UTM appliances have become popular due to combinations of different types of attacks and malware, known as blended threats, that simultaneously target multiple parts of the network. It can be difficult for separate appliances from different vendors to prevent these types of attacks. A UTM:
requires fewer resources, including minimal security staff, because there is only one system to monitor and maintain. All security logs are also centralized in a single location.
provides better security coverage because all the components are designed to work together, which is not the case with a collection of point solutions.
is easily scalable as your organization grows.
Is guaranteed to be compatible, unlike point security solutions.
can be centrally managed and configured, which removes the need for training on multiple solutions and saves time and reducing the likelihood of misconfiguration errors.
costs less than purchasing a standalone product for each area. It will also take up less data center space, consume less power, and involve less hardware replacement costs.
can act as a standalone firewall appliance as backup to point solutions as necessary.
UTM solutions make it both easier and more affordable to deal with varied threats from a single point of defense and a single console.