Firewall Management

Fist Line Cyber Defense

Firewalls can often be complex - Attackers know this

Firewall management is critical in providing an elevated defense against threat actors

Your organizational firewall is most often the first line of defense against external threats. Without firewall management threat actors are able to circumvent the boundaries of your network and can easily gain access to workstations and other network devices.

Having a robust firewall strategy is essential in preventing unauthorized access to your organization’s sensitive data and IT resources. As experts in firewall management ProStratus understands the critical role this plays in safeguarding against cyber threats. Our defense-in-depth approach to security integrates firewall management as a key component offering an elevated level of protection against malicious threat actors whos aim it is to compromise your network. With ProStratus, you can rest assured that your IT resources are in safe hands.

I already have a firewall why do I need firewall management?

ProStratus understands that having a firewall in place is only the first step towards ensuring the security of your organization’s IT resources. Without proper configuration and monitoring, firewalls can be vulnerable to attacks that exploit misconfigurations. Our team of experts is dedicated to ensuring your firewall is a strict gatekeeper through a comprehensive range of control and setting schemas. We work closely with you to test and fine-tune your firewall configurations ensuring threats are reduced while preserving productivity. Our goal is to give you peace of mind that your organization’s sensitive information and IT resources are protected by a properly configured, managed and monitored firewall.

Once the rules are set why does the firewall need to be managed?

Organizations change and so do threats. This requires a vigilant attitude toward firewall changes and keeping policies and procedures up to date. This type of management is often very specific in order to provide the highest level of security on the most granular of levels. Using audit and change logs, ProStratus will consistently analyze firewall rules for relevance and effectiveness.

Why is the ProStratus approach better for Firewall Management?

First, ProStratus brings an attention to detail that is unparalleled. Through various automated alerts, audits and performance checks, we are able to discern what data is important and what is simply noise. This data driven decision making helps us to not only be responsive to organizational needs, but also to keep up to date on emerging threats.

Second, ProStratus has adopted a denial by exception approach to incoming traffic. This begins by blocking all traffic into the network and then introducing policies to identify which traffic is relevant for the organization. As configurations are set, this allows ProStratus to easily determine which traffic and what devices are authorized and which are not.