Lumen Managed Security Service

Formerly CenturyLink Managed Security

The Lumen Managed Security Service is a solution designed to provide managed security services for businesses of various sizes. According to the vendor, it aims to help organizations detect, protect, and respond to security threats and malicious activities. This product caters to small, medium, and large enterprises across multiple industries, including IT professionals, security analysts, network administrators, financial institutions, and healthcare organizations.

Device management: According to the vendor, Lumen Managed Security Service offers device management capabilities to help businesses efficiently maintain their existing security systems. It aims to reduce the resources dedicated to managing and maintaining security devices, allowing organizations to potentially convert security funds from capital to operating expenses.

Managed firewall: The managed firewall feature provides an additional layer of protection for businesses, as claimed by the vendor. It aims to defend organizations against escalating malware attacks by monitoring and filtering incoming and outgoing network traffic, with the goal of allowing only authorized traffic.

Intrusion Detection (IDS) and Intrusion Prevention (IPS) Systems: Lumen Managed Security Service incorporates IDS and IPS to detect and prevent security threats, according to the vendor. IDS monitors network traffic for suspicious activities and alerts security teams, while IPS actively blocks and mitigates identified threats to prevent network compromise.

Endpoint security: Lumen Managed Security Service includes endpoint security measures to protect devices such as laptops, desktops, and mobile devices, as stated by the vendor. It aims to defend against malware, ransomware, and other malicious activities targeting endpoints, even when they are outside the organization's network perimeter.

Unified Threat Management (UTM): The UTM capabilities of Lumen Managed Security Service provide comprehensive security coverage, according to the vendor. It aims to combine multiple security features such as firewall, antivirus, intrusion detection, and web filtering into a single platform, potentially simplifying security management and enhancing overall protection.

Web application firewalls: Lumen Managed Security Service includes web application firewalls that aim to protect web applications from common security vulnerabilities, as claimed by the vendor. They analyze incoming web traffic, identify and block malicious requests, and aim to safeguard sensitive data by preventing unauthorized access.

Network and cloud-based security: Lumen Managed Security Service offers network and cloud-based security solutions to protect businesses in both on-premises and hosted environments, according to the vendor. It includes advanced security measures such as network segmentation, encryption, and access controls, with the goal of ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data.

Threat intelligence and predictive analytics: Lumen Managed Security Service leverages threat intelligence and predictive analytics to proactively identify and mitigate potential security threats, according to the vendor. It aims to utilize real-time information about emerging threats and vulnerabilities, as well as historical data and patterns, to anticipate future threats.

Incident response and recovery: Lumen Managed Security Service provides incident response and recovery services to help businesses effectively respond to security incidents, as claimed by the vendor. A dedicated team of experts offers immediate assistance and guidance in investigating incidents, containing damage, and facilitating the recovery process.

24/7 monitoring and support: Lumen Managed Security Service offers round-the-clock monitoring and support, according to the vendor, to ensure continuous protection. It aims to provide real-time monitoring of security events and alerts, allowing businesses to respond promptly to potential threats and minimize the impact on their operations.