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Verizon Business unveils new cloud-based security-as-a-service portfolio(Telecomworldwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Verizon Business unveiled on Tuesday a new global, cloud-based security-as-a-service portfolio that allows enterprises to easily add security services. According to the company, the new portfolio is not dependent on premises-based equipment, as it is delivered via the company's global IP network. Customers can quickly and easily secure new locations by using a centralised management console that allows for real-time provisioning and administration. The new offering is particularly suitable for geographically dispersed multinational companies that need to deploy security protection quickly. The services are also well-suited for companies in the retail, financial and health care sectors that have multiple locations, as well as mid-tier firms. New security services will be rolled out in three phases: beginning in June 2010, Verizon public IP, as well as Private IP customers with Secure Gateway, can leverage the new cloud-based MSS to gain anti-virus, anti-spam, anti-malware and URL filtering services; beginning in autumn 2010, the company will offer cloud-based support for network firewalls and intrusion detection and prevention systems; and beginning early in 2011, Verizon will make its Denial of Service (DOS) detection and mitigation services available in the cloud. Verizon Business is a division of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) (Nasdaq:VZ). ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) (c) 2010 M2 COMMUNICATIONS |