WSM User Guide - WatchGuard Technologies

LiveSecurity Service Broadcastslearn more about the WatchGuard System Manager software, Firebox®, and network security, or find aWatchGuard Certified Training Center in your area.LiveSecurity Service BroadcastsThe WatchGuard® Rapid Response Team regularly sends messages and software information directly toyour computer desktop by e-mail. We divide the messages into categories to help you to identify andmake use of incoming information immediately.Information AlertInformation Alerts give you a fast view of the newest information and threats to Internetsecurity. The WatchGuard Rapid Response Team frequently recommends that you make asecurity policy change to protect against the new threat. When necessary, the Information Alertincludes instructions on the procedure.Threat ResponseIf a new security threat makes it necessary, the WatchGuard Rapid Response Team transmits asoftware update for your Firebox®. The Threat Response includes information about the securitythreat and instructions on how to download a software update and install it on your Fireboxand management station.Software UpdateWhen necessary, WatchGuard updates the WatchGuard System Manager software. Productupgrades can include new features and patches. When we release a software update, you getan e-mail with instructions on how to download and install your upgrade.EditorialEach week, top network security personnel come together with the WatchGuard RapidResponse Team to write about network security. This continuous supply of information can helpyour network be safe and secure.FoundationsThe WatchGuard Rapid Response Team also writes information specially for securityadministrators, employees, and other personnel that are new to this technology.LoopbackAt the end of each month LiveSecurity® Service sends you an e-mail with a summary of theinformation sent that month.Support FlashThese short training messages can help you to operate WatchGuard System Manager. They arean added resource to the other online resources:- Online Help- FAQs- Known Issues pages on the Technical Support web siteVirus AlertWatchGuard has come together with antivirus vendor McAfee to give you the most currentinformation about computer viruses. Each week, we send you a message with a summary of thevirus traffic on the Internet. When a hacker releases a dangerous virus on the Internet, we senda special virus alert to help you protect your network.24 WatchGuard System Manager