Category: Nebula Cloud

Zyxel Networks, the leader in delivering secure and cloud-powered networking solutions, has released a new cloud-based endpoint security service, Astra, in response to the increased hybrid working offered by SMBs. As more people choose to work remotely, an growing number of organizations are turning to cloud-based processes, with recent research from Gartner suggesting more than 85% of organizations will have embraced a cloud-first principle by 2025. 

As the boom in flexible working practices enables employees to connect and collaborate from anywhere, SMBs need to support more roaming users and additional devices that need to connect to branch offices and cloud-based apps. While these decentralized networks can provide the flexibility needed in the modern workforce, they are increasingly at risk of cyberattacks. To counter this issue, Zyxel’s Astra provides a cloud-based security service that can be installed on multiple endpoints, to provide users with a first line of defense, wherever they are. 

Borderless perimeter security  

The new Astra service puts all aspects of security back into the hands of the administrator, including Dark Web Monitor, IP/URL Reputation and Web Filtering capabilities, allowing them to monitor and secure users even when they are outside of the office perimeter. Connected via the cloud, Astra’s threat intelligence database is automatically updated and pushed to endpoints in real time. This means users are no longer required to manually download and run updates, as Astra will always be kept up-to-date. 

Protection made easy 

Astra allows network administrators to easily monitor and control security settings on remote devices via a brand new web portal and mobile app. This unified platform collates alerts, reports, and event analysis, providing instant visibility and accessibility to the teams that need it. The Astra app can be installed on mobile devices to protect users from phishing and exploit attacks – without compromising device performance. 

“While hybrid working should be celebrated for the increased flexibility granted to employees, it is also important to guard against the risks, comments Mr. Ken Tsai, Senior Associate Vice President of Zyxel Gateway SBU. “SMBs in particular need a coordinated and technical defense solution, which offers protection to the growing number of endpoints and stops businesses falling victim to the expanded threat landscape. Astra, combined with Zyxel’s range of firewalls and cloud security services, offers SMBs a unified and consistent approach to securing their business”. 

The iOS and Android Astra app is currently available as a licensed service, with the Mac version due for release at the end of December 2022. Each licensed user can install Astra on up to two endpoints. Businesses can purchase licenses for up to 999 employees, with the ability to manage them from one single Astra portal. For more information and to register for a free trial, please visit https://www.zyxel.com/Astra 

Zyxel Networks has unlocked people’s potential by connecting businesses and home users for over 30 years. Today, this means using the cloud to deliver a simplified and unified networking experience, leveraging intelligence to protect against cyberthreats that evolve by the day and offering subscriptions to help SMBs scale flexibly as they grow. 

Having spun off from affiliate Zyxel Communications in 2019, we’re a global force in the networking market with an unrivalled international presence in 150 markets. We’ve shipped more than 100 million devices and are trusted by over 1 million businesses, all working smarter with Zyxel solutions. 

We’re building the networks of tomorrow and meeting the needs of the modern workplace — powering people at work, play, and life. 

ABOUT BLOSSOM INC: 

Blossom Inc started in 2013, with the core concept of Value-Added distribution and reselling of products, providing solutions through process of offering consulting to Customers, Channel Partners, System Integration Partners, MEP Consultants alike. We are ISO 9001:2015 Certified. 

As an organization of individuals, we have expertise and strength in: Distribution & Channel Sales, Solution Designing, Consulting, System Integration, Project Management & Execution, Facility Management Services and Bid Management. 

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Zyxel offers a comprehensive product portfolio from wireless to wired, featuring rich technology options of Wireless Access Points, Power over Ethernet (PoE) switching, Unified Security Gateways and Advanced Threat Protection Firewalls. These Nebula-powered devices are controlled with cloud-based networking monitoring portal – Nebula Control Center [NCC] .Zyxel Nebula Control Center [NCC], which encompasses multiple features and central management console, right in your hands. Zyxel NCC manages wide range of networking and security devices ranging from access points, switches to security gateways and firewalls without complexity of remote site access.  

It offers enhanced possibilities to have end-to-end network, security and wireless available at one single console. Nebula Control Center from ZYXEL is a must for your network to improve efficiency and quality of experience. 

It also gives you information on user access, errors, issues. It also provides you, fast and easy configuration access to all products, mainly Core Firewall, Core or Top of The Rack Switch, Edge Switches, Wireless Access Points, all can be a part of one single console to review and easy to work around with. 
  

Nebula Control Center [NCC] brings a fresh visibility in network monitoring. It can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection and helps in configuring, monitoring and managing a wide range of wired, wireless, security hardware and fixed wireless access points, switches, security firewalls to 5G/LTE mobile routers without any complexity of accessing it remotely. A handy mobile application just added another feather to the cap.

Nebula Control Center [NCC] also automatically draws an updated network topology, whenever a new device is added to it. Few notable features offered to customers are Easy network tracking, Automatic and timely firmware updates, Access of extended alerts functionality including email & app alerts. NCC provides stable network environment by incorporating a security feature, which prevents configurations, that can potentially disrupt network connection between device and NCC, not limiting to this, it also offers DCS, Load Balancing and Smart client steering ensuring faster connections for best user experience. 

Nebula Together is always available – SecuReporter supports cloud-based firewall. It provides high-level view of your Nebula networks activity and provides fast response to security events. It’s an easy path to comprehensive security analytic reporting and compliance across your organization’s networks. 

At the CORE, Zyxel is committed to following the latest national data protection regulations, such as the GDPR and OECD Privacy Principles. 

They have a clear objective: Let’s make comprehensive network infrastructure to provide patients with high-quality services, while protecting their sensitive data. 

Zyxel Networks is one of the world leaders in network technologies.  

So, whenever customers decide to deploy Zyxel products, they receive highly quantifiable results, which helps in expansion of business growth and increase in their shareholder value. 

Customers achieve phenomenal results with: 

• Top-notch technology delivering high-performance and flexible network infrastructure to enhance work efficiency. 
• High-speed Wi-Fi access throughout the institution for faster application and business process. 
• Prioritize the workflows among clinics and administration offices. 
• Separate networks of hospital staff and patients to ensure secure internet access. 
• Central and easy management of network devices. 

ABOUT BLOSSOM INC: 

Blossom Inc started in 2013, with the core concept of Value-Added distribution and reselling of products, providing solutions through process of offering consulting to Customers, Channel Partners, System Integration Partners, MEP Consultants alike. We are ISO 9001:2015 Certified. 

As an organization of individuals, we have expertise and strength in: Distribution & Channel Sales, Solution Designing, Consulting, System Integration, Project Management & Execution, Facility Management Services and Bid Management. 

To know more, visit our website