Avast Secure Internet Gateway is a cloud-based security solution designed to provide comprehensive, enterprise-grade network protection for small and midsize businesses and managed security service providers . By eliminating the need for on-premise hardware, SIG offers scalable, always-on security that safeguards users across various locations and devices. Key Features and Functionality: - Full SSL/TLS Inspection: Performs in-depth analysis of encrypted traffic across all ports and protocols without compromising performance. - Cloud Sandboxing: Analyzes suspicious files in a virtual environment to detect hidden threats, providing zero-day protection for various file types. - Cloud Firewall with Deep Packet Inspection : Offers flexible rules and comprehensive traffic analysis to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches. - Global Firewall Network: Utilizes over 150 data centers worldwide to ensure high availability and low latency for users. - Granular Policy Management: Allows administrators to set and enforce security policies based on users, groups, locations, and time, ensuring tailored protection. - Active Directory Integration: Simplifies user authentication and policy enforcement by integrating with existing directory services. Primary Value and User Solutions: Avast Secure Internet Gateway addresses the challenges of traditional, hardware-based security systems by offering a cloud-native solution that reduces costs and complexity. It provides SMBs and MSSPs with enterprise-level security without the need for expensive hardware, complex management, or extensive maintenance. By delivering consistent protection across all users and locations, SIG ensures that businesses can focus on their core operations while maintaining a robust security posture.