Cloud-based security

Protect your hybrid network with cloud-based security

Securing your network has never been more difficult. Cyber threats are constantly evolving and the cost of data breaches continues to rise. Ransomware attacks are crippling companies large and small. Hybrid networks that combine cloud services and on-premises infrastructure make visibility more challenging for IT teams. And a lack of IT security expertise can leave your organization exposed to dangerous threats. To enhance security, your IT teams need solutions that deliver powerful protections and greater visibility while simplifying management of security tasks.

Cloud-based security solutions can help. With the right solution, your IT teams can offload many routine security tasks to a cloud services provider, reducing the burden of security management and enhancing protection for networks, devices, users and your organization.

Enterprise Network Edge from Spectrum Enterprise delivers superior cloud-based security as part of a managed networking platform designed to provide advanced security and flexibility for hybrid networks and multi-cloud strategies. Delivered over the industry-leading Fortinet platform, Enterprise Network Edge is an integrated solution that provides peace of mind that your network is secure and up-to-date, and that your most critical business applications are protected from cyber threats.

The benefits of cloud-based security

Cloud-based security solutions like Enterprise Network Edge offer multiple advantages over traditional, on-premises solutions.

• Easier management. Cloud-based security services allow IT teams to shift many security responsibilities to a cloud services vendor who is responsible for purchasing, installing, maintaining and updating security solutions. IT teams can view and manage cloud-based security solutions through a web-based interface on any Internet-connected device, allowing them to work and access the tools they need from anywhere.
• Cost optimization. Cloud-based security solutions eliminate the cost of purchasing hardware, licensing software, operating equipment on-site and hiring skilled security professionals to manage it.
• Regular updates. Because cyber criminals often exploit vulnerabilities in software, applying patches and keeping software solutions up to date is a critical security task. Cloud-based security solutions can help to ensure that applications are patched with an optimal cadence.
• Faster response time. When an attack or breach occurs, cloud-based solutions can help accelerate response time to remediate and neutralize threats more quickly.
• Access to skilled experts. With a distinct shortage of cybersecurity expertise on the market today, many IT teams lack the comprehensive skills required to manage all the layers of enterprise security. Working with a cloud-based security provider ensures that businesses have access to expert and experienced security professionals.
• Streamlined compliance. Many in-house IT teams have difficulty adhering to all the compliance requirements for frameworks such as HIPAA, GDPR and PCI DSS. With cloud-based network security, IT teams can offload much of this responsibility.

Enterprise Network Edge

Enterprise Network Edge from Spectrum Enterprise provides large-scale organizations with secure, uncompromising network performance that evolves with changing business requirements. Powered by Fortinet, Enterprise Network Edge offers access to multiple cloud instances with throughput speeds up to 100 Gbps to create a more flexible network and deliver a better digital experience for workers.

Enterprise Network Edge delivers complete visibility of security events, threats and network utilization through an easy-to-use portal. As a managed solution, Enterprise Network Edge allows your IT teams to take an active role in managing and controlling the aspects of security policy they choose, while leaving the rest to us.

With cloud-based security provided by Enterprise Network Edge, you can:

• Simplify protection for your attack surface. Our team manages security updates, allowing you to stay ahead of emerging risks without having to manage the time-consuming but critical task of patching systems.
• Harden network defenses. Our managed solution delivers comprehensive protection through a next generation firewall (NGFW), malware protection, web application control, content filtering, intrusion protection and packet inspection of encrypted traffic. Remote access encryption for all traffic allows you to extend network protection for your remote workforce.
• Maintain performance. To protect your organization without impacting performance, Enterprise Network Edge ensures high performance in both volume and velocity when inspecting and securing resource-intensive traffic. The Fortinet FortiGate platform ensures fast steering and application identification.
• Simplify management. As a comprehensive platform, Enterprise Network Edge allows you to work with a single partner that delivers comprehensive support, simplified billing and faster resolution to streamline network management. IT teams can access and manage the entire network from an intuitive portal.
• Easier compliance. This Spectrum Enterprise solution helps to ensure regulatory compliance, including protection of data in motion and at rest.

Benefits of Enterprise Network Edge

In addition to network security and cloud-based endpoint security, the all-inclusive platform of Enterprise Network Edge includes features to simplify IT operations and make the network more reliable and efficient while delivering an elevated digital experience at any scale.

More connectivity options
With a fiber network that extends throughout the U.S., Spectrum Enterprise can offer a variety of reliable connectivity solutions, including Dedicated Fiber Internet, broadband, LTE and Ethernet. Enterprise Network Edge is agnostic when it comes to connectivity and compatible with multiple carriers, making it easy to combine multiple public and private network connections as needed.

Seamless SD-WAN
Enterprise Network Edge can help you improve, expand or standardize your WAN infrastructure while prioritizing traffic with application-aware routing. Deploy an internet-based SD-WAN or integrate with private MPLS or Ethernet networks to create a hybrid SD-WAN solution.

Switch management

Support the mobile workforce
Increase productivity and ensure connectivity with an intuitive, seamless and secure experience across devices for as many as 50,000 mobile or remote professionals.

Manage complex cloud environments
Achieve a consistent experience across multiple cloud platforms with seamless and secure connectivity. Enterprise Network Edge optimizes cloud performance through automated path intelligence, application-aware traffic steering and prioritization, and routing based on application and business intent.

Rapid scalability
Enterprise Network Edge allows you to quickly expand services and bandwidth, accommodating up to 100 Gbps throughput and SD-WAN for 10,000 branches.

Why choose Spectrum Enterprise?

Spectrum Enterprise provides scalable, fiber technology solutions for the largest businesses and communication service providers in the country. With a wholly owned fiber network that’s engineered for growth, we deliver dependable, reliable internet and high-capacity network services for hybrid cloud networks as well as edge networking and edge security. Our portfolio of services also includes voice and TV solutions along with managed services that add expertise and hands-on help to our customers’ IT teams.

While our customers appreciate our industry-leading solutions, they value our ability to serve as a technology partner even more. Our teams work to identify our clients’ unique technology needs, designing solutions to fulfill them. With Spectrum Enterprise, organizations have access to the technology solutions they need to adapt to rapidly changing demands and stay out front of the competition.

FAQs

What is cloud-based security?
Cloud-based security refers to security solutions that are hosted in the cloud and managed by third-party providers, rather than installed in on-premises hardware and managed by an in-house IT team.

What can cloud-based security services do?
Cloud-based security services can provide a wide range of protections, including next generation firewall technology, content filtering, web application control, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, multifactor authentication, intrusion detection and protection and more.