Firewalls Security – Features and Benefits

Firewall Security Features & Benefits

What is Firewall? 

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Firewall is a network security system based on specific hardware or software.

It manages and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a set of application rules.

It controls the access of networks to maintain the security of your system and guards against threats from the online public interaction.

Features of Firewall 1) Human Layer 8 Identity-based Security 2) FUSION Technology 3) Thin Client Support 4) Enterprise-Grade Security 5) Centralized Management 6) Logging & Reporting

1) Human Layer 8 Identity-based Security Features 

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Cyberoam firewall comes with identity based policy creation It provides access control criteria (ACC) that includes user identity, MAC and IP address, source & destination zone, and service

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It secures various dynamic IP-based environments such as Wi-Fi Its user identity based decision making feature prevents errors associated with IP address-based policies With instant user identification it simplifies audit requirements

2) FUSION Technology Features: 

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Enables policy creation for multiple security features through single interface in firewalls Well-integrated firewalss with each network and mode of security such as VPN, IPS, anti-virus & anti-spyware, web filtering, anti-spam

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Security improves connectivity with productivity

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Offers integrated perimeter security

3) Thin Client Support Features: 

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Thin client authentication with session IDs It supports Citrix –XenApp server, Microsoft Windows Server and identitybased policies in thin client environment

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Supports cloud environment and SaaS deployments

4) Enterprise-Grade Security Features: 

This firewall comes with high availability of stateful failover

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Available as Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) and UTMs

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Multiple Security Zones

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Offers dynamic routing

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Virtual host capability

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Multi-casting

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Its multi-core technology enables high-speed parallel processing

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ICSA certified firewalls

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Checkmark Level 5 Certified

4) Enterprise-Grade Security Benefits: 

Faster up times and reduced latency

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Its simplified configuration supports rapid network growth

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Supports creation of work profile based groups across distributed locations

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Supports applications that work on real time updates

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Enables secure hosting of servers inside LAN and DMZ

5) Centralized Management Features: ďƒ¨

Centralized Security with CCC (Cyberoam Central Console)

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Simplified security management

6) Logging & Reporting Features: 

Layer 8 Identity based reporting

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Firewall logs

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Centralized logging and reporting with Cyberoam iView and CCC

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Meets compliance requirements for CIPA, HIPAA, PCI DSS

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