VOWTECH supplies, installs and configures Sophos Firewall for offices, warehouses and multi-branch companies in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and across the UAE. We size the appliance, build the rule set, set up VPN and web filtering, and keep the firewall updated and supported afterwards.
Sophos Firewall is a next-generation firewall that combines traffic filtering with intrusion prevention, web and application control, VPN and reporting in one appliance. It is a popular choice for small and mid-sized businesses because a single device and console cover most perimeter security needs.
What the appliance does in practice depends on how it is set up. VOWTECH sizes the model to your internet line and user count, segments the network into zones, writes rules based on what each group really needs, and enables the protection features that are often left switched off. Other options are compared on our firewall systems page.
After installation a firewall needs firmware updates, subscription renewals, rule reviews and someone to call when a site cannot connect. We provide that support on request or under an annual maintenance contract, and the device can be managed alongside the rest of your network security.
The appliance is the same family in each case. The design around it differs.
One firewall protects the office internet connection, separates staff, guest Wi-Fi, servers and CCTV into zones, and gives remote staff secure access to internal systems.
A firewall at each site with site-to-site VPN tunnels back to head office, managed from a central console so that policies stay consistent across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and other emirates.
Migration from an ageing or unsupported firewall. Existing rules are reviewed instead of copied blindly, so obsolete and risky entries are left behind.
Everything required to take a Sophos Firewall from a box to a maintained security control.
The model is matched to your internet bandwidth, number of users, VPN load and the security features to be enabled, leaving sensible headroom for growth.
Traffic is permitted according to business need. Guest, CCTV, server and staff networks are separated, and inbound services are published only where required.
SSL VPN for remote employees and IPsec tunnels between sites, integrated with your directory for user authentication and with multi-factor authentication where supported.
Categories, applications and risky downloads are controlled per user group, with exceptions handled through a simple request process instead of blanket bypasses.
Intrusion prevention, malware scanning and protection against known malicious destinations are enabled and tuned so that security does not cripple throughput.
Firmware is updated in planned windows, configuration is backed up after each change, and engineers are on hand for rule changes and troubleshooting.
Replacing the device every connection passes through needs planning, so most cutovers take place outside working hours.
We review your internet links, network layout, existing rules, VPN users and published services.
Model, zones, addressing, rule set and a cutover plan with rollback are documented and agreed.
The firewall is configured and updated on the bench before it goes anywhere near the live network.
The appliance is installed in the rack and traffic is switched across during an agreed window.
Internet access, VPN, published services and filtering are tested with your staff before sign-off.
Most firewall weaknesses are configuration problems, not product problems.
Every rule is documented with its purpose, so later reviews can safely remove what is no longer required.
Switches, VLANs, Wi-Fi and internet links are handled by the same team, so the firewall fits the network around it.
Based in Abu Dhabi, with engineers attending sites in Dubai and elsewhere in the UAE for installation and faults.
Firmware, renewals and rule changes can be covered under an annual maintenance contract.
An overview of business firewall options and how to choose between them.
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Learn moreTell us your internet speed, number of users and sites. We will recommend a suitable model and explain the installation plan.
