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Firewall Management Services

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WHAT IS A MANAGED FIREWALL SERVICE?

Firewalls serve as your organization’s primary line of defense from various cyber threats, attacks, malicious activity, and unauthorized access. Third-party security providers like Outsource IT Security offer firewall management services and handle or manage another company’s firewall infrastructure.

This entails installation, firewall configuration, monitoring, and administration, as well as running audits, compliance regulation according to security standards, report creation, and even support and troubleshooting (be it leased equipment, cloud-based firewall as a service FWaaS solutions, or other types of firewalls).

In brief, teams opt for managed security and firewall services when they need someone to take care of their firewall system and its maintenance, ensuring it functions properly, safeguards crucial assets, and delivers continuous protection against threats.

WHO CAN MAKE USE OF MANAGED FIREWALL SERVICES?

If any of these cases sound familiar, then it’s likely that you need firewall managed services:

Firewall Management Services

When You’re Lacking Technical Expertise

There’s no dedicated security specialist, or your new hire doesn’t have the required skills
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When You Have Sloppy Technical Documentation


Your technical documentation regarding security matters doesn’t exist or is inconsistent
Firewall Management Services

When You Need to Assess the System’s Current State

You aren’t sure if your firewall security is good enough and compliant
Firewall Management Services

When You Don’t Have a Clear Plan on Improvements

Your team isn’t aware of what should be done to strengthen firewall security
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You Need ASAP Help with Your Firewalls


You faced an attack and need to find out what happened, how to fix things, and prevent this in the future

Outsource IT Security can ⤵

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Fill the firewall and security knowledge gaps
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Create or tidy up your documentation
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Hold an in-depth firewall security audit
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Make an actionable firewall enhancement plan
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Be your firewall ambulance to make urgent fixes

FIREWALL LIFE CYCLE

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A Firewall Audit

If you need to make sure your firewalls are performing at their best, we can:
  • Run a detailed check-up
  • Describe how the system works in clear and consistent documentation
  • Provide a report on the solution’s current state

Roadmap Creation

Our security experts can also put together a detailed plan to help you make your firewalls and security systems stronger, up-to-date, and more effective.

You’ll get suggestions on firewall rules to follow and what to do (from the must-haves to the good-to-haves to prevent attacks and mitigate risks).

Firewall Configuration

Outsource IT Security’s firewall services also include migration, system integration, and firewall configuration.

As such, if you have a legacy system that may be outdated and you don’t have someone to make the necessary changes, we can help you move to a better option and set things up.

Firewall Support

Likewise, if you need additional configurations, ongoing technical support of your firewalls and security systems, or someone to back you up in case you face difficulties with your firewalls, Outsource IT Security’s talent pool has specialists who can lend a helping hand.

 

FACTS ABOUT US

Outsource IT Security has been working with firewalls for over 10 years. Our team is made up of experienced technical personnel and certified firewall specialists, including Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineers (PCNSE).

75%
3 out of 4 network security engineers state that they are burned out, as managing firewalls is a complex, effort-intensive, and time consuming process that’s often tough for one person to handle
90%
Outsource IT Security’s team allocates firewall inefficiencies in 9 out of 10 cases. Most companies we collaborated with had visible firewall breaches that could have led to disasters if not fixed timely
50%
Half of the companies Outsource IT Security provided firewall audits and roadmap planning to, continued to work long-term with us, requesting other firewall managed services like integration and support

OUR MANAGED FIREWALL CERTIFICATES

We treat each client’s business security like our own. And we believe that truly great specialists providing managed firewall services need to be aware of the latest cybersecurity trends. To stay relevant, we constantly renew our existing certificates and continue learning the ins and outs of the trade by obtaining new network security and firewall certifications. Here are some of Outsource IT Security’s firewall certificates:

