Forensics handoffClose gapsNew baselines
Post-incident hardening
After a scare or breach, we tighten identity, endpoints, email, and backups—closing the holes that let trouble in and documenting what changed so leadership can sleep again.
Security & resilience · Northern Virginia & the DMV
Security that never sleeps.
Endpoint protection, email filtering, MFA, 24/7 monitoring, and backups we actually test—so one bad click in Arlington or a ransomware scare in Fairfax does not become a lost week.
Recent work
Cybersecurity projects we deliver across the DMV.
Real engagements for small teams that need protection, proof, and a plan—not a binder of policies nobody reads.
Microsoft 365Google WorkspaceSSO ready
MFA rollout
Enforce MFA org-wide with enrollment support for stragglers—plus conditional access or SSO foundations when you are ready to graduate from passwords alone.
Verify backupsRestore drillRunbook
Backup audit + test restore
“Are our backups real?” audits with an actual test restore—M365, Google, servers, or file shares—plus a recovery runbook your team can follow without us on the phone.
What we integrate
Layers we deploy and monitor.
The security stack behind every protected Knockout Networks client—remote-first with on-site help when hardware or closets need hands.
Security buyers often lead with fear—we lead with tested recovery. Layered protection on every device and inbox, identity locked down with MFA, monitoring that catches trouble early, and restore drills documented in plain English.
Endpoint protection
EDRThreat blockingManaged
Modern endpoint detection on laptops and servers—with alerts triaged by engineers who know your users, not a generic SOC script.
Email filtering
PhishingImpersonationQuarantine
Inbound filtering that catches phishing, impersonation, and malware before it hits the inbox—tuned for the way small teams actually work.
MFA / SSO
2FAConditional accessPasswordless path
Practical MFA enrollment and SSO foundations—strong enough for insurance questionnaires, simple enough that staff actually use it.
24/7 monitoring
SIEM-liteFirewall alertsAnomaly watch
Round-the-clock watch on firewalls, servers, and critical systems—with escalation paths when something looks wrong at 2 a.m.
Cloud & local backup
M365 & GoogleServersOffsite copies
Layered backups for cloud mailboxes, file shares, and servers—with offsite replication so a local disaster does not take your only copy.
Tested disaster recovery
Restore drillsRunbooksRTO targets
Quarterly restore tests and written recovery steps—so “we have backups” means “we have proven we can get back online.”
Service areas
Cybersecurity & backups across Northern Virginia, Washington DC & Maryland
We protect small businesses with endpoint security, email filtering, MFA, monitoring, and tested backups throughout the greater DMV. Based in Herndon, Virginia, we serve the greater DMV—Northern Virginia (including Loudoun, Fairfax, and all of NoVA), Washington DC, and Maryland (including Montgomery County and surrounding suburbs, Prince George’s County, and up to Baltimore), plus Virginia south to Fredericksburg. Remote-first IT support everywhere we cover; local engineers for onsite surveys, installs, and projects.
How it works
Assess, protect, prove, maintain.
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Assess
We review identity, endpoints, email, backups, and access—then prioritize fixes that reduce real risk, not checkbox theater.
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Protect
EDR, filtering, MFA, patching, and backup jobs go live—with defaults hardened and exceptions documented.
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Prove
Test restores, phishing simulations, and policy sign-off—evidence you can show insurers, clients, or counsel.
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Maintain
Ongoing monitoring, patch discipline, and periodic drills—security is a rhythm, not a one-time project.
Questions
Good to know.
Do you help with cybersecurity in Arlington, Fairfax, and across NoVA?
Yes—we secure small businesses across the DMV with layered endpoint protection, email filtering, MFA, monitoring, and tested backups. Remote-first with local on-site when needed.
How is this different from your managed IT page?
Managed IT covers everyday operations—help desk, devices, vendors. This page is for buyers who lead with security fear or compliance needs: hardening, MFA rollouts, backup audits, and disaster recovery planning.
Can you help after a ransomware or phishing incident?
We assist with containment, recovery from backups, credential resets, and hardening afterward. For legal or forensic investigations, we coordinate with your counsel and specialists while keeping your business running.
Do you test backups or just install backup software?
We test restores—mailbox, file, or server—on a schedule and document results. Backup software that never gets restored is wishful thinking; we treat drills as part of the service.
Can you write a security policy for our 15-person firm?
Yes—right-sized policies, acceptable-use guidance, and admin settings that match. We are IT partners, not lawyers; compliance counsel still signs off when regulations apply.
Is cybersecurity included in managed IT pricing?
Baseline protection is included for managed IT clients. Deeper projects—post-incident response, major MFA migrations, backup rebuilds, or compliance programs—are scoped separately.
Next step
Tell us about your project.
Share a few details about your space and what you're trying to accomplish—we'll follow up to schedule a walkthrough or discovery call.
(703) 493-0536 hello@knockoutnetworks.com
Based in Herndon, VA—serving the greater DMV: Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland (Montgomery County and surrounding areas, up to Baltimore).