New BT security “out of the cloud” service presented at CeBIT 2011 in Hanover, Germany

BT has announced its cloud-based security solution - Managed Virtual Firewall Service (MVFS). MVFS will alallows companies to fully protect their internet access without having to invest in their own hardware or software. Add-ons such as URL filter, virus protection and intrusion prevention are also available.

BT has set up a virtual firewall for its customers in a BT data centre and handles any relevant updates as well as configuration, maintenance, licence management and monitoring.

Additional functions such as URL filtering, virus protection, intrusion prevention and extended reporting can be added depending on the service package.

“Many companies can ill afford continuous monitoring of the threat level and prompt installation of security updates” explains Dr. Frank Kedziur, Head of Business Continuity, Security & Governance Practice at BT Germany. “This new cloud-based firewall service allows our customers to avail themselves of the expertise of our security specialists and benefit from a firewall that is always up to date without having to invest in hardware or software themselves. As BT can react quickly to changing requirements, customers can also benefit from a flexibility they would hardly have when using their own equipment.”