Security
Wherever work happens, security needs to happen there too
Giving your users the ability to work safely from anywhere is key to embracing the hybrid work movement. A dispersed workforce however presents many challenges and often leads to gaps in security or inconsistent application of IT policy. With FirstLight Cloud Security solutions, powered by Cisco Umbrella, you’ll have the most advanced threat intelligence and reliable security tools to better protect your users from cyber threats, regardless of their location.
DNS Protection
A first line of defense that leaves bad guys phishing elsewhere
Powered by Cisco Umbrella, and supported by Cisco Talos, one of the world’s largest commercial threat teams, FirstLight Cloud Security’s DNS Protection shields from cyber-hazards including malware, trojans, crypto -mining, phishing, ransomware and botnet command and control. Protect your devices both on and off the network using DNS to block malicious activity early on. Consider DNS Protection as your first line of defense.
Secure Internet Gateway
Take your protection and security to the next level
Consolidate your security features and get a more granular view of your network and security with the Secure Internet Gateway (SIG) package of FirstLight’s Cloud Security. Powered by Cisco Umbrella, proxy and inspect all web traffic and filter the web by domain, URL, or category. Protect your users from cyber-attacks and detect threats at a higher rate than competitor’s solutions.
Deployment
Security that is easy to deploy – and easy to grow with
Our FirstLight Cloud solution is easy to deploy, affording you protection in just a few minutes with only a one-setting change. It’s also easy to switch between on- and off-network coverage and is highly scalable. Protect your users on and off the network without ever restricting your growth.
Contact Us
Contact us today
FirstLight Cloud Security can be a powerful tool in tilting the fight in your favor against bugs, bots, and other cyber-threats. Contact our team today – and we’ll give you the rundown on how we can help. If you’re interested in a demo, we can provide that too.
What’s Happening @ FirstLight
FirstLight Enhances Its C-Suite with Two Industry Veterans
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September & October 2023 Events
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The 2023 Hype Alphabet Soup
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This investment helps to bridge the digital divide in unserved and underserved areas throughout the state Albany, NY – December 7, 2022 – FirstLight, a…
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The Divide Podcast: How FirstLight is connecting communities with middle-mile fiber
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This week: FirstLight Fiber’s Maura Mahoney, Chief Marketing Officer, and Patrick Coughlin, Chief Development Officer, talk about tackling the digital divide through fiber ‘onramps and…
FirstLight to Exceed 1,700 Route Miles in New York in 2022
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With over twelve hundred route miles already constructed this year, FirstLight remains committed to expanding in the Empire State Albany, NY – October 25, 2022…
DE-CIX and FirstLight Partner to Offer Transport to Peering at DE-CIX New York
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Access to DE-CIX New York now available from over 13,000 lit locations across FirstLight’s robust fiber network New York – October 24, 2022 – DE-CIX,…
FirstLight Achieves Network Expansion Milestone in Pennsylvania
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The company continues to show a strong commitment to broadening its infrastructure and serving organizations across the Commonwealth Albany, NY – August 31, 2022 –…
FirstLight Reaches Fiber Expansion Milestone in Vermont
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FirstLight continues trend of investing in the Green Mountain State Albany, NY – July 26, 2022 – FirstLight, a leading provider of digital infrastructure services…
FirstLight Enhances Its C-Suite with Two Industry Veterans
Press Releases
FirstLight augments its executive team with the appointment of Mike Constantino as Chief Operating Officer and Lorenzo Leuzzi as Chief Revenue Officer Albany, NY –…
September & October 2023 Events
General News
Find out what’s happening. Check out our latest events here!
Aqua Comms Selects FirstLight for Unique Fiber Routes in the Northeast
Press Releases
Leading provider of global subsea connectivity services selects FirstLight to help diversely connect their transatlantic routes Albany, NY – August 3, 2023 – FirstLight, a…
FirstLight Wins Four Visionary Spotlight Awards
Press Releases
ChannelVision Magazine honors FirstLight for its “innovative solutions and emerging technologies” Albany, NY – July 12, 2023 – FirstLight, a leading provider of digital infrastructure…
New Area Code Coming to Western New York
Press Releases
The new 624 area code will be an overlay to the existing 716 area code Albany, NY – July 11, 2023 – FirstLight, a leading…
FirstLight Appoints Peter Zarrella as CFO
Press Releases
Seasoned Executive brings a wealth of experience and expertise in financial management, strategic planning as well as driving empowerment at all levels of an organization…
Wirebelt Company of America Chooses FirstLight to Support its New, Energy Efficient Manufacturing Facility
Press Releases
Metal conveyor belt manufacturing company selects FirstLight for its reliable, secure, and compliant data center services, Internet and dark fiber connectivity Albany, NY – May…
A Beginner’s Guide to Disaster Recovery as a Service
Blog
In today’s connected world, downtime is not an option.
FirstLight Fiber, Inc. Names Jason Campbell as Chief Executive Officer
Press Releases
Albany, NY – April 6, 2023 – FirstLight, a leading provider of fiber-optic data, Internet, data center, cloud, unified communications, and managed services to enterprise…
FirstLight Continues Fiber Network Expansion in Hebron, Sumner
Press Releases
Rural Maine communities to benefit from high-speed Internet Albany, NY – April 4, 2023 – FirstLight, a leading provider of digital infrastructure services to enterprise…
The 2023 Hype Alphabet Soup
Blog
With 2023 in full swing, tech leaders everywhere might be feeling stretched thin. Caught between strategic activities that set the guideposts for your team and…
New 329 Area Code Coming to the 845 Region in New York
General News
New assigned area codes begin March 24th, 2023 Albany, NY – February 1, 2023 – FirstLight, a leading provider of digital infrastructure services to enterprise…
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Press Releases
Ransomware Protection, Data Backup and Disaster Recovery as a Service Honored for Enhancing Organizational Security Albany, NY – January 30, 2023 – FirstLight, a leading…
FirstLight Announces Expansion of Residential Broadband in Maine
Press Releases
This investment helps to bridge the digital divide in unserved and underserved areas throughout the state Albany, NY – December 7, 2022 – FirstLight, a…
Performance-Grade Ethernet Explained
General News
As enterprise leaders work to create more seamless connections among office locations, data centers and cloud applications, they are increasingly choosing private connections like Ethernet.…
The Divide Podcast: How FirstLight is connecting communities with middle-mile fiber
General News
This week: FirstLight Fiber’s Maura Mahoney, Chief Marketing Officer, and Patrick Coughlin, Chief Development Officer, talk about tackling the digital divide through fiber ‘onramps and…
FirstLight to Exceed 1,700 Route Miles in New York in 2022
Press Releases
With over twelve hundred route miles already constructed this year, FirstLight remains committed to expanding in the Empire State Albany, NY – October 25, 2022…
DE-CIX and FirstLight Partner to Offer Transport to Peering at DE-CIX New York
Press Releases
Access to DE-CIX New York now available from over 13,000 lit locations across FirstLight’s robust fiber network New York – October 24, 2022 – DE-CIX,…
FirstLight Achieves Network Expansion Milestone in Pennsylvania
General News
The company continues to show a strong commitment to broadening its infrastructure and serving organizations across the Commonwealth Albany, NY – August 31, 2022 –…
FirstLight Reaches Fiber Expansion Milestone in Vermont
Press Releases
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