Native integration links USG FLEX H series firewalls with Bitdefender GravityZone, giving enterprises and MSPs unified visibility across their security stack.
Zyxel Networks, a prominent provider of secure, AI-powered cloud networking solutions, has teamed up with Bitdefender to unify network and endpoint protection. Announced on November 5, 2026, from Hsinchu, Taiwan, the partnership introduces a native integration connecting Zyxel Networks’ USG FLEX H series firewalls with Bitdefender GravityZone. By bringing these tools together, the solution provides network administrators with a centralized view of their security environment, breaking down operational silos to support quicker, better-informed threat responses.
For organizations operating with lean IT and security teams, safeguarding both networks and endpoints often requires toggling between disconnected platforms daily. In those environments, expired licenses, unpatched devices, and coverage blind spots can easily go unnoticed until they trigger operational disruptions or leave the company vulnerable to cyberattacks.
By merging Zyxel Networks’ network defense expertise with Bitdefender’s established endpoint protection, the partnership equips organizations with complementary security from two industry specialists. Businesses and managed service providers (MSPs) gain a streamlined method for mitigating risks without relying on custom API development or third-party middleware.
Streamlining Security Through a Single Dashboard
The integration cuts down on the need for administrators to jump between separate consoles during routine security operations:
- Out-of-the-Box Native Integration: USG FLEX H series firewalls link directly with Bitdefender GravityZone right out of the box, eliminating the need for custom APIs, additional software, or dedicated engineering work.
- Built-In Free Trial: Administrators can sign up for a Bitdefender account and launch a free trial straight from the firewall interface in just a few clicks.
Exposing Hidden Endpoint Vulnerabilities
Beyond centralizing management, the firewall console gives IT teams deeper insight into endpoint health across the entire network:
- Centralized Endpoint Visibility: Admins can monitor device categories, operating system versions, and license statuses directly within the firewall dashboard, helping them spot expired licenses or outdated OS builds before they escalate into security incidents.
- Proven Endpoint Protection: Bitdefender has achieved a protection rate of 99.8% or above across the last seven AV-Comparatives Real-World Protection Tests. During 2026 evaluations, GravityZone posted the lowest number of compromised systems while keeping false positives among the lowest in the industry.
“IT teams should not have to spend their time checking separate security systems just to understand whether their business is protected,” said Mr. Gary Chen, Emerging Markets head at Zyxel Networks. “By bringing Bitdefender endpoint protection into the USG FLEX H experience, we are making endpoint security easier to see and manage alongside network security. For MSPs, it also creates an opportunity to offer customers stronger endpoint protection alongside their existing network security services, supporting new recurring revenue without adding unnecessary operational complexity.”
Daniel Daraban, Vice President of Products at Bitdefender, added: “Strong security should not force businesses to choose between protection and simplicity. By bringing GravityZone together with Zyxel Networks’ firewall platform, we’re helping IT teams see endpoint risks more clearly and act before gaps become incidents. This partnership makes proven endpoint protection easier to deploy and manage for SMBs and MSPs.”
Advancing Toward a Connected Defense Workflow
Looking ahead, Zyxel Networks and Bitdefender intend to deepen their integration in 2027. Planned enhancements include endpoint risk scoring, automated predefined actions, and the sharing of endpoint threat intelligence via the Zyxel Security Distribution Network (ZSDN) to bolster firewall defenses worldwide.
The Bitdefender integration is available on Zyxel Networks’ USG FLEX H series firewalls with uOS version 1.40 or later. For more information about the partnership, please visit https://community.zyxel.com/en/discussion/33961
