A computer firewall is one of the best ways to protect yourself from harm when it comes to cybersecurity. But there are many kinds of network security firewalls, each with its own strengths and ways of protecting your IT systems.
The type of firewall you choose may depend on how big your business is and how big your network infrastructure is. Having the right firewall in place can make a big difference in how well your security measures work.
You don’t need to worry about what type of network firewall your business needs.
After all, that’s our job to think about.
As Ipswich’s leading IT support team, you can rely on us to see what firewalls you have in place and critically assess whether they are right for your network.
You may know what a firewall is and how it works. But we never assume that you have the same knowledge that our trained engineers have. Because of this, we always take the time to tell you what we recommend and, more importantly, why.
Let’s look more closely at firewalls and explain why they are such an important part of your IT system.
What is a firewall?
A computer firewall is a security device that filters all incoming and outgoing traffic to your networks. Firewalls are set to predetermined security policies. Their purpose is to ensure that genuine and legitimate traffic is allowed to access your network while dangerous or malicious traffic is kept out.
What do firewalls do and why does your business need one?
A firewall is an important part of your IT system because it controls the traffic that comes into your private networks.
Simply put, it is the barrier that keeps Internet users from getting into your internal network, intranet, or even your private data.
In the data-driven world of today, your business needs to continuously show that you are taking steps to protect sensitive information. Having the right firewalls in place will show your stakeholders that you care about security.
It can help you comply with GDPR laws and protect you from cyber attacks.
Put simply, your business can’t afford not to have firewalls in place.
What are the different types of firewall available?
There are many different types of firewall that can be used to protect different elements of your business.
- Packet Layer
- Circuit Level
- Application Layer
- Proxy server
- Software firewall
Each type has its own distinct strengths and advantages. We recommend reading the breakdown from Fortinet to understand how each type of firewall differs from one another.
A computer firewall isn’t a standalone tool – you’ll still need cybersecurity strategies
Even though a firewall does a lot to keep unwanted traffic from getting into your internal networks, it is not a “standalone” tool that will protect you from all online threats.
For your cybersecurity defences to be strong, you need to have a variety of safeguards in place.
We’ve recently written about how important it is to protect your emails and how endpoint detect and response software can alert you to any potential problems.
We routinely work with businesses like you across Ipswich to help you understand how different types of malware, viruses, and spyware can easily get into your system through emails. With our help, you can set up strict password policies and check your user access permissions. This will allow you to limit how much access each user has to certain files and folders.
Trust us to identify which firewall is right for your business
With so much at stake, you need to make sure your IT infrastructure has the right defences in place.
Businesses have to figure out which firewalls to use and make sure they are set up correctly to keep their IT networks safe.
It can be hard to choose the right firewalls for computer networks.
At Lucid Systems, we can make this process easy for you. Our trained engineers can tell you which firewalls are best for individuals and small businesses, as well as which options are better suited for companies that work in different places and have complex networking needs. Once we know which firewalls are right for you, we can install and set them up so that they work with the rest of your wider security policies.
We believe that every business in our region deserves access to high-quality, safe and secure cybersecurity solutions. There are too many threats that could derail your business, so proactively investing in solutions such as firewalls could be essential to keeping you up and running.
From our headquarters on the outskirts of Ipswich, our team are well positioned to help businesses like you, regardless of what sector you work in. We provide comprehensive IT support to businesses from Colchester, all the way to Cambridge (and all the areas in between).
To find out what we can do for you, please call us on 01473 355199.
