How is hardening different from managed security services?

Hardening is up front, project based work that closes vulnerabilities and reduces exposure in your current systems. Managed security services are ongoing monitoring and response after that foundation is in place. Most clients harden first, then move to continuous monitoring.

Will hardening disrupt our systems or users?

We schedule changes like port closures and firewall updates during low traffic windows and test as we go, so day to day operations continue without unexpected downtime.

What are CIS benchmarks and why do they matter?

CIS benchmarks are published, consensus based configuration standards for operating systems, servers, and applications. Aligning to them gives you a recognized, defensible baseline instead of an ad hoc set of settings.

How often should hardening be done?

It depends on how often your environment changes. New servers, new software, and new integrations all reopen gaps, so many businesses schedule a hardening pass annually or whenever significant infrastructure changes are made.