CyberGuard, a global provider of security solutions that protect the critical assets of the largest and most complex information networks for Global 2000 enterprises and government organisations, has announced a new all-in-one, centrally managed desktop security appliance to protect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) against both external and internal threats to their network.

A robust network security solution that unifies layers of defence and response mechanisms, the CyberGuard SG580 provides Unified Threat Management (UTM) functionality, including a powerful stateful-inspection firewall, service-based intrusion detection blocking, anti-virus protection, and threat containment through Security Policy Enforcement (SPE).
UTM is a new category of security appliances that blend multiple security features in a single platform. As external and internal threats grow more complex and malicious, the significant improvements in performance, value and simplicity UTM appliances offer SMEs provide the necessary protection to thwart today’s blended threats.
“The SG580 provides comprehensive network security for small and medium-sized firms in the region by consolidating an array of attack prevention tools,”said Bashar Bashaireh, regional manager Middle East and North Africa, CyberGuard.
The prevention tools are network firewall, sophisticated intrusion-prevention, secure VPN access, A/V and web content filtering onto a single device.  Bashaireh commented that the new product afforded SMEs security that was once the reserve of large corporations with large security budgets.”
Added the official: “As attacks become more complex and multi-layered, it becomes imperative that the offices of small to medium-sized enterprises, as well as branch offices of large enterprises, conduct business in a secure environment safe from internal and external threats to their network.”
CyberGuard’s SG580 can be effectively deployed in many environments because it provides connectivity and security features traditionally only found in larger and more expensive enterprise-class solutions. The appliance is ideally suited for protecting small to mid-sized enterprises and large branch offices, acting as a VPN hub for small multi-state networks, and securing networks with mobile and remote workers.