Cloud-based security services

Improving security with cloud-based services

Cloud services have transformed the way that organizations manage their IT environments. From on-demand computing power to scalable storage and networking features, cloud services allow organizations to access highly scalable IT resources while eliminating the cost and headache of provisioning, managing and updating hardware and software on premises.

Along with access to infrastructure, platforms and applications, organizations can also access cloud-based security services. These offerings enable IT teams to handoff many of the tasks involved in managing security for evolving hybrid IT environments. With cloud-based security services, organizations can protect their networks, data, users, devices and applications with advanced security solutions while minimizing the cost and time required to manage them.

For organizations seeking cloud-based security services that are part of an all-inclusive platform, Spectrum Enterprise offers Enterprise Network Edge, a managed networking platform that helps IT teams accomplish more without adding complexity.

The advantages of cloud-based security services

Cloud-based security services offer a wealth of benefits for organizations and their IT teams.

• Reduced costs. With cloud-based security services, there are no costs for hardware, software or licensing for on-premises security solutions. Additionally, IT teams can manage security without adding to headcount.
• Security diligence. Keeping systems updated and patched are critical tasks for remediating software vulnerabilities and ensuring that systems are not open to attack. With cloud-based security services, the cloud vendor can take the responsibility for managing these tasks and implementing an optimal patching cadence.
• Easier management. Cloud-based security providers can handle much of the day-to-day management of security controls, leaving IT teams to focus on strategic priorities.
• Immense scalability. Like all cloud-based services, cloud security offerings can scale easily to accommodate rapid growth in users, devices and locations.
• An experienced team. Because cloud-based security services are focused solely on security, they can employ teams of specialists who bring more skills, experience and expertise to the table.
• The latest tools. Cloud-based network security services enables IT teams to access the latest tools, virus definitions, anti-virus software, and other security solutions.
• Faster deployment. While deploying security solutions on premises may take days, weeks or months, provisioning cloud-based security services can be accomplished in minutes or hours.

Cloud-based security services from Spectrum Enterprise

Enterprise Network Edge from Spectrum Enterprise provides secure, uncompromising performance for large-scale organizations. Designed to support organizations as they transition to a hybrid network architecture built around advanced SD-WAN technologies, Enterprise Network Edge offers advanced security, access to multiple cloud instances, support for distributed workforces and high-speed connectivity with throughput speeds up to 100 Gbps.

As a fully managed solution, Enterprise Network Edge provides a team of network experts who work with you to design the right solution to protect your network, users, devices and data from known and emerging risks. Delivered over the industry-leading Fortinet platform, Enterprise Network Edge provides complete visibility of security events and threats, giving your IT teams peace of mind that the network is secure, up to date and delivering reliable and efficient performance.

With cloud-based security services from Enterprise Network Edge, you can:

• Harden network defenses. Our managed solution provides next generation firewall protection, content filtering, web application control, malware protection, intrusion protection, packet inscription of encrypted traffic and remote access encryption for employees working outside the office.
• Simplify security management. We can manage all updates, allowing your IT team to stay ahead of emerging risks without spending all day patching software and remediating vulnerabilities. When your teams want a more hands-on approach, they can use an intuitive cloud-based portal to control any aspect of security controls while leaving the rest to Spectrum Enterprise experts.
• Enhance security performance. When inspecting and securing resource-intensive traffic, Enterprise Network Edge delivers high performance in both volume and velocity. Fast steering and application identification is made possible by the Fortinet Fortigate platform.
• Secure the remote workforce. Enterprise Network Edge delivers software-based network access to mobile workers and work-from-home employees. Traffic is authenticated and routed through the Enterprise Network Edge firewall using encrypted tunnels, delivering protection wherever it is needed. Additional security protection is delivered through Deep Packet Inspection that evaluates traffic sent using SSL or TLS encryption.

Additional features of Enterprise Network Edge

Along with cloud-based endpoint security and network security services, Enterprise Network Edge offers advanced networking features that enhance the digital experience.

• Better performance. Achieve exceptionally high throughput and low latency across the network.
• Connectivity options. Choose from a wide variety of connectivity options to fit the needs of each location and application while enabling robust scalability.
• High availability. Integrating hardware, licenses and network connectivity, Enterprise Network Edge delivers 99.99% availability end to end while combining multiple functions in a single platform.
• Seamless SD-WAN. Prioritize traffic with application-aware routing and improve, expand or standardize LAN infrastructure at all locations.
• Support for remote workers. Enable up to 50,000 remote workers to securely connect the network without buying additional licenses.
• Central management. Use a centralized portal to gain visibility into SD-WAN configuration, firewall settings, performance, routing and other network activity across locations.
• Lower cost. Create a secure, cost-effective SD-WAN solution with no hardware to maintain, infrastructure to purchase and no vendor lock-in.

Why choose Spectrum Enterprise?

Spectrum Enterprise is a national provider of scalable, fiber technology solutions. Many of the country’s largest businesses and communication service providers trust our portfolio of solutions to enhance productivity, achieve superior connectivity, improve communication, strengthen security and build greater loyalty with customers.

Our offerings include:

• Managed services for edge WAN networking, hybrid cloud networking and managed routers.
• High-speed fiber, Ethernet, wireless and remote internet access that keep employees connected with speeds up to 100 Gbps.
• HDTV offerings to entertain, inform and engage viewers and customers.
• Voice and unified communications to enhance collaboration.

FAQs

What are cloud-based security services?

Cloud-based security services enable organizations to implement security protections with software that is hosted in the cloud and managed by a third-party provider, rather than with software and hardware that is installed in on-premises data centers and endpoints.

What is network edge security?

Network edge security is the collection of technologies, solutions, practices and policies designed to protect data and IT resources at the edge, rather than within a centralized data center or cloud computing environment.