We continuously monitor your firewall and keep it up to date with the latest security patches and features, helping to protect your business from emerging threats and vulnerabilities.

With your network security in safe hands, you can focus on your core business operations while we work behind the scenes to keep your systems secure, compliant, and protected.

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Security Operations Centre

24/7 security monitoring and incident response to identify and investigate suspicious activity across your environment.

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Managed Detection and Response

Advanced threat detection and rapid response designed to stop attacks before they disrupt your business.

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Secure Access Service Edge

Secure access to applications and data with cloud-based networking and security built for modern ways of working.

Your firewall is one of the most important parts of your cyber security strategy, but keeping it properly managed takes time, expertise, and constant attention. That’s where we come in.

At Zenzero, we don’t just set up your firewall and leave it running. We actively monitor, manage, and maintain it to help keep your business protected from evolving cyber threats. Our team handles everything from configuration and policy management to updates, security patching, and threat monitoring, so you don’t have to.

With 24/7 monitoring and proactive support, we’re able to identify potential issues early and respond quickly when needed. That means less risk, better protection, and confidence that your network security is being looked after by experienced specialists.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your security posture, support compliance requirements, or simply reduce the burden on your internal IT team, Zenzero provides a managed firewall service that’s designed around your business and its needs.

There are several benefits of onboarding a managed service firewall for your business, such as Zenzero’s, rather than keeping the security service in-house

It’s cost-effective

Outsourcing your firewall management to us is likely more cost-effective than maintaining it in-house. We take care of hardware, software and licensing costs, and it eliminates the need to hire or train dedicated staff to maintain it.

It’s scalable

Managed firewall services can be scaled to match the changing needs of your business, making it easy to add or remove resources as needed. This is great if your business expands and contracts with the natural flows of your industry.

We have expertise

Here at Zenzero we have a team of security experts who are trained and experienced in maintaining and configuring firewalls. This helps ensure your firewall is properly configured and that your network is protected against the latest threats. Our experts also hold industry-leading credentials.

Firewalls work by controlling access to a network or computer by monitoring and filtering incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a set of security rules and policies.

There are several types of firewall configurations, but most operate in one of two ways:

Packet filtering: This type of firewall examines each incoming and outgoing packet of data and compares it against its set of firewall rules or filters. If the packet meets the criteria specified in a rule it’s allowed to pass through, otherwise, it’s blocked.
Stateful inspection: This type of firewall not only examines the packets of data but also looks at the state of the connection between the sender and the receiver, and keeps track of the status of all active connections. This allows the firewall to make intelligent decisions about whether to allow or block traffic based on the specific context of the connection.

Both types of firewalls can be configured to block or allow traffic based on a variety of criteria, such as IP address, port number, and protocol. Firewall security has hardware and software components, or a mixture of the two.

Leave your technology infrastructure to the experts. Our managed services deliver comprehensive IT management, seamlessly handling everything from bulletproof network security and cloud solutions to reliable data backup and recovery.

By taking these critical technical demands off your plate, our skilled professionals keep your systems secure and optimized. You gain absolute peace of mind and responsive help desk support, allowing your team to stay focused on moving your business forward.

"We know the right expert is always at the other end of the phone if we need them. The benefit of outsourcing means we have the ability to call on the right expertise at the right time, we can always draw on the skillset that we need."

Garry Collins

Administration and Finance Manager, St John

"The project was very well planned, exceptionally well executed and smoothly implemented. The team were wonderful, the project was delivered on time and on budget, and we received great support all the way through. I couldn’t fault it."

Andrew Everton

Executive Director, Saffery Trust

"They’ve become more than a service provider; they are a trusted partner. This partnership between Solent Mind and Zenzero allows us to adapt and evolve more quickly, leading to improved services and outcomes for our users."

Robert Wayman

FEE & Director, Solent Mind

Unauthorised Access

Without a firewall, attackers can easily gain access to a network and sensitive data, potentially stealing or compromising your confidential information.

Malware and Ransomware

Firewalls stop malware and ransomware, attacks which can easily spread through your network causing serious damage to your systems and data.

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks

A firewall can help protect against DDoS attacks from malicious actors, which can overload and bring down your network and cause downtime for your customers.

Compliance

Many industries have specific regulations that require businesses to implement and maintain security controls such as a firewall. Not having a firewall can cause your business to be non-compliant with these regulations and face the resulting penalties.

Reputation Damage

A security breach can damage your reputation and the lack of a firewall can make your business more susceptible to these attacks.

Stay protected with expert-managed firewall security that safeguards your network, supports compliance, and keeps your organisation secure around the clock.

What is a firewall?

A modern firewall is a network security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a set of security rules and policies and is used to prevent unauthorised access to your business’s private network.

This protects your business against external security threats such as hackers and malware, as well as enforcing your internal security policies and enhancing your data security.

Why do I need a firewall?

A firewall should be a key part of your security services because it blocks many forms of unwanted traffic, such as attempts to access a network from a known malicious IP address.

Additionally, firewalls can also be used to monitor and control access to specific internal resources and applications, for example, communication and financial systems, to ensure that only authorised personnel within your company have access to specific sensitive business data.

Finally, it’s one of a number of security measures that can also help businesses comply with industry regulations and standards such as SS-013, and others.

What would happen if your business didn’t have a firewall?

If your business did not have a firewall its network and data would be vulnerable to a wide range of threats such as hackers, malware, and ransomware.

Without a firewall, a malicious agent could potentially gain unauthorised access to your company network and steal your data, disrupt your operations, negatively affect business continuity and cause an untold variety of damage

How would a managed firewall service fit into a wider security plan for my business?

A firewall service like Zenzero’s should play a critical role in your comprehensive data security plan. It provides a first line of defence against cyber threats and prevents unauthorised access to your network.

It is an effective way for your company to protect its networks and sensitive data from threats, whilst also simplifying the managed security and maintenance of your security infrastructure.

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