Security Threats

Every day new threats such as viruses, worms, Trojans, phishing attacks and spyware programs cause serious financial damage to companies through compromised computing systems, lost productivity and the theft of passwords and other confidential information. The opportunity to connect to Web sites that contain objectionable or even illegal content can leave organisations vulnerable to legal liabilities and unwanted security risks. Additionally, the use of instant messaging (IM) and peer-to-peer (P2P) applications compete for employees' time and can result in tremendous losses in productivity.

Introducing a Content Filtering Solution

The SonicWALL® Content Security Manager Series (CSM), featuring the 2200 and 3200 models, is an appliance-based gateway security and content filtering solution that integrates real-time gateway anti-virus, anti-spyware and intrusion prevention to deliver maximum network protection from today's sophisticated Internet threats. While continuing to increase employee productivity, optimise network utilization and mitigate any legal liability. This unique solution integrates seamlessly behind any firewall, enabling companies of all sizes to upgrade their security without upgrading their firewall.

Get Maximum Network Protection

The SonicWALL CSM appliances protect your network from a wide range of Internet threats, such as viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, e-mail-based fraud attempts and illicit or unproductive Web content. By deploying CSM on your network you can enjoy the benefits of the most sophisticated protection available today. All incoming data is scanned in real-time at the gateway to block threats before they can do any damage. The CSM 2200 and 3200 receive up-to-the-minute signatures about the latest Internet security risks via a continuous, real-time connection to SonicWALL's dynamically updated signature database, so even the newest threats can't get through.

Seamless Integration Behind Any Firewall

The CSM appliance is compatible with any firewall and is easy to install and maintain. Simply deploy the unit between your existing firewall and core LAN switch. Then finish the setup with an easy-to-use Web-based configuration wizard. The system is kept up-to-date via automatic updates from SonicWALL's dynamically updated signature database. The CSM appliances will start inspecting all incoming and outgoing network traffic almost immediately following installation.

Uninterrupted Network Productivity with High Availability

When a CSM appliance is coupled with a secondary CSM appliance, your network remains protected even if the primary unit fails. In the unlikely event of such a failure, the backup unit automatically comes online and provides uninterrupted protection and connectivity. The SonicWALL CSM appliance helps ensure that there will never be a time when your network is left unprotected.

Instant Messaging, Peer-to-Peer and Multimedia Controls

Every CSM appliance can be configured to use detailed policy controls to limit productivity-draining applications, such as instant messaging and Internet gaming. The controls can also prevent employees from accessing Web sites and downloading content that consumes a lot of bandwidth or that exposes your company to legal liabilities.

Complete Protection

Real-time gateway anti-virus, anti-spyware and intrusion prevention scanning over a multitude of widely-used protocols and ports and delivers complete protection by eliminating viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware and other Internet threats at the gateway before they can infect the network.

Granular, Policy-Based Controls

Comprehensive content filtering provides granular, policy-based controls to manage access to inappropriate, unproductive and potentially illegal Web content.

IM, P2P & Multimedia Controls

Instant messaging (IM), peer-to-peer (P2P) and multimedia controls improve network performance, enhance security and protect against legal liabilities.

Seamless Integration With Any Network

Seamless integration behind any network firewall enables organisations to leverage the existing network infrastructure without the need to purchase additional hardware. Granular policy control via single sign-on streamlines user authentication and the management of access to network resources and online content.

Web-Based Reporting

Powerful Web-based reporting provides greater insight into network usage through custom reports that can be viewed in multiple formats.

High Availability

High availability ensures the network is always protected and productivity remains uninterrupted by automatically failing over to a secondary CSM should the primary unit fail.

Signature & Ratings Databases

Dynamically updated signature and ratings databases ensure vulnerabilities are blocked before they can be exploited.

Automated Anti-Virus & Anti-Spyware

Automated anti-virus and anti-spyware client enforcement verifies that every computer accessing the network has the most recent version of anti-virus and anti-spyware software installed and active, eliminating the costs commonly associated with desktop anti-virus and anti-spyware policy management.