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Security operations centre with screens showing SD-WAN threat protection dashboard and encrypted network connections
SD-WAN

Security built into your WAN. Not bolted on afterwards.

SD-WAN security protects every site, every user, and every connection by design. Encrypted tunnels, integrated firewall, cloud-delivered threat protection, and zero trust access controls deployed consistently across your entire UK network.

AES-256 Encryption
Zero Trust Access
Compliance Ready
AES-256
encryption standard applied to all site-to-site SD-WAN tunnels by default
99%
of known malware and phishing threats blocked by cloud-delivered security inspection
1 policy
deployed simultaneously across all sites from the central SD-WAN management platform
Capabilities

Comprehensive security across every site in your UK network.

Our SD-WAN security service delivers consistent, enterprise-grade protection across all your sites without the cost and complexity of deploying separate security hardware at each location.

Encrypted Site-to-Site Tunnels

All traffic between sites travels through AES-256 encrypted IPsec tunnels. No traffic traverses the public internet unencrypted. Every site-to-site connection authenticated and encrypted by default, not as an optional add-on.

AES-256 EncryptionIPsec TunnelsMutual Authentication

Integrated Next-Generation Firewall

Next-generation firewall capabilities built into the SD-WAN platform. Application-layer inspection, intrusion prevention, and URL filtering enforced at every site without deploying separate firewall hardware at each location.

NGFWIPSURL Filtering

Cloud-Delivered Security Services

Internet-bound traffic inspected by cloud security services before reaching users. Malware, phishing, and command-and-control traffic blocked at the cloud edge. Protection that follows users wherever they connect from.

Cloud SecurityMalware BlockingPhishing Protection

Zero Trust Network Access

Users and devices verified before accessing any network resource. Least-privilege access enforced based on identity, device posture, and location. No implicit trust for any user or device, regardless of network location.

Zero TrustIdentity VerificationLeast Privilege

Threat Visibility and Analytics

Security events from every site aggregated into a single dashboard. Threat trends, blocked attacks, and policy violations all visible in real time. Security posture across your entire network visible at a glance.

Security DashboardThreat AnalyticsEvent Correlation

Compliance-Ready Security Policies

Security policies designed to support Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, and other compliance frameworks. Consistent policy enforcement across all sites. Audit-ready reporting showing security controls in place.

Cyber EssentialsISO 27001Compliance Reporting
How It Works

From security assessment to protected network in six steps.

01

Security Requirements Assessment

We review your current security posture, compliance requirements, and threat exposure. This shapes the SD-WAN security architecture and determines which cloud security services are required.

02

Security Architecture Design

SD-WAN security architecture designed covering encryption, firewall policies, cloud security integration, and zero trust access controls. Compliance requirements mapped to specific security controls.

03

Pilot Deployment and Security Testing

Security controls deployed at a pilot site and tested. Firewall policies validated, encryption confirmed, and cloud security services verified. Penetration testing available to validate the security posture.

04

Full Network Security Rollout

Security policies deployed across all sites simultaneously. Consistent security posture from day one. No site left with weaker security than others during the rollout period.

05

Security Monitoring Configuration

Security dashboards and alerting configured. Threat detection rules tuned to your environment. Integration with your SIEM or security monitoring platform where required.

06

Ongoing Security Management

Security policies maintained and updated as threats evolve. Regular security reviews ensure your SD-WAN security posture keeps pace with the threat landscape. Compliance evidence produced on request.

Real Results

How we have secured UK business networks.

Retail Chain Security Standardisation

A UK retailer with 15 stores had inconsistent security across sites. Some stores had firewalls, others did not. A breach at one store could spread across the network. Compliance audits were failing.

SD-WAN deployed with consistent NGFW policies across all 15 stores. Encrypted tunnels between all sites. Cloud security inspection for all internet traffic. Cyber Essentials certification achieved within 3 months of deployment.

Financial Services Zero Trust

A Lancashire financial services firm needed to implement zero trust network access following a security review. Their existing VPN-based approach gave too much implicit trust to connected users.

SD-WAN zero trust access deployed. All users verified by identity before accessing any resource. Least-privilege access enforced. Security audit passed with no findings. Regulatory compliance maintained.

Manufacturing Threat Protection

A Blackburn manufacturer had suffered a ransomware attack that spread across their network because there was no segmentation between sites. Recovery cost over 200,000 pounds.

SD-WAN deployed with micro-segmentation between sites and departments. Cloud security inspection blocking malware at the edge. Subsequent phishing attempts blocked before reaching user devices. No security incidents in 18 months post-deployment.

Ready to Secure Your Network?

Consistent security across every site in your UK network.

We will assess your current network security posture and design an SD-WAN security architecture that protects every site, every user, and every connection without adding complexity or cost.