Cloud firewalls are most beneficial in that they can be securely managed from anywhere with just a browser. Drawbacks are cost (usually subscription based) and also usually not a fully featured as some enterprise solutions that are managed locally.
MSPs or enterprises with a lot of remote offices benefit the most from a cloud solution. Managing multiple devices all from the same interface is a huge plus and saves time for the persons managing the devices.
Managing cost may be the largest factor to avoid a cloud solution. Some users seem to have an allergic reaction to the subscription licensing model for a firewall. Cloud solutions are also typically not as mature as cloud solutions so for some high end enterprise solutions a non-cloud solution would be better.
Firewalls are essential components of network security, acting as barriers between secure internal networks and potentially hazardous external connections. These tools monitor and control incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Cloud firewalls are most beneficial in that they can be securely managed from anywhere with just a browser. Drawbacks are cost (usually subscription based) and also usually not a fully featured as some enterprise solutions that are managed locally.
MSPs or enterprises with a lot of remote offices benefit the most from a cloud solution. Managing multiple devices all from the same interface is a huge plus and saves time for the persons managing the devices.
Managing cost may be the largest factor to avoid a cloud solution. Some users seem to have an allergic reaction to the subscription licensing model for a firewall. Cloud solutions are also typically not as mature as cloud solutions so for some high end enterprise solutions a non-cloud solution would be better.