Advanced Firewalls

Gain advanced firewall protection aligned to business risk

Reduce recurring firewall gaps with standards-based reviews aligned with 500+ IT best practices.

Improve threat visibility with 24×7 SOC monitoring that is connected with layered cybersecurity controls.

Support compliance needs with clear documentation of firewall policies, evidence, and audit-ready controls.

Cut security noise with proactive management that has helped reduce issues and risks by up to 90%.

Align firewall investments with a CIO-built IT roadmap and budget that delivers measurable business outcomes.

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Our Clients

Trusted Firewall Guidance for Growing Teams

See how proactive IT leadership helps to reduce risk and improve confidence in your security posture.

Thriveon has provided the strategic planning and foresight that had been lacking in our IT environment. Our IT investments have transformed from reactive to proactive, putting us on the right track to improve our infrastructure, reduce our downtime and plan for future improvements. They’ve been an invaluable business partner and resource.

Liza Kukla

Controller, Schell's

Thriveon has been an outstanding business alliance for our company. At certain times, we are high maintenance. It is wonderful to know that no matter what our demand, they are always there to help. In our industry, managing data and compliance are the cornerstone to ensuring privacy for our clients. Their reliability and dedication to network management lets us know we are protected. This has led to not only improvements in productivity but also peace of mind.

Dale Carlson

Managing Partner, Carlson Highland

Thriveon helped us replace a struggling IT setup with a clear technology strategy that improved efficiency, strengthened security, reduced unnecessary costs, and gave us the confidence to scale our construction business more effectively.

Ben Stealy

Operations, Horwitz

Thriveon has been working with us and guiding us along the way…We enjoy having more than a client-vendor relationship. We view it as a partnership. We rely on Thriveon heavily, and they’ve always been there for us. Their support for us has been unwavering.

Kevin Sellheim

CEO and Administrator, Sleepy Eye Medical Center

Since partnering with Thriveon, we’ve experienced a significant improvement in our IT operations. Their team’s expertise, responsiveness and professionalism have helped us overcome complex challenges and optimize our IT environment for better performance and reliability. We highly recommend Thriveon to any business seeking to enhance their IT infrastructure and capabilities.

Angel C. Mason

Director of Resources, Special Operations Warrior Foundation

With the change to the modern workplace, we can now access our files from any location at any time with just an internet connection. Our documents are at our fingertips whether working from home, at a client site or sitting in an airport.

Ann Bolin

Director of Accounting and Administration, Blue Rose Capital Advisors

I have to say that in the course of our relationship, I have always felt that we were in good hands. I sensed a competency and a capacity we hadn’t had before from the get-go.

DOD Manufacturer

Thriveon truly focuses on the customer service side of the business. They impress us often with their support. And Thriveon is the first IT company that we found would prevent problems before they happen, rather than react to them after they happened.

John K.

GM, Kozy Heat Fireplaces

Thriveon is one of the best things that happened to us this year. We started out retaining their services to obtain a more reliable and effective data backup solution, but their services to us evolved into a partnership where they are providing not only backup, but also disaster recovery, enhanced security, regular system and hardware monitoring and maintenance, and day-to-day speedy, reliable, professional and knowledgeable support services for all our IT needs (which Thriveon offers through their unlimited support program). Thriveon encourages support requests from all our staff members, for all of our IT questions, big or small, including questions regarding Microsoft Office and our other applications and software programs. Their engineers are friendly and really approachable.

Steve Franta

Managing Partner, The Legal Professionals

Firewall Results That Strengthen Business Continuity

Fractional CIO Rectifies SOC II Security and Compliance Measures

Distribution Company Reduces IT Costs, Modernizes Systems and Moves Beyond Reactive IT

Fractional CIO Builds Stronger Field-to-Office Alert System for Logistics Firm

Fractional CIO Modernizes an IT Infrastructure and Secures a Financial Consulting Firm from an Attack

Fractional CIO Reduces IT Costs by $200K for Consulting Firm

Law Firm Replaces Internal IT with Fractional CIO to Modernize IT Environment

Advanced Firewall Services Built Around Business Risk

Secure your company with proactive protection, monitoring, and planning of your IT.

Firewall Assessment

Find gaps before they impact operations

Our firewall assessment starts with understanding how your network actually supports business operations. Thriveon reviews firewall configuration, access rules, VPN use, segmentation, firmware, licensing, and documentation against established standards. Upon completion, you’ll receive clear findings that separate the urgent risks from routine improvement and optimization tasks, making it easier to prioritize what to action first, how to budget accurately, and how to strengthen your security without unnecessary disruption.

Policy Management

Control access to assets with clarity

Policy design determines who can access what, from where, and under which conditions. Thriveon helps align firewall rules with business roles, applications, vendor needs, and compliance expectations so access is intentional instead of being inherited over time. This reduces unnecessary exposure, simplifies future audits, and gives leaders better visibility into how firewall controls support secure daily operations.

Threat Monitoring

Improve visibility into threats

Advanced firewall value increases when security monitoring is connected to broader security operations. Thriveon integrates firewall visibility with layered cybersecurity services, including managed detection, SIEM retention, and 24×7 Security Operations Center monitoring where appropriate.

This helps identify suspicious activity sooner, improve response coordination, and provide the evidence needed to understand what happened and what should change next.

