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Next-Gen firewall & VPN

Name: VPN and firewalls
Brand: Liquid Web
Availability: InStock
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Upgrade server security with firewalls

Business continuity

Hardware firewalls ensure business resiliency, acting as the first line of defense from malicious traffic

Automatic protection

Traffic is processed by the firewall before it reaches your server, eliminating any performance impact

Better engineering

Our hardware firewalls contain their own OS and operate independently of the server they protect

Compare firewall offerings

	Cisco FPR-2110 Chat with sales	Palo Alto PA-440 Chat with sales
Starting price	$335/mo	$499/mo
Throughput	1.5 Gbps	2.2 Gbps
Threat prevention throughput	N/A	1 Gbps
IPsec (VPN) throughput	500 Mbps	1.7 Gbps
Layer 7 Security	N/A	ML-powered, application-aware threat response
Inline Machine Learning (ML)	No	Yes – real-time response
Cloud updates	Delayed signature updates	Real-time, zero-delay
Redundancy	Available	Recommended
IPsec user sessions	750 max	1,000 max
Management Level	Fully Managed	Optional Fully Managed (+$249/mo)

Enhance your firewall with a VPN

Steadfast security

Our VPN was designed with the security and reliability that our customers have come to expect

Fully scalable

With plans crafted for multitude of solutions, we have the VPN you need to level up your business

Peace of mind

Depend on our highly trained support staff that is available around the clock

Why combine VPN and firewalls?

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A well-designed VPN is becoming a necessity for many growing businesses. A hardware firewall is just as critical. Each serves a distinct purpose, and when used together, firewalls and VPNs create a more robust defense against a broader range of threats.

Our VPN and firewall solutions unlock new and exciting possibilities that range from improving productivity, to opening global networking opportunities, to providing uniform solutions that can simplify every application your users operate, from the top down.

Firewall VPN FAQ

A firewall VPN is a type of network security solution that integrates the functionalities of a firewall and a virtual private network (VPN). It is a comprehensive security solution for internet-based businesses, especially those with compliance requirements.

Firewalls and VPNs can be purchased together and separately. You can choose to add a VPN to your firewall in the cart, or chat with us to purchase a VPN independently.

Our Next-Gen Firewalls are designed to stop a wide range of modern threats, including:

Malware & Ransomware: Preventing malicious files from entering your network.
Intrusions & Exploits: Blocking attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in your software and servers.
Malicious Websites: Filtering access to known phishing, malware, and command-and-control sites.
Threats in Encrypted Traffic: Inspecting SSL/TLS traffic to find malware that other firewalls miss.
Unauthorized Application Access: Controlling which applications can be used on your network.

A Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) is an advanced type of firewall that provides security far beyond traditional models. While older firewalls could only block traffic based on ports or IP addresses, an NGFW operates at the Application Layer (Layer 7). It can identify, inspect, and control traffic from specific applications, prevent sophisticated threats like malware and exploits in real-time, and see into encrypted traffic, providing a much deeper level of security.

Layer 7 is the topmost layer of the OSI model, and represents the Application Layer. This layer serves as the interface for communication between users or processes and the network. It provides application-specific services such as HTTP requests, file transfer and email. Layer 7 is where applications like your web browser, email client, and databases operate. Layer 7 Security means the firewall understands which application is sending and receiving data. A firewall that has Layer 7 Security capabilities can enforce highly specific rules that go beyond simple IP or port-based access rules, such as allowing your team to access Salesforce while blocking file-sharing sites. The firewall’s sophisticated Layer 7 understanding of the traffic to your servers is critical for preventing modern cyber threats.

Fully Managed (Cisco FPR-2110): This is a complete, hands-off solution. Liquid Web’s security experts handle the entire lifecycle of the firewall, including deployment, rule configuration, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance. This is ideal for businesses that want maximum security without dedicating their own resources to firewall management.

Optional Fully Managed (Palo Alto PA-440): This provides flexibility. You get the powerful hardware and can choose to manage it yourself, or you can add our Fully Managed service for an additional monthly fee. This is perfect for businesses that have in-house IT expertise but may want the option to have us manage it for them.

Yes, both the Cisco Firepower and Palo Alto firewalls provide robust and secure IPsec VPN capabilities. This allows you to create secure, encrypted connections for remote employees to access your internal network or to securely link multiple office or data center locations together.