BANGALORE, INDIA: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, has launched its new UTM-1 Total Security appliances, offering the most comprehensive, powerful network protection on the market in a single, easy-to-purchase, easy-to-manage, cost-effective platform.

UTM-1 Total Security solutions change the UTM industry paradigm with an all-inclusive approach to fully protect mid-sized business networks against a wide range of Internet attacks. The combination offers core integrated UTM security features conveniently packaged with up to the years of dynamic, subscription-based security services, plus software updates and a hardware warranty at a single, business-friendly price.

"Check Point offers the only comprehensive UTM solution in the market that is a true 'Total Security' solution, including superior messaging security while continuing to deliver the benefits of an all-in-one Unified Threat Management solution," said Bhaskar Bakthavatsalu , Country Manager, India & SAARC, Check Point Software Technologies. "Today, the increasing sophistication and frequency of spam and phishing attacks pose a significant challenge to businesses in India . Spam is no longer simply a nuisance but is also a threat to users and a costly drain on network bandwidth."

UTM-1 Total Security appliances include:

    * Industry-leading application and network layer firewall
    * VPN (site to site and  remote access)
    * Gateway antivirus and anti-spyware
    * Intrusion prevention
    * SSL VPN
    * Web filtering
    * Comprehensive messaging security for e-mail
    * Software subscription & hardware warranty
    * Dynamic security updates
    * Central, easy-to-use management

By bundling the services and support customers need in a cost-effective easy-to-manage platform, Check Point has further established its leadership position in the bourgeoning UTM market.