AT&T Announces New Managed Security Features

DALLAS, July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Building on its position as a leader in managed security, AT&T*, a leader in managed cloud based security, today has announced two separate enhancements to its suite of cloud-based security services - the launch of AT&T Security Center, a new Web-based security administration tool that is accessible via the AT&T BusinessDirect® Portal, as well as enhancements to AT&T Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) defense protection.

For customers with AT&T security services, the company is now providing a new interactive tool called the AT&T Security Center portal, which is accessible via AT&T BusinessDirect®, an award-winning portal interface that enables customers to perform a multitude of network management and administrative tasks, quickly and better protected:

"These new enhancements and tools demonstrate our ongoing commitment to investing, innovating and leading in managed cyber security services," said Bill O'Hern, Assistant Vice President, Technology Security, AT&T Business Solutions. "Our team of security professionals help protect our customers' critical infrastructure by offering new services like AT&T Security Center, where customers can find security reporting and protection tools, as well as educational materials, all in one centralized location."

Suite of security

AT&T delivers a suite of security, business continuity and Consulting services to help assess vulnerabilities, protect infrastructure, detect attacks and respond to suspicious activities and events on customer premises and in the network cloud. More information on AT&T's managed security offerings can be found at www.att.com/security.

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