Given that end devices, such as mobile phones, laptops, printers, servers, and IoT equipment, commonly become lucrative targets for attackers, this collaboration aims to overcome this challenge with a unique and optimized security experience.
Traditionally, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have managed network and endpoint security separately, using different dashboards and manual checks. Zyxel Networks' collaboration with Avast changes this by offering a smart and streamlined experience, made possible by:
• A centralized, real-time view of Avast endpoint license information directly in the firewall management interface, helping IT teams respond more quickly to expiring protections.
• Greater visibility and control over endpoint assets and their protection status, such as antivirus coverage through the firewall interface.
• More detailed information about devices and shared threat intelligence, providing comprehensive protection and faster threat responses by reducing blind spots.
To meet diverse deployment needs, Zyxel Networks is committed to creating an open ecosystem that offers flexible endpoint options. In addition to Avast Business Security, which protects Windows/Mac PCs and Windows servers, Zyxel Networks' Astra service extends endpoint protection to remote and roaming users in hybrid work environments. The company plans to expand its integrations to provide small and medium-sized businesses with maximum flexibility.
“Small and medium-sized businesses need a more integrated approach to cybersecurity,” said Ken Tsai, president of Zyxel Networks. “By combining our advanced firewall protection with Avast’s trusted endpoint security, we help small businesses gain unified visibility and synchronized defenses. This will allow them to protect their people, data, and devices more efficiently and affordably.”.
“This alliance brings together two complementary strengths for small and medium-sized businesses,” added Mark Gorrie, Avast’s vice president for Asia-Pacific and the Middle East and Africa. “Avast’s leading endpoint protection, integrated with Zyxel Networks’ secure networking solutions, offers businesses a streamlined way to monitor, update, and protect endpoints and their networks. Our collaboration will reduce complexity while improving security outcomes.”.
Zyxel Networks' USG FLEX H with Avast's enterprise security solution is now available
