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AT&T launches first-and-only network with built-in security controls

Beginning February 20, AT&T Dynamic Defense™ will be available to new and existing AT&T Dedicated Internet business customers in the following areas with a broader rollout expected later this year: Washington, D.C., Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Houston, TX, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, Cleveland, OH, Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA. The offering includes three package options to suit a variety of business needs, which are:

  • Standard, priced at $20/month, but is now being offered at no cost for the life of your AT&T Dedicated Internet Service.
  • Advanced, $175/month, includes the first two months at no charge, if you start your service before the end of 2024.
  • The Premium plan is set at $275/month.

Why is this important?

As the future of connectivity continues to evolve, cybersecurity threat detection and mitigation have become a complex puzzle and costly expense for businesses. From hybrid work models to innovation pressures, the rapid growth of digital infrastructure strategies greatly expands threat surfaces for businesses. AT&T Dynamic Defense™, embedded within AT&T’s network, quickly detects threats, filters traffic, and executes security controls without the additional cost of installation and equipment. It’s delivered directly and immediately to users – blocking and tackling threats in real-time, before ever reaching the customer.

Simplified, Seamless, Secure Experience

AT&T Dynamic Defense™ was designed with a simplified, seamless, and secure experience in mind. Regardless of size, business customers can easily activate the product online and benefit from its cybersecurity protection capabilities in minutes. The AT&T Dynamic Defense™ customer portal provides ongoing visibility to help customers detect and evaluate threats and implement policies to protect their businesses.

“Cybersecurity is a core strength at AT&T, and we’re setting a new standard of connectivity, with security that starts at the network level,” said Rick Welday, Head of AT&T Business. “Our customers deserve our best effort when it comes to protecting their businesses and this innovative product offers a robust shield against cyber threats, enabling them to do more than they ever could before.”

Why AT&T?

Unprecedented Visibility – AT&T is the largest fiber internet provider1 and has the largest wireless network in the country2. The AT&T network backbone carries more than 680 petabytes of data every day, allowing the company to have unprecedented visibility and industry leading threat intelligence to protect customers.

Ease of Operation – AT&T Dynamic Defense is an easy-to-use security solution that’s built into AT&T’s network. It allows businesses of all sizes to tailor security policies to fit their specific needs. Whether you’re a small, medium, or large enterprise, AT&T Dynamic Defense can enhance or replace your current security systems, no matter your security demands.

On-Demand Security Controls – AT&T Dynamic Defense is an automated cybersecurity tool, that offers a more efficient and less complex approach to cybersecurity protection. It’s on-demand, which means it can be enabled and set up in minutes, without any downtime.



Source: https://about.att.com/story/2024/dynamic-defense.html

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