This document provides 4 tips for finding a quality unified threat management (UTM) security solution: 1. Look for independent lab testing to ensure the solution is proven effective at security. 2. Consider solutions that consolidate other functions like switching or email security to streamline management. 3. Look for solutions that are easy to manage with quick installation, recommended default settings, and low ongoing effort. 4. Consider market adoption and sales trends to find solutions that are proven successes in the real world.

1. HOW DO YOU PROTECT
WHILE ENABLING IT TO GROW?
Malware infections
at the average SMB
Look for independent lab testing of security effectiveness to know
how well you will be protected
Virus Bulletin
Wireless
AV Comparatives NSS Labs
dollars paid in ransoms to cybercriminals
YOUR BUSINESS
4 Seconds is the
average life of
advanced malware
58
850 Million
4 TIPS TO FINDING A QUALITY UNIFIED THREAT
MANAGEMENT (UTM) SECURITY SOLUTION
PROVEN EFFECTIVENESS1
Look at what else you can consolidate or integrate with your
UTM to make life easier
BREADTH OF FUNCTIONALITY2
Look for a solution that preserves your resources to grow your business
Quick Install
Recommended
Default Settings
Single Console
Low Ongoing
Effort
EASE OF MANAGEMENT3
IP TelephonySwitching
Endpoint Security Web App SecurityEmail Security
Look for a solution that has a proven track record of success
MARKET ADOPTION4
400,000
300,000
200,000
0
2015Q4 2016Q1
300,000
UTM appliances are sold every quarter, what’s selling and what’s not
2016Q2 2016Q3 2016Q4
100,000
FORTINET CONNECTED UTM
The UTM of choice around the world
Delivers enterprise-grade security,
right-sized for small and midsize businesses
Deploys quickly with little ongoing administration
Continues to earn the most independent validations
Ships the most devices, over 3 million
worldwide to date.
To see Fortinet’s market leading connected UTM solution, go to:
www.fortinet.com/smb