Great tool for any IT security shop
- key driver in keeping policies up to date
- monitors changes in malware/signatures with real time updates
- ability to customize rules and define filters
Cons
- the frequency of the malware filter package should be daily
- It's great at tracking attacks, the IPS is second to none
- Its does the inspection of packets before reaching firewall
- Its robust and functions after going down by allowing packets to flow when down
- The ROI still hasn't been quantified yet but the protection and peace of mind that it provides is invaluable