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: Take the opportunity of 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 security system with the associated licenses, this can quickly add up to a lot of money. These machines are also more closely connected than ever before - keyword Internet of Things (IoT). This has further increased the security risk - through remote access. As practical as they are, they are also a gateway for cyber attacks. Particularly precarious: nowadays, entire industrial plants are often extensively networked. This means that attackers can no longer just paralyze a single machine, but can bring an entire company and its sales 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. You also become independent of external providers and avoid the 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 many different systems, and your accounting department. Because you are no longer dependent on umpteen different subscriptions.
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- affordable on-prem solution
- industrial support standards
- free updates and documentation
- Large community enables exchange of experience
- optionally also with LTE module
The experts at Thomas-Krenn.AG equip your industrial hardware with an open source firewall. This is used for your entire company, regardless of the protected device type or manufacturer. Your machinery is connected directly via the Ethernet interfaces. In addition, only authorized partners are granted access, ensuring maximum security for the individual devices and your entire company, even during remote access.
