Managed IT
Firewalls and VPN
A properly configured firewall is the difference between a boundary and a doorway.
SonicWall
Our firewall of choice
Licensed
Security services kept active, not lapsed
MFA
On every remote access connection
Overview
The router your internet provider supplied is not a firewall. We install and manage business firewalls — SonicWall in most cases — with the security services licensed, enabled and kept current rather than left at factory defaults.
Alongside that we set up secure remote access, so people working away from the office reach company systems over an encrypted connection instead of exposing services to the internet.
What's included
How we deliver firewalls and vpn
Firewall supply and configuration
Hardware sized to your connection and user count, with rules built around how your business actually works.
SonicWall security services
Gateway antivirus, intrusion prevention, content filtering and application control, licensed and actively maintained.
Remote access VPN
Encrypted client access for home and travelling workers, tied to multi-factor authentication.
Site-to-site VPN
Linking offices, warehouses or a data centre so they behave as one network.
Firmware and licence management
Firmware kept current and renewals handled before they lapse, so protection never quietly switches off.
Logging and review
Traffic and threat logs reviewed, with rules tightened as circumstances change.
How it works
What happens when you get in touch
Review the boundary
We look at what is currently exposed to the internet and what your ISP router is actually doing.
Size and supply
A firewall matched to your connection speed and user count, with the right subscription bundle.
Configure properly
Rules written around how you work, security services enabled, remote access tied to MFA.
Maintain and review
Firmware updates, renewals handled before they lapse and logs reviewed as things change.
Who it suits
This is usually the right fit for
- Businesses still relying on an ISP-supplied router
- Organisations with staff who need access to office systems remotely
- Companies working towards a security certification or client audit
Related services
Common questions
Questions we are asked about this
Isn't our broadband router a firewall?
It has basic filtering, but no gateway antivirus, intrusion prevention or content control, and no one is maintaining it.
Do we need a VPN if we use Microsoft 365?
Often not for email and files. You do if staff need to reach a server, a database or a line-of-business application.
Can you link two offices together?
Yes, with a site-to-site VPN so both sites behave as one network.
Interested in firewalls and vpn?
Tell us what's frustrating you and we'll tell you honestly what we'd do about it. No jargon, no pressure, no lengthy sales process.