Does Your Security Solution Hit the Mark? Here’s How a UTM Helps Businesses

Companies that do their business online experience threats from all sides. Therefore, a comprehensive security solution is required. Without one, you’re at risk from malicious websites, spam messages, ransomware, and much more. Designed with the security needs of enterprises in mind, a Unified Threat Management solution can protect your business from every side.

The UTM is a unique tool that combines the top four security features that every business needs. Here is a brief overview of how a UTM protects a company’s sensitive information.

Firewalls
Every computer and device that connects to the Internet needs a firewall. However, the consumer-grade firewall that comes with a PC won’t cut it for the security needs of the average SMB. Instead, a UTM offers enterprises better protection with a strong firewall meant to safeguard an entire IT network. A UTM does this by analyzing the data flowing in and out of a network in order to recognize threats and keep them out. The advantage of having an enterprise-level firewall is that it keeps malware from spreading across your network, a risk that no business owner should have to take.

Antivirus
Antivirus software is also needed, should a threat ever make it past your firewall. Antivirus software works by eliminating any threats found on your network, which includes viruses, malware, spyware, and more. Antivirus software utilized by a UTM makes sure to regularly update itself with the latest threat definitions, and having it be centralized makes it easier to manage and more secure than having a separate antivirus solution for each and every workstation.

Content Filtering
A content filtering solution is a must for companies that have employees browsing the Internet in any fashion. This security tool works by blocking users from accessing websites that host malware. A content filtering tool also gives you the option to block websites you deem to be inappropriate or a waste of time, like social media or pornography. You can also set these limitations on a per user basis, which means responsible employees and management can have more freedom to access the websites they need in order to do their jobs.

Spam Blocking
Spam blocking is a security tool that eliminates spam messages from hitting email inboxes. This is a crucial tool for every business to have, seeing as spam email is one of the most popular modes used by hackers to spread their malware and other threats, including but not limited to, ransomware. Spam blocking is a great preventive measure that you can implement to curb one of the biggest security risks posed to every organization, user error.

As you can see, a network that’s equipped with these four security tools is much better off than a network that uses only one, or even three. A UTM consolidates all four of these security tools into one powerful security solution, allowing companies to not have to worry about online threats so they can better focus on hitting their marks for growth and profitability.

All that said, every business has different security needs based on company size and how they use their technology. This is why you’ll first want to contact the IT professionals at Computerware before implementing your own UTM, or going with whatever other security tool that will best serve your needs. For help with your company’s security needs, call Computerware today at (703) 821-8200.