Managed IT & Security
Cybersecurity and Risk Management Services for Regulated Businesses
Locknet's cybersecurity approach runs deeper than tools. We combine a standardized security stack, a dedicated SOC team, and proactive risk reduction to protect your organization before threats reach your door.
Cybersecurity isn't a Service We Add On. It's How We're Built.
At Locknet, cybersecurity is foundational — not an optional upgrade. It's what shapes how we design, manage, and monitor every client environment. When you work with us, you're working with a team that leads with security in everything it does.
That starts with a standardized security stack running across every client environment. Behind it, we have a team of dedicated security engineers and analysts whose sole focus is security — not general support. This is what it means to work with an MSSP.
Security Built in Layers, Stronger at Every Level
Locknet's security architecture is a layered system where each component reinforces the next. Here's what's actively protecting your organization.
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Stop Threats at the Device
Endpoint protection runs on every device we manage, actively detecting and blocking malicious activity before it can reach your environment. It runs around the clock as your first line of defense.
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Full Visibility Across Your Environment
Our security team pulls signals from endpoints, firewalls, and Microsoft 365 into a unified view to catch the threats that no single tool would identify on its own.
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Identify Risks Before They Become Problems
Security monitoring and ongoing system oversight help identify unusual activity and emerging risks early. By addressing issues quickly, we help reduce the likelihood of disruptions or security incidents.
What Makes Locknet Different
Your Environment Gets More Secure Over Time. We Make Sure of It.
Locknet has a team of dedicated security engineers and analysts whose sole focus is to understand threats, operate our security platforms, and reduce risk across every environment. These aren't generalists who handle security when it comes up—this is all they do.
That depth shows up in work most clients never see: fixes pushed before anyone asks, gaps closed before they're exploited, findings that get acted on rather than filed. It's what separates a security practice from a security checkbox.
"An MSP keeps the lights on. An MSSP keeps the attackers out."
- Shannon Mayberry, Director of Information Security/ISO, Locknet
When a Threat Surfaces, Here's What Happens Next
No waiting. No confusion. A clear process from the moment a threat is detected to the moment it's resolved.
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Step One: Detect
We See It Before You Do
Our XDR platform, endpoint protection, and M365 monitoring are running continuously. When something triggers, whether it’s a suspicious process, a risky sign-in, or unusual network traffic, the system flags it immediately and the security team is notified.
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Step Two: Contain
Stop the Spread
The affected endpoint or account is immediately isolated and severed from the rest of your network to prevent lateral movement. You're notified as this happens.
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Step Three: Investigate
Understand the Full Scope
A dedicated security engineer owns the investigation. We trace the entry point, document the chain of events, and determine how far the threat moved. Every step is logged with the precision a third-party forensics team or auditor would need.
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Step Four: Remediate
Eradicate, Restore, and Harden
We eradicate the threat, restore affected systems, and assess what happened to strengthen your defenses. If the incident requires forensic investigation beyond our scope, we coordinate a handoff to a qualified third-party firm, and ensure they have everything they need to pick up without losing ground.
Questions about Our Cybersecurity Approach
What's actually in your core security stack?
Every Locknet client operates on the same core security framework. That includes managed firewalls, intrusion detection, endpoint protection with XDR, Microsoft 365 security controls, password management, and dark web monitoring.
These tools work together to provide visibility across your devices, network, and cloud services so suspicious activity can be detected and addressed quickly.
These tools are non-negotiable because we’ve determined these protections are essential for every organization, regardless of size or industry. With a consistent security stack in place, our team can monitor environments more effectively than a provider managing multiple tools sets, and we can respond faster when something needs attention. Additional protections can be layered in based on your environment and risk profile, but the core security foundation remains the same for every client.
What happens if we experience a ransomware attack?
We follow a clear process: detect, contain, investigate, and remediate. The moment ransomware activity is detected, the affected systems are isolated from your network to prevent the infection from spreading. A dedicated security engineer takes ownership of the investigation and works to identify the entry point, scope of impact, and eradicate the threat.
We document everything with a level of detail that supports third-party forensic review (if needed). Our goal is to restore operations quickly and make sure the root cause doesn't follow you.
How is our Microsoft 365 environment secured?
We continuously monitor for risky sign-ins and suspicious activity, enforce access controls, and respond immediately when an identity is flagged. If an account is compromised, we lock it down, investigate how far the access extended, and remediate.
We've reviewed enough M365 environments to say this plainly: most organizations that come to us have significant gaps. Email and identity are where most attacks begin. Treating them as an afterthought is how organizations get breached.
Do you offer a full vulnerability management program?
Yes, our comprehensive vulnerability management program is an add-on to our Managed IT and Security Services.
