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Managed Firewalls
Chances are if your firewall
solution is completely in-house, the entire security of your network could fall on the shoulders of a few key personnel. This means your network security could be compromised when these administrators are not around.
A state-of-the-art security
system is your company's first line of defence against intruders and viruses. With your business operating safely behind an Whitehelm managed firewall, you can concentrate on your core activities without security fears. We will source and install the security industry's most sophisticated equipment at your site and connect it with an encrypted tunnel to our Operations Centre for monitoring.
Developing
and maintaining your own network security team can prove to be very costly. You'll need up-to-date hardware and software, and a specialised security team to provide 24x7 monitoring of your network.
There are alternatives. Whitehelm's managed firewall offerings:-
These security solutions will
save your company time, money, and peace of mind. Our security experts provide monitoring and network administration. They monitor firewalls around-the-clock, update hardware and software, generate usage reports, and perform routine account maintenance. Best of all, if a problem arises, they are available to help.
Cisco Pix
The Cisco Secure PIX Firewall
is the dedicated firewall appliance in Cisco's firewall family and holds the top ranking in both market share and performance. The Cisco Secure PIX Firewall delivers strong security and, with market-leading performance, creates little to no network performance impact. The product line enforces secure access between an internal network and Internet, extranet, or intranet links.' (Cisco)
Cisco Secure PIX firewalls are configured incorrectly and insecurely, due to a number of factors:
- The lack of a trained Cisco security expert on staff;
- 'Default' installations by network suppliers;
- Configurations modified over time without necessary expertise, planning or documentation.
In addition, for many organisations, it is simply not cost-effective to employ a certified Cisco PIX expert full-time.
As
Cisco Systems Premier Business Partners Oxstad Ltd. employs certified PIX advanced security specialists that will review your network infrastructure with you, help you select an appropriate security model, and configure the PIX to your exact requirements, as defined in your security policy.
Whitehelm`s Cisco Pix Management System.
The Whitehelm Secure PIX Management
System is a Linux based server (available as a midi-tower, or rackmount), that is connected to the PIX firewall via network and serial connections. This allows Whitehelm to securely monitor and manage the PIX firewall remotely via an encrypted Internet connection. Logs are accessible via an SSL web based management system in raw and pre-formatted readable formats.
Whitehelm`s PIX Firewall Management Systems provide a number of benefits over a standard PIX firewall set-up:
- Firstly,
Whitehelm monitor your security, reviewing attempted intrusions and analysing the operation of your firewall. Your PIX logs straight to our management system as opposed to it's own memory. The PIX itself can only hold 100 log entries, which are stored on a first in first out basis (FIFO). This allows a hacker to cover their tracks by creating a flood of erroneous log entries, overwriting any evidence of their attack. The Whitehelm system provides a huge secure log storage and archive, which prevents this kind of attack.
- Secondly, the management system
comes equipped with a modem connection. In the event of loss of Internet access Whitehelm can still connect via the modem and either correct the problem remotely, or diagnose the fault and call Cisco out to repair or replace it, under any vendor support contract that you have in place. If the PIX needs repairing, then Whitehelm can usually reconfigure it remotely, saving you the cost of an on site visit.
- Thirdly,
As a Cisco Systems Business Partner we can manage your support agreements directly with Cisco. This means you can report any problems you have with your PIX firewall to Whitehelm, and we can then take the necessary action; whether that be connecting to the management machine and fixing the problem via the console port, or contacting Cisco directly to get the device repaired or replaced. For more long-term performance or configuration issues, we can set up a Technical Assistance Centre (TAC) case, liasing with Cisco engineers to solve any problems.
The Whitehelm PIX management system allows you the full benefit of an
expertly managed PIX firewall at a fraction of the cost of employing the necessary in-house expertise
WatchGuard
Whitehelm Secure WatchGuard is best suited for small and medium businesses on a more modest annual security budget. If you simply need to monitor the integrity of basic traffic through your network, this is your best option.
Standard Whitehelm Secure WatchGuard service includes:
- WatchGuard Firebox II - hardware that implements your security policies and protection
- The choice of a standard security policies
- Proactive monitoring of your network, 24 hours per day, seven days per week
- Secure, easy-to-use, Web-based interface
- Firebox-to-Firebox
Virtual Private Network (VPN) using WatchGuard's proprietary encryption URL-blocking software
- Authentication integration capabilities
- Internet traffic logging
- Logs and configuration file back ups
- Software upgrades and patches
Whitehelm Watchguard Plus
If
you plan to implement your company's defined security policy with dial up remote users and a number of VPN connections on a Watchguard platform then, you'll want Whitehelm`s Watchguard Plus. This solution is also available for international deployment and is backed by Whitehelm`s expert design and implementation teams.
Additionally, Whitehelm`s Gold standard service includes:
- Plug and Play installation and configuration
- Proactive firewall monitoring for resource utilisation
- Specialised team to handle advanced configuration concerns
- User and group account maintenance
- Regular back-ups stored at a remote location
- Annual firewall security scan
- Technical support
- Routine hardware and software system maintenance
Outstanding technical, reporting, and administrative support
These services are designed to provide you with confidence
and comfort. Our solutions enable your network to be protected behind industry-leading firewalls, monitored by experienced engineers. Whitehelm's security team is also certified to support the Netscreen, and Check Point FireWall-1. So, when you need help, be confident our experts have the knowledge, experience, and tools to get the job done.
Benefits of a Managed Firewall
- Protects intellectual property, organisational know-how, and confidential communications
- Proactively identify and fixes network security vulnerabilities before network break-ins occur
- Verifies the identifies of remote users to prevent hacker attacks
- Operations and maintenance handled by Whitehelm Network Security Ltd.
- Far more cost effective than maintaining the relevant security expertise in house.
- Whitehelm keep up to date with the latest vulnerabilities and security threats,
allowing you to concentrate on your core business.
Please call 0870 421 4023
to find out more about managed firewalls, or e-mail managedfwall@Whitehelm.com requesting more information.
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