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| Source |  AlienVault Blog |
|---|---|
| Identifiant | 2083850 |
| Date de publication | 2020-12-07 17:49:00 (vue: 2020-12-08 01:05:40) |
| Titre | What is a managed firewall? Benefits, offerings explained |
| Texte | This blog was written by a third party author A firewall can have all the security bells and whistles to keep the bad guys out, but firewalls are only as effective as the people managing them. To get the most out of a firewall, it must be properly managed to ensure it does what it’s supposed to: mitigate threats targeting your business. What is a managed firewall? Monitoring your network can consume significant time, resources and costs. A managed firewall service, provided by a team of security experts, offers solutions that cover the administration, operation, monitoring, and maintenance of your firewall infrastructure. Depending on the offering, managed firewall may involve an assessment of your security threats and monitoring network traffic. Once the MSSP discovers what “normal” traffic looks like, any abnormal traffic patterns can be identified and corrected. Typically, managed firewall solutions include the set-up, maintenance, and modification of firewall rules as well as network monitoring. In addition, they often incorporate detailed analysis, reports and feedback. Patching and updates are commonly an essential part of the solution. Firewalls were not meant as plug and play devices. You can’t just set it up, install it on your network perimeter, and hope it does its job without any human management or expertise. Firewall management requires a significant level of expertise and consistent monitoring. The process of purchasing and setting up the firewall is only the first step in a long process. Common firewall issues and complexities The resources required to manage a firewall represent only a portion of the complexities involved. There are several less tangible issues that arise of which companies should be aware. Balancing user-friendliness and security Firewall rules are business inhibitors if protocols are too restrictive and don’t meet users' access requirements for specific applications or data. Conversely, providing access to more than what is needed to complete job duties can leave companies vulnerable to security breaches and data exfiltration. Absence of auditing While analyzing firewall rules regularly is considered a best practice, many companies often miss this crucial step. Inability to keep up with evolving threats As the threat landscape compounds and a company’s attack surface widens, so does the complexities of managing a firewall. Firewall configurations and rules that may have been sufficient just weeks or months ago, aren’t necessarily effective at blocking cyber threats today. Multiple locations, many firewalls Each of the complexities mentioned above can be enough to handle for a single firewall — but many organizations require multiple firewalls. Each firewall has its own set of rules and configurations. Work can be multiplied with each new firewall deployed. Complexity of industry compliance standards If your company processes payments online, your firewall will need to be PCI DSS compliant. However, the mere act of installing a firewall on your company’s network won’t make you PCI DSS compliant. There are over 20 PCI DSS sub-requirements as a framework for how firewalls should be installed, updated, and maintained to be compliant. Benefits of having a service provider manage your firewall The benefits of working with a managed security service provider (MSSP) for your firewall management go well beyond solving the issues and complexities outlined above. Managed firewall services offer a diverse set of advantages. Empowering digital transformation IT environments are evolving as organizations accelerate adoption of SaaS |
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| Tags | Threat Patching Guideline |
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