Managed Firewall - Required, not Optional

Cybersecurity is no longer a “nice-to-have” - it’s a business-critical necessity. Every day, organisations face an onslaught of cyber threats, from ransomware to phishing attacks and zero-day exploits. In this environment, relying on an unmanaged or outdated router (firewall) is like leaving your front door unlocked in a high-crime neighbourhood. A managed firewall isn’t optional anymore - it’s essential for safeguarding your network and data. After all, this is the entry point into your network!

Global Cybercrime is on the rise; how you act now, can help prevent a breach.

What is a Managed Firewall?

A firewall is software on your router which decides what is allowed in and out of your network. If your firewall isn’t actively managed and regularly updated, you’re leaving gaps that hackers can easily exploit. e.g. Using the website Shodan, you can search for any type of device, anywhere in the world (e.g. router in NZ) and find ones that are vulnerable (not up to date). Then use known hacks in these security holes to by-pass your firewall and get onto your network! Hackers don’t know or care if you are a big or small company as the only see your external IP address and a vulnerable router. They will hit this hard until they break in. If we showed you the log files of an attack, you would be shocked!

Having your Firewall monitored with automatic rules applied to it (such as block incoming connections from Russia), means that major threats are automatically blocked. Whereas a basic and unmanaged Firewall has no smart technology built in to recognise, take action and report on malicious attacks.

Unmanaged firewalls, by contrast, often sit untouched for months or years - creating a ticking time bomb for your network and all the devices on it.

Ubiquiti CyberSecure – Raising the Bar

When it comes to managed firewall solutions, Ubiquiti CyberSecure sets a new standard. It is powered by Cloudflare and Proofpoint who are 2 of the worlds biggest and most respected names in IT security! Its features are designed to deliver enterprise-grade protection using the specialties of both these companies without complexity. To enbable it we simply add an annual software licence to your existing Ubiquiti Router (Firewall) to make it active, then configure it to suit the level of protection you need (see screenshots below).

VPN Built in

Additionally, your licenced firewall also includes a secure VPN service powered by OpenVPN which is again one of the most reputable providers in the world. So you or your staff can remotely connect from anywhere to your secure work network and operate all services from there. Also handy if you are overseas and want to watch NZTV, Netflix, Sky Sports, etc from another country!

• Advanced Threat Detection: AI-driven analysis to stop attacks before they spread.

• Region Blocking: No more suspicious connections from unfriendly countries e.g. known hotbeds like Russia

• Granular Content Filtering: Filter and enforce safer searching practices for your company

• Secure Remote Access: Enable safe connectivity for remote teams without compromising security.

• Find out who is doing what: Is a device on your network spending a lot of time on social media for example

Advanced Content filtering allows you protect your company from accessing potential threats.

Enhanced protection options allow blocking high risk regions from attempting to connect to your network.

Here is a real life example:

Conclusion

Don’t wait for an outage or breach to realise the importance of proactive firewall security with active monitoring and alerts. Get in touch for an audit your current firewall setup and consider taking advantages of Ubiquiti CyberSecure features today.

Take action now: Explore Ubiquiti CyberSecure with our team of experts and protect your business before it’s too late.