Select and Implement a Next Generation Firewall
Reduce security management complexity through consolidated solutions.
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Without an NGFW solution, an organization runs the following risks:
- Staying with outdated firewall solutions that are not equipped to deal with today’s versatile threats.
- Lacking a consolidated solution with central management capabilities to allow for better resource management and improved monitoring.
Implementing an NGFW solution results in:
- A centrally managed, consolidated security solution that not only inspects your network, but also up the OSI stack.
- Improved security posture through advanced features like advanced malware protection.
- Improved visibility with multiple dashboard options to offer details and connections between the solution’s many features.
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Onsite Workshops offer an easy way to accelerate your project. If you are unable to do the project yourself, and a Guided Implementation isn’t enough, we offer low-cost onsite delivery of our Project Workshops. We take you through every phase of your project and ensure that you have a road map in place to complete your project successfully.
Book NowModule 1: Launch the NGFW Project
The Purpose
- Understand the NGFW marketspace.
- Plan the NGFW procurement process.
- Identify the use-case scenarios that align with your NGFW requirements.
- Determine baseline metrics to evaluate the solution’s effectiveness.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Awareness of the options that exist and where the market is going with respect to NGFW solutions.
- A formally documented procurement process that will keep tasks on track as individuals are aware of roles, responsibilities, deadlines, etc.
- A focus on the use-case scenario that applies to your organization.
- Assessment of your NGFW solution based on concrete metrics that matter.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 1.1 | Discuss the current NGFW market. |
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| 1.2 | Determine if an NGFW solution is right for you. |
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| 1.3 | Develop the NGFW procurement charter. |
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| 1.4 | Identify your best-fit use-case scenario. |
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| 1.5 | Brainstorm baseline metrics and target goals to gauge the solution’s effectiveness. |
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Module 2: Select Your NGFW Solution
The Purpose
- Review the vendor profiles to understand strengths, weaknesses, and challenges.
- Customize the RFP to submit to vendors.
- Ensure vendor demos focus on the features you care about, rather than simply highlighting their strengths.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Selection of a solution that meets your requirements and fulfills your specific needs.
- Time saved during RFP development to produce the statement of work, scope of work, requirements, budget & estimated pricing, etc.
- Realistic view of the products performing relevant tasks.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Analyze the vendor landscape. |
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| 2.2 | Create a custom vendor shortlist. |
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| 2.3 | Develop an RFP. |
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| 2.4 | Standardize a vendor demo script. |
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