What Distinguishes a Firewall from a UTM?
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The document outlines the differences between firewalls and Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions in the context of network security for businesses in Dubai. UTM integrates multiple security features like antivirus and intrusion prevention, adopting a proactive stance to threat management, while firewalls primarily focus on controlling incoming and outgoing traffic based on preset rules. VRS Technologies LLC is identified as a key provider of UTM solutions in the region.
What Distinguishes a Firewall from a UTM?
- 1. What Distinguishes a Firewall from a UTM? www.vrstech.com
- 2. • In the fast-growing city of Dubai, IT has become the main backbone for any business, and with every business striving to safeguard their intellectual property rights (IPR) to create a niche for themselves in Dubai, network security has always come to the forefront for its importance in protecting the businesses. www.vrstech.com
- 3. • Two terms commonly used in network security are UTM and Firewall. Though both offer protection against cyber threats, there are a few key differences between them. www.vrstech.com
- 4. Here’s What you need to know about UTM and Firewalls: • UTM known as Unified Threat Management, is a security solution with a combination of several security features in one platform. • These features include antivirus, anti-spam, intrusion detection and prevention, content filtering, and VPN (Virtual Private Network). www.vrstech.com
- 5. • However, the Firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls the incoming and outgoing network traffic based on security rules that are fixed by the IT department. • Firewalls are designed to protect against unauthorized access to a network. www.vrstech.com
- 6. • UTM takes a proactive approach to security. • UTM is designed to detect and prevent threats before they can cause damage to the network, whereas Firewall on the other hand only blocks traffic that violates its security rules. www.vrstech.com
- 7. • VRS Technologies LLC is the most powerful provider of UTM Solutions in Dubai. • For more info: • Contact us: +971 56 7029840 • Visit us: www.vrstech.com