Hosted Firewalls
Security has become a major focus point of companies as many now rely on online transactions in the form of email, Web-based applications, B2B transactions, IP Voice and many other applications that affect day-to-day business operations.
Comvergence can deploy a number of security solutions from Fortinet, a global security solution provider, that meet all regulatory and corporate governance standards required to protect a company’s integrity and high availability from malicious attacks.
The following security solutions are available from Comvergence:
- Shared Firewall
- Dedicated and Managed Firewall
- Content Filtering (Website control)
- LDAP/Active Directory Integration
- External VPN Tunnels
- Intrusion Prevention for Hosted Servers
- Web-based Antivirus
- Remote Access
- Antispam and Antivirus Protection
What makes the Comvergence Solution different?
- Protect your network from the perimeter of your network
- Managed services reduce your IT overheads
- No capital cost
- High Availability as Firewalls are operated across two parallel devices
- Dedicated Support Team
Firewall Services
Comvergence Firewall services are offered in a range of packages.
Service Initial Setup Monthly Fee per Service
Shared Firewall (max 10 rules) $50 $50
Dedicated Firewall $130 $130
Managed Dedicated Firewall $180 $180
Content Filtering (required LDAP) $50 $20
LDAP/Active Directory Integration $50 $20
External VPN Tunnels $50 $20 per VPN Tunnel
Intrusion Prevention for servers $50 $20
Web Based Antivirus $50 $20
Level 2 Antispam/Antivirus $50 $50 per Domain*
Remote Access/Road Warrior $50 $5 per user
Managed Shared Firewall
This is a comprehensive firewall which provides protection for your site from external attacks. The shared firewall is maintained and managed by Comvergence. A limited feature set is applied to the firewall by allowing a maximum of 10 rules including port forwards.
Dedicated Firewall
Comvergence provide a dedicated powerful content inspection firewall for certified protection maximum performance and scalability. The firewall is managed by the client/end user. All dedicated firewalls are placed in high availability mode to provide maximum availability and performance. The firewall may also be configured to limit access to the outside from internal users. The dedicated firewall also includes any single additional feature set as listed below [where?]. The dedicated firewall includes Remote Access for up to 5 users and 3 external VPN tunnels.
Managed Dedicated Firewall
Same as the Dedicated Firewall, but managed by Comvergence.
Remote Access
For individual remote connections requiring non-permanent access into the secured private network. It is enabled via a dedicated VPN client operating on a separate DSL, 3G, ISDN or dialup connection.
VPN tunnels
VPN technology allows enterprises to use the Internet as the public infrastructure and a variety of specialised
protocols to support private communications through the Internet. VPNs lower network connectivity costs compared to alternatives like traditional leased lines or remote access servers.
Content/Web Filtering
Processes all web content against known malicious URLs to block inappropriate material and malicious scripts including Java
Applets, Cookies, and ActiveX scripts from entering the network. Fortinet, a global security solution provider that Comvergence uses, categorises more than 25 million domains and billions of web pages to ensure its customers steer clear of malware on the Internet. Web content filtering assures improved productivity for enterprise and regulatory compliance for educational institutions.
LDAP/Active Directory Integration
Provides local Integration with existing Active Directory databases for authentication, useful for providing remote access into the company via the firewall. LDAP can also be used to track users for content filtering and managing groups for different browsing policies.
Intrusion Prevention
Provides alerts based on a customisable database of more than 1,400 known attack signatures. Stops attacks that evade conventional host-based antivirus systems, with real-time response to fast spreading threats. Stops the most damaging attacks at the network perimeter regardless of whether the network is a wired, wireless, partner extranet or branch office network connection. Also supports behavior-based heuristics adding valuable recognition capabilities beyond simply matching content against known signatures.
Web based Antivirus
Detects and eliminates viruses, worms and spyware, in real-time. Scans incoming and outgoing FTP and HTTP traffic including web-based email without degrading Web performance. Antivirus gateways close the vulnerability window by stopping viruses and worms before they enter the network.
Level Two Email Antispam/Antivirus
A specialised email security system that provides multi-layered protection against blended threats comprised of spam, viruses, worms and spyware. This system relies on a customised operating system that cleans emails through corresponding antispam, antivirus and antispyware engines. Securing email requires multi-layered protection against inbound and outbound risks that proliferate spam, viruses and spyware to email infrastructure and users. Unique to inbound risks, are DHA (Directory Harvest Attacks) and DOS (Denial of Service) attacks, which must be part of a multi-layered email security strategy. For outbound risks an email security solution must ensure that infected zombie PCs that relay spam do not lead to a legitimate enterprise network becoming added to a Real-Time Black List (RBL). *Pricing based per 25 users.
The above prices include GST.A minimum 12 month contract applies to all services
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