Vulnerability management isn't a scan we run and email you. It's an ongoing program that identifies vulnerabilities across your environment, prioritizes them by risk, works with you to remediate the most critical, and tracks your risk reduction over time.
Do you offer 24/7 security monitoring?
Yes. Our XDR platform and endpoint protection run continuously. Automated systems monitor for alerts around the clock, and our security team begins each day by reviewing and validating overnight activity. For significant events, escalation occurs immediately, ensuring our security engineers are reachable when it counts.
How do you stay current on evolving threats?
We track how attackers operate, what tools they use, where they find gaps, and how tactics shift over time. We regularly evaluate our stack against emerging threat intelligence and regulatory guidance, and we have a dedicated product management process for vetting and adding tools when we identify a gap.
When we find something that affects all our clients — a new attack vector, a critical misconfiguration pattern, a vulnerability in a widely used protocol — we build a fix and push it across every environment.
Ready to Secure Your Environment?
Every day without a dedicated security team is a day threats go unnoticed, and gaps go unaddressed. Let's talk about what proactive security looks like for your organization.
Everything You Need to Know about Cybersecurity and Risk Management
Cybersecurity Predictions 2026: Entering the Age of Autonomous Threats
Cybersecurity Predictions
As we head into 2026, the cybersecurity landscape is entering a new phase shaped by intelligent automation, synthetic deception, and shifting risk governance. Last year’s trends around AI and zero trust have matured, and the next wave brings both empowerment and risk.
Attackers are getting smarter, faster, and in some cases, autonomous. Meanwhile, businesses face mounting pressure from regulators, insurers, and customers to prove their resilience. Below, we explore four major trends defining the cybersecurity battlefield in 2026 and share some key takeaways to help organizations prepare.
Safe Internet Browsing Tips to Keep Your Business Secure Online
Safe Internet Browsing Tips
Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are increasingly finding themselves the target of cybercriminals. With limited IT resources, SMBs often struggle to implement robust cybersecurity measures, making them vulnerable to phishing attacks, malware, and data breaches. One of the most effective ways to protect your organization is by ensuring secure web browsing practices across your workforce. This article outlines essential safe internet browsing tips to help safeguard your business from cyber threats.
Your Complete Guide to Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
Extended Detection and Response (XDR)
For regulated businesses with limited IT resources, cybersecurity is a top concern. With sophisticated cyber threats evolving rapidly, traditional security measures can sometimes fall short. Many organizations are now turning to Extended Detection and Response (XDR) to enhance their security posture without overwhelming their internal teams. This guide will explain what XDR is, its security benefits, and the steps businesses should take before implementing it.
Understanding Living Off the Land Attacks & Protecting Your Systems from Within
Living Off the Land Attacks
Cybersecurity threats come in many forms, but one of the sneakiest and hardest to detect is what’s known as a "Living Off the Land" attack. These attacks take advantage of tools and features already built into your computer or network, making them difficult to identify and stop. In this blog, we’ll help explain Living Off the Land attacks, how they work, and what you can do to protect your systems from within.
Cybersecurity in the Workplace—How Safe Are You?
Cybersecurity in the Workplace
Hackers target small businesses with cybersecurity threats, but oftentimes these types of threats are not on a small business's radar.
A recent survey shows just 2 percent of small-business owners view a cyberattack threat as the most critical issue they face. Taxes and cost of employee healthcare ranked as top-of-mind.
While these concerns make sense, security experts know that this “lack of focus” is exactly why hackers place “focus” on small businesses. According to this 2016 report, hackers breached half of the 28 million small businesses in the United States.
Negligent employees or contractors (48% of respondents) and third-party mistakes (41% of respondents) were the most common causes of these incidents. However, almost one-third of respondents say their companies could not determine what caused the incident.
Wi-Fi Network Security: 5 Essential Tips for Business
Wi-Fi Network Security
With these tips, you can enjoy Wi-Fi productivity, mobility, and security.
These days, free Wi-Fi for employees and customers is essential for every business to remain competitive, but equally as important is your Wi-Fi network security.
The mobility and productivity boost a wireless network provides are undeniable, and these days, vital. But Wi-Fi is also a proven attack vector for hackers, making Wi-Fi security for business critically important to the integrity of your wireless network. Is it possible to provide Wi-Fi but also securely lock your wireless network? The short answer is “yes” assuming it is deployed correctly.
Ransomware Removal and Ransomware Protection
Ransomware Protection
Up to 75% of small business leaders say they would pay ransom to cybercriminals to get their data back, when they should, in fact, be looking into ransomware removal…or ransomware protection before hackers extort them. The reasons leaders would pay for their data are easily understood, but there are even more reasons not to send money to these hackers.
