Next gen firewalls are an intelligent and effective cyber security tool that help enhance your business IT security provision
What is a Next Gen Firewall and what does it do? Next gen firewalls move beyond stateful inspection of network traffic to provide protection against more modern, complex cyber threats such as advanced malware and application-layer attacks.
Next gen firewalls not only include standard firewall functions such as stateful inspection – they go further, with facilities including integrated intrusion prevention, threat intelligence and the ability to tackle evolving security threats. In short, next gen firewalls offer more advanced and active cyber security technology than a traditional firewall.
Smallworld IT can recommend, implement, and oversee a next gen firewall solution that meets the needs of your business, providing advanced cyber security protection to help prevent costly data breaches and downtime.

As with all aspects of your business IT infrastructure, it’s important to consider your specific requirements when deciding which next generation firewall best suits your business.
Among the main considerations is your existing network setup – from a complete physical IT infrastructure (on-premise hardware and software) to full cloud infrastructure, every SME has different requirements depending on its working arrangements and budget.
We work closely with you to understand your business IT requirements, short and long-term goals, then recommend a next gen firewall to meet your needs, through solutions such as Fortinet’s FortiGate next gen firewalls.
But it doesn’t end there: ongoing management and monitoring is vital for all business IT systems, but especially firewalls. Using the Check Point firewall management console, we carry out proactive firewall monitoring to help identify and rapidly respond to emerging threats, keeping your IT systems secure and operating effectively.
With new cyber security threats emerging all the time, relying on an outdated or unmanaged firewall could leave your business open to data breaches and a plunge in productivity due to network downtime.
Smallworld IT is here to provide the expert advice, support and ongoing management to help you make a smooth transition to a next gen firewall and guard against today’s cyber threats. Our comprehensive managed firewall service mean you can leave any cyber security considerations to our team of experts, in the knowledge your IT security is in safe hands.
Any questions? Contact us now for a quick response from our team.
Next-gen firewalls go beyond traditional ones, integrating advanced features like intrusion prevention, threat intelligence, and the ability to combat evolving security threats. They represent a significant leap in cybersecurity technology, offering a more proactive and sophisticated approach compared to traditional counterparts.