Sangfor Athena
Outsmart Cyber Threats with SynergyAI
ATHENA SECURITY
Outsmart Cyber Threats with SynergyAI
Inspired by Athena—the symbol of wisdom and warfare in Greek mythology—Sangfor Athena embodies strategic security and powerful protection. Just as Athena wielded wisdom and weaponry in perfect harmony, Sangfor Athena unites cutting-edge AI with advanced security tools to create an intelligent and cohesive security framework.
At the heart of Sangfor Athena is SynergyAI—Sangfor’s vision of AI-driven and integrated cybersecurity. Synergy represents the powerful collaboration between cloud-based and on-premises infrastructures, between solutions and services, and between security and cloud computing. By infusing AI across this ecosystem, SynergyAI delivers a streamlined and end-to-end security infrastructure that not only enhances threat detection and response but also reduces complexity. It empowers organizations to shift from a reactive stance to a proactive one—anticipating, adapting to, and outsmarting evolving cyber threats with speed and precision.
Athena personifies this concept through her six symbolic elements:
Shield
Impenetrable defense that block even the most advanced cyber threats.
Spear
Proactive, precise, and rapid response to neutralize active attacks.
Helmet
Ironclad protection for your most critical systems and sensitive data.
Owl
Deep visibility and clear insight to understand hidden threats.
Wisdom and Strategy
Transforming fragmented defenses into an intelligent and unified security framework.
Olive Tree
Bringing peace and stability so your organization can grow and thrive.
Sangfor Athena Security Offerings
Protect Your Business with Intelligent & Integrated Security
Athena Foundation
Athena Security Operations
Athena Cloud Security
Sangfor Athena Foundation Series
Reinforce Your Security Base
Athena NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall)
Athena EPP (Endpoint Protection Platform)
Athena SWG (Secure Web Gateway)
Athena NDR (Network Detection and Response)
Athena NGFW
Athena NGFW redefines network security as a dynamic, multi-functional platform that adapts to emerging threats. Powered by AI-driven malware detection and real-time threat intelligence, it blocks up to 99% of threats at the network perimeter. Seamlessly integrated into the Sangfor Security Ecosystem, Athena NGFW delivers specialized solutions including Ransomware Protection, Simplified Security Operations, Secure SD-WAN, and Zero Trust Network Access.
Athena EPP
Athena EPP is a modern Endpoint Protection Platform that integrates NGAV, EDR, and Endpoint Management to secure the entire attack lifecycle. It reduces risk before an attack, detects threats in real time using AI, and enables rapid remediation after an attack. With dedicated ransomware protection—including honeypots, behavioral detection engines, and instant file backup and recovery—Athena EPP provides comprehensive, modern endpoint defense in a single, powerful solution.
Athena SWG
Athena SWG is a full-featured Internet Access Security solution that delivers granular web control through real-time URL, domain, and application filtering. With flexible user authentication methods, bandwidth management, and data loss prevention (DLP), it’s ideal for organizations such as higher education institutions and hospitality providers that need to provide secure yet user-friendly network access to a large user base, while enforcing strict internet usage controls.
Athena NDR
Athena NDR is an Advanced Threat Detection solution that continuously analyzes full network traffic using behavioral analytics and machine learning. It detects threats often missed by traditional point solutions, including C2 communications, lateral movement, and insider attacks. Through unique integration with Athena’s network and endpoint platforms, it delivers a lightweight security operations capability—enabling centralized detection, investigation, and response without the cost of a full SOC.
Sangfor Athena Security Operations Series
Build Your Security Fortress
Athena XDR (Extended Detection and Response)
Athena MDR (Managed Detection and Response)
Security GPT
Athena XDR
Athena XDR is a cutting-edge Unified Security Operations solution that breaks the boundaries of traditional security solutions by integrating the data and capabilities of multiple technologies. Utilizing advanced Al analytics, automation, and Sangfor Security GPT, Athena XDR turns massive volumes of alerts into clear, actionable intelligence. This ensures accurate and rapid threat detection and response in today's complex threat landscape.
