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Managed Private Firewall

With the Managed Private Firewall (MPF), Equinix offers scalable firewall capacity and a choice of firewall functionality to protect your infrastructure against cyber-attacks and to prevent unauthorized access to your data.

Implementing and operating firewall solutions is never an easy job for companies. Security and Network is becoming more and more essential for companies as architectures get more distributed and diverse, creating new vulnerabilities and expanding the boundaries of workloads. Many companies are facing challenges on this matter and managed, virtualized as a service solutions are the ideal path to reduce this complexity.

Managed Private Firewall is a network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules as defined by you. With the right set of rules, a firewall creates a barrier between a trusted network and untrusted network.

With our team of expert security professionals, cutting-edge technology, SLA-backed Availability, and 24/7 monitoring, we provide a robust shield against cyber-attacks, enabling you to focus on what truly matters: growing your business

Main Features

  • 24/7 Monitoring: Our dedicated team monitors your systems day and night, ensuring prioritized response.
  • Advanced and Unified Threat Prevention: Our technology safeguards your network from malware, phishing, and other cyberattacks.
  • Regular Updates: Benefit from automatic updates that keep your firewall defenses at the cutting edge.
  • Detailed Reporting: Gain insights into your network's security posture with comprehensive reporting.
  • Simplicity in Complexity: Technology abstraction streamlines complex procedures, so they are manageable and accessible. Say good-bye to challenging learning curves and hello to streamlined, productive processes.
  • Cost-Efficiency: By utilizing our optional services, you only pay for the services you really use, cutting down on wasteful spending and ensuring that your resources are used to their fullest potential.
  • Flexibility: Shape your services to meet your precise requirements, allowing you to quickly change configurations, scale resources, and adapt.
  • Global Threat Intelligence and Protection: Defend and optimize your global footprint through our extensive network of data centers with Managed Solutions platforms.

Benefits for the Customer

  • Uninterrupted Operations: Our Managed Firewall ensures your systems are shielded around the clock, minimizing downtime risks.
  • Expert Oversight: Entrust your solution to our team of seasoned professionals who stay ahead of emerging and disruptive technologies.
  • Simplified Compliance: Maintain regulatory compliance effortlessly with a firewall solution tailored to industry standards.
  • Scalable Protection: As your business grows, our firewall service scales to accommodate evolving security needs.
  • Edge Security Reinforcement: Strengthen important access points against external threats by extending protection to your network's edge.
  • Intelligent Traffic Prioritization: Ensure uninterrupted operations in the face of cyber threats and heavy traffic by giving priority to critical services to optimize data flow.

Service Description

Service Description - Managed Private Firewall

User Guide

Managed Private Firewall User Guide v1.0