Your Network's First Line of Defense Deserves More Than a Default Configuration
Sophos Next-Generation Firewall: Deployed, Configured, and Managed by Arselor
A firewall is not a set-it-and-forget-it device. It is the primary control point for what enters and leaves your network — and when it is incorrectly configured, outdated, or unmonitored, it provides the appearance of security without the substance. Too many Saudi businesses are running firewalls with factory defaults, inherited rule sets, or firmware that hasn't been updated in years. Arselor helps organizations deploy, configure, and actively manage Sophos next-generation firewalls in a way that reflects their actual threat environment and operational requirements.
At a Glance
Sophos XGS firewall deployment, policy design, migration, and ongoing managed network security
Saudi businesses deploying or upgrading firewall infrastructure, organizations with multiple sites, or those with unmanaged or poorly configured existing firewalls
A properly configured, actively managed network perimeter that reflects your actual security requirements
Incorrectly configured firewalls are one of the most common sources of avoidable security breaches
Why Sophos
Sophos is a globally recognized network security vendor with a strong presence in enterprise and mid-market environments. The Sophos XGS series delivers next-generation firewall capability — deep packet inspection, intrusion prevention, web filtering, application control, SSL inspection, and SD-WAN — in a unified, centrally managed platform. Sophos Central provides cloud-based visibility across multiple devices and sites, making it an effective choice for businesses with distributed operations or managed service requirements. For Saudi organizations looking to strengthen network perimeter security with an enterprise-grade platform, Sophos is a credible and commercially sound choice.
Who This Service Is For
How Arselor Delivers
1.Network Assessment and Sizing
Before any hardware is specified, we assess your environment — traffic patterns, user segments, branch connectivity, remote access requirements, and compliance obligations. Firewall sizing is determined by your actual needs, not a standard recommendation.
2.Deployment and Installation
Arselor handles physical or virtual firewall deployment, installation, and initial connectivity configuration. For businesses replacing an existing device, we plan the changeover carefully to minimize operational disruption.
3.Policy Design and Configuration
A firewall without well-designed policies is a firewall with gaps. We design and implement rule sets that reflect your network architecture, user access requirements, and security objectives — including zone configuration, access control rules, web filtering, and intrusion prevention profiles.
4.VPN and Remote Access Configuration
We configure site-to-site VPN connections and SSL VPN for remote users, ensuring secure connectivity from any location without compromising network integrity.
5.Sophos Synchronized Security
Where clients use Sophos across endpoint and network, we configure Synchronized Security — enabling endpoints and firewalls to share threat intelligence in real time. This allows the network to respond automatically to endpoint-detected threats, significantly reducing response time.
6.Migration from Existing Firewalls
Moving from Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, or another vendor requires careful policy translation, parallel running, and validated cutover. Arselor manages this transition to maintain security continuity throughout.
7.Ongoing Management and Monitoring
Firewalls require active management: rule reviews, firmware updates, threat log analysis, and policy adjustments as the network evolves. Arselor provides ongoing management for clients who want their Sophos environment operated by a specialist.
Key Business Benefits
Network perimeter security designed around your actual threat environment
Properly designed policies — not inherited defaults
Full visibility into network traffic, applications, and security events
Faster threat response through synchronized endpoint and network security
Secure remote access for distributed and mobile teams
Ongoing management that keeps your firewall current and effective
Expert Sophos support without the cost of in-house network security expertise
What Is Included
Why Arselor
Arselor's team brings practical network security experience to Sophos deployments across Saudi organizations. We understand that every network is different and that firewall policy design requires both technical knowledge and a clear understanding of your business operations. We don't just install the hardware — we make sure it's working correctly, protecting properly, and managed actively.
Strengthen Your Network Security Today
Not sure whether your current firewall is doing its job? Ready to deploy Sophos? Contact Arselor to start the conversation.