The rise in cyber threats is leading to increasingly rigorous demands on corporate security, data protection, and the availability of complex IT systems. The LANCOM R&S Unified Firewalls are next-generation firewalls that offer all-round cyber security thanks to unified threat management (UTM). This includes the use of advanced cyber-security technologie such as sandboxing and machine learning. Furthermore, clustering and the use of redundant hardware ensures that the company’s IT remains available at all times (High Availability).

The easy-to-use web-based user interface of the LANCOM R&S Unified Firewalls empowers users to deliver the highest levels of cyber security. Human error in the configuration of the firewall is greatly reduced as the network firewall rules are clearly and graphically displayed. The browser-based centralized management GUI enables granular fine tuning while providing a comprehensive overview of the secured devices and connections in the network. This not only faciliates the implementation of compliance policies but also saves time by allowing rules to be combined efficiently. The device is easy on resources, which saves on costs and improves productivity. Insights are gained due to comprehensive audit and compliance reports.

Effective defense against malware and viruses is ensured by the firewall, which reliably detects suspicious files. To protect against as-yet unknown threats (zero-day exploits), suspicious files are first loaded into a protected cloud. In this isolated sandbox environment, the files can be securely and reliably tested. Analyses using third-generation machine learning based on billions of samples scan and proactively block threats based on their behavior. The cloud is hosted in Germany and complies with the European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”).

Data-traffic encryption is increasingly widespread and, although this is welcome from the privacy point of view, there is the risk that malware enter systems via encrypted channels. Thanks to SSL inspection, even encrypted data packets can be scanned and filtered, applications detected, and compliance policies successfully implemented.

To protect against complex cyber attacks, the firewalls use deep packet inspection (DPI) providing insights into encrypted data traffic. Utilizing the industry-leading R&S PACE2 DPI engine, UTM firewalls enable accurate classification of network traffic, protocols and applications. Fine-grained security policies actively regulate the use of certain applications, such as streaming services or browsers.

LANCOM R&S Unified Firewalls are next-generation firewalls that are developed and programmed in Germany. Their UTM functions ideally complement existing LANCOM network infrastructures in terms of IT security. This constitutes a future-proof protection for corporate networks, guaranteed free of any backdoors.