M86 Cloud Web Service
Cloud-based Internet Filtering and Web 2.0 Security Service.

Overview:

M86 Cloud Web Service is a cloud-based Internet filtering and Web 2.0 security service. It provides your users with a safe and secure Internet connection, protected from threats and known malware, while ensuring that Web browsing is appropriate and complies with your acceptable use policies.

Why do I need Web Security?

Web 2.0 has transformed Internet use from a once static resource into a rich and dynamic collaboration portal. Unlike the past where websites were tightly controlled, the content of many of today's websites—like Facebook and YouTube—relies on the contributions of millions of Internet users. The negative effect of this change is that organizations can no longer implicitly trust supposedly 'legitimate' sites as safe and free of malicious content.

Traditional Web filtering solutions, while still important, are no longer effective protection on their own. The Web 2.0 environment demands malware scanning and dynamic content protection which can analyze continuously evolving web content and keep pace with Webbased applications in a constant state of flux.

Incoming Web threats are not the only concern. With millions of Web users now actively contributing Web content through 'tweets', blogs, webmail, video and social networking sites, organizations need to be monitoring their outbound Web content now more than ever. Most organizations place a special significance on their intellectual property and sensitive data which is susceptible to data leakage via the Web. You need to be certain that Internet use is safe, secure, productive and appropriate.

The Many Advantages of M86 Cloud

M86 Cloud provides your organization with a versatile and flexible Web security platform—enabling you to protect your users anywhere and on any Web-capable device. As a hosted solution, M86 Cloud enables considerable advantages over traditional in-house security solutions:

• Instant Deployment—connect to the service and you're immediately up and running.
• No Upfront Expenditure—no need to purchase capital and no obsolete hardware.
• Fixed Costs to Suit any Budget—M86 Cloud Web security service subscriptions are flexible and affordable.
• Superior Infrastructure—you gain the benefit of a network built from the ground up to deliver cloud-based Web services with maximium performance to users with no noticable latency impact.
• Managed by Web Experts—your Web traffic is managed 24/7 by Internet security experts and modelled against other networks to detect traffic anomalies.
• Save Bandwidth and Resources—control access to bandwidth heavy sites and applications such as YouTube—which our research has shown to consume high amounts of most typical organization's bandwidth.*
• Strength in Numbers—you gain the shared benefits of being part of a larger security community.
• Zero Administration—no tedious upgrades, no maintenance requirements; you always have the latest and best protection.

* Requires the use of the M86 Cloud Remote Client

Key Features:

M86 Cloud Web Service enables solid security yet is simple and easy to use. Our services target a range of Web-based threats and security concerns:

• Mobile Security—because M86 Cloud Web Service is cloud-based, protection and policies can be applied to your users anywhere and on any device—in the office, on the road or at home / on a laptop, workstation or Webenabled smartphone.
• URL Filtering—utilizing a layered approach, the service employs the latest range of Web filtering technologies including real-time content analysis and behavioral modelling in conjunction with over 70 constantly updated categories of 35 million websites to enable you to control access to related Web content.
• Anti-virus & Malware—the service incorporates traditional anti-virus technology, sophisticated dynamic anomaly detection and behavioral modelling systems to protect your organization from viruses, botnets, spyware, browser exploits and other Web 2.0 threats.
• Application Control*—gain control over popular applications such as streaming media, instant messaging, and peer to peer file sharing.
• Bandwidth Control—manage your Internet bandwidth consumption and control unnecessary or non-business use. With flexible, policy-based control you can place restrictions on specific users or at particular times of day when you need to ensure you are getting the most from your bandwidth.
• Quota Management*—define user quotas by bandwidth, connections or both to allocate a total quota to a particular user over a given day or week.
• Data Leakage Prevention—control the distribution of sensitive data or private information via the Web. The service enables you to control who can upload important files to the Web or post sensitive content on Web 2.0 sites, blogs, wikis or webmail.
• Inbound & Outbound Policy Compliance— actively monitor your acceptable use policies and ensure appropriate use of Web resources, block inappropriate conduct and prohibited content which could potentially create legal liability risk and ensure a safe and productive workplace for your employees.
• Security & Compliance Reporting—access useful and easy to understand reports on your Internet activity and threats. Graphical summaries are provided as well as in-depth reports to help you investigate specific events or user activity. You can run reports by site, category, user, bandwidth and by threat type across a wide range of time periods. M86 Cloud reports allow you to measure the real benefits of Web Security and demonstrate the return on your dollar.
• Directory Synchronization—M86 Cloud provides automated user account directory synchronization to streamline administration and save you time and effort. M86 Cloud supports all common directory formats including Active Directory and LDAP.

* Requires the use of the M86 Cloud Remote Client

Documentation:

Download the M86 Cloud Web Service Datasheet (PDF).