A fundamental part of protecting your business’s digital information is having a properly configured firewall. Think of it as the first line of defense for your network, creating a barrier between your internal systems and the outside internet. If you imagine your office internet like your physical workspace, then the firewall acts as the crucial doors, walls, and security measures that control who can enter.
In a recent video, our Cyber Security Analyst, Jake Braddy, explained why understanding and having a firewall is important for every business owner. The video, titled “Why Am I Paying For This? – Understanding Your Firewall,” shows how firewalls work to keep your sensitive data safe and your business running smoothly. Just as you wouldn’t leave your office doors wide open, you can’t afford to have your digital defenses down.
For today’s more complex threats, Next-Generation Firewalls offer advanced ways to protect your business. These improved security tools do more than just separate the internet from your company network. They include features like:
- Application Awareness: This lets the firewall see and control the specific programs trying to use an internet connection, rather than just allowing any traffic to flow freely through an open door.
- Intrusion Prevention and Detection Systems (IPS/IDS): These systems actively scan your network traffic for known harmful patterns and attack methods.
- Sandboxing: This safely analyzes suspicious files in a separate environment to see if they are dangerous before they can harm your network.
- Web Filtering: This allows you to control which websites your employees can access, helping to prevent accidental visits to harmful or inappropriate sites.
Having a robust firewall isn’t just an extra operational cost; it’s a basic need for protecting your business in our connected world. Ignoring this important security layer leaves your network open to many different online dangers.
To understand more about how firewalls work and the advantages of Next-Generation Firewalls, we encourage you to watch our recent video:
We’re here to provide you the information and tools you need to keep your digital environment secure. Please reach out to us to discuss your current firewall setup and how our security services can help make your network stronger.
Protecting your business starts with educating your team. Ensure they’re using the right tools and staying vigilant to keep your company’s data safe.
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