Flexible and Robust Firewall
Options with mCloud
Choose from Micron21's comprehensive firewall solutions, from open source options to enterprise-grade hardware, tailored to meet your organization’s security needs.
Flexible and Robust Firewall
Introduction
Custom Firewall Solutions for Any Business
Micron21 offers flexible firewall solutions for every business need, from open-source options like mCloud Neutron and pfSense/OPNsense to enterprise-grade hardware firewalls such as Juniper SRX and Fortinet FortiGate.
These firewalls ensure your virtual machines and networks are secure, scalable, and easy to manage.
Control & Security
Micron21’s Firewall Solutions: Open Source Options for Flexible Security
Open Source Firewall Solutions
Free mCloud Firewall based on OpenStack Neutron, or pfSense/OPNsense virtual firewalls for more advanced features.
Free with mCloud Services
The mCloud Firewall is included at no extra cost, giving you the flexibility to secure your services without additional investment.
Enterprise-Grade Firewalls
Juniper SRX and Fortinet FortiGate firewalls available for high-end security.
Firewall Solutions
Comprehensive and Scalable Firewall Solutions
mCloud offers stateful, distributed firewall services, customizable rules, and open-source firewall solutions like mCloud Neutron and pfSense/OPNsense, ensuring advanced, cost-effective security that scales with your infrastructure.
Open Source Firewall Solutions
- mCloud Neutron Firewall – A cost-effective, distributed firewall solution directly integrated into OpenStack's Neutron networking services.
- pfSense/OPNsense Virtual Firewalls – Advanced open-source firewalls that offer rich features like VPN support, intrusion detection, and more.
mCloud’s Neutron Firewall
- Distributed Architecture – Minimizes latency and prevents network bottlenecks by filtering traffic at each compute node.
- Scalable – Seamlessly scales as your infrastructure grows.
- Cost-Effective – No additional costs for using the mCloud Neutron Firewall.
- Easy to Manage – Configure and manage directly through the mCloud portal.
pfSense and OPNsense Virtual Firewalls
- Advanced Firewall Capabilities – Includes stateful packet inspection, NAT, VPN support, and more.
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention – Integrates with Snort or Suricata for malicious activity detection.
- Traffic Shaping and QoS – Prioritize traffic to ensure optimal network performance.
- Customization – Highly configurable to meet specific network requirements.
Choosing Between mCloud Neutron Firewall and pfSense/OPNsense
- mCloud Neutron Firewall is best for: Clients seeking basic, cost-effective firewall functionality, and environments requiring distributed firewalling for better performance.
- pfSense/OPNsense Virtual Firewalls are suitable for: Organizations needing advanced firewall features like VPN, intrusion detection, and traffic shaping; as well as clients requiring centralized management of firewall rules.
Considerations
Choosing the Right Firewall Solution
When choosing between these options, consider the level of security features you require and the resources available for management.
Neutron Firewall
Ideal for basic security needs, but may not offer the advanced features of other solutions.
pfSense/OPNsense
Suitable for environments needing more control and advanced features, but requires additional resources and management.
Hardware Firewalls
Ideal for large-scale, high-security environments requiring dedicated performance, enhanced reliability, advanced protection, and centralized management.
Expert Features & Support
Open-Source Firewall Solutions and Expert Support
Micron21 offers expert guidance and support for deploying and managing mCloud Neutron Firewall and pfSense/OPNsense virtual firewalls, providing advanced features like VPN, intrusion detection, and traffic shaping, while helping clients choose the right firewall solution based on their needs.
Distributed Firewall Services
- Stateful Filtering – Create and manage multiple security groups for advanced, dynamic firewall rules.
- Distributed Firewall – Filters traffic as close to the source instance (VM) as possible, reducing bottlenecks.
- Customizable Rules – Configure firewall rules based on TCP, UDP, ICMP, and more, ensuring full control over egress and ingress traffic.
Public Access VLAN with Advanced Firewall Filtering
- Advanced Filtering – A cost-effective, distributed firewall solution directly integrated into OpenStack's Neutron networking services.
- State-of-the-Art Firewalls – Advanced open-source firewalls that offer rich features like VPN support, intrusion detection, and more.
- Seamless Integration – Works with our Public Access VLAN to ensure authorized traffic flows securely.
Micron21’s Support for Open Source Firewall Solutions
At Micron21, we support clients in selecting and deploying the best firewall solution for their needs. Our experts are here to guide you in:
- Assessing Your Needs – Helping you evaluate which firewall solution is the best fit for your security requirements.
- Deployment and Configuration – Assisting in setting up and configuring pfSense or OPNsense virtual firewalls.
- Ongoing Support – Providing continued support to keep your firewall running securely and up-to-date.
Conclusion
Flexible Firewall Solutions to Match Your Security Needs
Micron21 provides a wide range of firewall options to meet your organization’s unique security needs.
Whether you choose our cost-effective mCloud Neutron Firewall, or opt for more feature-rich solutions like pfSense/OPNsense or enterprise-grade firewalls, we have the expertise to ensure your network is secure.
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