Vi Business partners with Fortinet to launch Managed Security Services for enterprise

Vi Business is the enterprise arm of Vodafone Idea Ltd (VIL). The company today announced the launch of Managed Security Service and has collaborated with Fortinet. Fortinet is a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions. The Vodafone Idea’s Managed Security Service (MSS) delivers Next-Generation Firewalls. It has advanced security features offering the first line of defence for any cyber-attack. This way, it thus ensures that it protects the enterprise network. MSS will provide the power that today’s networks require. It is built on Fortinet’s innovative security processing units (SPUs) and FortiOS operating system. The MSS includes both network-based firewalling with intrusion protection detection features and secure remote user access to enable remote workers to connect to their corporate network safely and securely through a VPN.

About the collaboration

This security-driven networking approach powered by Fortinet enables organisations to scale their network infrastructures. Further, it does not compromise security. Thus, it provides effective protection for today’s environments. By delivering the industry’s highest performance, best of breed security, the service will enable the most demanding digital innovation as well as meet the vast capacity and performance demands of critical business operations, both now as well as a future-proof investment.

Besides, the deployment is simple. Customers can leverage the security features of the Fortinet FortiGate next-generation firewalls on an “as-a-service” model. This is vital to enterprises; since they can focus on their business while trusting Vi business to deliver and manage their network security.

From the leaders

Commenting on the launch, Anil Philip, EVP- Products, Solutions and Partnerships, Vodafone Idea said, “Vi Business is a connectivity partner for the enterprise. Acknowledging this confidence, we are proud to extend support with infrastructure security services that associate with connectivity requirements. Our partnership with Fortinet will enable us to provide secure connectivity to our enterprise customers to address their need to managed and safe security solutions.”

Rajesh Maurya, Regional Vice President, India & SAARC, Fortinet added “The sophistication of today’s threat landscape, coupled with the speed at which user traffic is increasing, requires organizations adopt advanced protection. With our integrated security platform, MSSPs and telecom service providers, such as Vodafone Idea, benefit from high-performance technology and an easy to manage security solution that provides comprehensive protection for the extended enterprise.”

MSS is ‘as a service’. Further, it provides OPEX based pricing, thereby eliminating the need for upfront investment by the customer. It provides the flexibility to choose products and services as per the needs. Enterprise customers also get access to an online experience portal showcasing an analytical and detailed view on the security posture and threat analytics in their network.