Computer Network Security and Virus Defense

Firebox Unified Threat Management appliances provide comprehensive protection by integrating multiple security functions into a single Firewall platform that is easy to install and manage. The Firebox X Core series of appliances targets small- to medium-size companies and is fully model-upgradeable. The Firebox X Core inspects traffic flowing into your network at multiple layers to proactively block DoS and DDoS attacks, viruses, spam, worms, spyware, Trojans, and blended threats without relying on signatures.

WatchGuard Firebox System ships standard on the Firebox X Core software, but if you have a more complex network environment you can upgrade to the Fireware Pro advanced operating system, which offers:

• Granular control of attachments coming into the network provides the ability to allow file types and location by URL, so threats are stopped while key operations are not interrupted
• Multi-WAN load sharing and interface failover
• Allows up to four ISP connections to distribute traffic and provide failover, increasing performance and uptime
• Traffic management and prioritization
• Ensures that business-critical applications get the bandwidth they need
• Port independence
• Any port can be configured as External, Optional (DMZ), or Internal (Trusted)
• High availability (Active/Passive)
• Offers redundancy to a standby appliance
• Dynamic routing (BGP, OSPF, RIP)
• Maximizes network flexibility, redundancy, and efficiency by dynamically updating routing tables

Firebox SSL Core VPN Gateway provides universal access to an application or network resource with no connectors, modules, or client management issue. – the client is automatically updated whenever the user connects to the network This appliance offers two access modes to extend your network’s reach. In Secure Access client mode. authorized users connect using an auto-updating, Web-deployed client for an in-office experience, accessing any application or network resource. This mode also provides client failover capabilities to keep remote connections always up and running. In Kiosk mode, authorized users can use Web-enabled handhelds, laptops, desktops, and Internet kiosks whose browsers support SSL in Java and Microsoft Windows environments, to securely access Web applications, Citrix servers, and other Web-based network resources.

In both modes, Firebox SSL Core VPN Gateway traverses any Firewall and supports all major operating systems and protocols including TCP, UDP (VoIP), and ICMP.

How Progent Can Help with WatchGuard Firewall/VPN Appliances
Progent's WatchGuard consultants can help you choose, configure and maintain a WatchGuard Firewall/VPN appliance that fits your security strategy and IT budget. Progent can also help you integrate WatchGuard products with security products from other vendors and provide a one-stop resource for technical support, training and security consulting.

Find out how to contact a Progent security consultant.