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TechniWorx – Technical Innovation. Delivered.

Network Security

Enterprise Security for Your Business

Cyberattacks don't target only Fortune 500 companies — small businesses are hit harder and recover slower. TechniWorx deploys layered, managed network security that protects your data, your clients, and your reputation.

94%

of malware is delivered via email

Verizon DBIR 2023

61%

of breaches involve credential theft

Verizon DBIR 2023

~$4.45M

average data breach cost in 2023

IBM Cost of a Data Breach

277 days

average time to identify a breach

IBM Cost of a Data Breach

Our Approach

Defense in Depth — No Single Point of Failure

No single security tool catches every threat. A firewall can be bypassed by a phishing email. Antivirus misses zero-days. A strong password policy doesn't prevent ransomware delivered via a web exploit.

Defense in depth means stacking complementary security controls at every layer of your environment. When one layer fails — and eventually, one will — the next layer catches what slipped through. This is how enterprise organizations have approached security for decades, and it's exactly what TechniWorx brings to your business.

  • Each layer reduces risk independently
  • Attacker must defeat multiple controls
  • Alerts at multiple layers improve detection
  • Limits blast radius of any single breach

Security Layers We Manage

Perimeter
NGFW firewall, IPS/IDS, VPN gateway
Network
VLAN segmentation, DNS filtering, NAC
Email
Anti-spam, anti-phishing, sandboxing, DMARC
Endpoint
EDR, OS patching, application whitelisting
Identity
MFA, conditional access, PAM, SSO
Data
Encryption, DLP, backup, access controls

What We Deliver

Our Network Security Services

Each service area addresses a different attack vector. Together, they form a comprehensive security posture appropriate for regulated industries and businesses that can't afford downtime.

Firewall Management

We deploy and manage next-generation firewalls from Fortinet (FortiGate), SonicWall, and Cisco Meraki. NGFWs go far beyond simple packet filtering — they perform deep packet inspection, application awareness, SSL/TLS decryption, intrusion prevention, and web filtering at line speed. We configure, monitor, and maintain your firewall so it stays up to date and properly hardened.

Platforms

Fortinet FortiGateSonicWall TZ/NSACisco Meraki MX

Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

Legacy antivirus reacts to known signature patterns — modern EDR platforms detect behavioral anomalies, prevent zero-day exploits, and respond automatically to contain threats before they spread. We deploy, tune, and monitor EDR across every workstation, laptop, and server in your environment, with 24/7 alert response from our security team.

Platforms

SentinelOneCrowdStrike FalconMicrosoft Defender for Business

VPN & Secure Remote Access

With hybrid and remote workforces the norm, secure remote access is non-negotiable. We design and manage site-to-site VPNs, client VPN solutions, and zero-trust network access (ZTNA) architectures that give your team secure connectivity without exposing your internal network to the internet.

Platforms

Fortinet SSL VPNSonicWall Mobile ConnectWireGuardAzure P2S VPN

Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDS/IPS)

IDS/IPS systems monitor your network traffic for known attack patterns, protocol anomalies, and policy violations. IDS alerts us to threats; IPS actively blocks them. We configure IDS/IPS rulesets on your NGFW and tune them to minimize false positives while ensuring no real threats slip through.

Platforms

FortiGate IPSSonicWall GAV/IPSSnort/Suricata integration

Network Segmentation & VLANs

Flat networks — where every device can reach every other device — are a ransomware nightmare. We design and implement VLAN-based network segmentation, separating workstations, servers, wireless clients, IoT devices, and guest networks into isolated zones with controlled inter-zone traffic policies.

Platforms

802.1Q VLAN taggingInter-VLAN routingDMZ designIoT network isolation

Email Security

Email is the #1 threat vector. We implement multi-layer email security: advanced spam filtering, sandboxed attachment analysis, anti-phishing with impersonation protection, DMARC/DKIM/SPF enforcement, and business email compromise (BEC) detection. Outbound filtering prevents your domain from being used for spam.

Platforms

Microsoft Defender for O365Proofpoint EssentialsMimecastDMARC enforcement

DNS Filtering

DNS filtering blocks connections to malicious domains at the DNS layer — before any data is exchanged with a malicious site. This stops malware callouts, blocks known phishing domains, enforces content policies, and provides an additional layer of ransomware protection. DNS filtering works on-network and for roaming devices.

Platforms

Cisco UmbrellaWebroot DNSFortinet DNS FilterCloudflare Gateway

Security Awareness Training

Your employees are your largest attack surface. Our security awareness training platform delivers monthly simulated phishing campaigns, bite-sized training modules, and role-based security education. Employees who click simulated phishing links are automatically enrolled in targeted remediation training.

Platforms

KnowBe4Proofpoint Security Awarenesscustom phishing simulations

Penetration Testing Basics

We conduct vulnerability assessments and lightweight internal penetration tests to identify exploitable weaknesses before attackers do. We scan for open ports, unpatched services, weak credentials, misconfigured firewalls, and policy violations — then provide a prioritized remediation report.

Platforms

Nessus vulnerability scanningInternal network assessmentExternal attack surface review

Firewall Platforms

Firewall Vendor Comparison

We work with multiple NGFW platforms to fit your budget, environment, and existing infrastructure. Here's how the major options compare on key capabilities.

Capability
Fortinet
SonicWall
Cisco Meraki
Deep packet inspection (DPI)
SSL/TLS decryption & inspection
Application control
Intrusion prevention (IPS)
Web content filtering
SD-WAN capability
Cloud management console
Zero-touch provisioning

TechniWorx is a certified partner for all three platforms. We recommend the right firewall based on your environment size, budget, and support requirements.

Why Network Segmentation Matters

In a flat network, a single compromised device can reach your accounting server, your HR files, your security cameras, and your guest WiFi. Segmentation stops lateral movement in its tracks.

Employee VLAN: Workstations, laptops, printers — general business traffic
Server VLAN: Servers, NAS, critical infrastructure — restricted access
VoIP VLAN: Phone system traffic — QoS prioritized, isolated
IoT VLAN: Security cameras, HVAC, card readers — air-gapped from business
Guest VLAN: Visitor WiFi — internet-only, no internal network access

Security Awareness

Your Employees Are Your Last Line of Defense

Over 85% of successful cyberattacks involve human error — a click on a phishing link, a weak password, a misconfigured cloud setting. Technical controls are essential, but a trained workforce multiplies their effectiveness.

Our security awareness training program combines monthly simulated phishing attacks with short, engaging training modules. Employees who fall for simulated phishes receive immediate feedback and targeted training — turning mistakes into learning moments without embarrassing anyone.

  • Monthly simulated phishing campaigns
  • Automated remediation training for clickers
  • Role-based learning tracks
  • Compliance training (HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2)
  • Executive spear-phishing simulations
  • Phishing report button for employees

Don't Wait for a Breach

Find Out How Secure Your Network Really Is

Our complimentary network security assessment takes under an hour and delivers a clear picture of your current vulnerabilities, with a prioritized remediation roadmap.