Sadly, ransom attacks are increasing exponentially, and victims of ransomware are paying more money to get access to their encrypted files again. But, just because you pay a ransom doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to get your files back. In fact, an article on Forbes.com, “Why You Should Never Pay a Ransomware Ransom,” says only 19% of victims who pay a ransom for the return of their files actually get them back.
Understanding Spear Phishing and CEO Fraud Will Protect You
Spear Phishing and CEO Fraud
Spear phishing and CEO fraud sound like a weird new television series about white-collar crime and catching walleye. But these are actually sinister cybercrimes that put you and your business at serious risk—and these threats continue to grow. As a part of our continuing series for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, our experts have compiled the information you need to know to protect yourself from these common, and potentially devastating, cybercrimes: phishing scams and CEO fraud.
Here's what you must know about spear phishing and CEO fraud.
Persistent Foothold: An Advanced Persistent Threat
Persistent Foothold Defense Strategy
If you run a small to medium-sized business in a regulated industry, you already know the stakes are high. You can’t afford a breach, prolonged downtime, or compliance violations. Yet, you may not have the internal IT resources to run a full-time security operations center.
That’s exactly where threat hunting becomes a game-changer, especially when it’s built into a modern managed detection and response (MDR) program. Instead of waiting for alarms to go off, threat hunting helps you uncover suspicious activity that may already be happening quietly inside your environment.
How to Implement Zero Trust Security: Best Practices for a Secure Network
How to Implement Zero Trust Security
In a world where cyber threats are growing more sophisticated every day, traditional network security models are no longer enough to protect sensitive information. The evolution of technology, remote work, and cloud services has expanded the attack surface for malicious actors. This is where Zero Trust security comes into play. It’s a strategic framework designed to address modern cybersecurity challenges by ensuring that no one inside or outside of the network can be trusted by default.
Threat Hunting in Managed Detection and Response
Threat Hunting and MDR
If you run a small to medium-sized business in a regulated industry, you already know the stakes are high. You can’t afford a breach, prolonged downtime, or compliance violations. Yet, you may not have the internal IT resources to run a full-time security operations center.
That’s exactly where threat hunting becomes a game-changer, especially when it’s built into a modern managed detection and response (MDR) program. Instead of waiting for alarms to go off, threat hunting helps you uncover suspicious activity that may already be happening quietly inside your environment.
The Impact of Your Digital Footprint as an Employee
Digital Footprint
The digital world we live in today is challenging to navigate. From social media profiles to online interactions, every click, post, or comment contributes to the mosaic that is your online presence. And your digital presence has the potential to significantly impact your professional life. Whether applying for a new job, seeking a promotion, joining a community board, or trying to maintain a positive reputation in your industry, it’s crucial to understand how your digital footprint can affect your future and the importance of being a good digital citizen.
What is a Firewall? Its Role in Network Security
What is a Firewall?
Securing your network from various threats has become an essential part of maintaining a safe online environment. One of the most crucial components of network security is a firewall. But what exactly is a firewall, and how does it work? We take a closer look at firewalls, exploring what they are, how they work, and why they are indispensable in the realm of cybersecurity.
What You Need to Know About Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Securing sensitive information is paramount today. One of the most effective ways to enhance security is through multi-factor authentication (MFA). However, like any other system, MFA can be prone to misconfiguration, which can lead to security vulnerabilities. This blog post will delve into what multi-factor authentication is, its benefits and importance, and how misconfiguration can impact its efficiency.
Digital Anchors: Navigating the Risks of Legacy Data in an AI-Driven World
Risks of Legacy Data
For many organizations, data is viewed as an asset. It’s something to collect, store, and protect. But in today’s AI-driven world, not all data is helpful. In fact, some data quietly becomes a liability.
Legacy data is old, forgotten, or poorly governed information. It can act like a digital anchor, weighing down security efforts, increasing risk, and limiting an organization’s ability to move forward safely.
Understanding when data stops being an asset and starts becoming a risk is a critical step in modern cybersecurity and data management.
Pharming Attacks: How DNS Manipulation and AI-Powered Phishing Put Businesses at Risk
Pharming Attacks Explained: DNS Manipulation & AI-Driven Phishing
For many organizations, data is viewed as an asset. It’s something to collect, store, and protect. But in today’s AI-driven world, not all data is helpful. In fact, some data quietly becomes a liability.
Legacy data is old, forgotten, or poorly governed information. It can act like a digital anchor, weighing down security efforts, increasing risk, and limiting an organization’s ability to move forward safely.
Understanding when data stops being an asset and starts becoming a risk is a critical step in modern cybersecurity and data management.
