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2021: Анонс Linksys HomeWRK for Business Secured by Fortinet

On September 28, 2021, Fortinet, together with Linksys, announced a joint solution that allows organizations to maintain and protect networks for work from home. Linksys HomeWRK for Business Secured by Fortinet is an enterprise solution that provides secure network connectivity for corporate and personal needs in one module optimized for business applications and collaboration tools, including Zoom.

Linksys Introduces Enterprise Solution to Support Remote and Hybrid Operations

With the spread of remote and hybrid work, enterprise IT teams are reportedly trying to ensure that their employees work efficiently from anywhere, while protecting their organization from security threats, including ransomware, malware, and phishing attacks that home networks are vulnerable to. A recent survey by Sungard Availability Services found that "as of September 2021, only one in five companies is fully confident that the security of their infrastructure will be able to support long-term remote work." Cybercriminals continue to use the extended surface of the attack. From the latest FortiGuard Labs Global Threat Landscape Report, it follows that the average weekly activity of ransomware in June 2021 was more than ten times higher than in 2020. Corporate IT teams are also challenged to support their home employees with a simple plug-and-play solution that provides connectivity that takes into account all the capabilities they have in the office.

Fortinet and Linksys release Linksys HomeWRK for Business Secured by Fortinet to enable enterprise IT teams of all sizes to provide enterprise-class security and performance connectivity for remote and hybrid home workers. This proposal is based on Fortinet's desire to create a safer Internet and provides the following key opportunities for corporate organizations:

• Fast and secure Wi-Fi Mesh connection. Built on three-band Wi-Fi 6 technology and Velop Intelligent Mesh software from Linksys, Linksys HomeWRK for Business Secured by Fortinet provides secure corporate and personal networks for home users with a single device. Enterprise IT teams can distribute equipment to employees to replace their existing home router for enterprise and personal networking.
• Optimized for Zoom for teamwork. Fortinet and Linksys have teamed up with Zoom in video communications to provide video conferencing, voice calling, and screen sharing capabilities. Thanks to network quality of service (QoS) technology.
• Enterprise-level security from Fortinet. The solution is integrated with Fortinet's security system to protect against cyber threats emanating from home networks, and automatically blocks suspicious malware, prevents intrusions, filters malicious content, and more. This joint solution demonstrates the capabilities of Security-Driven Networking; by placing the security system in the home office on the device itself.
• Zero-touch Provisioning simplifies installation. Zero-Touch Provisioning optimizes the process of connecting employees to the network by simply connecting devices that do not require physical assistance from enterprise IT departments to install. The solution also includes a home location guide application.
• Remote management. The management console enables enterprise IT managers to monitor and diagnose the performance of all devices connected to an enterprise network in real time through a single portal. The solution will be built into Fortinet management systems, which will further optimize management for existing Fortinet clients. Employees can also manage their personal network using a separate console, providing visibility and control of all personal devices.
• The ability to protect the privacy of remote employees by supporting multiple networks for individual personal use. While the enterprise network is managed by the IT team, employees fully control the personal network and security settings, allowing all family members to enjoy fast and secure connectivity for non-corporate devices such as laptops and gaming consoles. Corporate and personal networks are separated, and corporate IT professionals do not have access to personal information.
• Combining Linksys' 6 mesh Wi-Fi technology and Fortinet's enterprise-level security in one device, Linksys HomeWRK for Business Secured by Fortinet creates an office-equivalent network environment at home.

The joint solution will be available in the United States in the 4th quarter of 2021 and around the world from the 1st quarter of 2022 under affordable hardware subscription plans as a service that does not require preliminary investment for enterprise IT teams. Two service levels give enterprises flexibility in supporting remote and hybrid workers: Standard - includes two nodes with standard Fortinet protection, and Advanced - includes two nodes with advanced Fortinet protection. You can purchase additional nodes to extend coverage.

Our goal was twofold. Firstly, make it possible for anyone to simply create a fast and reliable home Wi-Fi network. Second, provide enterprise IT professionals with the ability to protect and manage the business aspects of this home Wi-Fi network just like they do with any other device connected to the network. narrated by John Maddison, first vice president of product and solution marketing at Fortinet

In 2020, companies and their employees were ejected in the era of remote work with almost no training. During this time, they did everything possible to make it work. It is obvious that remote work is the future, and with Linksys HomeWRK for Business Secured by Fortinet, we provide companies with a way to enable employees to securely connect to their work, work in a remote environment with proper performance and efficiency. narrated by Harry Dewhurst, CEO of Linksys