  • 22.07.2022 - Paloalto - Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer (PSE) Strata Associate
  • 21.07.2022 - Paloalto - OS-10.2 Update_AvtonenkoMA
  • 20.07.2022 - Paloalto - PSE Strata Course Customer Engagement Methodologies
  • 19.07.2022 - Paloalto - PSE Strata Course Panorama
  • 18.07.2022 - Paloalto - PSE Strata Cloud-Delivered Security Subscriptions
  • 17.07.2022 - PaloAlto - PSE Strata Firewall as a Platform
  • 22.06.2022 - Paloalto - Amplify Security Fundamentals (ASF)
  • 17.02.2021 - AWS - Security and Governance_administration for professionals
  • 28.11.2019 - PaloAlto - PSE Foundation 2019
  • 28.11.2019 - PaloAlto - PSE Platform 2019
  • 20.09.2019 - PaloAlto - Accredited Sales Executive (ASE) Foundation Accreditation
  • 27.08.2018 - PaloAlto - Essentials I (101) for PAN-OS 7.0
  • 08.05.2018 - PaloAlto - PSE Foundation Accreditation Exam 2018
  • 19.04.2018 - Radware - AppWall
  • 19.04.2018 - Radware - BootCamp
  • 05.02.2018 - PaloAlto - PCNSE8
  • 07.11.2017 - Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v9)
  • 29.10.2017 - Tenable - 133_7_38585_1509291588_Tenable Certified Nessus Sales Engineer
  • 14.08.2017 - PaloAlto - PSE Data Center Associate Accreditation
  • 11.08.2017 - PaloAlto - PSE Platform Associate Accreditation Exam
  • 16.07.2017 - PaloAlto - Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) Exam
  • 15.01.2017 - PaloAlto - PSE Cybersecurity Associate Exam 7.0
  • 15.01.2017 - PaloAlto - PSE Platform Associate Exam 7.0
  • 25.10.2016 - PaloAlto - PCNSE7
  • 22.06.2016 - PaloAlto - Accredited Sales Expert (ASE) v3.0
  • 18.06.2016 - PaloAlto - PSE Endpoint Associate Exam
  • 19.05.2016 - PaloAlto - Panorama 7.0 Configuration and Management (EDU-121)
  • 17.05.2016 - PaloAlto - Firewall Configuration Essentials 2 -105
  • 03.05.2016 - PaloAlto - PSE Foundation Exam 7.0
  • 11.03.2016 - Brocade - Sales Central Training Software Networking
  • 10.03.2016 - Brocade - Sales Central Training Data Center Elevator Pitch
  • 10.03.2016 - Brocade - Sales Central Training FC SAN Elevator Pitch
  • 10.03.2016 - Brocade - Sales Central Training IP Fundamentals
  • 10.03.2016 - Brocade - Sales Central Training IP Storage Elevator Pitch
  • 10.03.2016 - Brocade - Sales Central Training Software Networking Elevator Pitch
  • 10.03.2016 - Brocade - Sales Central Training Campus Elevator Pitch
  • 19.12.2015 - VMware - certificate_VSP-NV
  • 19.12.2015 - VMware - certificate_VSP
  • 11.12.2015 - PaloAlto - Accredited Configuration Engineer (ACE) Exam
  • 02.12.2015 - PaloAlto - Accredited Sales Expert (ASE 2014-9)
  • 03.05.2012 - Cisco - Certified Course Completion Certificate_608148
  • 03.05.2012 - Cisco - Learning Provider Associate Certificate_588557

HOW IT WORKS

1

We receive an inquiry regarding your firewall security needs and discuss them.

2

We agree on the firewall-related work that’s included in the scope.

3

Outsource IT Security conducts a thorough audit of your firewall system.

4

We sign an agreement stating the firewall management services to be delivered, the time-frames, areas of responsibility, and payment terms.

5

Our firewall experts begin working on your project on the set date, documenting all the changes to your firewall infrastructure.

WHAT YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM A MANAGED FIREWALL AS A SERVICE

What are the gains of teaming up with Outsource IT Security, and what will you get from our firewall management services?

