Cybersecurity / Secure Access

Firewall / Network Security

Network firewalls — next-generation firewalls (NGFW), cloud firewalls, firewall-as-a-service — typically delivered managed, where the provider handles configuration, rule management, patches, and threat intel updates. Plus broader network security: IPS, web filtering, segmentation.

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30
firewall providers vetted

24/7
managed rule updates

3–4
shortlist candidates

$0
cost for our guidance

When should you be evaluating Firewall / Network Security?

Rubber Duck has worked extensively with our Firewall / Network Security providers to understand where they have seen the most success and the biggest ROI for clients adopting the solution. Here is what the data reflects.

  • Your firewalls are aging out and you don’t want to keep doing hardware refreshes
  • You need 24/7 expert management of firewall rules and threat response
  • You’re moving workloads to the cloud and need cloud-native firewalls (FWaaS)
  • Compliance requires segmentation between PCI/PHI environments and the rest of your network
  • Your IT team isn’t trained on advanced firewall features (DPI, app-aware policies, threat prevention)

What you actually get with managed firewall

A firewall is only as good as its rule base six months in. Managed network security keeps the policy honest — on documented SLAs.

NGFW platform selection

Fortinet, Palo Alto, and peer platforms evaluated against your throughput, segmentation, and VPN load.

Managed policy operations

Rule changes, reviews, and cleanup on documented SLAs — with audit-ready change logs.

Unified threat prevention

IPS, sandboxing, DNS security, and TLS inspection tuned to your traffic — not just switched on.

Co-managed visibility

Read access and a change-request workflow for your team — no black boxes.

Lifecycle and licensing management

Firmware, end-of-life planning, and license true-ups handled by the provider.

Pricing benchmark and redlines

Device-plus-management bundles across finalists with license and renewal redlines.

24/7

SOC-backed monitoring behind managed firewalls

SLA

-bound change windows written into contracts

0

black-box policies — co-managed visibility standard

25+

years TPx has operated managed networks

Figures as published by the named providers or typical of advisor-led procurements; verify current specifications during evaluation.

Providers delivering firewall & network security

Every provider below has been vetted for platform depth, management quality, and post-sale accountability. Want the three best fits for your environment? That’s one conversation.

9 providers with published profiles shown — every logo links to the partner’s full profile, including products, certifications, and coverage.

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Products & platforms

Deep-dives on the specific platforms our partners deliver in this category.

TPx

Managed firewall + security bundles

  • Managed firewall, endpoint, and DNS security for mid-market
  • UCaaS and SD-WAN available in the same stack
  • Nationwide MSP with 25+ years of operating history
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SilverSky

Managed firewall + 24/7 SOC

  • Managed firewall backed by a 24/7 SOC
  • MDR, MFA, and email security in the same portfolio
  • Depth in financial services, healthcare, and retail
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LevelBlue

Managed network security at MSSP scale

  • One of the world’s largest MSSPs, ex-AT&T Cybersecurity
  • Managed firewall within a full managed-security portfolio
  • Global 24/7 SOC coverage
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Proof in the field

Shortlist the right firewall provider in one conversation

30 vetted options, three or four that fit you, zero cost for the guidance. Bring your questions.

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The Process

How your Firewall / Network Security engagement runs

The same disciplined path every time — so you always know what happens next and who is accountable for it.

1

Day 1

Assess

We map your environment, contracts, and goals. No pitch — an honest read on where you stand and what it should cost.

2

Week 1

Shortlist

You get 3–4 fits from 475 vetted providers, with the reasoning attached — capabilities, pricing leverage, trade-offs.

3

Weeks 2–3

Evaluate

We run the demos, reference checks, and side-by-side pricing benchmarks so your team doesn't have to.

4

Weeks 3–4

Negotiate

Terms, SLAs, and pricing negotiated with portfolio-level leverage — anchored to real market rates, not list price.

5

Ongoing

Manage

We oversee implementation and stay your escalation point for the life of the service, through every renewal.

Typical timeline for mid-market engagements. Complex builds — colocation, dark fiber, custom AI deployments — carry longer evaluation and delivery windows, and we set that expectation on day one.

The Economics

Why source Firewall / Network Security through Rubber Duck

No retainers, no hourly billing, no markup on your contract. Here is how that works:

Same or better pricing

Your contract is signed directly with the provider at rates we benchmark against comparable deals — you pay the same or less than going direct.

$0 advisory fee

Providers fund our advisory through their partner programs, and every provider compensates us the same way — so recommendations are based on fit, never commission.

One escalation point

After go-live we stay accountable: implementation oversight, billing disputes, outage escalations, and renewal strategy all route through your advisor.

Common Questions

What buyers ask before their first call

Does the guidance really cost nothing?

Yes. Our advisory is supplier-funded: providers pay us through the same partner programs they fund for all technology advisors, and every provider compensates us the same way. You pay the provider directly, at rates we benchmark — the same or less than going direct.

How are you different from a reseller or an MSP?

We don't carry inventory, quotas, or a house brand to protect. A reseller earns more when you buy what they stock; we earn the same regardless of which vetted provider you choose — so the recommendation is driven by fit. Where a managed service is the right answer, we source and oversee it rather than sell you our own.

Do we keep a direct relationship with the provider?

Yes. Your contract, billing, and SLAs sit directly with the provider you select. We sit on your side of that relationship — running the evaluation and negotiation up front, then acting as your escalation point after go-live.

What if we're already under contract?

That's the most common starting point. We benchmark your current rates now, flag billing errors worth disputing immediately, and build the renegotiation plan around your renewal window — including co-terming services so future decisions happen on your schedule, not the vendors'.

How fast do we get to a shortlist?

For most categories you'll have a reasoned shortlist of three or four providers within a week of the first assessment call. Complex infrastructure — colocation, dark fiber, large contact-center builds — takes longer, and we tell you that up front.