Understanding and Avoiding QR Code Phishing Scams
QR Code Phishing Scams
Convenience is king these days, and QR codes are a testament to this. By providing a quick and efficient way to access information, QR codes have become an integral part of our daily lives. It’s reported that the number of US smartphone users scanning a QR code will increase from 83.4 million in 2022 to 99.5 million in 2025. It’s a technology tool that is easy to create and easy to use. Unfortunately, those attributes have also provided opportunities for cybercriminals to use QR codes in malicious ways, leading to the rise of QR code phishing scams.
The Difference Between Vishing and Smishing: Unraveling the Evolving Tactics
Vishing and Smishing Explained
Cybercriminals no longer need to guess what you sound like because they can clone your voice in seconds. They don’t need to hand-craft phishing texts anymore because AI can generate thousands instantly. As social engineering evolves at breakneck speed, vishing and smishing attacks are becoming harder to spot and easier to fall for. In this blog, we’ll break down how these tactics work, how AI is supercharging them, and what you can do to stay ahead of modern scammers.
Top 7 Examples of Cybersecurity Risks Brought on by Employees
Examples of Cybersecurity Risks
Employees play a critical role in safeguarding company assets from cyber threats. However, they can also inadvertently expose organizations to significant risks if proper cybersecurity practices are not followed. From falling victim to phishing attacks to using unsecured Wi-Fi networks, employee behaviors can pose serious challenges to organizational security.
Safeguarding Your Business with AI Due Diligence
AI Due Diligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept but an accepted component to driving business innovation and efficiency. As organizations increasingly integrate AI solutions into their operations, the importance of conducting thorough vendor due diligence has become paramount. This practice ensures that AI partnerships are not only effective and innovative but also maintain your security posture and regulatory standards.
Everything You Need to Know About Quantum AI Scams
Quantum AI Scams
In recent years, the term "Quantum AI" has been making waves in the tech and investment communities. While quantum computing and artificial intelligence (AI) are legitimate fields, the phrase "Quantum AI" has also been co-opted by scammers looking to exploit unsuspecting investors. This blog post will tell you everything you need to know about Quantum AI scams, to keep you from falling victim to these fraudulent schemes.
Beyond the Glitch: Defending Against Deepfakes and AI Fraud
Deepfake Protection: Securing Banking, Health & Construction
In 2024, our advice around deepfakes focused on spotting the glitch. Things like awkward eye blinks, strange audio artifacts, or slightly off facial movements. In 2026, that guidance is no longer enough.
AI agents can now generate high‑fidelity voice and video in real time, enabling attackers to impersonate executives, patients, doctors, project managers, and clients with unsettling accuracy. The uncomfortable truth is that we must now assume that any unverified digital interaction could be synthetic.
Deepfake protection is now about identity‑first security, operational discipline, and building organizations that verify before they trust.
Strengthen Your Defenses: Harden Systems to Prevent Lateral Movement
Prevent Lateral Movement
Threat actors constantly look for opportunities to infiltrate organizations, exploiting vulnerabilities ranging from unpatched firmware to weak passwords and misconfigured devices. Once inside, these cybercriminals lurk, assessing systems and seeking avenues for lateral movement to maximize their impact. But what exactly is system hardening, how does lateral movement work, and how can you combat these threats? We’ll take a closer look at system hardening and explore strategies to prevent lateral movement. Along the way, we will equip you with the knowledge and best practices necessary to safeguard your digital assets against today's relentless cyber threats.
Cross-Site Request Forgery vs. Cross-Site Scripting: Key Differences and Prevention Tips
Cross-Site Request Forgery vs. Cross-Site Scripting
Cyberattacks are a growing concern for businesses of all sizes. Among the many ways attackers target companies, Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) and Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) are two common methods that exploit vulnerabilities in web applications. These attacks can lead to unauthorized transactions, stolen customer data, or even regulatory fines, threatening your business's reputation and bottom line.
Understanding the differences between these two threats and taking proactive measures to prevent them is essential to protecting your business, customers, and compliance efforts.
Automated Security Validation: The Future of Cybersecurity
Automated Security Validation
Businesses today face an ever-increasing barrage of cyber threats. From ransomware attacks to phishing schemes, the stakes for protecting sensitive data and critical infrastructure have never been higher. Traditional security measures, while effective in some areas, struggle to keep up with the sophisticated techniques employed by modern attackers. Enter automated security validation, a new approach that promises to transform how organizations secure their systems. We’ll explore what automated security validation is, how it works, and why it is poised to become the future of cybersecurity.
Preparing for the Quantum Era: Understanding the Threats to Data Encryption
Quantum Computing Threats
The quantum era is no longer a far-off concept relegated to science fiction. It’s rapidly becoming a reality, and while the advancements in quantum computing hold tremendous promise, they also pose significant challenges to modern cybersecurity. Understanding quantum computing threats, particularly threats to encryption, and preparing accordingly is critical for businesses and governments alike.