Summary of Best Practices: Firewall Auditing & Compliance

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This video discusses the importance of having a good firewall and compliance system in order to protect against cyberattacks and loss of customers. The speaker recommends that companies provide documentation to show that firewalls are being followed and that security policies are being implemented.

00:00:00 The video discusses the importance of firewalls and compliance, and how Firewall Auditing & Compliance can help protect businesses from potential cyber-attacks. Michael Crean, CEO of Solutions, discusses how his company provides the best handheld networking tools available, and how computersdoneright.com is a great resource for businesses in Florida.
00:05:00 Podnuts Pro is a podcast featuring technology advice from Mike Panacki. Podnuts Pro has partnered with Net Ally, a website that provides firewall and compliance information for businesses. Panacki shares that his company, MB Systems, is now listed as a technology partner with Net Ally.
00:10:00 The speaker recommends that firewalls be standardized on and that a best practice checklist be used to help choose the right firewall. He also recommends stateful packet inspection and recommends that services be purchased on top of the firewall in order to make the firewall truly effective.
00:15:00 This video discusses the importance of having firewall auditing and compliance in place. It discusses how firewalls can send alerts to notify administrators of potential issues. It also mentions that firewalls can't always detect malicious activities on their own, and that humans need to be involved to provide intelligence and take action.
00:20:00 The presenter discusses best practices for firewall auditing and compliance, emphasizing the importance of timely response to email notifications and the need to adhere to basic firewall principles.
00:25:00 The speaker discusses firewall auditing and compliance best practices, noting that while it is not easy, it is important that firewall administrators understand the traffic flowing through and out of their systems in order to prevent breaches. He goes on to mention that while many companies have moved away from these practices in favor of more automated systems, good firewall auditing and compliance practices are still important.
00:30:00 The video discusses the need for businesses to be cyber security Aware and compliant with applicable regulations. It provides an example of how an attorney might not be able to provide a satisfactory outcome for a client who won't comply with their demands for compliance. The presenter suggests that businesses need to come together as a team to share responsibility and ensure success.
00:35:00 The speaker discusses the benefits of cyber security insurance and how it can help businesses protect themselves from potential breaches. He also points out that even if a company is not as large as some of the other targets mentioned, they still need to be aware of the risks and take precautions to protect themselves.
00:40:00 The speaker discusses the importance of having a good firewall and compliance system in order to protect against cyberattacks and loss of customers. Threat locker service is mentioned as an example of a technology that is effective but also has a limited scope.
00:45:00 The video discusses the need for firewalls in today's digital world, where virtual servers are commonplace. The speaker notes that firewall auditing and compliance is an important part of maintaining security. The speaker recommends that companies provide documentation to show that firewalls are being followed and that security policies are being implemented.
00:50:00 The speaker advises that firewall auditing and compliance be done on a regular basis to help clients be compliant and insured. He goes on to say that it is important to have a policy in place that addresses who is responsible if something goes wrong.
00:55:00 The speaker discusses how they would not allow a client to sign a document they knew wasn't being followed, and how this ultimately led to their firing. They go on to say that the only firewall they would recommend is Sonicwall, and that other vendors are not as reliable.

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The video discusses the benefits of firewall auditing and compliance, and recommends using a quality provider like Sonicwall. The speaker also discusses the importance of understanding where your clients are today, the benefits of 365 monitoring, and the importance of having a close relationship with your employees.

01:00:00 The video discusses the benefits and drawbacks of different firewall technologies, and recommends using a brand name firewall like Fortinet. It also discusses the importance of having a vendor behind the firewall to provide support and reliability.
01:05:00 Solutions Grant offers a full range of security services to small businesses. Solutions Grant's North American based employees are always on the lookout for anomalous behavior, and they keep logs for one year in order to ensure that they can track and assess incidents.
01:10:00 The speaker discusses the changing landscape of firewalls, pointing out that physical firewalls may not be as important now that most businesses are working from home. They also mention the use of VPNs to connect businesses to their main office.
01:15:00 The virtual firewall is exploding at the moment because there are many providers that offer this service. Sonicwell, Fortinet, Palo Alto, Alta Vista, and Pfsense are some of the providers that offer virtual firewalls.
01:20:00 The speaker discusses how he has used different firewalls in the past, and how one of his recent clients is using a firewall as a service from a different company. He does not think the company is adhering to standards set by other firewalls brands.
01:25:00 The speaker discusses firewall auditing and compliance practices, noting that there are few quality providers in this space. Sonicwall is one of the few providers that he considers to be at the top of the industry. He remains loyal to a quality provider, even if they may be falling behind in terms of innovation.
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01:35:00 The author discusses the benefits of firewall auditing and compliance, and how it can benefit both the customer and the company. He also stresses the importance of properly communicating these benefits to customers.
01:40:00 The presenter discusses best practices for firewall auditing and compliance, including the importance of understanding where your clients are today, the benefits of 365 monitoring, and the importance of having a close relationship with your employees.
01:45:00 The video discusses the benefits of attending various conferences, and how the travel can help vendors learn about new trends and best practices in the industry. The video also discusses the challenges associated with running a business at a large scale, and how the same problems may arise at any size.
01:50:00 The video discusses the benefits of firewall auditing and compliance in order to maintain a successful business. The speaker describes a time when he realized that he was no longer content with his current lifestyle and decided to make a change. He re-focused his efforts on his business, stopped micromanaging details, and trusted his employees to do the right thing. This change allowed him to become more successful than he ever was before.
01:55:00 The presenter provides an overview of the best practices for firewall auditing and compliance. They mention that the next 18 months will be very interesting to see where they are in terms of their progress.