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Firewall

Your business's frontline of defense.

A firewall is a security device that acts as a gatekeeper. Monitoring ingoing and outgoing network traffic and blocking unwanted traffic to help prevent malicious software from reaching your company’s network. Firewalls can vary drastically in terms of capability and the security features they offer, it's all about determining the right fit for your organization. 

Do I Need a Firewall?

Yes! If you use the internet, you should be using a firewall. Modern malware, including ransomware, leverage advanced techniques to transport attacks or and malicious software through networked devices, compromising company data and systems. There is more to protecting your network than owning a firewall, but it is certainly a must have and a key component to securing your data and devices. Firewalls can help when it comes to:

Compromised Data

Protect devices that would otherwise be exposed. Prevents attackers from taking control of a company device or network and stealing sensitive company data or client information.

Network Downtime

Outside actors may attempt to shut down your network and if successful it can be quite costly to bring every back online. Restoring data could also prove difficult depending on storage and backup methods.

Access Control

Without a firewall, there is no way of filtering who can connect to your network, essentially leaving it open to anyone. This makes it much easier to deploy malicious software across network devises.

Privacy

Key to maintaining compliance, a firewall helps ensure client data is being proactively protected and is typically required in industries governed by regulatory compliance.


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The Four Winds Approach

At Four Winds we understand that every business is inherently different which is why we take the time to customize every one of our solutions, so they better cater to the specific needs of your business. Our approach is simple yet effective:

Plan

We begin with an upfront meeting to better understand your overall business, budget, and plans for the future. This phase is crucial when it comes designing a solution that both accommodates your immediate needs and can easily scale with your business.

Design

There is no such thing as one size fit all when it comes to technology. We work with you to better understand how your employees’ function on a daily basis and identify any business critical applications and tools to create a solution that accommodates your specific needs and budget.

Implement

Our team of experienced engineers deploy your solution ensuring any new hardware or software is optimized for your environment. When it comes to maintaining your solution we provide a range of comprehensive support services including but not limited to 24/7 monitoring, remote support, and onsite troubleshooting.

 

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