Firewalls act as a barrier between the internet and your systems, and prevent hackers from gaining access to your systems via your internet connection. Online-edge recommends SonicWALL appliances, as they are AFFORDABLE, flexible and EASY to MANAGE.

There are several different types of firewall, ranging from 'personal' firewall software which runs on single PCs, to complex firewall clusters suitable for multinational organisations.

Online-edge recommends SonicWALL firewall appliances (such at the TZ-170 below) for small to medium sized companies.

The SonicWALL appliance is connected between the Internet and your PC network, and acts as a barrier to any hacking attempts. SonicWALL inspects all the information coming in to your network, to make sure that only information (in the form of data 'packets') requested is allowed to enter. Malicious packets created by a hacker are recognised and rejected.

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Why do you need a firewall ? According to Brian Livingston, of InfoWorld Magazine-

"Almost any Windows workstation is a security breakdown waiting to happen ...., especially with 'always on' high-speed services. SonicWALL is a small box that defends a PC or a small to midsized LAN against a hostile outside cyberworld."

 

There are two main types of security and remote access options available today: software firewalls and hardware firewalls. Software based firewalls running a computer or server have inherent problems.

• A general-purpose computer system (e.g a PC) isn't designed with bulletproof security in mind. Configuring computer-based firewall gateways require that you harden the operating system, which typically requires detailed knowledge and experience, and LOTS of time. The complexity of current software based firewall and VPN products present challenges, particularly in ease of use, higher costs and management.
• Hardware based firewall solutions, such as the SonicWALL range, protects the entire network. A security appliance is a solid-state platform with a powerful onboard processor designed to handle the demands of firewall processing.
• A software firewall is OK for protecting a single PC, on a dialup connection with dynamic (changing) IP addresses, but is simply NOT up to the job of protecting important PC equipment and data networks.

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of the SonicWALL range of dedicated firewall appliances.

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online-edge Ltd.

The Old Smithy, 59 Lanark Road

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SonicWALL Internet security appliances are DEDICATED HARDWARE SYSTEMS built on stateful inspection firewall technology, the most effective way to protect network access. Stateful inspection technology tracks each packet traversing the firewall and ensures that they are legitimate. Designed into every SonicWALL are:

• Stateful Packet Inspection ® tracks each packet traversing the firewall and makes sure that they are legitimate. A stateful inspection firewall also builds a state table ensuring that the source and destination of each packet is valid. This enterprise class technology is designed into every SonicWALL Internet security appliance.
• Network Address Translation (NAT) ® NAT is a technique that hides the IP addresses of your internal computers from prying eyes by replacing them with a single public IP address.
• Monitoring and Logging ® Keeping records of attacks is important. It will help you analyze your security needs and provide you with feedback on the performance of your firewall.

 

Firewalls in Scotland

Internet-connected organisations need firewalls- particularly if you are about to install Broadband, it is very important to protect your network from internet hackers.

As an Authorised SonicWALL Reseller based in SCOTLAND, online-edge can provide firewall demonstrations, evaluations, installation and support and DESIGN services. We can assist you in selecting and installing the correct products for YOUR business, and offer friendly and sensible advice to clients throughout Scotland and northern England.

SonicWALL Firewall Appliances are designed to protect your network from hackers by controlling all traffic entering or leaving your network to and from the Internet. The SonicWALL range covers small companies, medium sized organisations and very large organisations. They provide stateful packet inspection technology, VPN for remote access and secure links between offices, and a host of additional IT security options.