Network and firewall management
Network and Firewall Management for Financial Firms
Your network carries every client file, trade and wire request. We secure, monitor and maintain it, from the firewall to the Wi-Fi, for financial firms of every size.
Next-generation firewalls
Secure Wi-Fi
24/7 monitoring
On-site support
Why it matters
A secure network is the foundation of your IT
Every device in your office, every remote connection and every cloud application depends on the network. An outdated firewall, an open guest Wi-Fi or a remote access account without multi-factor authentication can give an attacker a direct path to client data. Firewalls and VPN devices that miss security updates are among the most common ways attackers get in.
FinFortify Inc. manages network infrastructure and UTM and next-generation firewalls for financial firms as part of our managed IT services. We keep the equipment updated, the rules tight and the documentation current, and our engineers watch it around the clock.
What is included
What our network and firewall management includes
Firewall management
We install and manage UTM and next-generation firewalls, keep firmware current, review rules and remove access that is no longer needed.
Secure Wi-Fi
Separate wireless networks for staff and guests with strong encryption, so visitors never share a network with client data.
Remote access
Secure connections for staff working from home or on the road, protected with multi-factor authentication.
Switches and segmentation
Managed switches and separate network segments for servers, staff devices, phones and guests, so one compromised device cannot reach everything.
24/7 network monitoring
We watch firewalls, switches, access points and internet connections around the clock and respond to outages and suspicious traffic.
Multi-office networks
Consistent, centrally managed networks across offices and branches, with secure connections between locations and on-site support when needed.
Compliance
Network controls examiners and insurers ask about
Regulators, auditors and cyber insurance carriers increasingly ask specific questions about the network. We put these controls in place and keep the evidence:
- Firewall rules that are reviewed and documented, with unused access removed
- Multi-factor authentication on every remote access connection
- Prompt security updates for firewalls, VPN devices, switches and access points
- Separate networks for guests, phones and sensitive systems
- Logging and monitoring of network activity, with alerts reviewed by our team
- An up-to-date inventory of network equipment, as required by NYDFS Part 500 for covered firms
See how this fits into our IT compliance services and our managed cybersecurity services.
Getting started
How we take over your network
Step 1
Network assessment
We review your firewall, switches, Wi-Fi, internet connections and remote access and note what is out of date or exposed.
Step 2
Stabilize and secure
We apply missing updates, tighten firewall rules, separate guest and staff networks and turn on multi-factor authentication for remote access.
Step 3
Document
We record your network layout, equipment, rules and support status so nothing depends on one person remembering it.
Step 4
Monitor and maintain
We monitor the network around the clock, keep it updated and plan replacements before equipment reaches end of support.
FAQ
Network and firewall management questions
What is a next-generation firewall?
A next-generation firewall does more than block ports. It identifies traffic by application and user, blocks known threats and malicious websites and can inspect encrypted traffic, which gives a financial firm much stronger protection than a basic router.
Do you support firms with more than one office?
Yes. We manage networks across multiple offices and branches, with secure connections between locations, remote support for every site and on-site support when hands-on work is needed.
Can you work with our existing firewall?
Often, yes. We assess your current equipment, and if it is still supported and suitable we bring it under management. If it is out of support, we recommend a replacement and plan the switch with you.
Get a network you can trust
Ask for a network and firewall assessment for your firm.
