The Astaro purpose is to simplify network security.

Astaro's unique approach is built on the integration of ten diverse security applications covering network protection, web filtering and email security into an intuitive and easy to use platform, managed via a web-based user interface.

The platform protects against network intrusion, data theft, viruses, spyware and spam through blending a combination of open source and leading commercial security products.  This methodology has forged a feature rich approach that delivers the leading appliance for network security on the market today.  A claim that's backed by the "best network security product" tag bestowed during the SC Magazine 2007 European Awards - amongst a host of other industry awards and recognitions.

 
IT administrators are able to deploy Astaro Security Gateway as software, hardware or as a virtual appliance.  Completing the Astaro portfolio are powerful management and reporting facilities.  Through the "all in one" approach, Astaro has become one of today's most highly regarded suppliers of Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions.

Key modules of the Astaro Security Gateway include:

Network Protection
for Firewall, VPN, Intrusion Prevention and P2P Control.

Web Filtering
for Content Filter, Anti Virus and Spyware.

Email Filtering
for Anti Spam, Anti Phishing and Anti Virus.

Email Encryption
for Transparent Encryption and Digital Signatures.

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