The Symantec Firewall/VPN appliances are integrated hardware and software appliances that provide secure and easy connections via the Internet, meeting the secure networking requirements of businesses both large and small. The Symantec Firewall/VPN appliances can be installed quickly, offering small offices an affordable turnkey solution for securing inbound and outbound web, email, FTP and other network traffic. For larger organizations, it provides a complementary and remotely manageable solution for extending network connectivity, firewall protection, and VPN access to satellite locations and branch offices.
Symantec Firewall/VPN appliances enable cost-effective connectivity between locations via any Internet service provider (ISP) account. By leveraging public connections, companies can bypass many typical networking expenses. Its VPN technology allows organizations to route traffic over inexpensive Internet connections, reducing bandwidth loads on internal networks and eliminating the need to supplement the WAN with costly leased lines. As a solution for providing secure remote access to corporate networks, the appliance eliminates the necessity of maintaining remote access servers and large modem pools, while also reducing the costs associated with supporting a private remote access infrastructure.
For single-office operations, Symantec Firewall/VPN appliance is the first line of defense at a company's network perimeter. For enterprises deploying the security appliance at branch locations, it helps close the "back door" to the corporate network. The appliance utilizes a stateful inspection firewall to automatically monitor and cleanse traffic to and from the Internet. As a complement to enterprise-scale firewalls, the appliance's firewall is optimized for DSL and cable modem connections. Plus, it leverages industry standard IPSec VPN technology to provide gateway-to-gateway authentication, confidentiality, and encryption.
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