Frequently Asked Questions
What cybersecurity services does EdgeTeam provide?
We build and test defenses across four areas: network and data protection, endpoint and identity, operations and compliance, and fully managed security. The focus is on both stopping attacks and proving you can recover, because a defense without a tested recovery plan is only half the job.
How does EdgeTeam protect our network and data?
Our network and data pillar covers segmentation, firewalls, encryption, and traffic inspection so a breach in one area cannot move freely across your environment. We design the controls around how your data actually flows, not a generic template.
Why is identity considered the new security perimeter?
Users, devices, and applications now connect from everywhere, so a trusted internal network no longer describes reality. Controlling who and what can reach each resource through strong identity, least privilege, and zero trust has become the primary line of defense.
What endpoint protection does EdgeTeam deploy?
Our endpoint and identity pillar pairs modern endpoint protection and detection with least-privilege access, so laptops, servers, and mobile devices are both hardened and monitored. Endpoint and identity are handled together because most intrusions move from a compromised device to stolen credentials.
Can you help us meet compliance requirements?
Yes. Our operations and compliance pillar maps your security controls to the frameworks you answer to, whether that is CMMC, HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2, or cyber insurance requirements. We focus on evidence you can show an auditor, not just policies on paper.
What does testing the recovery actually mean?
It means regularly proving that backups restore, failover works, and your team can bring systems back within the time the business can tolerate. Many organizations only discover during an incident that their recovery plan was never validated. We test it before you need it.
Do we need our own security operations center, or can EdgeTeam manage security for us?
Both are options. You can build an in-house SOC, use our managed security service, or run a hybrid of the two. The right answer depends on your size, risk, staff, and budget, so we help you weigh build, buy, or borrow rather than pushing a single model.
Can you secure devices IT does not manage, such as OT and IoT?
Yes. Operational technology and IoT devices often cannot run traditional security agents, so we protect them with network segmentation, monitoring, and access control. That lets you defend equipment you cannot patch or install software on.