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Network & Cloud Security
Firewalls, secure configuration, access control and hardening for on-prem and cloud.
Covers network security, security configuration, identity & access, and data encryption — firewalls, secure configuration, access control and hardening for on-prem and cloud infrastructure.
What's included
- Firewall and router hardening
- Network segmentation
- Secure remote access (VPN, MFA)
- Identity and role-based access control
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Server hardening (CIS benchmarks)
- AWS / Azure / GCP configuration review
Our methodology
- 1Configuration review: firewalls, routers, VPN and remote access setup checked against known-secure baselines.
- 2Access model review: identity and role-based access control mapped against who actually needs what.
- 3Cloud review: AWS/Azure/GCP configuration checked against CIS benchmarks and common misconfiguration patterns such as public storage or over-permissioned roles.
- 4Hardening: changes are applied in agreed maintenance windows, with a documented before/after so you can see exactly what changed.
What you get
- Hardened configurations
- Documented access model
- Before/after summary
What to expect
- A reduced attack surface: fewer open ports, tighter access, no default or forgotten configurations.
- A documented access model you can hand to a new hire or auditor.
- Encryption and hardening applied consistently across on-prem and cloud.
Limitations
Honest scope, not a sales pitch — here's what this service doesn't cover.
- Hardening is based on the environment and access provided at the time of the engagement; new servers or services added later need their own review.
- Some changes, such as enforcing MFA, may require coordination with your team to avoid disrupting daily operations — we plan these together.
- This service secures configuration and infrastructure; it does not replace application-level testing (see Penetration Testing).
FAQ
Will this cause downtime?
We schedule changes in agreed maintenance windows and test rollback steps first. Most hardening work is applied without user-facing downtime.
Do you support multi-cloud setups?
Yes — we review AWS, Azure and GCP individually against their own best-practice benchmarks, and check consistency where you run more than one.
Can you work with our existing IT provider?
Yes. We're happy to hand off a documented plan for your existing team or provider to implement, or to implement it ourselves.
// PROCESS
How this engagement works
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Free consultation
30 minutes to understand your setup and concerns.
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Scoped proposal
Fixed scope, fixed price, clear timeline. NDA signed before any access.
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Testing & review
We test safely, with written authorisation, inside agreed boundaries.
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Report & fix
Plain-language report, prioritised by risk, and a free re-test after you fix.
Authorisation & safety
Every engagement starts with written authorisation and, where appropriate, a signed NDA — we never test a system without the owner’s explicit permission. Testing is scoped and scheduled with you in advance, avoids destructive techniques by default, and stays inside the boundaries agreed before any work begins.
// FROM THE BLOG
Further reading
Why Cloud Misconfiguration Is Now the Leading Cause of Data Breaches
Cloud breaches are rarely caused by the provider. Recent data shows misconfiguration — not a platform flaw — behind a growing share of incidents. Here is what that means and how to fix it.
Cloud Token Theft: How Attackers Steal SaaS and Cloud Access Without Stealing Passwords
Google Cloud reports identity compromise underpinned the large majority of cloud incidents it analyzed in 2026. Here is how OAuth, session, and API tokens get stolen, and why passwords alone are no longer the relevant defense.
Non-Human Identity Security: Why the Machine Identities Outnumbering Your Employees Are Your Biggest Blind Spot
API keys, service accounts, and AI agents now outnumber human employees by 100 to 1 or more in most organizations. Heres why non-human identity has become a top 2026 security priority, and how to start managing it.
Zero Trust Architecture: A Practical Guide for Small and Mid-Size Businesses
Zero trust is usually explained as an enterprise framework, which is why most SMEs ignore it. Heres what it actually means in practice, and a realistic starting point that doesnt require a six-figure project.
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