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Next generation firewall installation and managed security for London businesses. WatchGuard Gold Partner engineers delivering app-aware, threat-inspected protection, not just a box on the wall.
A standard router firewall stops almost nothing a modern attacker throws at it. Our next generation firewalls (NGFW) for London businesses add deep packet inspection, application awareness, SSL inspection and intrusion prevention, then we manage them properly so they stay effective.
Most firewall breaches happen because rules were never reviewed, firmware was never patched, or SSL inspection was quietly switched off to stop a website breaking. We manage your next generation firewall as an ongoing service, not a one-off install, so it keeps doing its job.
A next generation firewall does far more than block ports. Here's what changes when you upgrade from a standard firewall.
Identifies exactly which application is generating traffic, not just the port it's using, so risky apps can be blocked without breaking the ones you rely on.
Decrypts and inspects encrypted HTTPS traffic for threats before re-encrypting it, closing the blind spot where most malware now hides.
Actively scans for known attack signatures and blocks them in real time, rather than simply logging suspicious traffic after the fact.
We monitor logs, update threat signatures, review rules and apply firmware patches as part of an ongoing managed security service.
We recommend the platform that fits your business, not the one we happen to stock.
Our core platform as a WatchGuard Gold Partner, combining firewall, antivirus and advanced threat detection in one managed appliance.
Cloud-managed firewalls ideal for multi-site businesses that want centralised visibility without on-site configuration.
High-throughput NGFW hardware suited to businesses with heavier bandwidth or compliance requirements.
Enterprise-grade firewalls for organisations with more complex security and segmentation needs.
Accredited to the highest partner tier WatchGuard offers.
Logs, rules and firmware kept current so protection doesn't quietly lapse.
We fit the firewall to your business, not the other way round.
We hold the accreditation ourselves and help you achieve it too.
Curious what is next for firewall hardware? Read our guide to WatchGuard’s new Firebox High Rackmount models.
Complete NGFW installation, configuration and ongoing management for London businesses.
Site survey, design and hardware installation for WatchGuard, Meraki, FortiGate or Palo Alto firewalls.
24/7 log monitoring, alerting and threat signature updates as part of your managed IT support.
Certificate management configured so encrypted traffic is inspected without breaking trusted web applications.
Scheduled updates so your firewall isn't left running vulnerable, out-of-date code.
Review of an existing firewall's rules and configuration to find gaps left by a previous provider.
Logging and reporting configured to support Cyber Essentials Plus and wider compliance requirements.
A firewall is only as good as the team managing it.
Application awareness and SSL inspection catch what a standard firewall simply can't see.
We handle rule reviews, patching and monitoring so your team doesn't have to.
From a single-office WatchGuard Firebox to a multi-site Meraki deployment.
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Speak to our WatchGuard Gold Partner team about next generation firewall installation and management for your London business.
A traditional firewall filters traffic based on IP address and port number. A next-generation firewall adds deep packet inspection, application awareness (identifying what application is generating traffic, not just the port), SSL/TLS inspection of encrypted traffic, intrusion prevention (IPS), and advanced threat detection. NGFWs catch threats that easily bypass traditional firewalls.
Speedster IT installs and manages next-generation firewalls from WatchGuard, Cisco Meraki (MX series), Fortinet FortiGate, and Palo Alto Networks. We recommend the most appropriate platform based on your business size, throughput requirements, compliance needs, and budget.
Yes. Even small businesses are targeted by automated attacks scanning for weak firewalls. A NGFW provides intrusion prevention, application control, and encrypted traffic inspection that a standard broadband router simply cannot provide. The cost starts from around £500–£1,000 per year including hardware and subscription — well justified by the protection it provides.
Speedster IT manages your firewall as part of a managed security service — monitoring logs, updating threat intelligence signatures, reviewing and adjusting rules, and applying firmware updates. Unmanaged firewalls are frequently misconfigured or left unpatched, creating the vulnerabilities they are supposed to prevent.
SSL inspection decrypts and inspects HTTPS traffic for threats before re-encrypting it. Without it, malware delivered over HTTPS (the majority of web traffic) is invisible to the firewall. Speedster IT enables SSL inspection with appropriate certificate management to ensure browsers trust the inspection process, without breaking web applications.
Yes. Speedster IT installs and manages next generation firewalls for businesses across London and the wider UK, with WatchGuard Gold Partner engineers based in Whitechapel, East London, available for on-site visits when needed.
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