Next-generation firewall
A business-grade firewall with intrusion prevention and web filtering, configured for your office rather than left on factory settings.
Network Security
Firewalls, segmentation and remote access, designed rather than inherited.
What is network security?
Network security is the set of controls that protect connections into and inside your office: the firewall at the edge, separate network segments that keep guests and devices apart, secured Wi-Fi, and encrypted remote access for staff working elsewhere. Its job is to stop an attacker reaching your systems, and to limit the damage if one does.
In many offices the network was set up once, by whoever was available, and has not been looked at since. The firewall runs years-old firmware, guests share a network with the accounting PC, and staff connect from home through a remote access tool nobody remembers approving.
We design the network so each part reaches only what it needs, harden the edge, and give remote staff an encrypted way in. Then we keep it maintained: firmware updated and configurations backed up before every change.
What is included
Everything in the service.
Network segmentation
Separate networks for staff, guests, phones, cameras and printers, so one compromised device cannot roam the whole office.
Secure Wi-Fi
Business Wi-Fi with strong encryption, a guest network that is genuinely isolated, and coverage planned for the space.
Secure remote access
VPN or zero-trust access for staff working from home, tied to their Microsoft 365 sign-in and MFA.
Firmware and configuration management
Firewalls, switches and access points kept on current firmware, with configurations backed up before every change.
Logging and alerting
Firewall and network events retained and watched, so unusual traffic is noticed and past activity can be investigated.
Questions
Network Security, answered.
Do we need a new firewall?
Not necessarily. We review what you have first. If it is still supported and capable we reconfigure it; if it is end-of-life or missing core features, we explain the options and costs before recommending a replacement.
What is network segmentation, in plain terms?
Splitting one flat network into separate zones with rules between them. If a guest laptop or an old camera is compromised, it cannot reach your file server or finance systems, because the network does not allow that path.
Can staff still work from home securely?
Yes. Remote access runs through an encrypted connection that checks who the user is, including multi-factor authentication, and which device they are on before granting access to anything.
Guides
Worth reading first.
Office move IT checklist for Calgary businesses
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Switching to business VoIP: number porting, 9-1-1 and what to check first
Moving your business phones to VoIP in Alberta. Keeping your numbers, 9-1-1 addresses, internet readiness, and the analogue lines people forget about.
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Named engineers and documented response targets.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Protected backups and tested recovery.
Talk to us about network security.
A free 45-minute assessment of your environment, licences and support. You get our recommendations on the call, with no obligation to go ahead.