What Is Unified Threat Management (UTM)?
Search Security, Monday, October 28th, 2024
Unified threat management (UTM) is an information security system that provides a single point of protection against cyberthreats, including viruses, worms, spyware and other malware, as well as network attacks.
It unifies cybersecurity, performance, management and compliance capabilities so administrators can manage network security from one system.
Unlike antivirus tools, UTM systems don't just protect PCs and servers against advanced threats, such as phishing attacks. These systems scan all network traffic, filtering potentially dangerous content and blocking intrusions to protect the entire network, as well as individual users, against cybersecurity threats. They also gather real-time threat intelligence data and perform security functions, such as deep packet inspection, to identify potential vulnerabilities.