Hi,
I work for a small firm that connects to the internet via ADSL. We use a Cisco 675 Router that is configured to provide NAT. This Cisco connects directly to a switch and out to our network. We have no separate firewall.
I have been researching firewalls and network security appliances. When I research for small to medium business, I find all kinds of solutions starting around the $800 mark and up. My boss wants to know why we can't use a cheap home firewall under $100. We are near 40 users of a 3 mbps ADSL connection and have an average monthly throughput of around 50 GB. I would like to be able to have VPN access to our network and also have website filtering/blocking. There are cheap home units that CLAIM to do all of this.
My question:
What are the major differences between the cheaper home units and the $800 and up corporate units? How can I convince my boss that the under $100 solution is not a wise move?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
James