SolarWinds Enhances Security Tools

SolarWinds, a provider of cost efficient IT management software, today announced enhancements to several of its security management solutions, including its Log & Event Manager, Firewall Security Manager and Patch Manager.

The latest enhancements to SolarWinds’ security solutions include:

• SolarWinds Log & Event Manager now provides additional automatic scheduling, distribution and notification of security and network activity, empowering IT pros with greater assurance that regular reviews are being performed and additional support to ensure strong security monitoring and compliance management practices are met.

• SolarWinds Firewall Security Manager, which automates heterogeneous firewall configuration and change management, provides integration with SolarWinds’ centralized management console. Now, administrators can quickly identify high-risk firewalls, recent and upcoming configuration changes and firewall compliance status in SolarWinds’ single pane of glass for managing network, systems and security.

• SolarWinds Patch Manager has been enhanced with step-by-step wizards, enabling users to be up and running quickly and significantly reducing the time it takes to get vulnerable machines patched and protected.

“Security may be the most daunting task for IT pros, but in most cases today, ensuring security is no longer an option — it is a legal and ethical responsibility,” said Chris LaPoint, VP Product Management, SolarWinds. “These product enhancements are a testament to our focused efforts to deliver strong security management capabilities to organizations of every size and budget.”

SolarWinds Log & Event Manager pricing starts at $4,495, SolarWinds Firewall Security Manager pricing starts at $1,995, and SolarWinds Patch Manager pricing starts at $3,495, including the first year of maintenance for all.

The company offers free downloadable 30-day evaluations for its products.

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