Firewall Shield

What is a Firewall?

A firewall is a network security system designed to monitor and control incoming and outgoing traffic based on predetermined security rules. Positioned between your internal network and external sources such as the internet, a firewall acts as a digital barrier that filters traffic to prevent unauthorised access. It can be hardware-based, software-based, or a combination of both, and it plays a vital role in any organisation’s IT infrastructure. By analysing data packets and enforcing security protocols, firewalls help ensure only trusted traffic is allowed through.

Speak to our cyber security specialists about how Firewall Shield can help your business.

How Can a Firewall Help Cyber Security?

Firewalls are a cornerstone of modern cyber security, providing frontline defence against cyber threats. They protect businesses from a wide range of malicious activities, including hacking attempts, malware, ransomware, and unauthorised data access. By defining and managing access policies, firewalls help ensure that only approved users and systems can connect to your network, reducing the risk of breaches and data loss.

For UK businesses, especially those operating in regulated industries or handling sensitive client data, firewalls are essential for maintaining compliance and safeguarding reputation. Advanced firewalls can also offer features like intrusion detection and prevention, traffic monitoring, and reporting tools – enabling IT teams to detect and respond to suspicious behaviour in real-time. In an age where cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, a robust firewall is a critical component of any business’s security strategy.

Daisy Firewall Shield – Features and benefits

Purchasing Firewall Shield from Daisy Communications guarantees peace of mind with proactive protection for your business. During installation, a ‘trust nothing’ policy blocks all incoming traffic unless it’s been preapproved by you – any suspicious activity is immediately blocked and reported. As part of the Firewall Shield package you’ll also receive weekly software and security updates for known threats

Proactive protection

Firewall Shield uses IDS (Intrusion Detection System), IPS (Intrusion Protection System) and DPI (Deep Packet Inspection) to protect your business from online criminals.

Firewall Shield monitors and blocks:

• Malware – includes viruses, worms, trojans, spyware, and adware that infect systems through email attachments, malicious links, software downloads, network vulnerabilities, and removable media.
• Hacking Exploits – these leverage vulnerabilities to gain unauthorised access, often delivered via phishing emails or direct attacks.
• Hacking Shellcodes – this type of attack exploits hacking shellcode which is detected by security systems however, this type is malicious code used in cyber attacks to gain control of systems.

Looking for something more bespoke

Daisy Firewall Shield can operate a complex setup which can include extra features.

Speak to our team of experts today. They can offer all of the below extra features and more:

• Application blocking
• IP/location-based data blocking
• Report management
• Firewall rule management