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UTM

Unified Threat Management

In plain language

One device that bundles a firewall with several other protections such as web filtering and threat scanning.

The metaphor

Like a front desk that is also the mailroom, the security camera room and the visitor log, all in one booth.

Going deeper

How it works

It combines functions that used to be separate boxes.
Typical extras are web filtering, antivirus scanning and VPN.
It suits small offices that want one thing to manage.
The more it does, the more it needs updates.

How WILDCARD handles it

Network covers the managed firewall at your office edge.

In practice

A shop with one location uses a single box for firewall and VPN.
An office blocks gambling and malware sites at the firewall.
A clinic uses the same device to link staff to the office from home.

A question owners ask

Is a UTM the same as a firewall?

It is a firewall with extras added, which is simple for small offices.

Where WILDCARD handles this

Network

Firewall managed and monitored
Switches kept current
On-prem Active Directory auth

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