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Unified Security Gateway (USG)

byHuawei
in Network Firewalls (Transitioning to Hybrid Mesh Firewall and Cloud Firewalls)
4.9

Overview

Product Information on Unified Security Gateway (USG)

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Unified Security Gateway (USG)?

Unified Security Gateway (USG) is a software developed by Huawei that integrates multiple network security features such as firewall protection, intrusion prevention, antivirus filtering, VPN connectivity, and web content filtering into a single platform. The software is designed to manage and secure network traffic by controlling access, detecting malicious activities, and preventing data breaches. It supports authentication and auditing functions for enhanced network visibility and compliance requirements. USG helps organizations address business challenges related to unauthorized access, external attacks, and internal security threats by providing centralized management and monitoring capabilities for their network environments.

Unified Security Gateway (USG) Pricing

Unified Security Gateway (USG) software utilizes a licensing-based pricing model, where charges are typically determined by features enabled, throughput capacity, and number of users or devices. The software is available in multiple editions with differing levels of functionality, and additional fees may apply for support, updates, and expanded capabilities.

Overall experience with Unified Security Gateway (USG)

Network Security Engineer
<50M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Affordable Option Offers Easy Use But Asset Management and Logs Need Improvement”

4.0
Jun 24, 2025
It's quite a powerful machine, easy to use, with a clear UI, and at the 1/3 of the cost from other vendors
IT Manager
500M - 1B USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“The Evolution of USG: Continuous and Noticeable Improvement”

3.0
Mar 12, 2025
last time i used usg it could not perform web filtering like youtube and facebook

About Company

Company Description

Updated 26th April 2024

Huawei is a global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) solutions. The company's main focus is to enrich human progress through innovative technologies. Huawei aims to ensure that connectivity is a basic need, emphasizing the importance of access to ICT and the benefits it can provide to a wide audience. The firm specializes in creating customer-focused innovations and establishing strong partnerships, developing capabilities across carrier networks, enterprise, consumers, and cloud computing sections. With operations in over 170 countries, Huawei has a significant global presence. The company's objective is to digitally connect every person, home, and organization in order to achieve a comprehensive connected, intelligent world. Through this, Huawei works to narrow the digital gap, facilitating access to broadband services.

Company Details

Updated 26th April 2024
Company type
Private
Year Founded
1987
Head office location
Shenzhen, China
Number of employees
10001+
Website
https://www.huawei.com/en/

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Unified Security Gateway (USG) Likes & Dislikes

Like

I really like its bandwidth management, that manages per-user and per-IP bandwidth based on service application identification.

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Like

the hardware is tough and last longer and also is easy to configure it

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Like

Good security service, quick response to handle problems. The FW document is detailed and the 400 after-sales service is professional.

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Dislike

I don't really like its asset management and the logs could be better

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Dislike

the product is fine and its improving with time

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Dislike

Web UI interface needs to be improved.

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Unified Security Gateway (USG) Reviews and Ratings

4.9

(307 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
89%
4 Star
10%
3 Star
2%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.9

Integration & Deployment

4.9

Service & Support

4.9

Product Capabilities

4.9

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  • Network Security Engineer
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Affordable Option Offers Easy Use But Asset Management and Logs Need Improvement

    4.0
    Jun 24, 2025
    It's quite a powerful machine, easy to use, with a clear UI, and at the 1/3 of the cost from other vendors
  • IT Manager-Network and Security
    50M-1B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Exploring the Simplicity of Huawei USG FWs in IPsec Configuration

    5.0
    Apr 20, 2025
    Huawei USG FWs are simpler and easier to use in terms of IPsec configuration compared to other vendors. They are easy to configure, have a high performance, and run stably for five years without any problems.
  • IT MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Huawei USG Merges SRv6 Zero Trust and Firewall Capabilities

    5.0
    Apr 21, 2025
    Huawei USG supports SRv6 zero trust and firewall functions in one. In e-Government extranet scenarios, Huawei USG has strong advantages and excellent performance.
  • MANAGER, IT SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
    10B+ USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Rapid and Frequent Updates Mark Against Threats

    5.0
    Apr 21, 2025
    Very good overall performance, the interface is easy to operate, and the threat is quickly detected.
  • Manager of O&M Department
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Huawei Firewall Surprises with Industrial Protocol Support

    5.0
    Mar 17, 2025
    We bought some Huawei switches, and they said you can also try their firewall, which supports industrial control protocols. We trust Huawei switches, so we also adopted their suggestion this time.
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