Vigilance in securing networks and systems requires highly trained professionals, sophisticated security intelligence, and proven processes - quite a challenge if your core business is not security. Constant optimizations and shrinking budgets often leave companies with outdated, sub-par firewall and security device systems, leaving business-critical elements vulnerable. The threats to your IT assets are evolving daily. So must your first line of defense.

C5i's Managed Firewall and IDS Service provides the customized, 24/7 managed solution today's e-commerce demands at a fraction of the cost of in-house solutions. Working closely with management and security personnel, C5i consultants plan, design, and deploy selected firewall, intrusion detection, and related security devices. They provide 24/7 monitoring support, implement on-going upgrades, and provide regularly scheduled configuration backups. Much more than optimization and management of your first line of defense, C5i's Managed Firewall and IDS Service will improve your overall security posture, maximize security investments, improve regulatory compliance, and provide a lower Total Cost of Ownership.

C5i provides a flexible ability to co-manage or completely outsource the management of perimeter security including firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS). Some of the highlights of our Managed Firewall and IDS Service include:

• Installation and configuration of all firewall and IDS systems are staged and comprehensively tested prior to deployment by C5i security engineers and are securely connected and monitored from C5i's Security Operations Centers.
• Our SOC ethical hacking engineers conduct a vulnerability scan and analysis of the network to ensure that the optimal policies are instituted during the implementation phase.
• True life-cycle management of the firewall devices on an ongoing basis. This includes proactive refinement of security policies, software patches and upgrades as well as quarterly security consultations.
• 24x7 proactive health and performance monitoring of all security devices addressing developing operational problems prior to actual service failures.
• Change requests are managed using C5i's well-established processes including telephone, e-mail, custom reports, and on-line Web Portal access.
• 24x7 vendor communication and management based on mutually agreeable escalation guidelines and vendor support.
• Lower Total Cost of Ownership - C5i's Managed Firewall and IDS Service saves organizations time and money by reducing staffing, training, and maintenance costs.