MetroNet Offers Personal ADSL Firewall
Posted: 02nd Oct, 2003 By: MarkJ
UK ISP MetroNet has announced a new feature for its broadband ADSL subscribers, a personal firewall (online/network security monitor) at no extra cost:
MetroNet offers personal firwalling to ADSL users
MetroNet today announces the introduction of a new feature giving our customers an easy way to apply firewalling to their ADSL connections, at no extra charge.
Given the recent spate of virus attacks that caused widespread problems for both customers and service providers alike, we've taken a pro-active step to provide our customers with an added layer of protection for their ADSL connections and a better chance to not get caught out during the next major virus wave!
Like so many ISPs, MetroNet staff have had their work cut out assisting customers affected by Sobig, Blaster and Welchia to patch and protect their computers. We are determined to make it easier for both customers and ourselves to minimise the fallout from future attacks and where possible empower them to be able to take preventative measures.
This unique system gives users the peace of mind of a facility that, at the click of a button, allows them to lock out unwanted connections to their computers in seconds, whenever they need. What's more becuase it works at the network rather than local level it offers customers, particularly without local firwalling in place, a line of defence that most Broadband providers do not (or will not) provide.
"Indeed, it's not until you have ADSL that you realise just how open you can be to all kinds of attempted exploits and attacks. The new personal firewalling facility provides our customers an easy and quick way to add a layer of protection to complement the local security measures they should be implementing locally." Robert Clark, Network Manager, MetroNet.
MetroNet offers personal firwalling to ADSL users
MetroNet today announces the introduction of a new feature giving our customers an easy way to apply firewalling to their ADSL connections, at no extra charge.
Given the recent spate of virus attacks that caused widespread problems for both customers and service providers alike, we've taken a pro-active step to provide our customers with an added layer of protection for their ADSL connections and a better chance to not get caught out during the next major virus wave!
Like so many ISPs, MetroNet staff have had their work cut out assisting customers affected by Sobig, Blaster and Welchia to patch and protect their computers. We are determined to make it easier for both customers and ourselves to minimise the fallout from future attacks and where possible empower them to be able to take preventative measures.
This unique system gives users the peace of mind of a facility that, at the click of a button, allows them to lock out unwanted connections to their computers in seconds, whenever they need. What's more becuase it works at the network rather than local level it offers customers, particularly without local firwalling in place, a line of defence that most Broadband providers do not (or will not) provide.
"Indeed, it's not until you have ADSL that you realise just how open you can be to all kinds of attempted exploits and attacks. The new personal firewalling facility provides our customers an easy and quick way to add a layer of protection to complement the local security measures they should be implementing locally." Robert Clark, Network Manager, MetroNet.
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