Athena MDR
Athena MDR is a comprehensive Managed Security Service designed to address critical resource gaps in security operations. Backed by 450+ experts across global SOCs and powered by XDR and Sangfor Security GPT, it delivers 24/7 monitoring and rapid, accurate threat response. With a customer-first approach—including flexible service scope, process alignment, and localized support—Athena MDR offers a worry-free service, empowering organizations to focus on business growth.
Security GPT
Security GPT is the Generative AI Engine of Athena XDR and MDR, enabling next-level autonomous SecOps. Operations GPT acts as a virtual Level 2 analyst—working 24/7 to analyze alerts, take autonomous actions, and simplify investigations through natural language interaction. Detection GPT and Anti-Phishing GPT enhance threat detection by understanding context and intent, significantly improving accuracy against zero-day exploits and advanced phishing attacks.
Sangfor Athena Cloud Security Series
Secure New Digital Frontiers
Athena SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
Zero Trust Guard (ZTG)
Secured Global Access (SGA)
Endpoint Secure Access (ESA)
Athena SASE
Athena SASE is a modern Access Security solution that delivers secure, high-performance connectivity for distributed users (e.g., hybrid and remote workers), devices, and locations (e.g., branch offices). By converging security capabilities—ZTNA, SWG, FWaaS, CASB, EDR, and DLP—with SD-WAN agility, it simplifies infrastructure, enforces consistent policies across environments, and ensures fast, reliable access to data centers, cloud services, SaaS applications, and the internet.
Zero Trust Guard (ZTG)
ZTG is the modern Remote Access Service within Athena SASE. By applying Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles, it enables secure and adaptive access to private applications—whether hosted in public clouds or enterprise data centers—from any location, at any time. It serves as the ideal replacement for traditional VPNs, offering superior security and enhanced user experience.
Secured Global Access (SGA)
SGA is the modern Internet Access Security service within Athena SASE. It combines advanced Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities to deliver secure, fast, and reliable access to the open internet for employees—anywhere, anytime. It serves as an ideal replacement for traditional on-premises solutions by eliminating the need to backhaul traffic to centralized security stacks or install agents on user devices.
Endpoint Secure Access (ESA)
ESA is the modern Endpoint Security service within Athena SASE. It includes next-generation antivirus (NGAV), intrusion prevention, one-click threat response, data acquisition, and reporting capabilities. It serves as the ideal replacement for traditional endpoint security solutions by offering agentless deployment to protect unmanaged users and devices.
Sangfor Athena Security Offerings
Protect Your Business with Intelligent & Integrated Security
Athena Foundation
Sangfor Athena Foundation Series
Reinforce Your Security Base
Athena NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall)
Athena NGFW
Athena NGFW redefines network security as a dynamic, multi-functional platform that adapts to emerging threats. Powered by AI-driven malware detection and real-time threat intelligence, it blocks up to 99% of threats at the network perimeter. Seamlessly integrated into the Sangfor Security Ecosystem, Athena NGFW delivers specialized solutions including Ransomware Protection, Simplified Security Operations, Secure SD-WAN, and Zero Trust Network Access.
Athena EPP (Endpoint Protection Platform)
Athena EPP
Athena EPP is a modern Endpoint Protection Platform that integrates NGAV, EDR, and Endpoint Management to secure the entire attack lifecycle. It reduces risk before an attack, detects threats in real time using AI, and enables rapid remediation after an attack. With dedicated ransomware protection—including honeypots, behavioral detection engines, and instant file backup and recovery—Athena EPP provides comprehensive, modern endpoint defense in a single, powerful solution.
Athena SWG (Secure Web Gateway)
Athena SWG
Athena SWG is a full-featured Internet Access Security solution that delivers granular web control through real-time URL, domain, and application filtering. With flexible user authentication methods, bandwidth management, and data loss prevention (DLP), it’s ideal for organizations such as higher education institutions and hospitality providers that need to provide secure yet user-friendly network access to a large user base, while enforcing strict internet usage controls.
Athena NDR (Network Detection and Response)
Athena NDR
Athena NDR is an Advanced Threat Detection solution that continuously analyzes full network traffic using behavioral analytics and machine learning. It detects threats often missed by traditional point solutions, including C2 communications, lateral movement, and insider attacks. Through unique integration with Athena’s network and endpoint platforms, it delivers a lightweight security operations capability—enabling centralized detection, investigation, and response without the cost of a full SOC.
