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Barrier Networks

Barrier Networks Centri Managed Firewall Security Service

Barrier Networks Managed Firewall Service is a flexible, multi-vendor, deployment agnostic service backed by real time threat intelligence data that ensures your organisation is continuously and robustly protected from emerging threats.

Features

  • Firewall Managed Service
  • Design, implementation and ongoing management including change
  • Tuning and 24/7 Monitoring

Benefits

  • Identify, respond and remove threats before they impact
  • Increase operational efficiency
  • Reduce cost of staff recruitment and retention
  • Decrease time to detect and respond to an incident
  • Increase security posture with industry best practice

Pricing

£6,000 an instance a year

  • Education pricing available

Service documents

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Framework

G-Cloud 14

Service ID

3 2 4 3 8 2 6 6 4 7 8 1 1 9 8

Contact

Barrier Networks Iain Slater
Telephone: 0141 356 0101
Email: info@barriernetworks.com

Planning

Planning service
Yes
How the planning service works
Barrier Networks provide several services to aid the implementation of cloud software or hosting. These can include onsite or remote video planning meetings, onsite workshops and recommendation reports. Certified Engineers will aim to understand how your organisation currently operates, the pains, benefits and reasons for cloud technologies and the long-term goals of the IT Infrastructure. Interactive workshops, detailed audits, design documents and reports are some of the outcomes from this service, all to ensure your organisation are cloud ready.
Planning service works with specific services
No

Training

Training service provided
Yes
How the training service works
We have an experienced team that can design and deliver training solutions for a variety of Cloud solutions on a range of platforms. From foundational concepts and skills to emerging technologies and platforms, our Cloud Computing experts cover the full range of areas to build and strengthen a Buyers cloud knowledge. These are delivered either as part of a cloud/software migration or update project or standalone.
Training is tied to specific services
No

Setup and migration

Setup or migration service available
Yes
How the setup or migration service works
Certified engineers work with organisations to ensure a successful migration to and between cloud services. Together with project management, planning and sizing tools will aid the smooth migration and minimise impact during the roll out.
Setup or migration service is for specific cloud services
No

Quality assurance and performance testing

Quality assurance and performance testing service
Yes
How the quality assurance and performance testing works
Barrier Networks provide a service to ensure your current cloud set up and software is fit for purpose, with a report provided to include Barrier Networks' recommendations. This can be in the form of a Penetration testing, modelling or Vulnerability reports.

Security testing

Security services
Yes
Security services type
  • Security strategy
  • Security risk management
  • Security design
  • Cyber security consultancy
  • Security testing
  • Security incident management
  • Security audit services
  • Other
Other security services
Managed Security Services
Certified security testers
Yes
Security testing certifications
  • CHECK
  • CREST

Ongoing support

Ongoing support service
Yes
Types of service supported
  • Buyer hosting or software
  • Hosting or software provided by your organisation
  • Hosting or software provided by a third-party organisation
How the support service works
Barrier Networks work closely with our Buyers to determine the support they require for the services they have selected.

Service scope

Service constraints
None

User support

Email or online ticketing support
Email or online ticketing
Support response times
Depending on Priority, within 48 working hours.
User can manage status and priority of support tickets
No
Phone support
Yes
Phone support availability
24 hours, 7 days a week
Web chat support
No
Support levels
L1: Basic – This is the default Service Level for all Managed Services
L2: Enhanced – Includes a fixed Change Budget, monthly reporting and proactive firmware management.
L3: Premium – includes an enhanced Change Budget, additional reporting detail, quarterly firmware reviews and a comprehensive annual audit.

Resellers

Supplier type
Reseller providing extra features and support
Organisation whose services are being resold
Cisco, Fortinet, Checkpoint, PaloAlto

Staff security

Staff security clearance
Other security clearance
Government security clearance
Up to Developed Vetting (DV)

Standards and certifications

ISO/IEC 27001 certification
Yes
Who accredited the ISO/IEC 27001
360 Certification Ltd
ISO/IEC 27001 accreditation date
28th June 2019
What the ISO/IEC 27001 doesn’t cover
N/a
ISO 28000:2007 certification
No
CSA STAR certification
No
PCI certification
No
Cyber essentials
Yes
Cyber essentials plus
Yes
Other security certifications
No

Social Value

Social Value

Social Value

  • Equal opportunity
  • Wellbeing

Equal opportunity

• To create an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised and valued.
• Every employee is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated.
• Training, development and progression opportunities are available to all staff.
• To promote equality in the workplace which we believe is good management practice and makes sound business sense.
• We will review all our employment practices and procedures to ensure fairness.
• Breaches of our Equality Policy will be regarded as misconduct and could lead to disciplinary proceedings.
• This policy is fully supported by Senior Management.
• The policy will be monitored and reviewed regularly.

Wellbeing

• We promote an open, supportive company culture where employees look out for one another and feel comfortable discussing any difficulties. Mental health is valued equally to physical health.
• Employees have access to confidential counselling, therapy, and other mental health resources through our employee assistance program.
• We encourage taking time off when needed for mental health days in addition to sick days. Employees are trusted to manage their time off responsibly.
• Training is provided to managers on recognizing signs of burnout,
work overload, and other mental health concerns. Managers work to
proactively address issues and reduce employee stress.
• Employee workloads and schedules are designed to be reasonable
and sustainable.
• Wellness initiatives like meditation breaks, stress management
workshops, mindfulness programs, and social events are offered
throughout the year.

Pricing

Price
£6,000 an instance a year
Discount for educational organisations
Yes

Service documents

Request an accessible format
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need versions of these documents in a more accessible format, email the supplier at info@barriernetworks.com. Tell them what format you need. It will help if you say what assistive technology you use.