The Challenge
Why Branch Networks Are Vulnerable
Branches often have direct internet access, little local IT and older equipment, making them easy targets.
Is This Relevant?
Is This Use Case Relevant to Your Organization?
The people, moments and signals that usually bring this need to the surface.
Relevant Teams
- Network and security teams
- Branch and operations managers
- IT leaders
Common Triggers
- Firewall end of support
- An incident at a branch
- Opening new branches
Warning Signs
- Different firewalls at each branch
- One flat network per site
- Branch devices rarely updated
Typical Environments
- Offices, branches, remote users and cloud
- Windows, macOS and mobile devices, and servers
Benefits
What Better Looks Like
Intended benefits. Actual results depend on your environment and starting point.
Our Approach
A Practical Approach
Layered protection, deployed in stages to avoid disruption. Each stage is tailored to your environment.
Assess
Review devices, networks, remote access and current security tools.
Prioritize
Rank what you find by business impact, effort and risk, and agree where to start.
Design
Agree policies, segmentation and the access model.
Implement
Deploy endpoint, network and access controls in planned stages.
Validate and Optimize
Test protection, access and user experience.
Solutions
Solutions That Can Help
The solutions that address this use case, starting with the primary one.
Services
How Signisys Can Support You
The services that deliver the approach, from the first assessment to ongoing improvement.
Technology
Technology Options
Where technology fits in the approach. Specific platforms and partner status are confirmed for each engagement.
Before You Start
What to Consider Before Getting Started
A little preparation makes the first assessment faster and its findings more reliable.
- Number of branches and their needs
- Existing equipment and contracts
- Guest and IoT access
- Central management tools
- Who will own the work and act on recommendations
- Engagement model and ongoing support
Measuring Success
How to Measure Success
Illustrative measures. Agree a baseline first, and keep targets separate from measured results.
Branches on Standard
Branches with standard security.
Segmented Sites
Sites with separated networks.
Branch Incidents
Security incidents at branches.
Device Compliance
Branch devices up to date.
Our Approach
How We Deliver Results
How Signisys works, from the first assessment to handover and beyond.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this use case.
How do we know our branches need better security?
Different equipment at each site, flat networks and devices rarely updated are the usual signs.
Do we need IT staff at each branch?
No. Central management lets security be applied and monitored remotely.
What information is needed to get started?
A list of branches, their network equipment, internet connections and the devices that connect.
Which environments does this apply to?
Offices, branches, remote users and cloud, across common device types and servers.
How is progress measured?
Agree a baseline for measures such as branches on standard, segmented sites, branch incidents and device compliance, then track them over time.
Related Content
Related Outcomes, Use Cases and Guides
Where to go next: the outcome this use case supports, nearby scenarios, technology partners and practical guides.
Business Outcome
Strengthen Cybersecurity and Reduce Business Risk
Technology Partner
Cisco Solutions and Services
Technology Partner
HPE Aruba Networking Solutions and Services
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