A solution shaped around your work.
Firewall selection should reflect the services that will be enabled, not just an interface specification. Remote access, inspection needs and management arrangements help compare suitable Fortinet or Sophos options without assuming identical capabilities across product families.
What this service covers
- Network boundary and traffic-requirement assessment
- Required security-feature and license review
- Connectivity and appliance suitability matching
- Deployment scope and administrative handover planning
We confirm the selected equipment, responsibilities and deliverables in your project proposal before work begins.
How we deliver the work
- 01
Assess the environment
Review the site, connected devices, existing configuration and application dependencies. Identify the physical access and operational constraints that affect the work.
- 02
Plan and implement
Agree the design, equipment compatibility and change window. Carry out the installation or configuration with a clear record of the agreed changes.
- 03
Verify and hand over
Check the relevant connections and business functions against the agreed scope. Record results, remaining dependencies and the information needed for ongoing administration.
A clear handover
Agree the records your team needs to operate and maintain the solution. Depending on the selected scope, these can include:
- Relevant configuration and equipment records
- Agreed functional checks and findings
- Administration guidance and support responsibilities
What to prepare for your project
Share user counts, internet connections, important applications and required remote access so firewall suitability can be reviewed together with enabled functions, subscriptions and administration responsibilities.
Discuss this serviceYour questions, answered
Does supplying a firewall include every security feature permanently?
Feature availability depends on the model, software and applicable subscriptions. The specification should distinguish hardware capabilities from licensed services, and identify renewal ownership and configuration work before the deployment is approved for business use.
What should we review before changing security settings?
Identify the system owner, current licences, business applications and authorised users. Agree the changes, a recovery plan and a suitable change window before applying policies that could affect access.
How are ongoing updates and security alerts handled?
Confirm which devices are covered, who receives alerts and who approves updates or incident response. Monitoring and follow-up support depend on the selected service agreement and active product subscriptions.
How do we prepare for work on an existing system?
Identify the system owner, authorized administrator and critical applications. Confirm available backups and any change window before work begins. Access credentials should be exchanged only through an agreed secure method, never in the enquiry form.