Managed Firewall SERVICE (MFS)

SofaWareManaged Internet Firewall

 

 

 

Overview

 

With the release of broadband internet in Vanuatu (Marlin), TVL now announces the release of a Managed Firewall Service (MFS), a low cost managed firewall solution.  MFS uses hardware appliances from by SofaWare Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Check Point Software Technologies, one of the worlds leading IT Security companies.  This firewall provides a simple and reliable filter between customer equipment and the internet.  On top of this, TVL takes the hassle out of maintenance by managing the firewall on an ongoing basis.  This includes software and security updates to ensure you as the customer are always protected.

 

MFS includes:

  • A desktop appliance with 1 RJ-45 WAN Port and 4 RJ-45 Ports LAN Ports.
  • User licenses for either 5, 10, 25 or unlimited users (depending on package selected)
  • Enterprise proven Stateful Inspection Firewall-1 protection

  • Note:  This product is currently only available for the Marlin Broadband Internet connection.

     
     
    Easy to use internet connection and security wizards
  • Secure remote access (VPN Remote Access) for mobile/travelling workers
  • Internet Connection Sharing (NAT)
  • DHCP Server
  • Remote configuration of device using HTTPS
  • Security Updates
  • Email Antivirus
  • Web filtering
  • Customized Reports

 

Users

Purchase Price (inc. VAT)

Monthly Fee (inc. VAT)

5 User

VT 66,000

VT 6,500

10 User

VT 146,500

VT 10,500

25 User

VT 292, 000

VT 14,500

Unlimited User

On request

On request

As part of the monthly service fee the customer may request one free configuration change in the Firewall, additional changes will be charged at TVL labour rate of VT4,500/hr.

Specialized installation and design services are also available. Please inquire at sales@tvl.net.vufor further information.

Technical Detail

The MFS product is based upon you installing a low cost Firewall appliance behind your Marlin connection. This Firewall then automatically communicates with the Management Centre to ensure these systems are protected and kept up to date.

The management component provides the following services by way of a monthly subscription:

·        Email Anti Virus Protection

·        Website Filtering

·        Firewall Software Updates

·        Monthly Reporting

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Email Anti Virus Protection

 

Incoming POP mail

 

When the user or mail server behind the firewall requests mail, the POP request is re-directed by the firewall to the Management Centre which collects the mail and scans the email using Trend Micro Anti-Virus before allowing the mail to be received.  If a virus is detected during the scan, a notification is emailed to the sender and the virus deleted. 

 

The key element is that the virus scanning service is performed by the Management Centre, and thus the virus definitions are constantly updated by us, automatically implementing these as they become available.

 

Outgoing SMTP mail

 

When an email sent by a user or mail server behind the firewall reaches the firewall, the firewall automatically sends the email to the Management Centre where it is scanned by Trend Micro Anti-Virus before being sent on to the recipients email address.  Again, if a virus is detected it is deleted and notification sent to the sender.             ­

 

2. Website Filtering

 

When a user behind a firewall seeks a URL, the website request is sent by the firewall to the Management Centre which uses Surf Control to determine which category (Drugs, Criminal Skills, Adult/Sexually Explicit etc.) the requested site belongs to.  The category is instantly sent back to the firewall and is compared to the list of categories in the firewall that have been denied access.  If the website is disallowed the user receives a message to say they have attempted access a disallowed site.

 

The undesirable categories are nominated by the administrator of the firewall or can be nominated by the management platform.

 

The firewall appliance remembers which category recently accessed web sites belong to. Thus it does not always need to check with the Management Centre.

 

The key element is that the list of sites in various categories subject to restriction are constantly updated by surf control and automatically downloaded to the Management Centre.

 

Website filtering offers maximum protection from access to illicit material, and increases productivity by limiting access to distracting or inappropriate sites.

 

3. Software Updates

Software updates are always a problem, when new versions are released they are often overlooked. In security this can be a major issue as this can leave you vulnerable.

 

The Management centre offers automatic updates and logging. As the latest threats are identified and put into software upgrades your system is automatically upgraded. This ensures that you always have the best protection possible.

 

4. Monthly Reporting

Seeing the threats gives you valuable information about what is going on at your firewall. It also allows you to see what traffic is being blocked and where this traffic is coming from.

 

The Management centre offers monthly reporting for your security appliance. All events from your appliance are sent to the management platform. This allows a monthly report to be generated showing the various threats and viruses that have been blocked.

 

These reports are available via the management center’s web site for easy access.

 

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