Cloud, Identity & NetworkNetwork Security

Network and perimeter security in Saudi Arabia: firewalls, segmentation and secure access that hold up

We design, deploy and manage the controls that decide what traffic is allowed: next-generation firewalls, segmentation, remote access and web protection, on Fortinet, Palo Alto, Cisco and other platforms.

  • Firewalls designed, tuned and managed
  • Segmentation that limits attacker movement
  • Secure remote access without a legacy VPN
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01Overview

What is network and perimeter security?

Network security uses firewalls, segmentation, secure remote access, intrusion prevention and web and email gateways to control and inspect traffic, so that only authorised connections reach your systems and attackers who get in cannot move freely.

What is a next-generation firewall?

A firewall that inspects applications, users and content, not just ports, and adds intrusion prevention and threat intelligence.

What is segmentation?

Dividing the network into zones with rules between them, so one compromise does not reach everything.

What is ZTNA?

Zero trust network access gives users access to specific applications after verification, instead of a broad VPN into the network.

Do we still need a perimeter?

Yes, but it is one layer, alongside identity, endpoint and cloud controls.

02What we do

Six network security services

From design to daily management.

Firewall design and deployment

Next-generation firewalls sized, designed and migrated with minimal disruption.

  • High-availability design
  • Policy migration and clean-up
  • Application and user-based rules
  • Threat prevention tuning

Segmentation

Zones and rules that contain compromise.

  • Zone design
  • Micro-segmentation for data centres
  • PCI and OT zone isolation
  • Rule validation by testing

Remote access and ZTNA

Modern, per-application access for staff and partners.

  • VPN modernisation
  • ZTNA and SASE options
  • Device posture checks
  • Third-party access

Web, email and DNS protection

Filter the channels attackers use most.

  • Secure web gateway
  • Email security
  • DNS filtering
  • Sandboxing

WAF and DDoS protection

Protect internet-facing applications from attack and overload.

  • Web application firewall
  • Bot management
  • DDoS mitigation
  • Rate limiting and caching

Managed operations

Policy, patching and monitoring for your firewalls.

  • Rule-base reviews
  • Change control
  • Firmware and patching
  • Monitoring with our NOC and SOC

03How we work

From review to a managed perimeter

Each step is documented for audit.

  1. Step 1 · Weeks 1 to 2

    Review

    Architecture, rules and exposure.

  2. Step 2 · Weeks 2 to 3

    Design

    Zones, policies and platforms.

  3. Step 3 · Weeks 3 to 5

    Build

    Configuration and lab testing.

  4. Step 4 · Weeks 5 to 7

    Migrate

    Cut-over with rollback plans.

  5. Step 5 · Ongoing

    Operate

    Monitoring and change control.

  6. Step 6 · Quarterly

    Improve

    Quarterly rule and risk review.

04Reference

Where each control fits

Different controls answer different risks.

ControlWhat it stopsWhere it sits
Next-generation firewallUnauthorised and malicious trafficPerimeter and between zones
SegmentationLateral movementInside the network
ZTNA / VPNUnauthorised remote accessBetween users and applications
WAFApplication-layer attacksIn front of web applications
DDoS protectionVolumetric and application floodsAt the internet edge
Secure web and email gatewaysPhishing, malware and data leakageBetween users and the internet

05Technology

Vendors we deploy and manage

We hold deep experience with the main enterprise platforms.

Firewalls and SASE

Fortinet logo
Fortinet
Palo Alto Networks logo
Palo Alto Networks
Cisco logo
Huawei logo
Huawei
Cloudflare logo

Remote access

OpenVPN logo
OpenVPN
WireGuard logo
WireGuard
Okta logo
Okta

Test and assurance

EXFO logo
Wireshark logo
Wireshark

Logos are trademarks of their respective owners and are shown to indicate platforms we work with.

06Saudi Arabia and the GCC

Network controls auditors check

Segmentation and perimeter evidence feature in most Saudi audits.

  • NCA

    NCA ECC network security

    The ECC defines network security management, including segmentation, secure configuration and monitoring of network devices.

  • NCA

    Critical systems and OT

    The CSCC and OTCC require stronger isolation for critical and operational systems.

