In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, safeguarding networks is paramount. This document provides a concise overview of the Virtual Firewall feature recently integrated into the VMX portal, emphasizing its role in bolstering network security.

Scalability: VMs can be easily scaled up or down based on resource demands. Virtual machines are highly scalable, enabling organizations to deploy and manage large numbers of VMs to meet growing workload demands or scale down during periods of lower demand.

Flexibility: Run diverse operating systems and applications on a single server. Virtual machines allow for flexible allocation of resources such as CPU, memory, storage, and network bandwidth, enabling efficient utilization of hardware resources.

Isolation: Each VM operates independently, ensuring data and application isolation. Virtual machines provide security isolation between different workloads, reducing the risk of security breaches or data leakage between VMs running on the same physical server.

Resource Management: Allocate CPU, memory, and storage resources as required. Virtualization platforms provide management interfaces and automation tools for provisioning, monitoring, and orchestrating VMs across distributed environments, streamlining IT operations and enhancing agility.

Firewalls are critical components in network security, acting as barriers between trusted internal networks and untrusted external networks. They monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules, enhancing the overall security posture of an organization.

A virtual firewall is a software-based security solution that functions similarly to a physical firewall but is deployed within virtualized infrastructure, such as virtual machines (VMs) or cloud environments. It serves as a barrier between different network segments or between virtual machines and external networks, controlling and monitoring incoming and outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized access and potential security threats.

Exciting news for VMX users! The VMX portal now includes a Virtual Firewall feature, enhancing the platform's capability to secure network traffic. This integration empowers users to establish and manage virtual firewalls within their networks, ensuring robust protection against unauthorized access and potential cyber threats.

As part of our commitment to delivering top-tier cybersecurity solutions, VMX proudly introduces the inclusion of Fortigate Firewall. Fortigate, renowned for its advanced security features, offers comprehensive threat protection, intrusion prevention, and secure connectivity. VMX users can now leverage Fortigate Firewall to fortify their networks with confidence and reliability.

By leveraging these capabilities, virtual firewalls play a crucial role in safeguarding virtualized environments, ensuring secure connectivity, and mitigating cyber threats across diverse deployment scenarios and use cases

• Region: Select the Region details.
• Location & Cluster: Select the Identify the appropriate location and its associated cluster.
• Throughput: Select the desired throughput for the firewall traffic.
• RAM, CPU & Firewall Version: Choose the CPU, RAM, and Fortigate firewall version for the deployment.
• Storage & Time zone: Specify the necessary storage capacity and time zone.