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Many businesses use "unified threat management" (UTM) broadband gateway
hardware and software devices to protect their computer networks.
Everything coming into the network from the Internet goes through the
gateway first. UTM products for home networks are available too.
Ideally, a complete UTM home product would include a cable or DSL
modem, wireless access point, four port wired router, print service,
network storage (for file sharing and/or back up), stateful packet
inspection (SPI) hardware firewall plus security software including
software
firewall, anti-virus, anti-spyware...
Comparative Reviews
Product Reviews
ELI -- Box and service
that includes firewall, anti-virus, spam control, anti-spyware,
anti-malware, anti-adware, anti-phishing, privacy protection, content filtering, parental controls, VoIP,
DSL modem, cable/FiOS ready, 802.11G wireless gateway, 4-port switch,
VPN support and print server for an entire home network for $12.95 per
month plus a one-time activation fee of $24.95.
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Virus-busting made easy - and affordable [ELI], Fawn Fitter, FSB
Magazine, January 30, 2007
- Eli Broadband Internet Security Appliance, Oliver Kaven, PC
Magazine, October 17, 2006
- Trusted Reviews UK
review,
Dave Mitchell, April 9, 2006
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Eli managed security appliance, John Dunn, Techworld UK, March
14, 2006
iPhantom
Technologies
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- iPhantom
Residential UTM (no router) $13/month or $120/year is a plug and
play unit that includes antivirus, antispyware, antiadware,
firewall, intrusion protection, and encryption.
SpamCube works with up
to four computers, it is $150 for email anti-spam (one time charge) plus
$52 per year for the Security On Demand option to add email anti-virus and
anti-phishing. Note: This product only works for email based threats so
you will still need firewall, antivirus and anti-spyware on each
computer.
SecureSpot
hardware from D-Link and integrated software from
Bsecure includes
firewall, intrusion detection, pop-up killer, spyware killer,
content filtering, spam blocker, and anti-virus. Price is $100 for
four PCs plus $79 per year. Note: Does not include a modem.
Yoggie Pico Personal™ & Gatekeeper SOHO™
$179-249 list, the SOHO protects up to five computers, the Pico protects one computer
or laptop, flash drive or very small box, they include Stateful Inspection Firewall, Anti-Spam, Anti-Phishing, Anti-spyware,
Anti-virus, URL Categorization & Filtering, VPN Client, Intrusion Detection
System / Intrusion Prevention System, Transparent Email Proxies (POP3; SMTP),
Transparent Web Proxies (HTTP; FTP), Adaptive Security Policy™, Multi-Layer
Security Agent™, Layer-8 Security Engine ™.
ZoneAlarm Secure Wireless Router
 Checkpoint, $150, includes Firewall, Gateway Antivirus, Remote
Access VPN, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Secure Wireless Communications,
Extended Range, Built-in Print Server, Monthly Security Report, Setup Wizard,
Web-Based Management, Flexible Optional Services (content filtering, parental
controls), Bandwidth Management, Automatic Updates, and Free Online Technical
Support.
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ZoneAlarm Secure Wireless Router Z100G, Tony Bradley,
netsecurity.about.com, September 19, 2008
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ZoneAlarm Secure Wireless Router Z100G, Oliver Rist, PC
Magazine, June 20, 2008
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ZoneAlarm Secure Wireless Router Z100G, Joshua Virata, CEN, May
23, 2007
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ZoneAlarm Secure Wireless Router & Print Server, Jack Reikel,
kickstartnews, March 2007
Do It Yourself UTM Broadband Gateway
- Use Packet Protector
freeware to upgrade a Linksys WRTSL54GS or ASUS WL-500g (Deluxe or
Premium) router to become an Internet Gateway UTM.
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