Managed Network Protection
Malware doesn’t just arrive by email. Malicious websites, compromised networks and hidden command-and-control servers can all pose a threat to your business. Sapphire NetPROTECT adds an extra layer of security by blocking dangerous connections before they reach your devices.
How it works
NetPROTECT monitors your network’s DNS requests — the lookups that happen every time a device connects to a website or online service. If a request is made to a known malicious destination, it’s blocked automatically. This stops threats like botnets, ransomware and cryptolockers from communicating with their control servers, even if a device has already been compromised.
This protection happens at the network level, so it covers every device on your network without needing software installed on each one.
Block unwanted content
As well as blocking security threats, NetPROTECT can filter access to website categories your business doesn’t want staff visiting — whether that’s social media, gambling, adult content or anything else. You decide the policy; we implement it.
Depending on your infrastructure, filtering can be applied across the whole network or tailored to specific users and devices.
Powered by Cisco Umbrella
NetPROTECT is built on Cisco Umbrella, one of the most widely used DNS security platforms in the world. It draws on threat intelligence from millions of networks globally, so new threats are identified and blocked quickly.
Logging and reporting
All network requests are logged, giving you visibility into what’s happening on your network. We can generate reports on demand or schedule them to be sent to you by email — useful for spotting unusual activity or demonstrating compliance with security policies.
Works alongside Sapphire PROTECT
NetPROTECT and Sapphire PROTECT complement each other. PROTECT guards individual devices with real-time anti-malware scanning. NetPROTECT guards the network itself by blocking malicious connections at source. Together, they provide layered security that’s harder for threats to get past.
Fixed monthly pricing
Sapphire NetPROTECT is charged at a fixed monthly rate. Contact us to discuss how it can strengthen your network security.
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