Adaptiv Web Protect

Firewall-as-a-Service with cloud-based URL and web filtering

Web Protect combines cloud-based URL filtering with multi-site firewall policy orchestration via Adaptiv Cloud Orchestrator (ACO). This enhancement adds an extra layer of network security that saves time, reduces complexity, and improves consistency across SD-WAN sites.

Simplicity and performance in one solution

Web Protect adds a powerful security layer to Adaptiv Connect that delivers URL and application filtering to block malicious or inappropriate destinations. Additionally, Web Protect includes our intuitive cloud-based Firewall that’s managed using the Adaptiv Cloud Orchestrator, empowering you to author, version, and push firewall policies across multiple Adaptiv SD-WAN sites from one place. The result: greater network security control, consistent enforcement, fewer repetitive change tickets, and meaningful time savings for lean IT and MSP teams – all without reducing performance.

Secure Perimeter

Our base level of SD-WAN protection creates a private network that encrypts traffic and blocks unknown or unauthorized traffic at the edge.

Cloud-based URL Filtering

Web Protect adds cloud-based web filtering that instantly blocks access to any malicious, unauthorized or unknown websites.

Firewall Orchestration

Web protect includes intuitive, centralized orchestration that simplifies firewall policy management across multiple SD-WAN sites.

Overcoming the limitations of branch office firewalls

While organizations have historically relied on branch office firewalls for URL filtering, they can be expensive to set up and maintain. Due to the cost of firewalls and the complexity of firewall configurations and firmware updates, the vast majority of SME networks are exposed to web-based security threats.

Adaptiv Connect SD-WAN provides a base level of network security. A stateful firewall creates an encrypted tunnel that prevents network access from outside threats. Web Protect adds cloud-based Firewall-as-a-Service with centralized management plus URL and web filtering that’s constinuously updated so your internet security policy never goes out of date.

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Simplicity, security and performance

A Secure Foundation

The base layer Of SD-WAN security

Adaptiv SD-WAN provides a base layer of security that includes a stateful firewall at each branch office. Our edge device operates on a “zero-trust” philosophy that blocks any unknown or unauthorized traffic from the outside. Branch network access is only allowed through the secure encrypted SD-WAN tunnel that keeps your data private. 

Web Filtering

Cloud-based URL and Application Filtering

Web Protect automatically recognizes over 20 million URLs and provides simple, category-based templates that give you control to block or allow access with just a few clicks.

You can even create exception rules to easily block or allow access to any specific URLs, application or categories.

Firewall-as-a-Service

Cloud-based Firewall Orchestration

Web Protect includes our centralized firewall manager that accelerates network security policy management across multiple sites. Intuitive dashboards in our Adaptiv Cloud Orchestrator make it easy to create firewall rules and publish them across all your SD-WAN locations.  

Stay Protected

Security that never goes out of date

Web Protect is a cloud-managed service that is always providing the latest protection. Our URL database is continually updated to include new webistes and service, so no manualy firewall firmware updates are required.

ZTNA Remote Access

Added protection for hybrid workers

Adaptiv My Connect is our simple ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access) client for remote workers. My Connect functions similarly to a cloud VPN, but also optimizes reliability and performance in addition to secure remote VPN access. Web Protect security policies automatically extend to protect all your remote workers using My Connect.

Grows With You

Easily add bandwidth or increase security

Unlike firewall appliances that you can outgrow,  Adaptiv SD-WAN with Web Protect grows with your business. Easily increase network throughput by simply adding more connections and increasing your bandwidth license tier. 

For advanced network security powered by deep content inspection, simply add Network Protect for even more enterprise-grade features. 

How to buy Web Protect

Web Protect works as an extension of Adaptiv Connect SD-WAN products. It’s sold as a simple add-on subscription for any new or existing Adaptiv Connect SD-WAN customers. An upgrade may be required for existing customers to ensure they are running a Web Protect compatible version of our SD-WAN software.

As with all Adaptiv Networks products, Web Protect is sold exclusively through our global network of certified SD-WAN solution providers. Contact us today to find an Adaptiv SD-WAN provider near you.

Frequently asked questions

Adaptiv Web Protect

No. Web Protect provides a simple and efficient layer of URL filtering protection based on first packet inspection, increasing the network security posture for smaller businesses with no firewalls, and for those with existing firewalls. For those looking to replace next-generation firewalls, consider adding Network Protect, which adds real-time protection, plus deep content inspection for enterprise-grade firewall functionality. For enterprise-grade network security and firewall replacements we suggest combining Web Protect with Network Protect.

No, Web Protect provides a critical layer of cloud-based URL web-filtering protection based on first packet inspection that recognizes over 20 million websites and filters traffic based on the destination. Network Protect uses deep content inspection to provide more advanced capabilities such as data loss prevention, secure web gateway, and unified threat management. For a  complete Firewall-as- a-Service experience we recommend combining Web Protect plus Network Protect together.

Yes, Web Protect is and extention of the Adaptiv cloud-managed SD-WAN which includes centralized management though the Adaptiv Cloud Orchestator. Role-based access gives business IT teams the flexibility to enjoy Web Protect as part of a fully managed service, or they choose to retain whatever level of visibility and control fits their needs.

While both solutions are optional cloud-based network security add-ons that work with all Adaptiv SD-WAN products, Web Protect is focused on adding web-filtering (URL and DNS filtering) and cloud-based firewall orchestration. Network Protect provides more advanced cloud-based SASE capabilities. Customers with next generation friewall requirement including Secure Web Gateway, Deep Content Inspection, on AI-based real-time threat detection can combine Web Protect with Network Protect to maximize their network security.

Yes. For new Adaptiv Business Connect or Adaptiv Enterprise Connect customers, you can simply add Web Protect. Web Protect can be added either during the initial SD-WAN purchase or as an upgrade to your exisitng Adaptiv SD-WAN. For existing customers, a firmware upgrade may be required. Check with your Adaptiv SD-WAN solution provider or contact us for details.

Yes, local breakout is allowed for known SaaS applications. This feature is available to reduce cost, but it does also reduce the network security posture for breakout traffic. Our SD-WAN edge device uses First Packet Inspection to identify over 6,000 SaaS applications. Local breakout at the edge can be used to route this known traffic directly to the internet through the ISP instead of sending it to the Adaptiv SD-WAN Cloud. This feature helps customers "right-size" their SD-WAN and Web Protect license by steering known applications that are not considered business-critical (ie: Netflix, YouTube, Facebook) out of the SD-WAN tunnel. Configuring local breakout provides the business with full access to their ISP bandwidth connection. When local breakout is enabled, any unknown traffic will be routed through the SD-WAN tunnel so that Web Protect can determine whether to block or allow the traffic.

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