A firewall is currently the primary method of protection for your IT network against attack from outside via the Internet and even inside from disgruntled employees. The technology has evolved over the last few decades to what is now referred to as the next generation firewall. It builds on the development and increased sophistication of how we use the internet but as the complexity has grown, so has the level and type of malicious virus and hacking attempts experienced.
Earlier versions of network threat management were typically rolled out across multiple software or hardware devices to address different aspects such as anti-virus, anti-spam or intrusion detection. Today’s latest firewalls incorporate all these aspects in to a single product offering, which also takes security to the next tier by interrogating data at the application level.
The movement towards the uptake in web-based programmes means that malware and deliberate attacks can be hidden inside apparently safe applications, unless a thorough investigation of the data is carried out to detect it. Business and IT professionals have to be on their game to ensure they keep firewall technology up to date to manage these evolving threats to their networks and systems.
Working with a trusted managed services provider, such as Intellect IT, can help navigate these complex waters. They work hard at understanding how your business works online before recommending the best security solution to suit your needs and budget. They specialise in designing firewall solutions to protect the perimeter of your network, right through to the anti-virus on individual desktops.
Earlier versions of network threat management were typically rolled out across multiple software or hardware devices to address different aspects such as anti-virus, anti-spam or intrusion detection. Today’s latest firewalls incorporate all these aspects in to a single product offering, which also takes security to the next tier by interrogating data at the application level.
The movement towards the uptake in web-based programmes means that malware and deliberate attacks can be hidden inside apparently safe applications, unless a thorough investigation of the data is carried out to detect it. Business and IT professionals have to be on their game to ensure they keep firewall technology up to date to manage these evolving threats to their networks and systems.
Working with a trusted managed services provider, such as Intellect IT, can help navigate these complex waters. They work hard at understanding how your business works online before recommending the best security solution to suit your needs and budget. They specialise in designing firewall solutions to protect the perimeter of your network, right through to the anti-virus on individual desktops.