SSE
Best for: remote and hybrid teams, VPN replacement, businesses with one main office.
- ZTNA VPN replacement
- Secure web gateway and CASB
- Protection for users anywhere
- Deploys in weeks, with no network changes required
R&B Networks · Network & Infrastructure
Infrastructure that's designed, not just installed
From secure access and storage to the network core, SD-WAN, voice, and the team that runs it all, R&B Networks designs, builds and supports the infrastructure your business runs on.
Infrastructure services
7 practice areas
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SASE (Secure Access Service Edge)
Networking and security, delivered as one cloud service, wherever your people work.
The problem
Your network was built for an office. Your business isn't. Your people work from home, the road, and multiple sites. Your apps live in Microsoft 365, SaaS platforms, and the cloud. Yet traffic still goes back through a VPN and a firewall in a closet. The results:
- Slow, frustrating VPNs that users try to get around
- Security gaps when people work off-network
- Expensive hardware refreshes at every location
- Too many tools and consoles with no single view of risk
- Compliance pressure from cyber insurers, auditors, and regulators
What it is
SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) combines networking (SD-WAN) and security in one cloud service. Users and sites connect to the nearest cloud point of presence, where every connection is inspected and secured before it reaches the internet, SaaS apps, or your private applications.
SSE (Security Service Edge) is the security half of SASE. It's ideal if you want to replace your VPN and protect remote users now, and modernize your WAN later.
Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)Replace your VPN. Users reach only the apps they're authorized for, nothing more.
Secure Web Gateway (SWG)Block malicious sites, phishing, and malware on any device, anywhere.
Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB)See and control which SaaS apps are in use and what data goes into them.
Data Loss Prevention (DLP)Stop sensitive data from leaving through email, web, or cloud apps.
Firewall as a Service (FWaaS)Enterprise firewall protection delivered from the cloud, with no appliances to patch.
SD-WAN (SASE plans)Fast, reliable connections between sites and the cloud, with automatic failover.
Choose your starting point
Full SASE
Best for: multi-site organizations, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, distributed teams.
- Everything in SSE, plus:
- SD-WAN connecting every location and cloud (Azure, AWS)
- Firewall as a Service replacing branch firewalls
- One platform and one policy for users and sites
How we get you there
01
Assess
We review your network, users, apps, and security gaps (free).
02
Design
We recommend the right platform and architecture with a clear cost comparison.
03
Pilot
We test with a small group before anything changes for everyone.
04
Roll out
Phased migration with minimal disruption, typically [X–Y weeks].
05
Manage
Ongoing monitoring, tuning, reporting, and quarterly reviews.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between SASE and SSE?
SSE covers the security services (ZTNA, SWG, CASB, DLP, FWaaS). SASE adds SD-WAN networking. Many clients start with SSE and add SD-WAN later.
Do I need to replace my firewall?
Not right away. We can run SASE alongside existing firewalls and retire appliances as they reach end of life.
Will this work with Microsoft 365?
Yes. All four platforms support Microsoft 365, and Microsoft's own Global Secure Access integrates natively with Entra ID.
How long does deployment take?
SSE for remote users can often go live in weeks. Full SASE across multiple sites depends on location count and is planned in phases.
Will users notice a difference?
Usually a better one: faster access to cloud apps and no more manual VPN connections.
How is it priced?
Per user per month, plus per site for SD-WAN. We give you a fixed monthly quote after the assessment.
Can you help with cyber insurance requirements?
Yes. SASE addresses many common insurer controls, such as MFA-backed access, web filtering, and remote access security. We provide reporting to support your application.
Get started
Book Your Free Assessment
Find out which SASE path fits your business
In a free 30-minute assessment, we'll review your current setup, flag your biggest risks, and show you what SASE or SSE would look like and cost for you.
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Network & firewall design & implementation
A well-segmented network, a properly tuned firewall, and storage sized to grow with you: the foundation everything else depends on.
LAN / WAN architecture & VLAN segmentation
- Structured, documented networks
- Traffic separated by function, department and risk
Next-gen firewall deployment & hardening
- Firewall selection, configuration and hardening
- Tuned to your traffic instead of left on defaults
Intrusion detection & prevention (IDS/IPS)
- Traffic inspection at the network edge
- Flags and blocks suspicious activity, not after the fact
Zero Trust network access
- Identity-aware access policies
- Users and devices only reach what they're explicitly allowed to
SAN / NAS architecture & sizing
- Right-sized shared storage for file, application and virtualization workloads
- On-prem or hybrid
Backup, replication & disaster recovery
- Automated backups and offsite replication
- Tested recovery plans that meet your RTO and RPO targets
Cloud & hybrid storage tiering
- Move cold data to lower-cost cloud tiers automatically
- Hot data stays fast and local
Capacity planning & performance tuning
- Ongoing monitoring so you upgrade on your schedule
- Not after storage runs out unannounced
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SD-WAN & multi-site
Running more than one location? We connect your sites into one reliable, centrally managed network, with traffic routed by application instead of by guesswork.
