Firewall configuration and management
Setting up and maintaining the device between your network and the internet so it blocks what it should and allows what you need.
What it is
A firewall controls what traffic can enter and leave your network. Managing one means choosing suitable equipment, setting its rules, keeping its software updated, reviewing changes, and backing up its configuration.
Where staff work away from the office, it can also include secure remote access.
Why it matters for small and midsize businesses
Firewalls are often installed once and forgotten: out-of-date software, rules added for a one-time need and never removed, or default passwords left unchanged. An unmaintained firewall gives a false sense of safety, and attackers actively look for known weaknesses in outdated equipment.
A managed firewall is current, documented, and configured on purpose.
Where it fits
Managed IT & consulting also includes:
- Help desk and remote support A place to get help with everyday computer, account, and software problems, handled remotely whenever possible.
- Firewall configuration and management Setting up and maintaining the device between your network and the internet so it blocks what it should and allows what you need.
- Device lifecycle and vendor management Planning for computers and equipment from purchase through retirement, and handling the vendors that support them.
- IT roadmapping and budgeting A practical plan for your technology over the next one to three years that ties spending to what your business is trying to do.
Not sure whether this fits your business?
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