Strengthen your network security, without hiring IT

Yes—and this is one of the most common gaps we see at accounting firms. Cloud software protects data in transit and at rest in the cloud, but it doesn’t protect the network your office devices connect through. If your firewall is misconfigured, your Wi-Fi is unsecured, or a device on your network is compromised, an attacker can intercept traffic, move laterally across your systems, or access cloud apps from inside your network. Cloud and network security work together—one doesn’t replace the other.

Network security protects the infrastructure your devices connect through—your firewall, Wi-Fi, and the traffic flowing in and out of your office. Endpoint security protects the individual devices themselves—the laptops and desktops your team uses every day. Both are necessary. A strong firewall won’t stop a threat that enters through a compromised device, and strong endpoint protection won’t stop a threat that enters through an unsecured network. Rightworks provides both as part of a layered security approach.

A firewall controls what traffic is allowed to enter and leave your network. A managed firewall goes further—it’s actively monitored, regularly updated, and configured to enforce your firm’s specific security policies. It inspects traffic for threats, blocks suspicious activity, and segments your network so that a compromise in one area can’t spread to the rest. For accounting firms handling sensitive client data, a managed firewall is a foundational layer of perimeter security.

Cyber insurance carriers and regulatory frameworks increasingly require documented evidence of network security controls—including firewall protection, access policies, and monitoring. Rightworks Network Security enforces consistent policies across your office and maintains traceable records of network activity, making it easier to satisfy insurance applications, demonstrate compliance during audits, and respond to regulatory inquiries without scrambling for documentation.