Firewalls

For many years static packet filtering has been the dominant force in firewalls, checking whether packets trying to enter the network should be approved or not.  With the advent of next generation firewalls it is now possible to inspect traffic entering the network right down to individual application level.

Not only does a full 7 layer application-aware firewall provide accuracy of interpretation and granularity, it can also be used to consolidate hardware combining multiple security boxes into one, further increasing accuracy and reducing support costs.

Prevent unauthorised data access:  Protects your network from external and internal threat.  Allows you to restrict access to the parts of your network which you want to protect.  Separates sensitive company data from devices trying to access your network.

Provide control over the network:  Full security at your network edge.  Can be used to control what network users can and can’t do, for example prohibiting Instant Messenger.

Saves money:  Next generation firewalls can provide multiple functionality which avoids the requirement for additional hardware and subsequent support costs.

Increase visibility:  Provides reports and alerts to keep the IT team up-to-date on activity.

Compliance:  Can be used as part of a wider strategy to enforce company policy, e.g. ISO, PCI, CoCo, Sarbanes-Oxley.

Axial Systems services:  On-site training for support engineersFull product life-time telephone support supplied as standardFree QuickStart training courses available.

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