If your organization is considering implementing a UTM system, here are some things to consider.

What Do You Really Need?

Before looking into products on the market, determine the specific security needs of your organization.

The same can be said for purchasing many types of IT security products, but it's especially true with technologies such as UTM appliances, which combine a number of security functions into one system.

There are several dozen UTM products on the market, and they vary broadly in terms of features, capabilities and price.