WatchGuard strengthens Messaging and DLP Security Appliances

Specifically designed for small- to medium-sized businesses, WatchGuard Technologies has unveiled a major upgrade to its extensible content security (XCS) solutions. In addition to having advanced e-mail protection, data loss prevention (DLP), spam, virus, spyware and malware protection, WatchGuard XCS 170, 370 and 570 security appliances offer enterprise-grade web blocking security services. Furthermore, WatchGuard is lowering annual Web Security subscriptions for its XCS 770, 970 and 1170 appliances, thus reducing prices across its messaging appliances by up to 20 per cent.
 
"Blended threats - attacks that use multiple sources, such as spam, viruses and malware-laden URLs - are becoming ubiquitous," said Tim Helming, Director of Product Management at WatchGuard Technologies. "Having a spam firewall is not enough. Today, businesses need comprehensive security appliances that can thwart a multitude of threats, including the most pernicious of all, web-based payloads, such as spyware, keyloggers and other forms of malware."
 
Ideal for SMBs and mid-market organizations, WatchGuard XCS 170, 370 and 570 appliances provide e-mail security protection, which includes advanced shielding against spam, phishing, viruses, malware and other forms of e-mail-based threats. Additionally, they all sport advanced management and reporting capabilities, which include archiving, on-box reporting, messaging logs, customizable granular policies and reports, TLS encryption and message redundancy.