Reseller-led purchasing
- Less suited to very large networks
Alternatives to Securepoint
Other European firewall software (ngfw) worth comparing before you decide:
Stormshield
France · French network firewalls qualified by ANSSI, for IT and OT
genua
Germany · Two-box high resistance firewall for classified networks
R&S LANCOM Unified Firewalls
Germany · German UTM firewalls from the LANCOM line, hardware or virtual
OPNsense
Netherlands · Open source firewall platform developed by Deciso
See all European firewall software (ngfw) or compare them directly against Fortinet FortiGate on our alternatives page.
Frequently Asked Questions
The vendor describes an all-inclusive licence combining hardware, software, service and support.
Yes, through the cloud-based Unified Security Console.
Yes, a Managed Firewall service is delivered together with partners.