5nine V-Firewall is a a powerful and eas to use virtual firewall for Microsoft Hyper-V and Server 2008 / R2. 5nine Virtual Firewall controls network traffic between virtual machines, detects/blocks malicious attacks and improves the security of Hyper-V virtualized environment.
Both SMB and large size Enterprise deployments or hosting companies need v-Firewall to harden security of the virtual machines and the Virtual host system.
NOTE: In order to download the application first you have to register on the website to get a trial license.
Here are some key features of "5nine V-Firewall":
· Controls Network Traffic – Using simple PowerShell API/scripts or intuitive Management application an administrator can define/modify various firewall rules to allow or restrict various types of network traffic coming from the external network to Hyper-V virtual machines, or vise versa, and between the virtual machines. It allows to protect the Virtual Machines and the Host System from both 'outside' and 'inside' vulnerabilities.
· Security Heartbeat Service – Special service continuously checks if the network traffic rules are enforced, and can stop or pause the virtual machine if its network filter is not communicated to ensure that VM is not compromised.
· Bandwidth Throttling – 5nine Virtual Firewall includes VM "Bandwidth Shaper".
· Deployment options – 5nine Virtual Firewall can be used with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager templates when virtual machine is provisioned on Hyper-V / Server 2008 host, or to be deployed on the physical machine(s) prior to P2V Migration.
· Compliance Audits – Enables successful compliance audits by providing the ability to monitor, report on, and filter virtual network traffic effectively.
Requirements:
· NET Framework 3.5 SP1
Limitations:
· 45 days trial