Platform Strengths
Threat prevention, VPN services, branch security, and secure connectivity for compact office deployments.
Solutions, Platforms, Delivery Scope
Services & Solution Portfolio
MBAS Innovations delivers practical IT solutions across firewall security, network infrastructure, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, managed IT, and technical support. Explore our solution areas to understand where each service fits, what business problems it solves, and how MBAS can help you move from planning to implementation.
Network Services
Firewall deployment, branch connectivity, routing, switching, VPN, WAN edge, segmentation, and network modernization.
Cloud & Microsoft
Azure deployment, Windows Server, Microsoft 365, backup, identity-aware access, and hybrid operations support.
Cybersecurity
Endpoint protection, email security, firewall hardening, security monitoring support, and operational security improvement.
Managed IT & Support
User support, infrastructure operations, recurring review, technical troubleshooting, and continuity-focused service delivery.
Firewall Solutions Overview
Review firewall solutions by vendor family, deployment size, and typical use case so you can compare options before requesting a BOM, budgetary quote, or technical recommendation.
| Vendor | Model range | Typical fit | Primary strengths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto | PA-410, PA-440, PA-450, PA-460 | Security-led SMB, branch, and mid-sized business edge | Advanced threat prevention, App-ID visibility, GlobalProtect readiness, premium NGFW positioning |
| FortiGate | 40F, 60F, 80F, 100F | SMB, branch, campus edge, and value-focused secure access | UTM, VPN, SD-WAN, HA support, broad branch deployment flexibility |
| Check Point | 1530 Pro, 1550 Pro, 1590 Pro | Security-aware SMB and branch protection | Threat prevention, VPN, branch security, SD-WAN-oriented platform options |
| Sophos | XGS 87, 107, 116, 126 | SMB and branch office security | Desktop NGFW, balanced performance, integrated security stack, branch-friendly sizing |
| SonicWall | TZ270, TZ370, TZ470 | Small and mid-sized organizations, SD-Branch locations | Gen 7 desktop security, multi-gig support, secure SD-WAN, TLS 1.3 readiness |
| Barracuda | F18, F80, F180, F280 | Branch, distributed office, and secure connectivity environments | CloudGen security, VPN, IPS, NGFW, branch connectivity and WAN-oriented deployments |
Palo Alto Networks Models
Palo Alto Networks is well suited for organizations that need advanced threat prevention, application-aware control, strong visibility, and consistent policy enforcement across branches, campuses, and distributed environments.
| Model | Best fit | Deployment type | Key platform notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA-410 | Small office, retail, micro branch | Compact branch NGFW | Entry model in PA-400 family for smaller protected sites |
| PA-440 | Growing branch and SMB edge | Branch / distributed office | Popular balance of security capability and branch sizing |
| PA-450 | Larger branch, heavier user count | Mid-tier branch security | Suited where stronger throughput and policy depth are needed |
| PA-460 | Large branch or midsize business edge | High-capacity branch NGFW | Higher-capacity option in the PA-400 series for larger distributed environments |
FortiGate Models
FortiGate fits well where customers want practical security, branch connectivity, VPN, and SD-WAN-capable edge platforms with strong value across SMB and distributed office deployments.
| Model | Best fit | Deployment type | Key platform notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiGate 40F | Small branch, small office, remote edge | Compact branch security | Good entry point for protected branch and remote office deployments |
| FortiGate 60F | SMB edge and branch offices | General-purpose branch NGFW | Widely used for UTM, VPN, and branch internet security |
| FortiGate 80F | Growing branch, larger office edge | Branch / campus edge | Suitable when more capacity and broader branch service handling are needed |
| FortiGate 100F | Mid-sized office, stronger edge requirement | Higher-capacity secure edge | Good fit for larger branch or campus-edge deployments with stronger throughput needs |
Check Point Models
Check Point Quantum Spark appliances suit organizations that want branch-ready security with integrated threat prevention, VPN, and secure connectivity in a compact form factor.
| Model | Best fit | Deployment type | Key platform notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1530 Pro | Small branch and SMB protection | Compact branch security gateway | Strong fit for secure branch access, VPN, and threat prevention |
| 1550 Pro | Growing office edge | Branch / small campus gateway | Suitable when stronger branch performance and broader service handling are needed |
| 1590 Pro | Mid-sized branch and security-aware offices | Higher-capacity branch gateway | Premium desktop-class Quantum Spark option for more demanding edge environments |
Typical MBAS Services
Sizing, branch rollout, migration planning, policy standardization, VPN setup, hardening, and operational follow-up.
