New firewall capabilities and AnyInsight.ai provide secure and controlled access to GenAI applications for SMBs
Zyxel Networks, a leader in providing secure AI-powered cloud networking solutions, announced a new GenAI Protection solution designed to help SMBs and managed service providers (MSPs) securely deploy generative AI technology. Combining enhanced firewall capabilities with a new collaboration with AI startup HEARTBOT AI Inc., Zyxel Networks enables enterprises to monitor, control, and secure GenAI usage while maintaining productivity.
As GenAI adoption accelerates across the workplace, many organizations are struggling to manage usage. A recent study found that 44% of employees have used AI in a way that was contrary to company policy, highlighting the growing challenge of “shadow AI.” Without proper oversight, businesses are at risk of data breaches, security breaches, and compliance violations.
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Gain visibility and control over GenAI usage
For network administrators and business owners, Zyxel Networks’ USG FLEX H-Series firewalls make it easy to prevent Shadow AI. With increased application awareness and control, administrators can easily manage how GenAI tools are accessed over the network. The main features are:
- GenAI content filtering: Dedicated application categories allow administrators to block all GenAI applications, selectively allow approved services, or redirect users to secure alternatives such as AnyInsight.ai with one click.
- Application patrol: Granular controls allow IT teams to go beyond simple URL filtering to prioritize, throttle, and block specific GenAI applications.
- Real-time application insights: Visibility into traffic and bandwidth usage allows you to identify anomalous activity (such as spikes) that could indicate a potential data breach and take immediate action.
Integrated secure gateway to GenAI applications
To further support secure deployments, Zyxel Networks collaborated with Heartbot to deliver AnyInsight.ai, a cloud-native AI application platform that enables managed access to over 20 leading GenAI LLMs, over 350 AI agents, and connected applications.
- integrated GenA.I.access Platform: Employees can seamlessly switch between different large-scale language models (LLMs) and agents within a leveraged environment, with access controlled by defined roles and privileges. Maximize productivity while ensuring governance and compliance for business owners. Organizations can also support AI transformation by deploying AI agents that can be customized for specific tasks and workflows.
- AI application firewall: End-to-end context inspection allows administrators to monitor all interactions between users, LLMs, agents, and AI-connected applications. Log user activity, data usage, interactions with AI, and most importantly, enforce access policies and security rules to prevent exposure, misuse, and compromise of sensitive data, knowledge, and workflows.
“Generative AI is transforming the way businesses operate, but without the right safeguards, it can pose significant risks,” said Ken Tsai, president of Zyxel Networks. “Our GenAI Protection solution enables small businesses and MSPs to leverage AI with confidence by providing the visibility, control, and protection needed to prevent data loss and ensure responsible use.”
AnyInsight.ai is available as a separately licensed service, providing flexibility for organizations that require an additional layer of control alongside Zyxel Networks’ firewall solutions.
To support adoption, Zyxel Networks is offering existing firewall customers a limited-time 40% discount on AnyInsight.ai, helping enterprises strengthen AI governance while reducing operational risk.
Zyxel Networks is a leading provider of secure, AI-powered cloud networking solutions for SMB and enterprise edge. We offer seamless connectivity and flexible scalability through our subscription services, all backed by robust security. With a reputation built over decades of unlocking potential and helping people adapt to a changing workplace, Zyxel Networks is trusted by more than 1 million businesses across 150 markets.
Heartbot AI is security for AI startups focused on secure and scalable deployment of generative AI in enterprise environments. Through the AnyInsight.ai platform, Heartbot AI provides a unified, cloud-native interface for accessing leading LLMs, AI agents, and AI-connected applications, and embeds governance, compliance, and security controls at every interaction layer. Heartbot AI helps organizations protect sensitive data, workflows, and business knowledge while leveraging the productivity of GenAI by integrating AI application firewall capabilities with contextual monitoring and policy enforcement.
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