Overview: why standard firewalls fall short
Today's cyber threat landscape is continuously evolving, with attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted. From advanced persistent threats (APTs) to zero-day vulnerabilities and ransomware, businesses of every size and sector – education, healthcare, finance, hospitality and professional services alike – face unprecedented cybersecurity challenges. Traditional firewalls, often static and reliant on basic packet filtering, simply can’t provide adequate protection against these advanced threats.
The stark reality is clear: according to the UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey (2024), 65% of businesses across sectors experienced at least one cyberattack within the past year. Cybercriminals exploit vulnerabilities swiftly, and standard firewall solutions, which are rarely updated or proactively managed, leave critical business infrastructure and data dangerously exposed.
Glide’s managed firewall offerings: advanced protection with Fortinet NGFW
Acknowledging these evolving threats, Glide provides Managed Firewall solutions built upon market-leading Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) technology from Fortinet. Our solution significantly enhances cybersecurity posture across all sectors, offering protection tailored to diverse business needs with these powerful benefits:
1. Advanced threat detection and prevention
Fortinet’s NGFW employs AI-driven threat intelligence and machine learning to proactively detect and neutralise cyber threats. By analysing traffic patterns and behavioural anomalies in real-time, our managed firewall quickly identifies emerging threats – including sophisticated zero-day exploits – providing robust, dynamic protection beyond standard firewalls.
2. Virtual patching
Virtual patching is an essential defensive measure, rapidly addressing software and system vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Glide’s managed firewall services leverage virtual patching to immediately secure critical infrastructure without disrupting your daily operations. This is particularly valuable across sectors where operational continuity is paramount.
3. Integrated SD-WAN capabilities
Glide’s managed firewall solution integrates seamlessly with Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN), enhancing both network performance and security. SD-WAN ensures secure, optimised data routing and encryption, critical for businesses operating across multiple locations or hybrid working environments, from SMEs to enterprise-scale organisations.
Insight: why managed, continuously updated firewalls are essential
Statistics clearly underscore the necessity of managed firewall solutions:
- 84% of cyberattacks succeed by exploiting known vulnerabilities left unpatched due to outdated or unmanaged firewall protections (Cybersecurity Ventures, 2024).
- Globally, the average cost of a data breach reached £4.2 million in 2024, with unmanaged firewalls and outdated security solutions cited as primary contributing factors (IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach Report, 2024).
- In the UK, over 40% of businesses report that a cyberattack has disrupted their operations, highlighting the critical importance of robust cybersecurity practices (UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2024).
Managed firewall solutions ensure that your organisation’s security posture evolves as threats do, actively monitoring and rapidly adapting to new vulnerabilities. Glide’s expert security team maintains vigilance 24/7, offering real-time updates, comprehensive threat intelligence and industry-leading mitigation strategies.
Conclusion: secure your organisation’s future with Glide
In a digital world increasingly fraught with sophisticated cyber threats, relying solely on standard firewall solutions is not enough. Managed firewall solutions, continually monitored and updated, are a necessary investment for businesses across all sectors, protecting your operational integrity, sensitive data and reputation.
Glide’s managed firewall services, powered by Fortinet’s advanced NGFW technology, provide the robust, proactive security your organisation requires. Make the critical shift from reactive to proactive cybersecurity today.
Contact Glide now and discover how our Managed Firewall solutions can safeguard your business against evolving threats, empowering you to confidently focus on growth and success.
