As a partner of the leading provider in firewalls, Fortinet, you can be rest assured that we provide the best software and support when it comes to cyber security. Does your business need a cyber security over hall? Contact our team and we would be happy to help you ensure your data is protected and your cyber security is working at its full potential.
What are firewalls?
A Firewall is a digital security system, it monitors all the traffic coming into a network ensuring that your business is protected from unauthorised access, reducing the risk of online threats such as viruses, hackers & malicious software. Think of it as your computers very own security guard!
Why are firewalls important?
A Firewall is important for all businesses. With more digital advancements within the business world, woefully comes more advancements within the cybercrime world too. Therefore, it is more important than ever to protect your business, your customers, and your employees from harmful cyber-attacks that could steal data and sensitive information.
Still not sold on the benefits of having a firewall? Here are some more advantages:
- Safe browsing: With a firewall, businesses can decide what websites their employees can have access to while using company networks and restrict those websites that are deemed harmful or inappropriate. This can be done in a variety of ways from website filtering, URL categories, blacklists & whitelists custom policies, reporting and monitoring and user authentication.
- Compliance: Depending on your business type and whether you have implemented cybersecurity insurance within your business, having a firewall may be imperative when meeting necessary requirements for certificates or insurance. Cyber security insurance or cyber liability insurance as it is sometimes known as, provides cover against the financial loss and damages that are causes because of cybercrime. Certifications such as ISO 27001 and cyber essentials expect you to have a strong security measure in place, such as firewalls.
- Business Security: Ensuring that your business data is protected is essential, a firewall can help ensure that data breaches do not happen and keeps the bad guys out! The consequences vary based on the individual data breach however, the main repercussions of a data breach include, financial loss, reputational damage, loss of customer or employee trust as well as legal and regulatory consequences. All of which can be avoided with the implementation of a firewall.
- Peace Of Mind: With the digitalisation of the business industry rising rapidly, it is vital to have the correct infrastructure in place so that you are protected and can browse freely without consciously worrying about malicious activity.
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