India’s data center sector is on the brink of significant growth, fueled by a rapidly expanding digital economy, widespread internet access, and the shift from 4G to 5G networks. Currently ranked as the 13th largest data center market globally, India boasts 138 operational data centers, with 45 new facilities, encompassing 13 million square feet and 1,015 MW of capacity, set to be developed by the end of 2025.
The Indian government is prioritizing robust data center infrastructure to ensure continuous internet access, data security, and cloud computing capabilities. Emerging regulatory frameworks mandating data localization are also expected to drive demand in the data center market. According to JLL, India’s data center capacity is projected to increase by 681 MW by the end of 2024, nearly doubling the current capacity to 1,318 MW. However, this growth comes with challenges, as data centers in India have already faced 51 million cyber attacks within a nine-month period.
As the digital environment rapidly changes, colocation data centers need to be managed and secured more than ever. The increasing complexity of cyber threats and the need for seamless scalability demand advanced solutions that can keep pace with organizational growth.
Managed Firewall-as-a-Service (MFaaS) for Colocation leverages cutting-edge technology to deliver superior security for both private and public network services. It seamlessly integrates with existing security infrastructures, offering a network-based, cost-effective, and scalable threat prevention solution. This service is a part of Check Point’s Infinity Global Services, which elevates security with trusted experts for organizations of all sizes and industry types.
How it Works
After signing up for Check Point’s service, within two days the team will remotely set up and configure the MFaaS service to fit your security needs, integrating it with your existing infrastructure. Check Point continuously monitors and manages the service, using advanced tools to track traffic and respond to threats in real time. Regular updates and maintenance ensure the solution stays up-to-date and performs optimally.
MFaaS offers an on-demand, fully managed security suite that includes:
- Monitoring and Alerting: Continuous surveillance of network activities with immediate alerts for high and critical events.
- 24/7 Managed Service: Round-the-clock management to ensure uninterrupted security.
- Firewall and VPN Services: Advanced firewall and VPN capabilities to secure data transmission.
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS): Protects against known and emerging threats.
- Application Control and URL Filtering: Regulates application usage and access to harmful websites.
- Anti-Bot and Anti-Virus: Detects and mitigates malware threats.
- Anti-Spam and Threat Emulation/Extraction: Prevents spam and neutralizes potential threats before they infiltrate the network.
MFaaS is designed to integrate effortlessly with your existing security setup. Whether you need to scale up resources or add new security measures, MFaaS adapts to your needs, ensuring your data center remains secure and efficient.
Managed Firewall as a Service Benefits
- Pay as you grow – With MFaaS, you pay for the protection capacity needed now rather than installing a system that requires a speculative up-front capital investment.
- Scalable solution – Just like adding new servers or computing resources to your private cloud, you can scale up your firewall services on demand.
- Ease of use – Take advantage of a seamless service that saves you the rack and stack of hardware and does not require configuration, ongoing management, orrefurbishing of equipment.
- Managed for you – Leave ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and complex integrations to Check Point experts.
- Continued compliance – our firewall integrates with customer infrastructure for compliance logging and reporting.
Conclusion
Check Point’s Managed Firewall-as-a-Service (MFaaS) is an excellent solution for modern enterprises seeking to simplify data center management while maintaining top-tier security. By integrating with existing infrastructures and providing a comprehensive, fully managed security suite, MFaaS ensures your data center remains resilient against evolving cyber threats.
Check Point offers comprehensive managed security services through its Infinity Global Services. These services, used by 5,000 Enterprise customers, include threat research, MDR, risk assessment, proactive monitoring, professional services, and top-notch training. Our suite of cyber security services provides end-to-end protection – from initial assessment and design to ongoing training and optimization to rapid response – ensuring the highest level of security. Backed by world-class experts and real-time threat intelligence, our extensive range of services helps safeguard organizations of all sizes.
(Attributed to Harish Kumar GS, Head of Sales, India and SAARC, Check Point Software Technologies)