  • Access to our experienced team working closely with firewall management for over 10 years.
  • This means that you’ll work with well-trained experts who constantly boost their firewall management skills, are willing to share their expertise, and don’t need babysitting.
  • We’ve worked on various-sized firewall integration projects without downtime, from small banks with just two firewalls to companies with huge infrastructures (e.g., 5 data centers based in 35 locations around the globe).
  • We’ve also had such a service delivered in a wide range of industries, including the banking sector, telecom providers, data centers, among others.
  • We won’t force you to accept our firewall management vision, yet, falling back on our wealth of experience working with firewalls, we always suggest the most relevant and optimal ways to enhance your security.
  • Moreover, Outsource IT Security’s team is flexible and ready to provide the level of support your business needs. Our managed firewall services cover an array of cases, from audits, documentation, and improvement planning to implementation, configuration, and post-support.
  • And if you need a reliable partner, you can entrust your firewalls from A to Z to Outsource IT Security, as we offer firewall management on a turnkey project basis as well. We’re ready to take full responsibility for your firewall security to free up your time and let you focus on other core business aspects.
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MANAGED FIREWALL SERVICE
PRICING

Outsource IT Security has several managed firewall service packages that you can select according to your needs:

SYSTEMS HEALTH CHECK-UP

$5000

  • Expert consultation
  • Firewall inspection and audit
  • Detailed report with recommendations on firewall enhancement

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MANAGED FIREWALL SERVICE

$10000

  • Expert consultation
  • Firewall inspection and configuration analysis
  • Firewall configuration and set-ups according to best practices
  • Documentation check and updates
  • Detailed report

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FIREWALL INTEGRATION

$100/hour

  • Expert consultation
  • Firewall inspection and audit
  • Firewall integration, migration, configuration, on-demand set-ups
  • Documentation check-up, analysis, and updates
  • Detailed report

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POPULAR QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1What is a managed firewall?
Giving a general managed firewall service description, this implies entrusting a third-party provider to handle firewall threat management (i.e., preventing and responding to potential cyber threats). In this case, the partner, such as Outsource IT Security, is the one to make firewall compliance assessments, generate reports, create documentation, keep an eye on network traffic, make required configurations, apply updates and patches timely, and take care of troubleshooting as per the agreed scope.
2When are managed firewall services necessary?
Your organization can be self-administered in terms of handling security, but if your team lacks specific skills or needs assistance from external specialists who have spot-on knowledge and experience in managing firewalls, outsourcing the task can be a rather cost-effective option. Such management services are applicable for small businesses, as well as mid-sized ones and enterprises that are in need of a firewall audit, recommendations on its improvement, help with migration or implementation of industry best practices, and ongoing firewall technical support.
3Can I use a managed firewall service if my system has just been attacked?
Managed firewall as a service can also be handy if you’ve just faced a system attack and need someone to help you deal with the consequences ASAP. External firewall specialists like Outsource IT Security’s experts can also help you figure out why the attack took place (e.g., whether the reason behind the breach was a human error, misconfiguration, outdated system in use, or something else) to prevent it from happening again in the future.
4Should all businesses have their firewalls managed?
Regardless of whether the firewalls are taken care of in-house or their management is outsourced to external cybersecurity specialists that offer firewall managed services, businesses should take this task seriously. Without round-the-clock monitoring and proper firewall administration, your system can fall prey to various attacks like data theft that can be highly harmful to the business. Thus, it is crucial to incorporate advanced firewall technology to detect and prevent network attacks and consistently monitor them.
5What level of support is provided by a managed firewall service?
As regards Outsource IT Security’s firewall management services, the level of support provided and the scope depend on the client’s needs. Our team is flexible and can jump in at any point (from conducting a firewall audit and planning the improvements to making the required changes and supporting them afterward). Plus, we offer turnkey Palo Alto managed firewall services as well. The agreed scope will influence the managed firewall service cost.
6Can my firewalls be managed remotely?
Yes, for instance, firewall infrastructure monitoring and support may be handled remotely by managed firewall providers and outsourced security expert teams. The specific firewall managed services scope to be delivered is negotiated with the client.
7Is firewall management a tough task?
Certainly, managing firewalls effectively requires ample expertise in the field, attentiveness to detail, and knowledge of the latest cybersecurity innovations, updates, and trends. At times, having one or two engineers isn’t enough for the task, not to mention that when too many people are involved, this often leads to chaos regarding areas of responsibility. Many companies, therefore, opt for outsourced managed firewall services to solve such problems.

Outsource IT Security can help ensure that your firewalls are breach-proof and secure!

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