Untangle NG Firewall Wins Gold in Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards

SAN JOSE, Calif.– March 11, 2021 – Untangle®, Inc., a leader in comprehensive network security for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) and distributed enterprises, has been named a gold winner in the Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards ‘Firewall’ category, with its NG Firewall. The Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards, which have previously honored NG Firewall as a “Best Security Software” and “Security Solution for Small Businesses”, recognize cybersecurity and information technology vendors with advanced, ground-breaking products, solutions, and services that are helping set the bar higher for others in all areas of security and technologies.

The win for NG Firewall validates the latest developments Untangle has brought to version 16.0, which includes WireGuard VPN support to provide a fast and state-of-the-art encrypted connection. Together with Untangle Command Center and SD-WAN Router, which has also been recently upgraded with WireGuard VPN support and AT&T LTE connectivity, the Untangle product suite is designed for SMBs seeking cost-effective and comprehensive ways to protect themselves from the latest developing cyber threats.

“We’re honored by this recognition,” said Heather Paunet, Senior Vice President of Products and Marketing at Untangle. “NG Firewall is built around the idea of protecting the business environment while also empowering IT staff with network control functionality. The repeated recognition from the Cybersecurity Global Excellence Awards is just another indicator of our success in meeting these goals.”

Winners were determined based on scoring from an independent panel of judges hailing from a wide spectrum of top-tier publications and media outlets. Over 45 judges from around the world participated in judging this year’s entrants.

About Untangle

Untangle is an innovator in networking and cybersecurity designed specifically for the below-enterprise market, connecting and safeguarding businesses, home offices, nonprofits, schools and governmental organizations. Untangle’s integrated suite of software and appliances provides enterprise-grade capabilities and consumer-oriented simplicity to organizations with limited IT resources. Untangle’s award-winning network security solutions are trusted by over 40,000 customers around the world. Untangle is headquartered in San Jose, California.

About the Globee®Awards

Globee Awards are conferred in eleven programs and competition: the CEO World Awards®, the Consumer World Awards®, The Customer Sales & Service World Awards®, the Globee® International Best in Business Awards, the Golden Bridge Awards®, the Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards® and Security World Awards, the IT World Awards®, One Planet®.

American Best in Business Awards, the Globee® Employer Excellence Awards®, the Globee® Corporate Communications & Marketing World Awards, and the Women World Awards®. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind their success, the Globee Awards recognize outstanding achievements and performances in businesses worldwide. Learn more about the Globee Awards at https://globeeawards.com.

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