By Brad Reese, Network World |

AT&T managed firewall service has new Cisco ASA option available

Immediate price quotes are available for the new Cisco ASA Option that has just been added to the AT&T managed security services portfolio and is ideal for small and midsized businesses.

"The AT&T Managed Firewall Service Cisco ASA Option has been developed for small and midsized businesses that require dedicated firewall appliances to protect their network, while also providing outbound connections and reliable Internet access," said John Regan, vice president of Small Business Segment Marketing for AT&T. "This newest offer is the latest example of how we've taken security capabilities and expertise normally targeted to large enterprises and developed an easy, low-cost way solution tailored to the needs of this market segment."

AT&T Managed Firewall Services - Premises Based is a comprehensive solution for IP environments and includes features such as system configuration, installation, day-to-day management and maintenance for all hardware and software components, as well as world-class customer support, proactive round-the-clock network and firewall monitoring with a single point of contact. Most importantly, by offering a comprehensive network security solution for IP environments, AT&T will help you keep up with the latest security technologies by regularly upgrading the associated security platforms and applications, taking that burden away from you.

Cisco IOS Firewall feature on Cisco router: This configuration is appropriate for small offices that require basic security with bandwidth throughput of T1 and below. This solution is a highly functional, economical and fully managed security and firewall service on a Cisco router. The Cisco IOS firewall code has achieved ICSA 4.1 Certification making it compatible with other firewall solutions. The AT&T supplied router connects to the Internet via a serial interface. In addition, two Ethernet interfaces are provided for a private LAN with client devices such as laptops or PCs and a DMZ LAN with servers that service requests from the public Internet.

"We are extremely pleased to build on our long-standing relationship with AT&T to help further its capabilities in managed security services delivery," said Al Safarikas - senior director of marketing at Cisco. "Both the demand for managed business services and the recognition of the need for protected systems are increasing." "Customer-focused providers such as AT&T are leading the way toward truly making the network the platform for the way we work, and enabling business customers to stay focused on their core businesses by outsourcing important but complex network capabilities."

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