Unified Threat Management (UTM) Software

Unified Threat Management

What is Unified Threat Management Software?

Unified Threat Management (UTM) is a cybersecurity solution that combines multiple security features in one platform. UTM software typically includes features such as firewall, antivirus, security breach detection and prevention, and more. It provides businesses with a centralized and integrated approach to managing and reducing security risks.

Common Features

  • Network Access Control
  • Anti Spam
  • Firewall
  • Intrusion Detection Prevention
  • Web Content Filtering
  • Virtual Private Network
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • Deep Packet Inspection
  • Security Information and Event Management
  • Application Layer Control
  • Endpoint Protection
  • Anti Malware and Threat Protection
  • Sandboxing

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Top Unified Threat Management Software 2024

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ThreatLocker

ThreatLocker

Composite Score
9.0 /10
CX Score
9.2 /10

ThreatLocker is an endpoint protection platform (EPP) offering cybersecurity controls to protect businesses from zero-day attacks. Enabling a Zero Trust posture, ThreatLocker operates with a default deny approach to reduce the attack surface and mitigate potential cyber vulnerabilities.

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Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features
  • Effective Service
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Composite Score
8.5 /10
CX Score
8.8 /10

FortiGate enterprise firewalls reduce complexity and improve overall security posture by providing full visibility into users, devices, applications and threats on the network, with the ability to apply advanced threat protection anywhere in the network.

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Pros

  • Efficient Service
  • Security Protects
  • Reliable
  • Enables Productivity
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Arista Networks

Arista NG Firewall

Composite Score
7.8 /10
CX Score
8.2 /10

Arista Networks’ NG Firewall (previously Untangle) enables you to quickly and easily create the network policies that deliver the perfect balance between security and productivity. NG Firewall combines Unified Threat Management (UTM)—to address all of the key network threats—with policy management tools that enable you to define access and control by individuals, groups or company-wide.

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Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Unique Features
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Composite Score
7.8 /10
CX Score
8.0 /10

The Cisco UTMs are all-in-one solution that offer flexible Internet redundancy, comprehensive security, and very easy-to-use configuration flows. Secure Firewall helps you plan, prioritize, close gaps, and recover from disaster—stronger. Unify security across your high-performing data centers, providing superior visibility and efficiency.

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  • Reliable
  • Respectful
  • Enables Productivity
  • Performance Enhancing
Composite Score
7.4 /10
CX Score
7.7 /10

SonicWall firewalls are your first line of defense against Internet security threats. Give ransomware the boot with the powerful sandbox technology of Capture Advanced Threat Protection (ATP). Dive deep into your packets without sacrificing speed thanks to SonicWall's patented Reassembly Free Deep Packet Inspection (RFDPI). The TZ Series represents some of the best small business firewalls of 2018, while the NSA Series is the perfect fit for enterprises, distributed environments, & data-heavy offices.

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Pros

  • Transparent
  • Effective Service
  • Saves Time
  • Client Friendly Policies
Composite Score
7.2 /10
CX Score
7.8 /10

Sophos UTM provides the ultimate network security package with everything you need in a single modular appliance. It simplifies your IT security without the complexity of multiple point solutions. The intuitive interface will help you quickly create policies to control security risks. And clear, detailed reports will give you the insight you need to improve your network performance and protection.

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Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
Composite Score
7.1 /10
CX Score
7.2 /10

Barracuda's Cloud Generation Firewalls redefine the role of the Firewall from a perimeter security solution to a distributed network optimization solution that scales across any number of locations and applications, connects on-premises and cloud infrastructures, and helps organizations transform their business.

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Pros

  • Enables Productivity
  • Fair
  • Trustworthy
  • Effective Service
WatchGuard Technologies

WatchGuard UTM

Composite Score
7.0 /10
CX Score
6.9 /10

Unified Threat Management (UTM) from WatchGuard is the industry's highest-performing, all-in-one network security platform. That means no compromises. Ever. This is a full-featured, take-no-prisoners, screaming-fast security appliance that scales with your business, fits in your budget, and is easy to distribute across every network you manage.

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Pros

  • Saves Time
  • Trustworthy
  • Client Friendly Policies
  • Acts with Integrity

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Composite Score
8.0 /10
CX Score
8.3 /10

Protect your business network from viruses, malware and other threats using the UTM (Unified Threat Management) platform with the best usability in the industry. The Endian UTM appliance provides total network security including web and email filtering, VPN, intrusion prevention, bandwidth management and much more.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
Composite Score
7.5 /10
CX Score
7.0 /10

Designed to provide a complete security solution in a single product, giving you complete protection and visibility in all-in-one. When you need a firewall that can prevent intrusion, protect applications, filter content and so much more, look no further.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing