Network Security
Keep attackers out and breaches contained
Remote work and cloud apps erased your network perimeter.
Designed by consultants with deep FedRAMP experience.
Designed by consultants with deep FedRAMP experience.
Secure Design. Segmentation. Zero Trust Access. Wireless. Monitoring.
Network security basics
What is network security?
Network security protects the infrastructure your business runs on: offices, data centers, remote access, and the connections to your cloud services. It controls who and what can connect, where traffic can go, and how quickly threats are detected.
With people working from anywhere and applications in the cloud, a perimeter firewall alone is no longer enough. On a flat network, one phished laptop or stolen password can give an attacker a path to every system you own.
Why it matters
A secure network that limits the damage of any attack
Contained breaches
One compromised device cannot take down the business
Segmentation stops attackers from moving from a laptop or server to your critical systems and sensitive data.
Segmentation stops attackers from moving from a laptop or server to your critical systems and sensitive data.
Fewer account takeovers
Stolen passwords do not open your network
Multi-factor authentication and granular access control based on identity, role, device, and location keep intruders out.
Multi-factor authentication and granular access control based on identity, role, device, and location keep intruders out.
Faster detection
Attacks spotted before they become breaches
Centralized monitoring correlates events across your network and systems, so suspicious activity is found and investigated early.
Centralized monitoring correlates events across your network and systems, so suspicious activity is found and investigated early.
Lower compliance cost
Smaller audit scope, fewer systems to prove
Isolating regulated data reduces the systems in scope for PCI DSS, HIPAA, CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP, saving time, money, and resources.
Isolating regulated data reduces the systems in scope for PCI DSS, HIPAA, CMMC, SOC 2, ISO 27001, and FedRAMP, saving time, money, and resources.
What we secure
Layered protection across your entire network
We design and implement security controls in layers, so if one control fails, the next one still protects your business.
Design
Architecture and segmentation
Secure network architecture, segmented zones, and scope reduction for regulated data.
Implementation
Deployment and configuration
Hands-on deployment and configuration of firewalls, segmentation, wireless, and access controls.
Access
Firewalls and Zero Trust access
Next-generation firewalls, multi-factor authentication, and Zero Trust access to private applications.
Monitoring
Detection and response
Centralized security event monitoring, correlation, and investigation across your infrastructure.
Before and after
Flat network vs. segmented, Zero Trust network
Most networks grew one connection at a time. Here is what changes when we redesign yours with segmentation and Zero Trust.
Area
Flat network
Secured by InfoGuard
Breach impact
One compromised device can reach everything
Attackers are confined to a single segment
Remote access
VPN places users on the whole network
Users reach only the applications they need
Access control
Broad access once inside
Granular access by identity, role, device, and location
Wireless
Guest and corporate traffic mixed
Isolated, authenticated, rogue access points blocked
Detection
Attacker movement goes unseen
Traffic and events monitored and correlated
Audit scope
Every system is in scope
Only the segment holding regulated data
Why InfoGuard
Network expertise proven in large, complex environments
Large networks
Designs that hold up at scale
Our consultants have designed and deployed large, sophisticated networks, so your design works in production, not just on paper.
Our consultants have designed and deployed large, sophisticated networks, so your design works in production, not just on paper.
Defense in depth
No single point of failure
Firewalls, segmentation, multi-factor authentication, and monitoring work together, so one failed control does not expose the business.
Firewalls, segmentation, multi-factor authentication, and monitoring work together, so one failed control does not expose the business.
Zero Trust expertise
Access granted by identity, not by location on the network
We replace broad network access with granular, per-application access for every user and device.
We replace broad network access with granular, per-application access for every user and device.
FedRAMP depth
Government-grade rigor for your network
Our former FedRAMP 3PAO assessor experience brings the most demanding security standard to every design.
Our former FedRAMP 3PAO assessor experience brings the most demanding security standard to every design.
Our approach
From network assessment to layered, monitored defense
01
Assessment & Discovery
We map your network, connections, devices, and data flows, and identify the security risk in how they are built today.
02
Architecture & Segmentation
We design a segmented architecture that isolates critical systems and reduces the scope of your compliance audits.
03
Access Control & MFA
We put granular access control and multi-factor authentication in place for every user, device, and location.
04
Firewall & Wireless Hardening
We configure next-generation firewalls and secure wireless, including rogue access point detection and intrusion prevention.
05
Monitoring & Detection
We deploy centralized security event monitoring so suspicious activity is detected, correlated, and investigated quickly.
06
Validation & Improvement
We verify that controls work as designed and keep them aligned as your business, users, and threats change.
FAQ
Network security questions, answered
Network security
Do we still need firewalls if our applications are in the cloud?
Yes, but not only at the perimeter. Next-generation firewalls apply granular access control based on user identity, role, device, and location, and protect the offices, data centers, and connections your cloud services depend on.
What is network segmentation, and how does it lower compliance cost?
Segmentation divides your network into isolated zones. Keeping regulated data in its own segment limits how far an attacker can move and reduces the number of systems auditors must review.
What is Zero Trust network access?
Zero Trust network access, also called a software-defined perimeter, connects users directly to the applications they are allowed to use instead of placing them on the network. Your applications stay invisible to everyone else.
Do you secure wireless networks?
Yes. We design authenticated, segmented wireless with multi-factor authentication, rogue access point detection, and wireless intrusion prevention.
Scope, timing, and cost
Do you design only, or implement as well?
Both. We design the architecture and implement the controls, working alongside your IT team or vendors.
Can you work with our existing firewalls and tools?
Yes. We start with what you already have and recommend changes only where they reduce security risk or cost.
How long does a network security engagement take?
An initial assessment typically takes a few weeks. Design and implementation follow a prioritized plan sized to your environment.
How much does it cost?
Cost depends on the number of locations, devices, and systems in scope. There is no flat fee. We provide a firm quote after a short scoping conversation.
Network security in practice
Attackers only need one way in
Layered defenses make sure one mistake doesn’t become a breach.
Next step
Tell us where you stand
Tell us about your locations, users, and systems. We’ll reply with next steps, whether that’s a network assessment, segmentation design, or Zero Trust access.