Acronym for Unified Threat Management—all-in-one security appliance for comprehensive network protection.
UTM stands for Unified Threat Management. See 'Unified Threat Management' for the full definition. The UTM market has largely merged with NGFW, with vendors offering similar integrated security capabilities under different names.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
UTM simplifies security management for organisations that don't have dedicated security staff. When evaluating perimeter security, UTM/NGFW appliances offer comprehensive protection from a single device.