Firewall as a Service (FWaaS) is a cloud-native security solution that replaces traditional on-premises firewall appliances with a centrally managed, subscription-based service. FWaaS delivers advanced network protection—including deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention, SSL inspection, and secure web gateway features—directly from the cloud. This approach simplifies network architecture, eliminates the need for physical hardware, and enables organizations to secure all endpoints, including remote users and cloud resources, with consistent policies. FWaaS is managed and maintained by third-party providers, ensuring continuous updates, high availability, and rapid scalability to meet changing business needs. Centralized administration and logging provide complete visibility and streamlined policy enforcement across distributed environments, making FWaaS a flexible and effective solution for modern, cloud-centric organizations.

Key Features

Cloud-Native Security Delivers firewall protection directly from the cloud.

• Secures endpoints regardless of location
• Integrates with cloud and hybrid environments

Centralized Management Unified control panel for policy and rule administration.

• Simplifies configuration and updates
• Consistent enforcement across all users and sites

Advanced Threat Prevention Includes deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention, and malware filtering.

• Detects and blocks sophisticated attacks
• Real-time threat monitoring and response

SSL Inspection Inspects encrypted traffic for hidden threats.

• Ensures security without compromising performance
• Protects against attacks using encrypted channels

Scalability and Flexibility Easily adjusts to changing business requirements.

• Instantly add or reduce capacity
• Supports rapid business growth and remote work

Third-Party Management Provider handles maintenance, updates, and scaling.

• Reduces IT workload
• Ensures up-to-date protection

Comprehensive Logging and Visibility Detailed activity logs and integration with SIEM systems.

• Facilitates compliance and security analysis
• Complete visibility into network activity

Benefits

Simplified Operations Reduces complexity by eliminating physical hardware.

• Streamlines network architecture
• Lowers operational and maintenance costs

Consistent Security Uniform protection for all users and locations.

• Centralized policy enforcement
• Reduces risk of misconfiguration

Rapid Deployment and Scaling Quickly adapts to new sites, users, or workloads.

• No need for hardware procurement or installation
• Supports dynamic business environments

Enhanced Security Posture Continuous updates and advanced features.

• Protects against evolving threats
• Ensures compliance with industry standards