Email & Web Security Services

NSW.net subscribes to 7000 Email Anti Spam and Anti Virus and 7000 Web Security Symantec.cloud (MessageLabs) licences to support NSW.net connectivity services. 

 Key features include:

Email

  • Virus and spam protection – captures over 99% of spam and protects against 100% of known and unknown viruses delivered via email
  • Content and image control – blocks users from sending and receiving unauthorized or inappropriate content
  • Cloud-based services – no need to purchase or manage hardware and software
  • Industry leading SLA’s – for service performance, service availability, email latency, and fault response
  • 24/7 support – included with your subscription at no additional cost

Web Security

  • Blocks web-borne malware and spyware including 100% of known viruses
  • Real time scanning of all web requests
  • URL blocking of specific websites, website categories, and file types
  • URL categorization database supports multiple categories for a single URL
  • Create rules based on time of day and Internet consumption
  • On-demand reporting
  • Cloud-based service that is simple to install, easy to use and virtually maintenance-free
  • 24/7 support included with your subscription at no additional cost

Councils and libraries can opt to use these services free of charge; however, you will need to contact NSW.net to check the availability of licences as these services are heavily subscribed. 

More information on these products can be obtained from the Symantec.cloud website.