In today’s digital world, security is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Ensuring that your company is watertight against data breaches and cyberattacks should be a top priority. However, as an IT provider for companies both large and small, we understand that it is not always easy to fully arm yourself against cybercrime, especially without delving into technical details. A key step to ensuring this is the use of a high-quality firewall managed by PDSS.
What does a firewall actually do?
You can think of a firewall as the bouncer at the entrance of a club: only guests with a valid ticket are allowed inside, while unwanted visitors are kept out. This means that a firewall inspects all traffic entering and leaving your network and only allows through what is trustworthy and secure. For businesses, this means that unwanted attacks are kept at bay and malicious actors cannot simply access sensitive company information.
Why should your company not go without a firewall?
Many companies rely on the modem they receive from their internet service provider (such as Proximus or Telenet). While these modems offer basic security, they are often not designed for the advanced level of protection that a professional business network requires. Without a professional firewall, you are essentially leaving your network open, like a house without locks on the door. Some risks of not having a firewall include:
- Malicious software can easily penetrate: Imagine an employee accidentally clicking a link in a phishing email. Without a solid firewall, harmful software can move freely through the network and expose or destroy data. Your modem might have a basic filter, but it cannot prevent these viruses from causing damage.
- Network slowdown due to uncontrolled traffic: A standard modem does not filter all unwanted data streams the way a professional firewall does. This can overload your network, making the internet slower and your employees less efficient.
- Privacy risks and data breaches: Consider the customer data stored on your network. Without a firewall, a malicious actor can view or even steal this data, which is not only harmful to your business but also to the trust of your customers.
How we at PDSS ensure a secure network
At PDSS, we offer advanced firewall solutions from Unifi and Sophos that protect and monitor your network without you having to worry about it yourself. Our firewalls filter all necessary incoming and outgoing traffic, ensuring only legitimate traffic gains access. Additionally, they continuously monitor for suspicious activity, providing a layer of security that a standard ISP modem simply cannot deliver. In this way, we keep a close watch on the ‘entrance’ to your network, allowing you to continue working undisturbed.
But we go further than just installing a firewall. We take on the full management and monitoring of your network and firewall. This means we ensure your security system is always up-to-date, with regular maintenance and updates whenever necessary. We monitor everything, identify potential threats, and respond immediately to suspicious activity—often before you or your employees even notice.
This comprehensive security service is part of our Network Infrastructure service. This way, we offer you not only robust security but also peace of mind. While we do the work behind the scenes, you can concentrate fully on your business without worrying about the security of your network.
