Calm, engineered security—backed by operational discipline.
VanguardGatehouse delivers cybersecurity and IT operations built for real environments: least privilege, measurable controls, and a clear escalation path when things go wrong.
Operating model
Security that behaves like engineering
Three pillars that keep controls supportable—without adding chaos.
Modern access control with MFA, device trust, conditional access, and least privilege.
- Entra ID hardening
- Privileged access patterns
- Zero-trust-friendly architecture
Backups, patching, monitoring, and incident response built for continuity.
- Ransomware-ready recovery
- Patch governance
- Alerting with clear runbooks
Security that maps to your risk tolerance and compliance obligations.
- Policy baselines
- Vendor risk review
- Audit-ready evidence collection
Capabilities
Services built to reduce risk and run cleanly
Choose a managed model or focused engagements. Every service includes documentation, measurable outcomes, and a staged plan.
End-to-end operational ownership of the modern workplace stack—designed for reliability, auditability, and predictable outcomes.
Pragmatic hardening across identity, endpoints, and email. We prioritize least-privilege, maintainability, and measurable risk reduction.
Playbooks, telemetry coverage, and exercises that reduce downtime and decision churn when it matters most.
Clear, prioritized findings with practical remediation steps—focused on what to do next, not shelfware.
Framework-aligned controls without bureaucracy. Evidence workflows that stand up in audits and scale with the organization.
How it works
A staged approach that avoids disruption
We prioritize quick wins first, then layer controls and operational guardrails.
Inventory, risk interview, and a fast security posture snapshot to set priorities.
A staged roadmap with quick wins first, then layered controls and operational guardrails.
Monitoring, patch cadence, and monthly reporting with measurable outcomes and backlog tracking.
What clients say
Measured outcomes, not noise
Testimonials reflect a consistent pattern: clarity, calm execution, and visible risk reduction.
“The onboarding was clean, documented, and calm. We finally have visibility and a security baseline we understand.”
“They treated our incident like a process, not a panic. Containment, recovery, and follow-up were structured and fast.”
“Patching and endpoint standards are now predictable. Reporting is the first we’ve had that leadership actually reads.”
“Identity hardening and device compliance reduced noise and risk. The approach was practical and supportable.”
FAQ
Common questions
If you don’t see your question here, reach out—we’ll respond quickly.
Do you support multi-site organizations?
Yes. Our operating model is built around standardized baselines, runbooks, and repeatable onboarding across locations.
What industries do you work with?
We work primarily with coastal North Carolina organizations in healthcare, logistics, hospitality, and professional services.
How fast can you start?
Most engagements start with discovery within 5 business days, followed by staged onboarding over 10–14 days.
Do you offer one-time assessments?
Yes. We offer baseline security reviews and vulnerability assessments with a prioritized remediation plan.
Start with a baseline snapshot and a staged roadmap. You’ll get clear ownership boundaries, measurable controls, and a clean operating cadence.