Managed Firewall
Zent Networks Managed Firewall service provides 24x7 monitoring and threat response, ensuring continuous protection for your network infrastructure.
- Coverage for: Continuous 24x7 monitoring of firewall traffic and security events.
- Response to: Proactive threat detection and immediate response to security incidents.
- Protection against: Unauthorized access, malware, and network intrusions.
- Entitlement to: Bi-annual security audits to ensure optimal firewall configuration and compliance.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Zent Networks Managed Firewall service offers vigilant, round-the-clock monitoring and rapid threat response to safeguard your business network. This service includes comprehensive device management, proactive security audits, and expert handling of security events, ensuring your perimeter defenses are always optimized and effective.
This service is designed for business owners, IT managers, and IT professionals in SMB and mid-market companies who require enterprise-grade security without the overhead of managing complex firewall systems in-house. It integrates directly into your existing network infrastructure, providing a critical layer of defense for your data and operations.
- 24x7 Monitoring: Constant surveillance of network traffic and security logs.
- Threat Response: Immediate action taken upon detection of security incidents.
- Device Management: Expert configuration and maintenance of firewall hardware and software.
- Security Audits: Regular reviews to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities.
- Vendor Agnostic: Expertise across leading firewall platforms like Fortinet, Palo Alto, and Cisco.
Secure your network perimeter with expert management, allowing your team to focus on core business objectives.
What's Covered
Continuous Network Perimeter Monitoring
Coverage for 24x7x365 monitoring of all firewall traffic and security events. This ensures immediate detection of any suspicious activity or policy violations, minimizing the window of exposure to threats.
Organizations with critical data assets, businesses requiring high network uptime, companies with remote or hybrid workforces, environments with strict compliance mandates.
Proactive Threat Detection and Response
Protection against emerging cyber threats through AI-powered analysis and expert human oversight. Zent Networks actively hunts for threats and initiates containment protocols to prevent breaches.
Businesses facing sophisticated cyberattacks, companies with limited internal security staff, organizations needing rapid incident response capabilities, environments with sensitive customer information.
Expert Firewall Device Management
Entitlement to expert configuration, maintenance, and patching of your firewall devices. This includes ensuring optimal performance, up-to-date security policies, and adherence to best practices across leading vendors.
Companies utilizing Fortinet, Palo Alto, or Cisco firewalls, organizations seeking to standardize security policies, businesses looking to reduce operational burden on IT staff, environments with complex network segmentation.
Regular Security Posture Audits
Access to bi-annual security audits performed by certified professionals. These audits verify firewall configurations, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance your security posture.
Businesses subject to regulatory compliance, organizations aiming to improve their cybersecurity maturity, companies preparing for external security assessments, environments with evolving threat landscapes.
Key Features
24x7x365 Monitoring
Ensures constant vigilance over your network perimeter, detecting and alerting on threats in real-time.
Automated Threat Response
Minimizes damage from security incidents by enabling rapid containment and mitigation actions.
Expert Device Management
Guarantees your firewall is configured, patched, and maintained according to best practices, reducing misconfiguration risks.
Bi-Annual Security Audits
Provides regular, in-depth reviews of your firewall's security posture, identifying and addressing potential weaknesses.
Vendor Agnostic Expertise
Leverages deep knowledge across leading firewall platforms, ensuring optimal security regardless of your hardware.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
This sector requires stringent security measures to protect sensitive financial data and comply with regulations like PCI DSS and GLBA, making robust firewall management essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Protecting patient health information (PHI) is paramount, necessitating advanced security controls and compliance with HIPAA, which managed firewalls help enforce.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services handle confidential client information, demanding strong perimeter security to prevent data breaches and maintain client trust.
Retail & Hospitality
These businesses process significant amounts of customer payment data, requiring secure networks to comply with PCI DSS and protect against point-of-sale threats.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of firewalls does Zent Networks support?
Zent Networks provides managed firewall services for leading vendors including Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, and Cisco Firepower/Meraki. Our expertise is vendor-agnostic, allowing us to manage diverse environments.
How quickly will Zent Networks respond to a security incident?
Our 24x7 SOC is dedicated to immediate threat detection and response. Specific response times for different severity levels are detailed in your service agreement, with a focus on minimizing impact.
What is included in the bi-annual security audit?
The audit includes a comprehensive review of your firewall's configuration, rule sets, firmware versions, and overall security posture. You will receive a detailed report with actionable recommendations for improvement.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.