Athena Security Operations
Sangfor Athena Security Operations Series
Build Your Security Fortress
Athena XDR (Extended Detection and Response)
Athena XDR
Athena XDR is a cutting-edge Unified Security Operations solution that breaks the boundaries of traditional security solutions by integrating the data and capabilities of multiple technologies. Utilizing advanced Al analytics, automation, and Sangfor Security GPT, Athena XDR turns massive volumes of alerts into clear, actionable intelligence. This ensures accurate and rapid threat detection and response in today's complex threat landscape.
Athena MDR (Managed Detection and Response)
Athena MDR
Athena MDR is a comprehensive Managed Security Service designed to address critical resource gaps in security operations. Backed by 450+ experts across global SOCs and powered by XDR and Sangfor Security GPT, it delivers 24/7 monitoring and rapid, accurate threat response. With a customer-first approach—including flexible service scope, process alignment, and localized support—Athena MDR offers a worry-free service, empowering organizations to focus on business growth.
Security GPT
Security GPT
Security GPT is the Generative AI Engine of Athena XDR and MDR, enabling next-level autonomous SecOps. Operations GPT acts as a virtual Level 2 analyst—working 24/7 to analyze alerts, take autonomous actions, and simplify investigations through natural language interaction. Detection GPT and Anti-Phishing GPT enhance threat detection by understanding context and intent, significantly improving accuracy against zero-day exploits and advanced phishing attacks.
Athena Cloud Security
Sangfor Athena Cloud Security Series
Secure New Digital Frontiers
Athena SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
Athena SASE
Athena SASE is a modern Access Security solution that delivers secure, high-performance connectivity for distributed users (e.g., hybrid and remote workers), devices, and locations (e.g., branch offices). By converging security capabilities—ZTNA, SWG, FWaaS, CASB, EDR, and DLP—with SD-WAN agility, it simplifies infrastructure, enforces consistent policies across environments, and ensures fast, reliable access to data centers, cloud services, SaaS applications, and the internet.
Zero Trust Guard (ZTG)
Zero Trust Guard (ZTG)
ZTG is the modern Remote Access Service within Athena SASE. By applying Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) principles, it enables secure and adaptive access to private applications—whether hosted in public clouds or enterprise data centers—from any location, at any time. It serves as the ideal replacement for traditional VPNs, offering superior security and enhanced user experience.
Secured Global Access (SGA)
Secured Global Access (SGA)
SGA is the modern Internet Access Security service within Athena SASE. It combines advanced Secure Web Gateway (SWG) and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities to deliver secure, fast, and reliable access to the open internet for employees—anywhere, anytime. It serves as an ideal replacement for traditional on-premises solutions by eliminating the need to backhaul traffic to centralized security stacks or install agents on user devices.
Endpoint Secure Access (ESA)
Endpoint Secure Access (ESA)
ESA is the modern Endpoint Security service within Athena SASE. It includes next-generation antivirus (NGAV), intrusion prevention, one-click threat response, data acquisition, and reporting capabilities. It serves as the ideal replacement for traditional endpoint security solutions by offering agentless deployment to protect unmanaged users and devices.
How Sangfor Athena Meets Your Cybersecurity Needs
Making Your Security Simpler and More Effective
Technology
- Holistic Framework: Covers Threat Detection and Response and Access Security for comprehensive protection.
- Cutting-Edge Techniques: Utilizes advanced analytics and GenAI to protect against 0-days, APTs, and ransomware.
- Powerful Synergy: Integrates Sangfor and third-party tools for enhanced detection and response capabilities.
People
- AI-Driven Automation: Automates incident management to reduce staff workload and skill requirements.
- On-Demand Experts: Athena MDR’s 400+ experts address staffing and skills gaps, ensuring 24/7/365 protection.
- Centralized Management: Consolidates multiple tools into unified platforms to significantly reduce O&M overhead.
Process
- Streamlined Processes: Automated workflows ensure consistent execution of processes across all security events.
- Proven Methods: Athena MDR’s mature, standardized processes ensure effective incident management.
- Process Alignment: Athena MDR aligns with the customer’s processes to deliver relevant and customized services.
Additional Resources
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