UTM
UTM stands for Unified Threat Management. It’s designed to be an all in one security appliance. A UTM is also known as a “next generation firewall” or “web security gateway.” A UTM can include a URL filter, content inspection, malware inspection, and spam filter. A UTM can also handle network connectivity. It may have a wide area network CSU/DSU and routing and switching capability. A UTM can be a firewall as well as an IDP or IPS. A UTM might be able to provide QoS and be a bandwidth shaper.
A UTM is generally placed between the Internet and the protected network.
IDS
IDS stands for Intrusion Detection System. Intrusions can be things like exploits against operating systems, application vulnerabilities, buffer overflows, cross site scripting, and other vulnerabilities. An IDS monitors for such intrusion events and will provide alerts or alarms when an intrusion is detected.
IPS
IPS stands for Intrusion Prevention System. An IPS is similar to an IDS. With an IDS, only a alert or alarm is provided when an intrusion is detected. However, an IPS goes a step further and takes some action to prevent the intrusion from spreading further into the network.
End-point management server
An endpoint management server allows you to manage all of your devices from one centralized area/console. It may be able to perform software and driver installation, security updates and patches, and provide for remote troubleshooting. Most endpoint management servers require an agent to be installed on the individual client devices. The endpoint management server sends commands and the agent on the device will actually execute the commands.
