In 2026, the “office” is no longer a single building – it’s a distributed web of cloud applications, remote sites, and hybrid workers. SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network) has evolved from a networking trend into the backbone of modern business continuity. Simply put, SD-WAN is a technology that allows you to manage your internet and […]
When you read a small business firewall datasheet or brochure, you may be confused by the terminology or lost in the wealth of performance metrics quoted. This problem is often made worse when different vendors use subtly different terms or use a different basis to assess performance! What figures matter when selecting a firewall? Which
With the wide variety of vendors, models, and features available, firewall costs can range from a few hundred to several thousand pounds. But what represents good value for your business? How do you determine what your small business truly needs in a firewall?
The majority of small businesses will already have a router, but a firewall is specifically designed to protect your network. With more complex threats, the functionality and features of firewalls and routers have evolved to include services such as intrusion prevention (IPS), antivirus, web filtering and anti-spam; often – all in one box.
Most businesses reach a point where their firewall needs attention. It may be ageing, poorly performing, no longer fit for purpose, or simply not aligned with how the business now operates across cloud services, remote users, and multiple sites. At that point, organisations have a choice. You can replace the firewall as a traditional project,
We look at what defines an Internal Network Firewall (INFW) and how they compare to Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW). Traditional firewalls that had UTM-type functionality (e.g. Web filtering, Intrusion Prevention, Antivirus) that often suffered from a poor performance such as low throughput, latency and inconsistent accuracy. As firewall technology evolved, as did their performance and
We regularly deploy IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) solutions for our clients at their network edge as part of their managed firewall solution. An IPS should be used by any organisations that do business online or operate within the financial services, legal, accounting, banking or healthcare sectors.
In previous articles, we have explained the benefits of internal network firewalls, also known as internal segmentation firewalls. The primary purpose is to secure internal network traffic, particularly between sites, functional areas or departments. Another common use is to provide an additional level of protection for sensitive areas of your network (i.e. databases, R&D) or
