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Apr 20, 2008

Threat Management Solution with Firebox® X Core™

Growing businesses have the same critical network security needs aslarge enterprises, but generally have limited resources with which tobuy, install, manage, and maintain their security solutions. To tacklethese resource challenges, you need a solution that provides powerfulprotection, is easy to use, affordable, and capable of meeting yoursecurity needs not just today, but into the future. Here’s why yourUnified Threat Management Solution is the Firebox® X Core™.

  1. Intuitive Management Console

    Every Firebox X Core can be easily configured and managed using WatchGuard®System Manager. It provides real-time monitoring of status and events, richreporting, icon-based policy management, and drag-and-drop VPN configurationand logging – simplifying network security for the IT expert, while providingindispensable ease of use for novice network administrators.

  2. Centralized VPN Management

    To extend security to remote offices, Firebox X Core comes bundled* with a4-node VPN Manager license upgradeable to 10, 20, or unlimited users forsecure deployment of encrypted VPNs. Turn the complex task of setting upmulti-site tunnels into a simple 3-step process using VPN Manager technology toinstantly create VPNs.

  3. Comprehensive Unified Threat Management

    The Firebox X Core provides comprehensive security by integrating statefulpacket firewall, VPN, deep application inspection, gateway antivirus, intrusionprevention, anti-spyware, spam blocking, and URL filtering into a single appliance,reducing the time and cost associated with managing multiple-point solutions.

  4. Zero Day Protection Out of the Box

    Firebox X Core scrutinizes traffic as it flows into the network for anything thatdoes not conform to standard protocols, behaviors, and patterns. It inspectstraffic at multiple layers as it flows into the network to proactively blockfragmentation and DoS/DDoS attacks, viruses, spam, worms, spyware, trojans,and blended threats, providing zero day protection from attacks during thewindow of vulnerability before signatures are made available.

  5. Advanced OS with Enhanced Security Services

    WatchGuard Firebox System (WFS) is the operating system that ships standardon the Firebox X Core. Upgrade to Fireware™ Pro, our advanced operatingsystem, and take advantage of enhanced security services such as GatewayAntiVirus/Intrusion Prevention Service with anti-spyware, WebBlocker, andspamBlocker. Fireware Pro provides advanced networking features, includingmulti-WAN load sharing and interface failover, dynamic routing, high availability,port independence, and traffic management and prioritization to intelligentlymanage resources, increase uptime, and optimize network traffic in demandingnetwork environments.

  6. Smart Defaults

    Out of the box, Firebox X Core initiates default security settings that protect youfrom more attacks than other vendors. You don’t have to be a security expert tobe protected from day one.

  7. WebBlocker URL Filtering

    WebBlocker enables you to centrally mange and configure where and when usersaccess the Internet, drastically reducing exposure to spyware, trojans, virusdownloads from rogue Web sites, and other malicious Web-based mechanisms.Configure up to 40 Web site categories to stop the sites and Web tools you mostwant to block. This integrated service is sold per firewall. Other vendors changeper user, which can be much more expensive.

  8. SpamBlocker

    This powerful, integrated spam blocking service relies on real-time detection forimmediate protection from spam outbreaks. Spam is blocked regardless of thelanguage, content, or format of the message. It’s the best service in the industryat distinguishing legitimate communication from spam attacks in real time,blocking up to 97% of unwanted e-mails. This service is sold on a per appliancebasis, so one subscription covers all users behind your Firebox X Core.

  9. Device and Service Cloaking

    Firebox X Core hides the presence and identity of your servers by rewriting serveridentification strings, which stops hackers from collecting useful information ondevices, servers, or services. It also cloaks itself, preventing would-be invadersfrom identifying your security appliance.

  10. Gateway AntiVirus/Intrusion Prevention Service

    with anti-spywareThis is an integrated, signature-based security service that scans e-mail at thegateway to block viruses, spyware, and other malware. It also provides in-lineprotection from attacks that carry malicious content for an additional layer ofprotection against application exploits including trojans, buffer overflows, SQLinjections, and policy violations. In addition, you can block instant messagingand P2P applications. A single subscription provides network-wide protectionfor all users configured behind your Firebox X Core.

more : www.watchguard.com

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