Etisalat launches Managed Secure Connect UTM service for consolidated network security solution

Mobilk - Etisalat announced its intention to expand its Managed Security Services initiative by launching its Managed Secure Connect (UTM - Unified Threat Management) solutions in the UAE. Managed Secure Connect (UTM) will provide business fully integrated, multi-faceted protection from network threats, through one single device.

Due to increased security threats, organizations today are proactively looking to protect their network with more robust security solutions like UTM that offer the performance and features necessary to effectively protect them against increasingly sophisticated Internet threats.

The Managed Secure Connect (UTM) service will help customers reduce the complexity of handling multiple security solutions and give them a centralized management through Etisalat.

According to Abdulla Hashim, Senior Vice President - ICT, Etisalat, "In terms of the Managed Secure Connect (UTM) service, companies today are increasingly looking for a comprehensive security gateway to protect their network at multiple levels. Our service will provide an integrated security service to business customers and thereby help them easily manage their network security in a budget-friendly manner without the need to employ additional IT skills and resources."

The Managed Secure Connect (UTM) service will include multiple security features integrated into one device, such as Anti-Virus, Anti-Spam, Web Filtering and Deep Inspection. It is a threat management service that will be offered to small, medium as well as large enterprises under six different packages. Each package includes an end-to-end solution covering CPE; security license and maintenance; and support services.

Customers will also benefit from multiple appliance options for small branch offices or standalone businesses including large enterprises. Using multi-faceted secure services gateway appliances from Juniper, these appliances can be accessed remotely for a change in configuration, updating security patches, virus patterns, fault troubleshooting and restoration without the need to deploy manpower to the site. 

The monitoring of the service will be done at Etisalats Customer Network Operation Center (CNOC)/Security Operation Centre (SOC).

Customers can therefore maximize their existing IT infrastructure and resources by focusing on core business competencies while entrusting security to Etisalats ICT security professionals.

The launch of the Managed Secure Connect (UTM) Service adds to Etisalats significant investment in developing flexible and secure services, including the Managed Web Security and Managed SSL-VPN services, and comprehensive support for Etisalat customers including a state-of-the-art customer network operations centre (CNOC), a collaborative IT infrastructure and superior knowledge capital manned by certified IT professionals.