FortiTech recently completed the installation of a WatchGuard M270 at one of our education clients. The install was part of an upgrade to internet at the site and will filter their 1Gbps internet connection through to users.
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The installation was perfect timing as WatchGuard have recently released statistics for Australia showing that in the past 90 days
WatchGuard appliances have stopped 393,747 malware attacks, 38% of which were “zero day” meaning that the variant of virus had never been
seen before.
In addition, Malware attacks increased 64% to the same time the previous year.
Australia ranks second in the APAC region for Malware attacks at 21.62%, topped only by China at 31.18%
Globally in the same period, WatchGuard appliances blocked 22,619,836 malware variants and 2,265,425 network attacks
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Source: WatchGuard Internet Security Report 23 July - 23 October 2019 APAC Region
With cyber threats to Australian businesses increasing, there is no better time than now to talk to FortiTech about how a WatchGuard device can help secure your network. Give us a call on 1300 778 078 or email [email protected]