Disruption of internet networks that run slowly is a major challenge for 4.2 billion global internet users in the era of working and studying remotely. An internet access gateway solution is needed to control internet access which is starting to slow down.
Find out how Sangfor Internet Access Gateway (IAG) can be a solution to increase internet access speed by allocating bandwidth usage in the following article.
What is Sangfor Internet Access Gateway?
Sangfor Internet Access Gateway (IAG), formerly known as Sangfor Internet Access Management (IAM), is a solution that can help IT teams monitor which devices are connected to the network. In addition, IAG can also help the IT team find out the allocation of bandwidth used, control traffic, information, to hotspots/proxies.
Sangfor IAG with its network management solution, IAG Secure Web Gateway has made it into the SWGGartner Magic Quadrant list for 10 years in a row.
IAG will help companies minimize access to sites and content that have nothing to do with work by maximizing bandwidth usage and availability. In addition, IAG will also minimize leakage and regulatory risks, protect intranet data security to provide secure internet access.
Sangfor IAF, which has been used by more than 20 thousand customers throughout the industry, has integrated wireless authentication by enabling user behavior management on wire and wireless networks.
Features/CapabilitiesSangfor Internet Access Gateway
Sangfor Internet Access Gateway comes with the following three features and capabilities.
Complete Data Record
SangforIAG’s secure web gateway technology can prevent data leaks leaving the network. Apart from that, Sangfor IAG also controls user behavior and provides tractability logs to review problems that arise on the network.
Intuitive Reports
The Sangfor IAG Advanced Reporting Center makes it easy for companies to analyze, understand the causes of network outages, and customize reports based on traffic statistics, queries, ranking, time, user groups, and user behavior. Visual reports will automatically present internet activity and data usage by employees to help the IT team manage internet access and bandwidth.
Secure Value-Added Web Gateway
To provide security when using WiFi access, visitors can simply scan the QR code. Apart from that, you can also use authentication via SMS, portals and social media, without the need to use the old method, namely by changing the WiFi password periodically.
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5 Keunggulan Sangfor Internet Access Gateway
Quoting the official website, Sangfor IAG has the following five advantages.
Equipped with Proxy Avoidance Protection
Web filters are usually used by companies to limit or block internet access to certain content or sites. However, as time goes by, this method is no longer effective against proxy avoidance applications.
IAG in collaboration with Endpoint Secure has been equipped with Proxy Avoidance Protection so that employees can use any application to open content and sites that have nothing to do with work. That way, bandwidth usage and productivity can be maximized.
Equipped with Intelligent Traffic Management
Sangfor IAF can increase bandwidth usage by more than 30% by utilizing traffic management solutions. Dynamic Traffic Control plays a role in automatically controlling traffic and allocating unused bandwidth capacity to employees who need it. Meanwhile, Intelligent Flow Control will manage the P2P up-link and down-link and customize traffic according to the needs of each employee.
Control Over Accurate Proxy Applications
Sangfor IAG is able to manage and control various proxy applications more accurately. Supported by the largest database application in Asia, Sangfor IAF is able to identify more than 6,000 applications including 700+ cloud applications, 1,000+ mobile applications, and 300+ web applications. In addition, IAG also controls applications according to their specific functions, such as differentiating uploads, downloads and other actions on the network.
Detects Malicious Content in Encrypted Traffic
Generally, most internet traffic is protected by SSL/TLS encryption which is useful for protecting the privacy of user and company data. However, this process is still possible to be infiltrated by malware and dangerous content that can develop quickly.
Sangfor IAG has visibility that can detect malware in encrypted data, so it can help companies detect dangerous content hidden behind encryption.
Management Across the Unified Network
Sangfor IAG provides unified management to control wire and wireless networks across networks with intuitive and flexible authentication methods. Access control security guarantees and control permissions are granted based on user, application, location, and client type. Meanwhile the wireless controller function can manage Sangfor APs directly, building a faster and cost-effective wireless network.
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StudyCase Using Sangfor IAG
Following are some study cases on the use of Sangfor IAG in companies from across industries.
Enterprise Network Management
IT admins can identify exactly which users are using excess bandwidth, prevent control over browsing behavior, to control and identify non-work-related applications on the network. Companies can also monitor bandwidth management by allocating all available bandwidth for business needs, increasing business efficiency and productivity. Traffic management features allow IAG to allocate and maximize bandwidth. For companies with multiple branch offices, IAG provides a unified management platform and supports backups for easy network management.
Public WiFi Management
IAG provides easy access via Facebook, WeChat, SMS, and a unified authentication solution for public WiFi users on one IAG platform. Sangfor IAG also offers control options for LAN users that can integrate with WLAN vendors to simplify the network integration and management process.
Internet and Internet Access Proxies
Web gateway is an effective defense to protect users from web-based threats and ensure secure internet access. Sangfor IAG with SSL decryption performance will monitor and analyze all http and https traffic. The AI-based threat intelligence platform provides web filtering services and enhances the identification of known and unknown threats.
Regulatory Compliance
Many countries and regions have enacted laws to regulate the behavior of internet users. IAG’s internal application database comprehensively records malicious user activity, including file uploads, BBS postings, emails, browsing history and applications accessed. This audit solution helps companies comply with local regulations as well as being a resource for investigations in the event of an incident of illegal network usage.
SangforIAG, Bandwidth Allocation Solution for All Industries
Sangfor IAG gives IT teams the visibility to allocate bandwidth in a targeted manner, from grouping users to generating reports by prioritizing content, applications and sites that support work. IAG will allocate bandwidth usage appropriately according to employee needs.
Sangfor helps companies from various industries that often complain about slow internet access due to bandwidth usage by limiting access to certain sites and content that do not support productivity. Internet Access Gateway also helps detect traffic that is not needed and prohibited by the network by blocking sites and applications that consume bandwidth.
Get Sangfor Internet Access Gateway at HIN
It’s time to allocate bandwidth according to employee needs to avoid slow internet access and potential malware infection. Immediately get the Sangfor Internet Access Gateway (IAG) solution from Helios Informatika Nusantara (HIN).
Helios as Sangfor’s authorized advanced partner in Indonesia will assist companies starting from the consulting, deployment, to after-sales support stages. Professional and certified IT team will help you avoid trial and error. Find out more about Sangfor IAG by contacting us at [email protected]
Penulis: Ervina Anggraini
ContentWriter CTI Group
