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Unlike traditional perimeter firewalls which use stateful-inspection technology, SteelGate provides a comprehensive array of secured application and service proxies (HTTP, SQL, PPTP, etc.) This enables access to vital internet services without compromising security by providing direct access to core application servers or data sources. SteelGate offers superior protection far beyond the capabilities of packet-filters and lower level traffic controls. SteelGate also gives administrators the option to use stateful-inspection security in specific situations.
SteelGate has powerful default settings and a simple interface protecting against mis-configuration - a common source of vulnerability, while allowing IT administrators to get up and running faster. Other firewalls take a different approach to address potentially weak policies by allowing direct access to configuration files to make policy changes. This has the potential to leave a network vulnerable to unauthorized access. By tracking multiple threat types in real-time, SteelGate makes a more informed and accurate decision about network traffic.
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