Firewall implementation and configuration in Singapore
Your firewall is the front door to your network, and like any door, it only keeps people out if it is fitted and locked properly. A firewall that is poorly configured, left on default settings, or never updated gives you a false sense of security while leaving gaps an attacker can walk through. CARE designs, implements and configures business firewalls that are set up correctly for how your business actually works, so the protection is real, not just a box blinking in the corner.
We are a Fortinet partner and work extensively with FortiGate next-generation firewalls, alongside other leading platforms. Whether you are putting in your first proper firewall, replacing an ageing one, or fixing a setup that was never configured well, we make sure it is done right and kept that way.
What we do
- Recommend the right firewall. We assess your network, your size and your needs, then recommend the right firewall for the job rather than over or under selling you.
- Implementation and configuration. We install and configure the firewall properly: rules, policies, content filtering, secure remote access and segmentation set up around how your business works.
- Next-generation protection. Modern firewalls do far more than block ports. We configure intrusion prevention, application control, web filtering and threat intelligence so the firewall actively defends, not just filters.
- Secure remote access. We set up secure connectivity so your team can work from outside the office without opening holes in your defences, tying in with our VPN setup.
- Ongoing management and updates. A firewall is not set-and-forget. We keep firmware current, adjust rules as your business changes, and monitor for issues, as part of our wider managed IT.
Up to 50% off your FortiGate firewall with the PSG grant
Singapore SMEs can claim up to 50% support through the Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) when adopting a Fortinet FortiGate next-generation firewall, a Pre-Approved Solution under the IMDA SME Go Digital programme. As a Fortinet Authorised Managed Service Provider, CARE supplies and manages FortiGate firewalls under the grant, with packages across the FortiGate 40F, 60F, 80F, 101F and 200F, each including a year of Unified Threat Protection (web filtering, intrusion prevention, application control, anti-spam and 24x7 FortiCare). Eligible businesses must be registered and operating in Singapore with at least 30% local shareholding, and must apply before paying or signing. We will walk you through the whole process. See our grant support page for the packages and details.
Why a properly configured firewall matters
Most firewall failures are not the hardware's fault, they are configuration failures: rules that are too loose, defaults never changed, firmware never updated, or a setup that made sense years ago but no longer fits the business. That is where the real risk lives, and it is exactly what we get right. We configure your firewall to give you strong protection without getting in the way of legitimate work, and we keep it that way over time, because a firewall that is not maintained slowly stops protecting you.
Part of a bigger security picture
A firewall is one important layer, not the whole answer. Because CARE provides the full range of cybersecurity services, your firewall works alongside everything else: penetration testing to check it holds up, SOC monitoring to watch for what gets through, and patching to keep everything current. As a CSA-licensed, ISO 27001:2022 certified provider, we build your defences as a joined-up whole.
Frequently asked questions
Which firewall do you recommend?
It depends on your business, but we work extensively with Fortinet FortiGate next-generation firewalls as a Fortinet partner, along with other leading platforms. We recommend based on what fits your size, needs and budget.
Can we use the PSG grant for a firewall?
Yes. SMEs can claim up to 50% through the Productivity Solutions Grant when adopting a Fortinet FortiGate firewall, which is a Pre-Approved Solution. As a Fortinet Authorised MSP, we supply and manage it under the grant and guide you through the application. See our grant support page.
We already have a firewall. Can you check it is set up correctly?
Yes. Many businesses have a firewall that was never configured well or has drifted out of date. We can review your existing setup, tighten the configuration, and bring it up to scratch.
What is a next-generation firewall?
It is a firewall that does more than block traffic by port. It adds intrusion prevention, application awareness, web filtering and threat intelligence, so it actively identifies and blocks modern threats. We configure these features properly so you actually benefit from them.
Do you manage the firewall after installing it?
Yes, if you want us to. We keep firmware updated, adjust rules as your needs change, and monitor for issues, so your firewall keeps protecting you rather than slowly falling behind.
Can a firewall let our staff work securely from home?
Yes. We configure secure remote access and VPN so your team can connect safely from outside the office without weakening your security.
Want a firewall that actually protects your business? Talk to CARE and we will recommend, implement and configure the right firewall, then keep it doing its job.
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