A managed firewall service designs, monitors, patches and updates your perimeter and cloud firewalls around the clock.
Who managed Firewall is best for
This service is a strong fit for businesses without dedicated security staff, or with many sites to keep consistent. The right provider and design depend on your locations, applications and tolerance for downtime, which is where an independent comparison pays off.
What to evaluate before you buy
- On-site versus cloud firewall
- Fully managed versus co-managed
- Supported vendors
- Change-request response times
How Connectivity Counsel helps
We begin with your requirements rather than a product. Our advisors document your sites and goals, identify which providers can deliver managed Firewall at your addresses, gather pricing, and present the options in a consistent format. We then support the contract, the installation and any escalation afterward. There is no charge to you for this work.
Providers we represent for managed Firewall
90 providers in our portfolio list capabilities in this area. They include:
- Cato Networks
- Meter
- 11:11 Systems
- Access One
- ActZero (now WatchGuard)
- AireSpring
- Appgate
- Aryaka
- Ascend Technologies
- BCN
- Blue Mantis
- CBTS
- Cipher
- COEO Solutions
- Colt
- Comcast Business
- CommandLink
- CompassMSP
- Cox
- CyberMaxx
- DartPoints
- Data Canopy
- DataBank
- DYOPATH
- EarthLink
- Effortless Office
- Element Critical
- EnTelegent Solutions
- EPIC iO
- Fidium
- FirstComm
- FirstLight
- Flexential
- Focus Technology
- Fusion Connect
- Globalgig
- Granite
- Graphiant
- GTT
- Hivelocity
- Impact Networking
- Infobip
- Integris
- ITS
- LevelBlue
- Lingo
- Logically
- Logix Fiber Networks
Additional providers are available. See the full directory or ask an advisor.
Related cybersecurity services
- Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
- Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- Security Operations Center and SIEM
- DDoS Mitigation
- Email Security
- Zero Trust Network Access
- Security Awareness Training
- Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing
- Compliance and vCISO Services
Industries that rely on managed Firewall
- Senior Living and Long-Term Care
- Banking and Credit Unions
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Education (K-12)
- Religious Organizations
- Energy and Utilities
- Oil and Gas
- Travel and Tourism
- Mining and Natural Resources
- Childcare and Early Education
- Urgent Care and Ambulatory Centers
- Pharmacies
- Food and Beverage Production
- Cannabis
- Coworking and Shared Offices
- Libraries and Museums
Frequently asked questions
What is managed Firewall?
A managed firewall service designs, monitors, patches and updates your perimeter and cloud firewalls around the clock.
How much does managed Firewall cost?
Pricing depends on your locations, capacity or user counts, contract term and the provider. Connectivity Counsel gathers quotes from multiple providers for your exact requirements so you can compare real numbers instead of list prices.
How do I choose a provider for managed Firewall?
Compare providers on on-site versus cloud firewall, fully managed versus co-managed and supported vendors. An independent advisor can run that comparison for you and explain the trade-offs.
How long does it take to implement managed Firewall?
Timelines range from a few days for cloud and wireless services to several months where network construction is required. We give you a realistic schedule for each option before you sign and track the installation afterward.
Does it cost anything to use Connectivity Counsel for managed Firewall?
No. Connectivity Counsel does not charge clients for advisory, quoting or ordering support. Providers compensate us when you choose their service, and you pay the provider directly under the provider's own contract and pricing.
Is Connectivity Counsel tied to a single provider?
No. Connectivity Counsel is an independent advisor with a portfolio of more than 230 providers. Recommendations are based on your addresses, requirements, budget and timeline, and we show you competing options side by side.