WatchGuard’s APT Blocker Named Advanced Persistent Threat Security Solution of the Year by Computing Security Awards
Announcement posted by WatchGuard Technologies 17 Oct 2014
Just seven months on the market, WatchGuard’s advanced malware solution wins against industry-leading solutions such as FireEye, Fortinet’s FortiSandbox and Palo Alto’s WildFire
Seattle – October 16, 2014 – WatchGuard® Technologies, a leader in multi-function firewalls, today announced that APT Blocker has been named the 2014 Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Security Solution of the Year by the Computing Security Awards. <http://www.computingsecurityawards.co.uk> The Awards are voted on by the public and recognise the most impressive solutions and solution-providers in the fight against today’s security threats. APT Blocker <http://watchguard.com/wgrd-products/security-modules/apt-blocker> , which is available on WatchGuard’s Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and Unified Threat Management (UTM) platforms, was recognised for delivering real-time advanced threat and zero-day malware detection and analysis, beating out other solutions from Check Point, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and FireEye.
“Today’s advanced attacks go beyond signature-based security and pose a significant risk to today’s businesses. Organisations need dynamic security solutions that can expose evasive behaviour and provide rapid detection,” said Dave R. Taylor, vice president of corporate and product strategy at WatchGuard. “APT Blocker takes over where AV protection leaves off, and through its integration with WatchGuard Dimension™ <http://watchguard.com/wgrd-products/dimension> , gives organizations unmatched visibility to fight these advanced threats. We’re excited to be the first solution recognised by the Computing Security Awards for Best APT Security Solution.”
APT Blocker delivers real-time threat visibility and protection in minutes, not hours, focusing on behavioural analysis to determine if a file is malicious. It identifies and submits suspicious files to a cloud-based next-generation sandbox, a virtual environment where code is analysed, emulated and executed to determine its threat potential. This full-system emulation provides the deepest level of visibility possible and is the most difficult for advanced malware to evade. APT Blocker also integrates with WatchGuard Dimension, providing an instant, single view of advanced threats along with additional key information.
To learn more about WatchGuard’s APT Blocker click here <http://watchguard.com/wgrd-products/security-modules/apt-blocker> . To download the Practical Guide to Combating Advanced Malware eBook, click here <http://secure.watchguard.com/aptblocker.html> .
About Computing Security Awards
The Computing Security Awards were set up to recognise the solutions and the solution-providers that have been particularly impressive in the fight against security threats. Now in their fifth year, these awards are well known and well respected by end-users and the supplier community. To learn more, visit www.computingsecurityawards.co.uk <http://www.computingsecurityawards.co.uk/> .
About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader of integrated, multi-function business security solutions that intelligently combine industry standard hardware, best-of-breed security features, and policy-based management tools. WatchGuard provides easy-to-use, but enterprise-powerful protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. WatchGuard products are backed by WatchGuard LiveSecurity® Service, an innovative support program. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Wash. with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit WatchGuard.com <http://www.watchguard.com> .
For additional information, promotions and updates, follow WatchGuard on Twitter @WatchGuardTech <https://twitter.com/watchguardtech> on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/watchguardtechnologies> , or on the LinkedIn Company <http://www.linkedin.com/company/watchguard-technologies> page.
WatchGuard is a registered trademark of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All other marks are property of their respective owners.
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“Today’s advanced attacks go beyond signature-based security and pose a significant risk to today’s businesses. Organisations need dynamic security solutions that can expose evasive behaviour and provide rapid detection,” said Dave R. Taylor, vice president of corporate and product strategy at WatchGuard. “APT Blocker takes over where AV protection leaves off, and through its integration with WatchGuard Dimension™ <http://watchguard.com/wgrd-products/dimension> , gives organizations unmatched visibility to fight these advanced threats. We’re excited to be the first solution recognised by the Computing Security Awards for Best APT Security Solution.”
APT Blocker delivers real-time threat visibility and protection in minutes, not hours, focusing on behavioural analysis to determine if a file is malicious. It identifies and submits suspicious files to a cloud-based next-generation sandbox, a virtual environment where code is analysed, emulated and executed to determine its threat potential. This full-system emulation provides the deepest level of visibility possible and is the most difficult for advanced malware to evade. APT Blocker also integrates with WatchGuard Dimension, providing an instant, single view of advanced threats along with additional key information.
To learn more about WatchGuard’s APT Blocker click here <http://watchguard.com/wgrd-products/security-modules/apt-blocker> . To download the Practical Guide to Combating Advanced Malware eBook, click here <http://secure.watchguard.com/aptblocker.html> .
About Computing Security Awards
The Computing Security Awards were set up to recognise the solutions and the solution-providers that have been particularly impressive in the fight against security threats. Now in their fifth year, these awards are well known and well respected by end-users and the supplier community. To learn more, visit www.computingsecurityawards.co.uk <http://www.computingsecurityawards.co.uk/> .
About WatchGuard Technologies, Inc.
WatchGuard® Technologies, Inc. is a global leader of integrated, multi-function business security solutions that intelligently combine industry standard hardware, best-of-breed security features, and policy-based management tools. WatchGuard provides easy-to-use, but enterprise-powerful protection to hundreds of thousands of businesses worldwide. WatchGuard products are backed by WatchGuard LiveSecurity® Service, an innovative support program. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Wash. with offices throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. To learn more, visit WatchGuard.com <http://www.watchguard.com> .
For additional information, promotions and updates, follow WatchGuard on Twitter @WatchGuardTech <https://twitter.com/watchguardtech> on Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/watchguardtechnologies> , or on the LinkedIn Company <http://www.linkedin.com/company/watchguard-technologies> page.
WatchGuard is a registered trademark of WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. All other marks are property of their respective owners.
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