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EXPRESS MANAGED SOLUTIONS
IBM Express Managed Security Services for firewall and VPN Network security that's simplified and cost-efficient Frequently asked questions Why pay for a service when I can just buy an appliance or software? Most vendor appliances are steady state. Our service is designed to provide security updates 24x7 to help keep you safeguarded against the latest security threats. Most hardware devices only come with basic maintenance agreements and warranties - they may not help you when you need them most. But at IBM, if there is any issue with the hardware they use to deliver our service, they replace it the next day at no additional charge. Plus, this service offers the option to have a redundant spare onsite. The IBM service is delivered through a plug-and-play IBM device that requires virtually no configuration - and is managed and monitored. But, if you buy your own hardware or a software-based instance, it is your responsibility to configure it correctly. What's wrong with my existing security solution? Our firewall device is enterprise-class and uses stateful packet inspection to block malicious traffic more efficiently. You can make firewall policy changes via a Web-based interface, with the ability to establish standard profiles and push them live to multiple locations almost instantly. Rules can be user-specific or location-specific. Our optional VPN service supports a variety of encryption formats including Data Encryption Standard (DES), Triple DES (3DES) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). It is easy to customize for your environment and doesn't require configuration or management fees. Isn't this a more expensive solution? Not when you consider total cost of ownership. If you look at buying an appliance solution outright, the device cost is just the beginning. Vendors will charge you extra for next-day replacements, 24x7 automatic updates, additional VPN licenses and other add-ons. Add to that the need for trained onsite IT staff, and the cost of the IBM solution is likely lower than traditional approaches. For more information Overview How it works How to buy Setup and support Frequently asked questions Business impact of network security |
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Desktop Managed Services E-mail Continuity E-mail Security Managed Security Services for Firewall and VPN - Overview - How it works - How to buy - Setup and support - Frequently asked questions - Business impact of network security Managed Security Services for Web Security Online Backup for Distributed Servers |
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