Managed Services: Firewall
Today’s organizations rely on highly available, secure computing environments to efficiently and safely conduct business. Firewalls are a key component of a secure network and must be managed properly to ensure they protect your critical information assets. Our Firewall managed service is configured to allow “good” traffic in and to keep “bad” traffic out.
SMART TECHNOLOGY
High Availability
Our firewalls are architected with a systems-defined approach to ensure the highest level of availability.
VPN-Enabled
Our Firewall managed service provides VPN capabilities to eliminate the need for multiple devices.
High Performance
Bluelock’s Firewall managed service is built to handle peak traffic loads to guarantee the greatest performance of even the most complex environments.
Firewall options
Check Point Security Gateway Virtual Edition™
Protect dynamic virtualized environments and external networks from both internal and external threats by securing virtual machines and applications
- VPN: Support for both IPsec and SSL VPN is included in the standard firewall maintenance contract with Bluelock.
- IPS: Integrated with Check Point Security Gateway. Support is quoted based on specific needs.
VMware vShield™ Edge
Get comprehensive perimeter network security for Bluelock Virtual Datacenters with VMware vShield Edge, part of the VMware vShield family. vShield Edge integrates seamlessly with VMware vSphereTM and includes essential network gateway services so you can quickly and securely scale your cloud infrastructures.
GETTING STARTED
- You initiate a service request
- Bluelock Client Support conducts an initial discovery discussion to understand your goals, requirements and budget
- Bluelock Client Support creates the appropriate firewall and services during implementation or coordinates a specific time to make your firewall upgrade
- Bluelock Client Support deploys the desired firewall appliance
- Ongoing firewall service begins
SERVICE DELIVERY
Bluelock will work with you to perform a security review of your firewall needs, your network and system setup and security policies to develop and define your firewall security policy.
Enterprise Firewall Options
Bluelock offers two enterprise firewall options: Check Point Security Gateway Virtual EditionTM and VMware vShieldTM Edge firewall services. From virtual to dedicated firewall options, Bluelock will ensure that your environment receives the proper defense against cyber intrusion.
24×7 Firewall Protection
Bluelock has the resources to react quickly to firewall issues anytime, day or night.
Ease of Implementation
Bluelock takes care of the complete solution, including hardware, configuration, installation and ongoing management.
Expertise
With experience gained from installing and managing thousands of firewalls, Bluelock provides proactive security services supported by certified security professionals.
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS
If you make a change to your firewall after the initial implementation, a brief maintenance window will be required.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
All Virtual Datacenters must have a firewall deployed. Clients may choose to deploy their own. Firewall is an optional offering. If you do not elect this option and plan on managing it yourself, Bluelock Virtual Datacenters are compatible with all leading firewall software solutions.
Check Point: 1 CPU, 512 MB memory, 12 GB storage vShield Edge: 1 CPU, 256 MB memory Management: Internet access via a public IP address
