Level 3 Communications launched a cloud-based network security solution that helps enterprises evolve from the traditional on-premises hardware model to Security as a Service.
The Level 3 Enterprise Security Gateway (ESG) moves the security perimeter from their enterprise or data center to the Level 3 network.
Level 3 cited the following benefits and competitive differences:
- ESG uses Level 3’s network to provide carrier agnostic, network-based security protection – data on any device at any location through any connection or carrier can be secure.
- From anywhere in the world, customers can leverage Level 3’s global IP backbone capacity, more than 42 Terabits per second (Tbps), and rich interconnection agreements to access security tools hosted in gateways.
- ESG offers multiple carrier-class security services for customers, including anti-malware with sandboxing, data loss protection, application awareness and enforcement and next-generation firewall.
- ESG is backed by Level 3’s threat research, providing actionable intelligence for customers.
- Single Viewpoint: Through Level 3’s customer portal, users can view their entire ESG ecosystem, enabling access to a multitude of reports and gateway performance metrics.
- Around-the-clock protection; customers have access to Level 3’s 24/7 Security Operations Centers and professionals
“With today’s global launch of Enterprise Security Gateway (ESG), Level 3 continues to enhance our network-based enterprise security solutions portfolio. With ESG, enterprises can fundamentally shift their security perimeter to the Level 3 network cloud where customers can then access a state of the art collection of security solutions, tools and technical expertise. ESG reinforces Level 3’s commitment to our customers where everything we do is intended to allow them to grow their business faster, operate their networks more efficiently and to do both in a secure fashion,” stated Anthony Christie, Chief Marketing Officer, Level 3.