KEEP PACE WITH EXPLOSIVE GROWTH IN ENCRYPTED TRAFFICFirebox® M590 & M690 firewalls are specifically engineered for midsize and distributed enterprises that are struggling to effectively and affordably secure networks in the face of explosive growth in bandwidth rates, encrypted traffic, video use, and connection speeds. What''s more, the ability to add network modules for greater port density gives you the flexibility to adapt as the network grows and evolves.TOTAL NETWORK PROTECTIONEvery network needs a full arsenal of scanning engines to protect against ransomware, viruses, malicious apps, botnets and more. Typically deployed at the corporate headquarters, Firebox M590/M690 appliances serve as the "hub," responsible for managing and providing layered security for all communications between the head office and all remote employee and business sites.AUTOMATION TO THE CORE WatchGuard Firebox M Series appliances are designed with automation to the core, allowing your IT team to do more with less. The WatchGuard Automation Core makes it possible to deploy from the Cloud, block threats, update signatures, and detect and kill malware, all without lifting a finger.UNIFIED SECURITY DEFEATS COMPLEXITY The WatchGuard Unified Security Platform™ is a true force multiplier for IT teams. It makes operational ease possible by integrating the WatchGuard Firebox with WatchGuard''s authentication, endpoint security, and Wi-Fi solutions to enable comprehensive, multi-layered security. Unifying security into a single platform unlocks efficiencies simply not possible with siloed systems, allowing for automation of frequent manual tasks that take up time.A CLOUD''S-EYE VIEW OF YOUR ENTIRE NETWORKWatchGuard Cloud provides full visibility into your network so that you can make timely, informed, and effective decisions about your network security anywhere, anytime. The platform displays 100+ dashboards and reports that allow you to quickly see high-level trends and anomalies, then drill down into detailed information on each.EXPANSION MODULES FOR GREATER PORT DENSITYThe Firebox M Series provides expansion bays that can be used to add network modules to define a configuration that meets the needs of almost any network configuration. Each appliance has an open module bay for expansion modules, with options for 4 x 1 Gb copper, 4 x 1 SFP, 2 x 1 SFP+, or 4 port multispeed POE+ ports. Network modularity empowers IT pros to customize the port configuration to meet their needs, while ensuring the flexibility to adapt the firewall as their network evolves.