  • SAMA

    SAMA and PCI DSS

    Financial entities and card environments need documented segmentation, firewall reviews and testing.

  • Local

    Local support

    Engineers in Riyadh with escalation across the Kingdom and the GCC.

07Why GoAgile

Why organisations choose GoAgile for network security

We design networks, so we know what protecting them costs.

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  • Network and security together

    Our NOC and security teams work as one.

  • Vendor expertise

    Fortinet, Palo Alto and Cisco experience.

  • Rules tested, not assumed

    Segmentation proven by testing.

  • Monitored

    Firewall events feed the SOC.

Credentials

ISO 9001 certified
ISO 9001
Quality management
ISO 14001 certified
ISO 14001
Environmental management
ISO 45001 certified
ISO 45001
Occupational health and safety
ISO 27001 certified
ISO 27001
Information security management
Registered cybersecurity service provider
MSOC licence, Tier 2
Penetration testing accreditation
Qualified Security Assessor company
Type II report, GoAgile
Business continuity management

08Clients

Trusted by banks, operators and public bodies across Saudi Arabia and the GCC

Organisations in regulated sectors choose GoAgile because security is delivered by the team that also builds and runs their infrastructure.

  • Tier-1 Saudi bank

    Banking

  • National energy operator

    Oil, gas and power

  • Government authority

    Public sector

  • Regional telecom operator

    Telecommunications

  • Healthcare group

    Hospitals and clinics

  • Retail and e-commerce group

    Retail

  • Ports and logistics operator

    Logistics

  • Insurance company

    Insurance

  • Fintech and payments provider

    Financial technology

  • Industrial manufacturer

    Manufacturing

Retail and e-commerce groupPCI DSS compliance

PCI DSS scope reduction for a retail group

Card data touched more systems than anyone realised, which made validation slow and expensive.

  • Mapped card-data flows
  • Tokenised and segmented to shrink the scope
  • Remediated gaps ahead of the assessment

Result: A smaller scope and a smoother assessment.

Tier-1 Saudi bankPrivileged access management

Privileged access and MFA for a bank

Shared administrator accounts and weak remote access were audit findings.

  • Deployed a privileged access vault with session recording
  • Rolled out multi-factor authentication
  • Introduced joiner, mover, leaver workflows

Result: Audit findings closed and administrator activity became traceable.

Retail and e-commerce groupNetwork security

Firewall refresh and segmentation across stores and data centres

Flat networks and ageing firewalls let one infected till reach back-office systems.

  • Standardised next-generation firewall policy across sites
  • Segmented stores, payment systems and back office
  • Moved remote access to zero trust network access with device checks

Result: Incidents stayed contained to one segment, and rule reviews became routine.

Client names are withheld for confidentiality.

When did you last review your firewall rules?

Tell us your platforms and sites. We will propose a review and a plan.

Plan network security

10Questions answered

Network Security FAQs

What is a next-generation firewall?

A firewall that identifies applications and users and inspects content, adding intrusion prevention, malware protection and threat intelligence to traditional port-based filtering.

Which firewall vendor should we choose?

Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and Cisco are all strong. We choose by fit with your environment, skills, budget and the features you actually need.

Can you manage our existing firewalls?

Yes. We manage common platforms, including rule reviews, patching, change control and monitoring.

What is network segmentation, and why does it matter?

It divides the network into zones with controlled traffic between them, so a breach in one area does not give access to everything.

Should we replace our VPN?

Often a staged move to zero trust network access is better, with per-application access and device checks, while keeping the VPN where it is still needed.

Do you protect against DDoS attacks?

Yes. We design and operate DDoS mitigation and web application firewalls for internet-facing services.

How do you minimise disruption during migration?

Through lab testing, phased cut-over, rollback plans and agreed maintenance windows.

Talk to a network security specialist

Tell us about your environment and what you need. We will respond with a scoped proposal, not a brochure.

Why GoAgile for Network Security?

Specialists who do this work every week, reporting in Arabic and English.

  • Aligned to NCA, SAMA and the PDPL
  • Arabic and English reporting
  • Certified practices, ISO 27001
  • Confidential by default

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