Business firewall – Open source as an affordable and secure option
A firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a defined security policy. Essentially, it acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external networks, such as the internet. It was developed to block malicious code such as viruses and trojans or IT security attacks in general. Depending on the type of firewall, it can be set up at the entry point to a network or on a specific computer. The Thomas-Krenn team has extensive experience in providing the appropriate hardware and associated IT security solutions. If you want to make your company's IT more resilient, get in touch for a no-obligation firewall consultation with our experts!
To secure a corporate network, a firewall is used as the first line of defense against potential cyber threats. It is installed either within the network, at its entry point or at both locations. As mentioned above, its main task is to monitor and control incoming and outgoing data traffic based on predefined security rules, some of which are preset and some of which can be configured by the administration team. Corporate firewalls also offer functions such as virtual private networks (VPN) for secure remote access via "VPN tunnels", intrusion detection systems (IDS) for detecting suspicious activity and other advanced security functions.
Firewalls have always been a cost factor that should not be underestimated, especially in the manufacturing industry: If every machine needs its own system and associated licenses, this can quickly add up! These machines are also more closely connected than ever before (keyword: Internet of Things/IoT). This further increases the security risk – especially through remote access. As practical as these innovations are, they also offer a gateway for cyberattacks. With entire industrial plants often extensively networked, attackers are no longer limited to accessing a single machine, but can bring an entire company to a standstill with little effort. Reliable protection is therefore critical for maintaining operations.
With an open source business firewall, you save costs and achieve maximum security at the same time. It also ensures your independence – bypassing so-called vendor lock-in. You also get a centralized security system for the entire company, which will be appreciated by both your IT colleagues (who no longer have to administer diverse systems) and your Accounting department (because you no longer need umpteen different subscriptions).
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- Affordable on-prem solution
- Industrial support standards
- Free updates and documentation
- Large community enabling helpful exchange
- Optionally available with LTE module
The experts at Thomas-Krenn.AG equip your industrial hardware with an open source firewall. The solution is used across your entire company – independent of the devices used and their manufacturer. The devices are connected directly via Ethernet interfaces. Moreover, only authorized partners gain access. This guarantees maximum security for both the individual devices and your entire company – even during remote access.