SD-WAN & multi-site connectivity
One policy, applied consistently, across every branch, office and cloud connection.
- Application-aware routing that prioritizes critical traffic
- Centralized policy management across every site
- Automatic failover across broadband, MPLS & LTE/5G links
- Direct, secure cloud on-ramp to Microsoft 365 & Azure
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VoIP & unified communications
Phones, meetings and messaging on one platform, sized and tuned for call quality that holds up under real traffic.
Cloud & on-premises VoIP deployment
- Phone systems that fit how you actually operate
- Hosted in the cloud or kept on-site
Video conferencing & meeting rooms
- Room systems and video setups that just work
- From huddle rooms to full boardrooms
Microsoft Teams Phone & UC integration
- Bring calling into Teams alongside chat and meetings
- Integrated with your Microsoft 365 tenant
QoS design for voice & video
- Traffic prioritization across your network and WAN
- Calls stay clear under load
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Managed & co-managed IT services
Whether you have no IT team, or a great one that needs backup, we plug in at the level you need.
Fully managed IT
We become your IT department: 24/7 help desk, patching and monitoring, vendor management, and a technology roadmap, all under one predictable monthly plan.
Co-managed IT
We extend your existing team with extra hands, specialist skills, after-hours coverage, or a second set of eyes on the infrastructure above, without replacing anyone.
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IT Consulting
Strategic guidance for the decisions that outlast any single project: what to build, what to spend, and where the risk actually is.
Disaster recovery & business continuity strategy
- Business impact analysis and RTO/RPO targets aligned to what the business actually needs
- Continuity plans and tabletop exercises, so your team knows what to do, not just what to hope for
IT budgeting & cost optimization
- Multi-year IT budgets tied to your business plan, not guesswork
- Eliminate redundant tools, licenses, and vendor contracts
Cloud & infrastructure strategy
- Cloud vs. on-premises decisions based on cost, risk, and growth plans
- A long-term infrastructure roadmap instead of one-off purchases
Security & compliance strategy
- Risk assessments and gap analysis against HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, and cyber insurance requirements
- Governance policies your team can actually follow
vCIO & technology roadmaps
- Quarterly business reviews and a technology roadmap tied to your goals
- Executive-level IT guidance without a full-time CIO hire
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Penetration testing & vulnerability assessment
Find the gaps before an attacker does, with real testing instead of a scan report nobody reads.
External & internal penetration testing
- Simulated real-world attacks against your network, applications, and perimeter
- Manual testing by certified testers, not just automated scans
Vulnerability scanning & assessment
- Continuous or scheduled scans across servers, endpoints, and cloud workloads
- Findings prioritized by real business risk, not just a CVSS score
Web application security testing
- Testing for OWASP Top 10 issues like injection, broken authentication, and misconfigurations
- Covers public-facing sites and internal business applications
Remediation & retesting
- Clear, actionable reports your team can hand straight to developers or IT
- Free retest to confirm fixes actually closed the gap
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How it works
From site walk to fully supported
01
Assess
We walk your site, review your network diagrams (or build one if none exist), and identify gaps.
02
Design
We spec the SASE, storage, network, SD-WAN or voice solution sized for your business, not oversold.
03
Implement
We install and cut over on a schedule that avoids disrupting your team.
04
Support
We monitor and maintain what we built, as a managed or co-managed service.
FAQ
Common questions
Do you work with the vendors we already have in place?
In most cases, yes. We'll assess your existing network, storage, security and phone systems first, and recommend replacing only what's actually holding you back.
What's the difference between managed and co-managed IT?
Managed IT means we act as your entire IT department. Co-managed IT means you keep your internal team and we extend it, covering after-hours support, overflow projects, or specialist skills your team doesn't have in-house.
Can you design for multiple office locations at once?
Yes. Our SD-WAN and multi-site services are built for exactly this, giving every location consistent policy, routing and failover from one central console.
Do you handle disaster recovery and backup testing?
Yes. As part of storage design, we set up automated backups and replication, and run regular recovery tests so you know your data will actually come back if you need it.
Will you also monitor and secure what you build?
Yes, either through our managed/co-managed IT services above, or paired with our managed cybersecurity offering for 24/7 monitoring and response.
Let's look at your infrastructure, free.
Tell us what you're running today, secure access, storage, network, phones or all of it, and we'll come back with a prioritized plan, whether you work with us or not.