Firewall & Perimeter
- Secure baselines & geo/IP rules
- Site-to-site & user VPN
- Change control & config backups
What Is Managed Firewall & Network Security?
Your firewall is the primary gatekeeper between your business network and the internet, and its rules determine exactly what can get in and out. Managed firewall and network security means that gatekeeper is actively configured to a secure baseline, kept current, and monitored, rather than installed once with default settings and never revisited. It covers perimeter rules, geo/IP filtering, secure VPN for remote and site-to-site connections, and disciplined change control so every modification is tracked.
How System Alternatives Helps
We configure your firewall to a secure baseline with appropriate geo/IP restrictions, set up site-to-site and user VPN for secure remote connectivity, and maintain disciplined change control with configuration backups, so if something changes unexpectedly, we can see exactly what happened and roll it back. Firewalls are reviewed on an ongoing basis, not configured once and forgotten, since default-permissive rules left in place are one of the most common findings in the security assessments we run.
Ongoing Review
- Rule set audits
- Firmware & patch management
- Unused rule cleanup
Monitoring
- Uptime & performance monitoring
- Alerting on configuration changes
- Integration with SIEM/security monitoring
What's Included
Baseline Configuration
- Secure default rule sets
- Geo/IP restrictions
- Segmentation-aware policies
Secure Connectivity
- Site-to-site VPN between locations
- User VPN for remote access
- Encrypted tunnels & key management
Change Management
- Documented change control process
- Automatic configuration backups
- Rollback capability
Who This Service Is For
Managed firewall services fit any business connected to the internet, which is essentially every business, but are especially important for companies with remote or hybrid staff needing secure VPN access, multi-location businesses connecting sites together, and organizations that have never had their firewall rules independently reviewed. It's also a common finding in cyber-insurance and compliance assessments, making it a priority for businesses facing those requirements.
Why Businesses Choose System Alternatives
Overly permissive firewall rules, left in place from a vendor's default setup or accumulated over years of quick fixes, are one of the most common findings in the cybersecurity assessments we run. We manage firewalls as a living system with regular review and documented change control, not a device that's configured once and left alone. As a local Oregon and Washington provider, changes get made quickly by a team that already knows your network, with every change tracked and reversible.
Service Area
System Alternatives provides managed firewall and network security services for businesses throughout the Portland metro area, Oregon, and Washington, including multi-site deployments across our regional footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is included in managed firewall services?
- It includes secure baseline firewall configuration with geo/IP restrictions, site-to-site and user VPN setup, ongoing rule set review, firmware and patch management, and documented change control with configuration backups.
- We already have a firewall installed. Why do we need it managed?
- A firewall installed once and left on default or outdated rules is one of the most common findings in the security assessments we run. Managed firewall services mean the device is actively reviewed, patched, and adjusted over time instead of configured once and forgotten.
- Can remote employees securely connect through the firewall?
- Yes. We set up encrypted user VPN so remote employees can securely connect to your network resources, and site-to-site VPN if you have multiple locations that need to connect to each other.
- What happens if a firewall change breaks something?
- Configuration backups and documented change control mean we can see exactly what changed and roll it back quickly, rather than troubleshooting blind to figure out what happened.
- Does this help with cyber-insurance or compliance requirements?
- Yes. Firewall configuration and perimeter security are commonly reviewed items in cyber-insurance applications and compliance audits. We can provide documentation of your firewall configuration and change history for underwriting or audit purposes.
- Does System Alternatives serve Portland, Oregon, and Washington for managed firewall services?
- Yes. We provide managed firewall and network security services for businesses throughout the Portland metro area, Oregon, and Washington, including multi-site deployments.