Best Customer Fit
Security-aware organizations that want compact branch security with a policy-led design approach.
Sophos XGS Models
Sophos XGS desktop firewalls are a practical fit for SMB and branch office environments that need all-in-one network security with balanced price and performance.
| Model | Best fit | Deployment type | Key platform notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| XGS 87 | Starter SMB, home office, micro branch | Entry desktop firewall | Entry model for smaller sites and lighter security requirements |
| XGS 107 | Small office and branch environments | Branch desktop firewall | Recommended when more advanced capabilities are needed than the XGS 87 |
| XGS 116 | Growing branch and user count | SMB / branch edge | Balanced branch option with better scaling headroom |
| XGS 126 | Larger SMB and distributed branch edge | Higher desktop class firewall | Suitable where stronger desktop-class capacity is needed |
Platform Strengths
Desktop form factor, integrated security stack, branch-friendly sizing, and practical SMB deployment flexibility.
Typical MBAS Services
Deployment, migration, endpoint-linked policy alignment, remote access, hardening, support, and recurring health checks.
Best Customer Fit
SMBs and branch offices looking for practical all-in-one firewall coverage with manageable pricing and deployment complexity.
SonicWall TZ Gen 7 Models
SonicWall TZ Gen 7 models align well to small organizations and distributed enterprise branch locations that want desktop security, SD-WAN readiness, and multi-gig capable interfaces.
| Model | Best fit | Deployment type | Key platform notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TZ270 | Small office and remote branch | Entry Gen 7 desktop firewall | Good for compact branch security with Gen 7 platform capabilities |
| TZ370 | Growing SMB and branch offices | Mid desktop branch firewall | Balanced step-up model for stronger security and connectivity needs |
| TZ470 | Mid-sized branch and distributed office | Higher desktop branch edge | Suited to SD-Branch environments requiring more performance and interface flexibility |
Platform Strengths
Gen 7 desktop firewall platform, secure SD-WAN, TLS 1.3 support, multi-gig interface options, and 5G readiness.
Typical MBAS Services
Branch rollout, migration, VPN setup, hardening, connectivity troubleshooting, and distributed site support.
Best Customer Fit
Organizations building secure branch connectivity and SD-Branch-ready office environments.
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall Models
Barracuda CloudGen Firewall fits distributed environments where secure connectivity, VPN, IPS, NGFW services, and WAN-aware branch operations matter.
| Model | Best fit | Deployment type | Key platform notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| F18 | Small office and entry branch | Entry branch firewall | Compact CloudGen option for smaller protected environments |
| F80 | Branch office and SMB | Desktop / branch security appliance | Useful for distributed site security with practical WAN and VPN needs |
| F180 | Growing branch and mid-sized office | Branch / office firewall | Step-up model for broader branch capability and performance |
| F280 | Larger branch and distributed edge | Higher-capacity branch security | Stronger option where more VPN, IPS, and NGFW headroom is required |
Platform Strengths
CloudGen security, IPS, NGFW, VPN, WAN-aware branch operations, and distributed environment support.
Typical MBAS Services
Deployment, migration, secure connectivity planning, branch rollout, policy configuration, and post-go-live support.
Best Customer Fit
Organizations with branch and distributed office environments that value secure connectivity and WAN-conscious firewall design.
How MBAS Helps Customers Choose
Model selection should not be based only on brand preference, so MBAS guides customers using user count, branch count, bandwidth, VPN usage, security features, and future growth expectations.
User & Site Sizing
Choose models based on active users, branch count, internet size, and expected growth rather than only headline brand preference.
Security Depth
Map the requirement to NGFW visibility, UTM, threat prevention, remote access, segmentation, and compliance expectations.
Connectivity Design
Evaluate IPsec, SSL VPN, SD-WAN, WAN failover, HA, and branch connectivity needs before finalizing the platform.
Commercial Fit
Balance licensing, hardware sizing, deployment effort, and support scope through a structured BOM and proposal discussion.
Need a firewall model recommendation?
Use the BOM Selector or proposal workflow to share your users, branches, internet size, VPN requirements, and preferred vendors so MBAS can suggest the right model and service scope.