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Identity-first security Runbook-driven operations Coastal North Carolina

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.

Scope clarity
Clear boundaries, change control, and documented ownership.
Evidence-ready
Baseline snapshots, logs, and artifacts leadership can audit.
Operational snapshot
Typical first 30 days
Identity baseline
MFA, conditional access, least privilege patterns
Endpoint standards
Patching cadence, compliance, hardening policies
Monitoring + runbooks
Signal-to-noise tuning, escalation paths, reporting
Backups + recovery
Recovery evidence, restore testing, immutable options
Designed for leadership visibility
Monthly summaries, open risks, remediation backlog, and next actions.

Operating model

Security that behaves like engineering

Three pillars that keep controls supportable—without adding chaos.

Identity-first security

Modern access control with MFA, device trust, conditional access, and least privilege.

  • Entra ID hardening
  • Privileged access patterns
  • Zero-trust-friendly architecture
Operational resilience

Backups, patching, monitoring, and incident response built for continuity.

  • Ransomware-ready recovery
  • Patch governance
  • Alerting with clear runbooks
Practical governance

Security that maps to your risk tolerance and compliance obligations.

  • Policy baselines
  • Vendor risk review
  • Audit-ready evidence collection
< 15 min
Mean time to respond
for critical incidents under managed coverage
250+
Security controls deployed
across identity, endpoint, and network layers
10–14 days
Onboarding lead time
typical for managed IT + baseline security
Coastal NC
Coverage footprint
multi-site support with standardized runbooks

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.

Managed IT Operations

End-to-end operational ownership of the modern workplace stack—designed for reliability, auditability, and predictable outcomes.

Reduced outages
Cleaner change-control
Lower support load
Security Engineering

Pragmatic hardening across identity, endpoints, and email. We prioritize least-privilege, maintainability, and measurable risk reduction.

Improved posture
Reduced attack paths
Audit-ready configuration
Incident Response Readiness

Playbooks, telemetry coverage, and exercises that reduce downtime and decision churn when it matters most.

Faster containment
Lower business impact
Stronger lessons learned
Security Assessments

Clear, prioritized findings with practical remediation steps—focused on what to do next, not shelfware.

Prioritized action plan
Reduced exposure
Leadership alignment
Governance, Risk & Compliance

Framework-aligned controls without bureaucracy. Evidence workflows that stand up in audits and scale with the organization.

Audit-ready posture
Clear accountability
Reduced compliance friction

How it works

A staged approach that avoids disruption

We prioritize quick wins first, then layer controls and operational guardrails.

1
Discovery & baseline

Inventory, risk interview, and a fast security posture snapshot to set priorities.

Deliverables: snapshots, runbooks, and next-action backlog.
2
Plan & harden

A staged roadmap with quick wins first, then layered controls and operational guardrails.

Deliverables: snapshots, runbooks, and next-action backlog.
3
Operate & measure

Monitoring, patch cadence, and monthly reporting with measurable outcomes and backlog tracking.

Deliverables: snapshots, runbooks, and next-action backlog.

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.”

Operations Director
Multi-site healthcare services

“They treated our incident like a process, not a panic. Containment, recovery, and follow-up were structured and fast.”

IT Manager
Hospitality & tourism group

“Patching and endpoint standards are now predictable. Reporting is the first we’ve had that leadership actually reads.”

CFO
Coastal logistics firm

“Identity hardening and device compliance reduced noise and risk. The approach was practical and supportable.”

Managing Partner
Professional services

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.

Ready to reduce risk without adding chaos?

Start with a baseline snapshot and a staged roadmap. You’ll get clear ownership boundaries, measurable controls, and a clean operating cadence.