Your firewall is active — but does it really protect against modern attacks?
Multi-layered protection against modern cyber threats
Next-Generation Firewalls, EDR/XDR solutions, and centrally managed antivirus — for businesses of every size.
Anonymized Reference CaseMid-market manufacturer · Rhine-Main region, 85 employees+
Initial Situation
Outdated UTM firewall, no EDR on endpoints, email filter letting phishing through.
Solution & Result
Replaced with Fortinet Next-Gen Firewall, CrowdStrike EDR on all 85 endpoints, Microsoft Defender for email.
Within the first 30 days: 1,240 blocked threats, 3 phishing campaigns detected — zero infections.
Standard firewalls no longer protect against modern attacks
- Traditional firewalls only analyze ports and IPs — modern attacks disguise themselves as legitimate traffic
- Without EDR on endpoints, the firewall is useless once an employee opens an infected attachment
- Email is attack vector #1 — without AI-based analysis, phishing emails land in the inbox
Multi-layered protection that leaves no gaps
- Next-Gen Firewall with Deep Packet Inspection, IPS, and Application Control — detects even encrypted attacks
- EDR/XDR on every endpoint: behavior-based detection stops unknown malware in real time
- Email security with sandboxing: suspicious attachments are executed in an isolated environment before delivery
Scope of Services
What Firewall & Antivirus does for you
Next-Gen Firewall
Modern firewalls with Deep Packet Inspection, Intrusion Prevention, and Application Control.
EDR/XDR
Advanced endpoint detection and response for behavior-based threat detection in real time.
Email Security
Anti-phishing, anti-spam, and sandbox analysis for all inbound and outbound emails.
DNS Protection
DNS filtering to block malicious domains, malware distribution, and C2 communication.
Centralized Management
Unified management console for all security solutions — clear and efficient.
24/7 Alerting
Immediate alerting on detected threats with defined escalation processes.
Our Approach
How we work
Inventory / Assessment
Analysis of the existing security architecture and identification of gaps in the protection package.
Concept Design
Development of a multi-layered security concept tailored to your infrastructure and budget.
Implementation
Installation and configuration of all protection solutions with minimal operational disruption.
Operations & Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring, rule updates, and proactive response to new threats.
In the first 30 days after switching to CrowdStrike and Fortinet, we counted over 1,200 blocked threats — with the old firewall they would all have gotten through.
Defense in Depth
4 layers of protection —
no attack surface
A single firewall is no longer enough. Modern attacks overcome each individual protection layer. Only a multi-layered defense holds up.
Layer 1
Perimeter Firewall
Next-gen firewall with deep packet inspection blocks attacks before they reach your network.
Fortinet · Palo Alto · Sophos
Layer 2
Email Security
Anti-phishing, sandboxing, and DMARC/DKIM/SPF eliminate the #1 attack vector.
Microsoft Defender · Proofpoint
Layer 3
Endpoint EDR/XDR
Behavior-based AI detects unknown malware in real time on every device.
CrowdStrike · SentinelOne · Sophos
Layer 4
DNS Protection
DNS filtering blocks connections to malware servers before damage occurs.
Cisco Umbrella · Cloudflare Gateway
Technology Partners
We recommend what fits — not what pays commission
Vendor-independent consulting. We work with market leaders and recommend based on your requirements.
Fortinet FortiGate
Firewall
Best performance, UTM, integrated SD-WAN
Ideal: SMB & mid-market
CrowdStrike Falcon
EDR/XDR
AI-based, cloud-native, industry-leading
Ideal: Companies 20+ employees
Sophos Central
Firewall + EDR
Synchronized Security, easy management
Ideal: Entry-level & SMB
Microsoft Defender
Email + Endpoint
M365-integrated, no extra agent needed
Ideal: M365 customers
SentinelOne
EDR/XDR
Automatic remediation, high detection rate
Ideal: Security-focused orgs
Palo Alto Networks
Firewall
Enterprise-class, Zero Trust, SASE
Ideal: Large enterprises
4 questions you should answer right now
?Are legacy authentication protocols disabled?
?Does every endpoint have active EDR protection?
?Are email attachments analyzed in a sandbox?
?Is DNS filtering active for all users (including remote work)?
If you answer even one question with "No" or "Don't know" — talk to us. Free security check →
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Firewall & Antivirus at a glance.
01Which firewall solution do you recommend?+
For SMBs with 10–100 employees we recommend Fortinet FortiGate — best performance, centralized management, and excellent value for money. For special requirements we also deploy Sophos, Palo Alto, or Check Point. The recommendation depends on your infrastructure.
02What is the difference between antivirus and EDR?+
Traditional antivirus compares files against a known malware library — it does not detect unknown malware. EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) analyzes the behavior of all processes in real time and stops attacks even when there is no known signature. For businesses with 10+ employees, EDR is today's minimum standard.
03Can existing devices continue to be used?+
In most cases yes. EDR agents run on Windows 10/11, macOS, and Linux. The new firewall only replaces the existing appliance. We check in the assessment which components need to be replaced.
04What does a complete protection package cost?+
For a business with 20 employees: Fortinet Firewall from €2,400 one-time + CrowdStrike EDR from €25/endpoint/month. Complete protection incl. email security typically €800–1,500/month. Binding quote after free assessment.
05How long does implementation take?+
Firewall replacement: 1-day maintenance window (Friday night). EDR rollout to all endpoints: 2–3 hours fully automated via Group Policy. For 50 endpoints we are fully transitioned in 2 business days.
06What happens when an attack is detected?+
EDR automatically isolates the affected device from the network within seconds. You receive an immediate notification. Our team analyzes the incident and coordinates the response — within 30 minutes depending on SLA.
Free Assessment Workshop — no commitment
In 60 minutes we analyze your current situation and show you concretely which solution makes sense for your business — with a binding offer within 5 business days.