Network Security
Defense-in-Depth
No Single Tool Protects Everything. That's Why We Use All of Them.
Ashton uses a defense-in-depth approach to cybersecurity, built on NIST best practices and multiple layers of protection, including firewalls, email security, endpoint protection, content filtering, mobile device management, behavioral monitoring, and Data Loss Prevention. As a Sophos Platinum Partner, Ashton deploys and manages an integrated Sophos security stack across your environment, providing cohesive, 24/7 monitored protection.
- Next-generation firewall management
- Email security and anti-phishing
- Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
- Content filtering
- Mobile device management (MDM)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Behavioral monitoring and anomaly detection
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity
Accidents Happen. Downtime Doesn't Have To.
Whether it's a ransomware attack, a hardware failure, or someone accidentally deleting a critical file — when something goes wrong, how fast you recover is everything. Ashton's backup and disaster recovery solutions are built for speed. Hourly server backups minimize data loss to a single hour. Recovery can begin within 90 minutes. And we operate our own autonomous, redundant encrypted data center to make sure your data is always protected, always accessible, and never held hostage.
- Hourly server backups
- 90-minute recovery initiation
- Offsite and cloud backup storage
- Ashton-operated redundant data center
- Disaster recovery planning and testing
- Business continuity documentation
Security Awareness Training
KnowBe4 Partnership
Your Employees Are Your First Line of Defense. Train Them.
91% of successful data breaches start with a phishing attack. The best firewall in the world can't protect you if someone on your team clicks the wrong link. Ashton partners with KnowBe4 — the leader in security awareness training — to turn your employees from a vulnerability into an asset. We start with a phishing simulation to establish a baseline, then run ongoing training campaigns, monthly cybersecurity tips, and quarterly mandatory awareness sessions. A dedicated Ashton engineer monitors results and keeps leadership informed on how your team is improving.
- Baseline phishing simulation
- Initial and ongoing training campaigns
- Monthly threat tip communications
- Quarterly mandatory security training
- Real-time analytics and reporting
- Dedicated Ashton engineer support
Ransomware Response
Sophos Partnership
When the Worst Happens, We're Already Moving.
Even with the best defenses in place, breaches can happen. What separates a recoverable incident from a business-ending event is how fast and how effectively you respond. Ashton's Ransomware Rapid Response capability — powered by our partnership with Sophos — deploys an elite team of incident responders the moment a threat is detected. We triage, contain, neutralize, and restore. Then we implement post-incident monitoring to make sure it doesn't happen again.
- 24/7 threat detection and alerting
- Immediate incident triage and containment
- Sophos-powered elite incident response team
- Active neutralization of live threats
- Restoration coordination and support
- Post-incident monitoring and reporting
Security That Holds Up to a Third-Party Audit
Ashton applies the same high security standards to our own infrastructure that we recommend to clients, including third-party NIST-based audits and significant investment in CMMC compliance. Our guidance is based on real practice, and our proven security posture helps clients meet their own compliance and cyber insurance requirements.
Security that Evolves as Threats Evolve
Cyber threats are evolving quickly, so security that never changes will not keep you safe. Ashton uses a dynamic model with 24/7 SOC monitoring, behavioral analytics, and continuously updated threat intelligence from partners like Sophos and KnowBe4, plus regular security reviews, so your protection evolves with the threat landscape.
Security That Accounts for the Human Factor
Technology alone cannot stop every attack, because people are part of the risk. Ashton uses ongoing KnowBe4 security awareness training—simulated phishing, monthly tips, quarterly training, and real-time reporting—so your team stays alert and your organization sees fewer successful phishing attacks.
