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Protect your network — and your data — with Kerio Control Firewall

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One of the harsh realities of doing business in the 21st Century is the need to protect your company and customer data. To survive in this new normal, you need to shield your network from the viruses, malware and malicious activity that can take down your business almost overnight.

Further, PCI compliance regulations now place the responsibility for data breaches on the business where the breach occurred. Along with this added liability, HIPAA and other privacy regulations are more strictly enforced than ever before.

CranstonIT understands the growing concern around data security, and offers next-generation firewall capabilities that protect against cyber attackers. One such powerful solution comes from Kerio Control, deploying unified threat management without complexity.
Kerio’s Intrusion Detection and Prevention (IPS) transparently monitors inbound and outbound network communication to identify suspicious activity. Depending on the severity of the activity, Kerio Control can log and block the communication — a measure continuously updated to the database to defend against emerging threats. The system is designed to protect computers and networks behind the firewall from unauthorized connections, typically originated by an Internet bot or hacker trying to exploit an available service.

The included gateway antivirus and content filtering keeps users from downloading potentially harmful files or visiting suspicious web sites. It mitigates the ability of trojans, worms, spyware and other malware to be downloaded by users either inadvertently or intentionally. These types of applications may not be apparent to the user, but can be programmed to expose sensitive corporate information found on the infected computer. They have the potential to degrade the performance of a computer, steal sensitive data or cause data loss.

Beyond the high level of protection offered by its firewall, Kerio Control also enables users administrative and productivity tools to help ensure maximum efficiency.

— Kerio Control’s VPN client interface allows users to remotely and securely connect to the network with the option to add a two-step verification as an extra layer of security.

— Web Filter allows users to block certain sites company-wide or specific to individuals.

— Quality of Service (QoS) capabilities can prioritize web traffic and control bandwidth usage by user or service.

— Managers can track web site activity and site time spent by users — creating a tool that can help staff stay more focused and productive.

These comprehensive capabilities and unmatched deployment flexibility make Kerio Control the ideal choice for small and mid-sized businesses. Plus, the Kerio Control firewall is completely customizable to meet your unique needs. For more information on how to increase your company’s network security, contact CranstonIT at 888-813-5558 or support@cranstonit.com.
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