One of the best ways to protect against the main threats not covered by traditional firewalls is to use unified threat management (UTM). These are multipurpose security solutions/devices that at a minimum have a firewall, VPN, antivirus, and intrusion detection/prevention system (IDS/IPS). Some UTMs- sometimes known as super UTMs- also incorporate capabilities such as Web Filtering (blocking of problematic or infected Web Sites), Spam Blocking, and spyware protection.
UTMs are usually a lower cost option than buying and installing several security components separately. They are also greener, as one solution uses much less energy than multiple devices. When buying a UTM or a super UTM, it is important to ensure a reseller sizes it correctly. example: ensure that if has the performance capability to deal with current throughput and future business expansion.
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