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Windstream Managed Network Security

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What is Windstream Managed Network Security?

Managed Network Security (MNS) from Windstream Enterprise is a comprehensive suite of managed security services that can be applied to minimize network threats and maximize uptime. Its security controls and safeguards protect network services and customer information, and continuously verify technologies and security processes through internal and external compliance audits.

The MNS suite lets the user choose from Firewall, IPS, Content Filtering, Application Control, and security information and event management (SIEM). Windstream, as both a network provider and a managed security provider, states they can combine administration and key network security functions into a single platform, helping customers reduce costs.

Categories & Use Cases

Windstream - A widely available but underperforming option

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Windstream manages our VPLS and other connections between our sites across the United States. Windstream is one of the only companies to provide such services and is the most widely available option across the US. They help with connections between Wisconsin, New York, and Iowa so our business can stay connected to each other.

Pros

  • Market to all types of business needs
  • Provide the Service we need
  • They are widely available across the US

Cons

  • Narrow down functionality of services
  • Provide better support/service for outages
  • Communicate more with stakeholders

Most Important Features

  • VPLS Management
  • Service Contracts
  • Outage Notification/Support

Return on Investment

  • Our business can communicate between plants faster than normal
  • Our business spends a lot of money
  • Management likes how things look with Windstream

Other Software Used

SolarWinds Log Analyzer (LA), Workato, Jira Software