What is a Firewall ?
A firewall is a set of related programs, located at a network gateway
server, that protects the resources of a private network from users
from other networks. Basically, a firewall, working closely with a
router program, filters all network packets to determine whether to
forward them toward their destination.
A firewall is often installed away from the rest of the network so that
no incoming request can get directly at private network resources.
There are a number of firewall screening methods. A simple one is to
screen requests to make sure they come from acceptable (previously
identified) domain names and IP addresses. For mobile users, firewalls
allow remote access in to the private network by the use of secure
logon procedures and authentication certificates.
Netscreen Firewalls
NetScreen Technologies' line of integrated security appliances delivers
purpose-built Internet security appliances that combine firewall,
virtual private networking (VPN), and traffic management functions. All
NetScreen integrated security appliances feature high performance, even
for 3DES encryption, and very low latency, allowing them to seamlessly
fit into any network. Installing and managing appliances is easily
accomplished using the WebUI, the command line interface, or
NetScreen's central management solutions. The NetScreen-25 offers a
complete security solution for small- and medium-sized companies and
enterprise branch offices. Featuring four auto sensing 10/100BaseT
Ethernet ports (Trust, Untrust, DMZ, and one reserved for future use),
the NetScreen-25 is a high-performance security appliance, offering 100
Mbps of firewall and 20 Mbps of 3DES VPN, protecting the LAN as well as
public servers such as mail, Web, or FTP. Key Features Data Transfer Rate 100 Mbps
Port Qty. 6
Connectivity Cable
Platform PC Protocols Data Link Protocol Fast Ethernet, Ethernet
Transport Protocol UDP/IP, TCP/IP, PPP, L2TP, IPSec, ICMP/IP
Remote Management Protocol SNMP, HTTP
Snapgear Firewalls
The Snapgear SG300 Firewall is a compact, feature-rich network
security appliance that is perfect for securing very small networks and
remote workers. The onboard 10/100 Ethernet switch enables a small
business to implement a LAN quickly and easily, and connect the network
to the Internet via broadband (ADSL, cable, SHDSL, etc.) or narrow-band
(modem or ISDN) connections. If the broadband connection is lost, the
Snapgear SG300 Firewall can fail over in seconds to the narrowband
connection, ensuring maximum uptime. The Snapgear SG300 fully
integrated VPNC-certified Virtual Private Network (VPN), enables a
satellite office to connect securely to an enterprise network. To
ensure interoperability, the SG300 supports industry-standard access
methods such as IPsec, PPTP and L2TP, with strong encryption. With a
powerful stateful-inspection firewall, service-based intrusion
detection and blocking solution, and advanced Internet connection
sharing features, the SG300 is a price/performance leader.
All this for Only $420.00 Inc GST
Fortinet Firewalls
The FortiGate-50 and 50A Antivirus Firewalls address the needs of small
office/home office (SOHO) applications. Easily installed using the
browser-based Installation Wizard, the FortiGate-50 and 50A Antivirus
Firewalls are up and running in minutes, providing comprehensive
protection and content control at a very affordable price. The
FortiGate-50A is the next generation FortiGate-50 Antivirus Firewall
and provides all the same functionality with increased performance. It
is targeted for telecommuters and small remote offices with 10 or less
employees. *Ideally suited for remote offices, retail stores, broadband
telecommuter sites and many other applications *Provides complete
real-time network protection through a combination of network-based
antivirus, web and email content filtering, firewall, VPN,
network-based intrusion detection and prevention, and traffic shaping
Sonicwall Firewalls
SonicWALL PRO 2040 is a comprehensive network security, mobility and
productivity solution utilizing a high performance architecture to
deliver business-class firewall and VPN performance, advanced features
and configuration flexibility in an affordable, rack-mounted appliance.
*High performance architecture with stateful packet inspection firewall
and 3DES/AES VPN throughput
*Total security platform delivering business-class performance,
advanced features and configuration flexibility *Integrated support for
SonicWALL security services including Complete Anti-Virus, Global
Security Client and Content Filtering Service Support for SonicOS
Enhanced which adds: 1. Fourth user-defined port for greater network
configuration flexibility 2. ISP Fail-Over for powerful business
continuity 3. WAN Redundancy and Load Balancing for greater redundancy
and network performance 4. Object-Based Management for simple and
consistent implementation and management of security policies
Cisco Pix Firewalls
The Cisco PIX 501 Firewall, intended for Small Office and Enterprise
Teleworker environments, provides up to 10 Mbps of firewall throughput
and 3 Mbps of 3DES VPN throughput. The PIX 501 delivers
enterprise-class security in a compact, plug-n-play security appliance,
and includes an integrated 4-port Fast Ethernet (10/100) switch and one
10Base-T interface.
Watchguard Firewalls
Small- to mid-sized enterprises have the same critical network security
needs as large enterprises, but generally have limited resources with
which to buy, install, manage, and maintain security solutions. To
tackle these resource challenges, you need a solution that is designed
to meet your security requirements today and grow with you as your
business needs change.
WatchGuard offers integrated security solutions that give you layered
protection and intuitive management backed by expert guidance and
support. Let us help you secure your network so you can get on with
your business.
Firewall Installation and Support
In order for your selected firewall system to provide you the maximum
protection possible, it must be properly configured. The key to an
effective firewall security system setup is knowing what security
policy you wish to enforce and having up to date data on the
configuration of your network.
If you need assistance with your initial setup and integration of your
Internet security system, you have several options.
One option is to contact an Integration 1 consultant. Once this step
has been undertaken a qualified security engineer can help you through
the firewall installation.
A second option is to schedule a four-hour installation time with an
Integration 1 technician. If additional time is needed to complete the
installation beyond the contracted time, you can elect to purchase
hours on a casual basis.
