Managing a complex security infrastructure in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats is a round-the-clock job. You have to keep up to date with the latest protection technologies while responding to security events and complying with myriad reporting requirements. Allstream’s Managed Security Services simplify the complexity by taking on the day-to-day tasks of security while you focus on the big picture of managing your network to meet pressing business needs.

The endless innovation and sheer persistence of cyber crime demand a seamless, multi-layered and highly adaptable defense of your vital IT assets. Your corporate resources have to be out there and available, but only to the right people. With Managed Security Services, you can take advantage of the rigorous data protection, guaranteed service levels and significant cost savings delivered by Allstream’s security portfolio – while freeing up IT time and resources better spent on keeping your business moving forward.

Whatever level of management you require, our certified experts and integrated security management platform keep your network operating at peak performance while protecting your organization’s critical assets – and reducing your operational overhead.

Simplify security management.
Avoid the hassle of having to constantly upgrade technology and skills by letting Allstream’s experts handle some or all your security management needs. With Managed Security Services, you can direct the time and efforts of your IT team to future-directed initiatives while we back you up by:

• assessing new security threats and running system diagnostics
• managing the complexity of multiple security devices and reporting logs
• providing you with meaningful, actionable security reports
• demonstrating the effectiveness of your security infrastructure to auditors and regulators
• keeping your network security up to date with the latest technologies and applications.

Boost productivity across your organization.
With Allstream’s Managed Security Services, you avoid the delays and network downtime associated with security events, ensuring that everyone in your organization works more productively.

• Your IT department can tackle key communications applications, knowing that your data and network security are being managed 24/7.
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  Our experts handle the constantly evolving threat landscape and upgrade your security infrastructure as necessary, while your people stay focused on tasks that enhance the bottom line.
• We also protect your employees from annoying, offensive and distracting spam, allowing them to better focus on doing their jobs.

Deliver a better customer experience.
Reducing security-related roadblocks ensures more efficient points of access for your customers. The result:

• faster response times and superior customer care
• improved satisfaction levels and long-term loyalty.

Keep pace with changing needs.
Your security infrastructure has to grow and change along with your business and your communications systems. Managed Security Services can automatically keep pace as you:

• upgrade your network
• expand offices
• consolidate facilities
• move to a new location
• regroup after a disaster.

Reduce IT infrastructure and staffing costs.
For an economical monthly fee, Allstream’s Managed Security Services give you constant access to certified expertise and leading-edge security technologies. Our combined resources save you money across the board as you no longer need to invest in:

• day-to-day security management
• specialized IT training and education
• recruiting high-priced expertise
• capital expenditures on security infrastructure
• costs associated with network downtime due to security threats and breaches.

Increase your network ROI.
Allstream can help you maximize the value of your existing security infrastructure by eliminating redundancies and inefficiencies and ensuring you’re always protected by the latest security upgrades.