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Firewall, Network Security & SASE

Protect the network.
Secure every connection.

Design, deploy and manage firewall and secure-access solutions across data centres, branches, cloud platforms and remote users.

Vectra works with Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Check Point and Palo Alto Networks to deliver the right architecture—traditional firewall, cloud firewall, SASE or a hybrid combination.

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Specialist capability across leading firewall and secure-access platforms CISCOCISCO MERAKICHECK POINTPALO ALTO NETWORKS
Start with the architecture

Firewall protection for modern environments.

Vectra assesses the current network, security policy, users, applications and cloud requirements before recommending the most appropriate platform and deployment model.

01 / ASSESS

Understand the environment

Review network flows, applications, sites, remote access, cloud services, policy and operational risk.

02 / DESIGN

Select the right model

Choose physical, virtual, cloud-delivered, SASE or hybrid controls based on the requirement.

03 / DEPLOY

Migrate with control

Implement policy, routing, VPN, integrations, testing and cutover with minimal disruption.

04 / MANAGE

Operate through SONAR

Monitor health, policy, firmware, incidents and service performance through managed operations.

Platform options

Choose the platform that fits the environment.

Vectra supports four strategic firewall vendors, each suited to different technical, commercial and operational requirements.

Cisco Secure Firewall

Enterprise firewall and hybrid security.

Strong fit for organisations requiring scalable physical or virtual firewalls, advanced threat protection, centralised policy and integration across broader Cisco security.

  • Campus, data-centre and public-cloud deployment
  • Centralised Firewall Management Center
  • Application control, intrusion prevention and malware defence
  • SD-WAN and Zero Trust integration options
Typical fitComplex enterprise environments, data centres, hybrid cloud and organisations already invested in Cisco.
Cisco Meraki MX

Cloud-managed firewall and SD-WAN.

Strong fit for distributed organisations seeking simple cloud management, rapid deployment, central visibility and integrated branch connectivity.

  • Cloud-managed security and SD-WAN
  • Zero-touch branch deployment
  • Integrated routing, VPN and security
  • Scalable management across many locations
Typical fitRetail, professional services, distributed offices, education and organisations prioritising operational simplicity.
Check Point

Prevention-led network security and hybrid SASE.

Strong fit where organisations want advanced threat prevention across appliances, cloud workloads and cloud-delivered secure access.

  • Quantum Security Gateways
  • Cloud and virtual firewall options
  • Central policy and threat prevention
  • Check Point SASE and Firewall as a Service
Typical fitOrganisations seeking prevention-led security, strong central policy and a path toward hybrid SASE.
Palo Alto Networks

Next-generation firewall and Prisma SASE.

Strong fit for organisations requiring application-aware network security, cloud firewall capability and integrated secure access through Prisma SASE.

  • Physical and software next-generation firewalls
  • Cloud-native and virtual firewall options
  • Application and user-aware security policy
  • Prisma Access and Prisma SASE integration
Typical fitEnterprise, cloud-heavy and highly distributed environments requiring integrated network and cloud security.
Firewall, SASE or hybrid?

The future is often a combination.

Traditional firewalls remain important for data centres, campuses, industrial networks and private applications. SASE extends protection to remote users, branches, SaaS and cloud access. Many organisations need both.

  • Retain on-premises firewalls where local enforcement and segmentation are required
  • Use cloud firewalls for virtual networks and public-cloud workloads
  • Use SASE for remote users, internet access, private applications and SaaS
  • Unify policy and visibility where the selected platform supports it
Traditional FirewallPhysical or virtual security gateways

Best for local network control, data-centre segmentation, campus security and environments with significant on-premises workloads.

SASECloud-delivered secure access

Best for distributed users, SaaS, internet security, Zero Trust application access and locations without major local infrastructure.

Hybrid ArchitectureFirewall and SASE working together

Best where legacy, private, cloud and remote-access requirements need to coexist during transition or as an ongoing architecture.

Vectra firewall services

From assessment to operational handover.

Assessment

Firewall and network review

Review policy, rules, routing, VPN, exposure, licensing, architecture and operational issues.

Architecture

Platform and solution design

Define firewall, cloud, SASE or hybrid architecture based on applications, users and risk.

Procurement

Hardware and licensing

Coordinate sizing, subscriptions, support, vendor options and commercial requirements.

Deployment

Implementation and migration

Configure policy, routing, VPN, identity, inspection, logging and supporting integrations.

Remediation

Policy and configuration improvement

Address rule sprawl, excessive access, unsupported software, weak controls and technical debt.

Optimisation

Performance and security tuning

Improve policy, threat prevention, application control, user experience and operational visibility.

Choose how you operate it

Project delivery or managed through SONAR.

Vectra can complete the implementation and transition the environment to your team, or provide ongoing management for firewalls and SASE deployments through SONAR.

Project + Handover

Deploy and manage internally.

Vectra designs, supplies and implements the platform, then transitions it to your internal network or security team.

  • Assessment and architecture
  • Sizing and procurement
  • Configuration and migration
  • Testing and acceptance
  • Documentation and knowledge transfer
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Managed by SONAR

Ongoing firewall and SASE operations.

SONAR can provide monitoring, maintenance, policy support, vendor coordination and lifecycle management across supported firewall and SASE platforms.

  • Health and availability monitoring
  • Firmware and lifecycle coordination
  • Policy and configuration changes
  • Incident and alert support
  • Reporting and continuous improvement
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Delivery approach

A controlled path from current state to secure operations.

01

Discover

Understand the network, users, applications, sites and existing controls.

02

Design

Select the platform, architecture, policy model and migration approach.

03

Deploy

Configure, integrate and prepare the environment for transition.

04

Migrate

Cut over traffic, users, VPNs, branches and cloud connectivity safely.

05

Operate

Handover internally or manage continuously through SONAR.

Build the right firewall and secure-access architecture.

Talk to Vectra about Cisco, Cisco Meraki, Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, cloud firewalls, SASE, hybrid deployment or ongoing management through SONAR.

Start with a firewall review

Review your existing policy, platform, connectivity, remote access and future SASE requirements.

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