The 12 Best Managed Firewall Services, Compared and Priced
GBHackers compares 12 managed firewall service providers, naming Fortinet best value and Secureworks best detection while flagging recent ownership changes.
The buyer's guide evaluates 12 managed firewall/MSSP providers across cost tiers, contract terms, and service models. Fortinet is rated best value, Secureworks best detection, NTT Data best global reach, and Cato Networks best for organizations wanting to stop owning firewalls. The article highlights that Secureworks was acquired by Sophos for roughly $859 million in February 2025, the Trustwave-Cybereason merger was terminated in March 2025, LevelBlue is the rebranded AT&T Cybersecurity business, and Comcast Business absorbed Masergy.
- Fortinet rated best value; Secureworks best detection; NTT Data best global reach.
- Sophos completed the ~$859M Secureworks acquisition in February 2025.
- Trustwave-Cybereason merger was announced then terminated on 10 March 2025.
- LevelBlue is rebranded AT&T Cybersecurity; Comcast Business absorbed Masergy.
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Best value overall: Fortinet. Delivered directly and through the largest partner network in security, at price points the premium providers can’t approach provided you vet the actual delivery partner. Best detection quality: Secureworks.
By Kavichselvan · gbhackers.com
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