Remote Access

Secure remote devices and connections

Remote and hybrid access can create risk when firewall rules, VPN policies, and identity controls are not reviewed together. Thriveon evaluates how users, vendors, and systems connect across your environment and then recommends practical improvements.

The goal is to support productive access while reducing avoidable openings, improving accountability, and aligning remote assets with established security and compliance expectations.

Compliance Support

Support audit readiness

Many compliance frameworks require more than having security tools in place. Thriveon supports firewall-related documentation, policy creation, evidence management, and control mapping for requirements such as CMMC, NIST, SOC II, PCI, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.

This gives your team a more organized path to audit readiness, with clearer proof of firewall controls, review activity, and ongoing improvement.

Lifecycle Planning

Plan firewall lifecycle

Firewall hardware, licensing, firmware, and support contracts need lifecycle planning like any other critical technology asset. Thriveon documents key firewall details and includes replacement, upgrade, and budget recommendations in broader IT planning.

This helps avoid surprise expenses, reduce aging infrastructure risk, and keep network security aligned with growth, application changes, and executive priorities.

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Turn Firewall Management Into Business Risk Reduction

An advanced firewall should do more than block unwanted traffic. It should support how your business operates, how your users connect, and how your compliance obligations are managed.

Thriveon approaches firewall strategy that ensures business alignment, not based on tool selection alone. Firewall configuration, monitoring, documentation, and lifecycle planning are reviewed against established standards so risks can be reduced before they disrupt productivity. This includes visibility into remote access, branch connectivity, application access, vendor exposure, and policy exceptions.

The result is a more disciplined security layer that supports growth, improves accountability, and gives leadership a clearer insight into where firewall investments are protecting the business, and where improvements should be prioritized.

Layered Protection With Clear Operational Discipline

Advanced firewall protection is most effective when it is part of a layered cybersecurity framework. Thriveon connects firewall management with 24/7 monitoring, endpoint security, risk assessment, incident planning, and compliance documentation — so controls work together instead of operating in silos.

What this looks like:

Network traffic rules that are aligned to business roles, locations, and applications
Remote access controls that are designed to reduce unnecessary exposure
Firewall audits that are tied to over 500 proactive IT management best practices
Threat monitoring that is supported by 24×7 Security Operations Center visibility
Documentation that supports compliance, evidence management, and audits
Lifecycle planning for hardware, firmware, licensing, and replacement timing

Executive Guidance for Smarter Firewall Decisions

Firewall decisions often become reactive when ownership is unclear. Thriveon helps create the structure needed to make those decisions with confidence through documented standards, review cycles, executive visibility, and budget planning.

Through our fractional CIO guidance, your firewall strategy can be connected to your company’s broader business priorities such as growth, compliance readiness, remote work, cloud adoption, jobsite connectivity, manufacturing systems, or legal document workflows. That means firewall upgrades and policy changes are evaluated for risk reduction, operational impact, and ROI.

Instead of waiting for recurring issues or audit pressure to expose gaps, you gain a practical roadmap for maintaining stronger, more predictable network security.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Thriveon's advanced firewalls service include?

Our advanced firewalls service includes a comprehensive review and configuration of firewall policies that is based on more than 500 industry best practices. You receive proactive monitoring, threat detection, compliance documentation, and lifecycle planning, all aligned with your business goals and risk profile. This approach ensures your network traffic, remote access, and vendor connections are secured and documented for audit readiness. It also includes regular standards-based audits and direct integration with your broader cybersecurity strategy.

How can advanced firewalls reduce security incidents and recurring IT issues?

Advanced firewalls are designed to actively prevent threats and close security gaps before they disrupt your operations. By integrating 24×7 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring and proactive management, you benefit from up to a 90% reduction in IT issues and security risks, as reported by similar organizations. This service aligns firewall policies with your business processes, reducing false positives and providing rapid response to emerging threats. The result is increased uptime, lower risk, and fewer disruptions for your team.

What is the process for implementing advanced firewalls in my environment?

The process starts with a thorough risk assessment and standards-based audit of your current firewall setup. Next, your firewall rules, remote access, and user roles are mapped to your business needs and compliance requirements. Implementation includes:

Configuring firewall policies and controls
Enabling 24×7 monitoring and threat detection
Documenting policies for compliance and audits
Planning for hardware, firmware, and licensing lifecycle

Ongoing reviews ensure your protection stays aligned with changing risks and business growth.

How are advanced firewalls priced and what is the typical onboarding timeline?

Advanced firewalls are typically priced on a cost-plus model based on the number of users and network complexity, resulting in predictable budgeting and often lower total IT spend than managing firewalls internally. Most organizations see initial onboarding and deployment completed within a few weeks, with full integration into your cybersecurity framework shortly after. Detailed budget planning and roadmap development ensure there are no unexpected costs or delays during implementation.

Why choose this approach to advanced firewalls over other IT providers?

This approach to advanced firewalls stands out by tying every firewall decision to your strategic business objectives, not just technical requirements. You gain executive-level oversight from a dedicated Fractional CIO, documented multi-year roadmaps, and measurable improvements in uptime, risk reduction, and compliance. Unlike transactional providers, this service delivers proactive audits, 24×7 monitoring, and industry-specific expertise, ensuring your firewall investments deliver tangible value and support business growth.