Is Your Firewall Really Protecting Your Business? The Truth About Managed Firewalls.
Think your firewall is keeping you safe? Think again. Over 60% of cyber breaches happen because firewalls aren’t properly managed. Here’s how a managed firewall service could be the difference between security and disaster.
The Firewall Myth: “Set It and Forget It” Doesn’t Work
Many businesses install firewalls and assume they’re protected. But cyber threats evolve daily—yesterday’s firewall rules might not stop today’s attacks.
The harsh reality
- Unmanaged firewalls have hidden gaps hackers exploit
- Most SMEs never check logs for suspicious activity
- A single breach can cost thousands in downtime, fines, and lost trust
What Is a Managed Firewall? (And Why Do You Need One?)
managed firewall isn’t just hardware—it’s a 24/7 monitored shield with:
- Real-time threat blocking (malware, ransomware, hackers)
- Automatic updates to combat new attacks
- Expert oversight from cybersecurity professionals
Two Ways to Deploy It:
- Single Firewall Cost-effective protection for small offices
- High-Availability Firewall Dual systems for zero downtime (if one fails, the other takes over instantly)
5 Reasons Your Business Needs a Managed Firewall
- Stop Attacks Before They Happen
- Intrusion detection spots hackers probing your network
- Sandboxing isolates suspicious files before they infect systems
- Save Money vs. Hiring IT Staff
- No need for expensive in-house experts
- Predictable monthly cost (no surprise bills)
- Block Hidden Threats
- Web filtering stops employees from visiting risky sites
- Gateway antivirus scans all incoming and outgoing data
- Compliance Made Easy
- Pre-configured rules for GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
- Automated logging for easy audits
- Peace of Mind
- 24/7 monitoring means threats get stopped at 3 AM—while you sleep
“But We’re Too Small to Be Targeted” – The Deadly Mistake
Hackers don’t care about your size—they care about easy targets.
- 43% of cyberattacks hit small businesses
- 60% of breached SMEs close within six months
A managed firewall turns you from easy prey into a hardened target.
Next Steps: How to Upgrade Your Security
- Assess your current firewall – Is it monitored? Updated?
- Compare options – Single vs. high-availability?
- Talk to experts – Get a free firewall health check
Ready to Stop Playing Cyber-Roulette?
Ashby provides managed firewall services for Northamptonshire businesses. We’ll:
- Audit your current setup for free
- Recommend the right solution
- Keep you protected 24/7