Network Security & Firewall Management

Network security specialists design, configure, and manage firewalls, VPNs, and network security infrastructure for businesses.

With network security fundamental and configuration complex, services generate revenue of $170,000-$580,000 with 60-75% margins.

The business requires networking and security expertise, firewall vendor knowledge (Palo Alto, Cisco, Fortinet), remote management tools, certifications, and monitoring capability.

Services include firewall installation and configuration, VPN setup and management, network segmentation, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), remote access security, and ongoing security monitoring.

Revenue through project fees and managed services.

Success factors include networking and firewall expertise, vendor certifications (Palo Alto, Cisco), understanding network security architecture, providing proactive monitoring and updates, and building IT and business relationships.

Marketing focuses on businesses, IT departments, and managed service providers.

With network attacks constant and firewall expertise specialized in 2025, network security offers infrastructure opportunities serving business protection with certifications and technical knowledge as barriers.