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Firewall as a Service
Peace of Mind Today & Tomorrow
Your organization needs a strong, scalable cybersecurity solution that can protect your network and adapt to meet the realities of tomorrow’s multi-layered threat environment. Threats from advanced cyberattacks, sophisticated malware, and phishing schemes are constantly evolving.
Firewall management is resource-intensive and requires an elevated level of expertise to prevent costly breaches. Constant monitoring and cloud computing are needed to identify and respond to threats before the damage is done.
With a multi-layered solution that grows with your business needs, MetTel’s Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) solution guards your network and protects your business investment.
See results fast.
MetTel can instantly deliver Firewall as a Service through a dedicated instance and integrate it seamlessly with your network and security environment.
Get next-gen security without a capital expense.
Avoid the hassle of purchasing, installing, staffing, and hosting premise-based security. Instead, enhance your security posture as an operational expense (OpEx) without significant upfront investment.
Stay flexible to meet dynamic business demands.
Respond to changing business conditions, increasing firewall bandwidth capacity as the business grows, without the need to upgrade the firewalls or add hardware.
Benefits of advanced threat protection from industry experts.
MetTel Firewall as a Service will monitor, maintain, and support your network security.
Strengthen your security posture.
Minimize risk associated with unauthorized access to company data, files, applications, and networks. Enforce encryption and authentication standards on user access to your network.
Stay current with cybersecurity trends.
Shield network and applications from being compromised with up-to-the-minute information about security threats and compliance. Decrease the risk of technological obsolescence through automatic updates and system upgrades.
Streamline network management.
Eliminate premises-based firewalls and dedicated internet connectivity at each location while improving user-centric security. Centralize the management of security policies and receive reports on all network resources.
Enforce and implement policy with ease.
Prevent access to applications, file sharing, and social sites that are against company policy, and dedicate your bandwidth for legitimate business traffic across your entire network. Quickly adapt policies as corporate compliance requirements change.
End-to-end Network Protection Features
Automatic geographic failover.
MetTel’s geographically dispersed data centers allow customers to benefit from automatic failover and redundant power, HVAC, and network connections in the event of site failure.
Intrusion prevention service.
Safeguard your network by detecting and responding to malicious activity before the attacks enter your network. Unlike traditional firewall solutions that sit at the customer’s site, MetTel’s FWaaS is strategically positioned at the network’s edge, directly in the path to the internet. This proactive placement blocks malicious traffic before it ever reaches the customer’s environment, preserving both security and bandwidth.
Application control.
Manage configurations for all your devices from one centralized portal using end-to-end enterprise mobility management.
Cybersecurity has never been more critical.
Over a five year span, between 2015 and 2020, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that the economic loss attributed to cybercrime increased nearly 4x from $1.1 billion to $4.2 billion, with reports of phishing increasing more than 12x from 2016 to 2020. 1
Connect with the security experts.
MetTel is your single source for a customized, fully managed solution. We integrate the widest selection of technologies fortified by our private network and decades of insight to deliver proven, secure, cost-effective solutions with complete transparency.
Firewall as a Service FAQs
What should I look for in a FWaaS provider?
When evaluating a service provider for Firewall as a Service, it’s important to focus on their ability to deliver flexible, scalable network security that fits your organization’s current and future needs. Look for a provider that offers centralized management, real-time monitoring, and strong support for remote access. In today’s digital landscape, a robust FWaaS solution should adapt to hybrid work models, support remote workers, and protect your evolving network infrastructure without slowing down performance.
What features should Firewall as a Service include?
A strong Firewall as a Service solution should offer next-generation firewall functionality, including deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention systems, and threat intelligence. You’ll also want advanced security features like identity-based access, application control, and support for custom security policies. These capabilities allow organizations to protect users and devices, wherever they connect, while gaining better control over network traffic.
Is FWaaS ideal for all businesses of any size?
Yes. Whether you’re managing a small distributed team or a large enterprise, Firewall as a Service can scale to meet your needs. Traditional solutions often require on-premises equipment and dedicated staff, which can be limiting. FWaaS allows you to extend enterprise firewall capabilities to every user and location, making it an excellent fit for businesses of any size looking to simplify operations and strengthen network security.
What’s the difference between Firewall as a Service and firewall?
Firewall as a Service differs from traditional firewalls in its delivery model. Instead of installing hardware appliances at each site, FWaaS provides cloud-based firewall capabilities through a centralized, cloud-based platform. This allows for simplified management, increased visibility, and consistent network security capabilities across all endpoints and users, without the limitations of hardware-based firewalls.
Is it easy to integrate FWaaS into my existing systems?
Yes. Most modern service FWaaS platforms are designed to integrate seamlessly with your existing network infrastructure and cloud environments. Whether you’re running in a hybrid or multicloud environment, a well-architected solution will work alongside your current systems, with minimal disruption and a clear migration path.
How quickly can FWaaS be integrated?
The timeline depends on your environment, but many firewall as a service solutions offer fast, scalable deployment options. Because these services are cloud-based, they don’t require physical installations, accelerating the integration process, particularly for organizations supporting remote workers and distributed locations.