Firewalls and Server Security

A dedicated or managed firewall provides your server with additional protection from unauthorised access, keeping unwanted intruders and hackers away from your websites & sensative data. Whether you choose a dedicated or managed firewall, our security engineers will assist you in ensuring that your firewall rules and server are secure as can be, allowing you to get on with the more important things in life.

At VI we offer a wide range of security services for your firewall, including Intrusion prevention and will on request set up VPN’S to your specific requirements. Failover Firewalls are available for added protection to your servers, as featured in the TRMS product. (link) Click here for more information.

VI firewall and security options include

Firewall Hardware Options

Not all security and access requirements are the same so VI has sourced a range of firewalls to give you the flexibility required to fit with your business. VI has selected the Cisco PIX Firewall series for its Enterprise Hosting range because they have set the standard in dedicated firewalls. Below are 3 examples avalable. We offer the whole range of ASA firewalls and will consult you on which is best for your needs.

Standard Firewall SLA

Any computer connected to the internet, including your dedicated server, is at risk of intrusion and damage caused by the internet’s equivalent of property vandals. A firewall enforces an access control policy between networks such as the internet and your server, so you can get real work done and protect proprietary or sensitive data. VI’s Standard Firewall SLA is included free with every VI Enterprise Hosting Firewall, offering technical support to ensure your firewall always operates to full capacity.

Managed Firewall SLA

A firewall is an instrument for executing security policy. Its configuration applies this policy on all systems behind it so firewall administrators carry a very heavy responsibility. VI has recognised many organisations don’t have the expertise or resources to properly manage their firewall to ensure access policies are adhered to, and systems and data are protected against unauthenticated interactive logins.

Our Managed Firewall SLAs put VI engineers at your disposal, proactively managing, monitoring and supporting your firewall on a constant basis. The flexible technical support includes provisioning, change requests and installation of software updates so your firewall is always firing on all pistons, ready to tackle the latest attack from online guerrillas.

THE CISCO ASA Firewall

These platforms provide robust, enterprise-class security services including stateful inspection firewalling, standards-based IPsec Virtual Private Networking (VPN), intrusion protection and much more. Built upon a hardened, purpose-built operating system for security services. Looking for over 55 different attack signatures, ASA keeps a vigilant watch for attacks and optionally blocks them or notifies you of them in real time.

VI Security Audit assesses the security of your co-located or dedicated server and reports system vulnerabilities that server administrators can use to make any necessary security adjustments. VI Security Audit will detect known security flaws or bugs in operating systems and hardware, determine if the systems are susceptible to known attacks and exploits, and search for system vulnerabilities such as settings contrary to established security policies.

Glossary

IDS - Inspects all inbound and outbound network activity and identifies suspicious patterns that indicate a network or system attack.