The Global Threat Management Center (GTMC) sits at the center of the Barrier1™ network automatically and continuously retrieving data from every customer site and providing security support services. Through the Barrier1™ appliance, The Barrier Group tracks and analyzes threat trends and developments, using both live and automated monitoring. Then Barrier1™ evolves in real time to address newly formed threats. Barrier1™ consolidates all Intellegent Threat Management (ITM) hardware and software components in one powerful appliance. Combined with 24/7 live customer support, Barrier1™ represents the ultimate breakthrough of the first ITM appliance. The Barrier Group monitors, analyzes and evolves every installed Barrier1™ 24/7 from the GTMC. Every attempt to compromise Barrier1™ is tracked and investigated. The Barrier Group analyzes the monitored data continually and evolves the Barrier1™ appliance remotely, improving its security capabilities. This evolution integrates a human element with the Barrier1™ patent pending AARE software. As new threats continually present themselves, The Barrier Group not only responds— but also anticipates, analyzes, prepares and acts. This monitor-analyze-evolve function serves as a primary R & D driver, so customers instantly benefit from innovations. The Barrier Group ingrained this function into customer service, not into a remote laboratory. This level of attention to customer network security provides peace of mind for all Barrier Group customers.