The effectiveness of a firewall depends on its correct configuration, its location within the network and having a well-defined change request management system in place.

To ensure the correct choice of a firewall, NetSieben will provide recommendations of hardware best fitted to serve current and future client requirements, and help transition the company into secure environment.

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When considering a firewall to protect the network infrastructure there are many questions that need to be answered. Some of these are:

1. Do we need a two-tier or three-tier firewall?
2. Do we need more advanced hardware, capable of packet and application layer inspection?
3. Do we need VPN?

Larger networks may want more advanced units that can handle multiple security zones, VLAN separation and virtualization systems, or dynamic routing protocols such as RIP and OSPF.

NetSieben can help a business sort through these complex security issues, and find a solution that is a "best fit" for the company.

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There are a great variety of firewall products on the market including both hardware and software solutions. They range from simple TCP protocol stack utilizing software, to complex industrial strength hardware, able to handle gigabits of traffic per second. One has to sort through all the available options, filter vendor marketing material and make sure datasheet specifications are consistent with practical realities.

Companies will often buy from "trusted" name brands and end up with overpriced inferior products.

NetSieben engineers have years of field experience, and can help with making the right decision, and acquire hardware to fit the needs of the enterprise.

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A lot of importance is placed on having a firewall, with little attention given to proper configuration, leaving many firewalls with rule sets that are too broad. Firewalls also become more open with time due to improper change request management, leaving more and more space for malicious traffic to pass through.

NetSieben engineers properly place, configure and deploy firewalls, as well as help develop company policies for proper maintenance.

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