The Best Defense: Universal Threat Management
Protecting your business network from the threats lurking on the Internet is crucial for a small business. Threats of all shapes, sizes, and severities are out there and if they get into your network you could be looking at some serious issues ranging from data theft to extended downtime. Fortunately, there is a single solution available that can deliver a total security package to protect your business from virtually any outside threat.
Universal Threat Management (UTM) is essentially the same as building a massive wall around your business and securing it with a battalion of super heroes. In other words, known threats don't get through a good UTM.
A Universal Threat Management device is a combination of multiple security solutions that work in tandem to prevent a wide variety of threats. The device juggles multiple roles effortlessly in order to eliminate the need to manage multiple single-purpose applications. This makes the UTM the Swiss-army knife for business security. Here are some of the roles it can play:
- Web Filtering - Block and control access to certain websites for employees.
- Ad Blocker - Eliminate sketchy internet ads and pop ups.
- Antivirus - Frontline protection to prevent viruses from entering the network.
- Spyware/Malware Blocker - Catch and block malware before it infects your network.
- Intrusion Protection - Disallow unauthorized access by hackers and bots.
- Spam Filter - Prevent junk mail and reduce inbox clutter.
- Phishing Attack Prevention - Prevent dangerous identity theft attacks.
- Remote Access Portal - Grant employees remote access into the network from home or on the road.
- And more!