Firewalls are incredible tools for securing a network but we tend to overlook the perks of using a well-managed firewall. Let’s get down and explore what more firewalls can offer to business networks.

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by Axel Networks
Firewalls Aren’t Just About Security
Have you ever wondered if there is more to firewalls, other than just being a secured gateway? We
do know that firewalls are incredible tools for securing a network but we tend to overlook the perks
of using a well-managed firewall. Let’s get down and explore what more firewalls can offer to
business networks.
Information on Network Traffic
Firewalls generates reports for analyzing the network activity, usage, threats, bandwidth utilization and so on.
Since firewalls are almost like a single gateway for information exchange, IT administrators are at greater
advantage of condensing the required data into reports for analysis and management.
Access Controls Based on Incoming and Outgoing Traffic
Organizations may implement policies that restrict the use of instant messengers or mail servers and inappropriate
websites. Firewall in a network does keep such unauthorized accesses at bay.
Allocation of Internal Resources
Enforcement of certain policies or rules for restricting the access of some sites or users within an organization can
be done with the help of firewalls.
Bandwidth management
Firewalls aids in managing and optimizing the bandwidth usage in a network by keeping track of critical business
services and preventing bandwidth hogs. Access rules can be utilized to set guaranteed and maximum bandwidth
to particular resources.
Routine Data Backups
With the help of managed firewall services, organization’s data can be backed up and stored at a remote location.
Limiting of Expenses

2. Can you imagine how sophisticated and widespread the threats can be with the continuous evolution of
technologies? Traditional stand-alone products can shoot up the overall costs with separate expenses for
purchase, installation, administration and maintenance. Modern firewall solutions allow you to reduce the
overhead with the help of multiple affordable security features.
Optimal Performance
With traditional security measures, investigation of each and every packet data in the network is seemingly
impossible with performance bottlenecks. But firewalls uses specific algorithms and solutions that reduce
latencies while ensuring maximum security and efficiency.
Continuity of Processes
Business networks are always at the risk of operational failures – be it a piece of faulty infrastructure component
or internet services. Unified Threat Management(UTM) solutions help companies continue their business without
interruption since the operation does not rely on single point of failure. The failover feature offered by firewalls will
automatically offload the tasks to an identical appliance thereby enabling the businesses to function without any
hindrance.
Maintaining Productive Traffic
The multi-layer security tools checks data and applications in real-time which helps in preventing bandwidth hogs
induced by non-productive applications. This enhances the performance allowing administrators to weed out the
non-productive traffic.
Securing Endpoint Devices
With increasing trend of global access to businesses, security measures for customer’s endpoint devices have
become crucial. Firewall’s security technique checks the devices before they establish a remote connection with
the business network. It can even run security patches on the devices, turning them to safe and secure.
Technological advances and over dependency on internet connections have made the necessity of an effective
firewall than ever before. Small and medium businesses would require one stop firewall solutions which enable
them to secure their networks by deploying modern defensive techniques through multi-layered tools at affordable
prices.
Want to deploy a firewall or just want a free consultation for tightening network security? Feel free to
email (sales(at)axelnetworks.com) or call us at +91-141-6505333.
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