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Cyber Security

Cyber Security That Stops Threats Before They Stop Your Business

Proactive, CISSP-led cyber security that keeps threats out and your business running — with response times averaging 15 minutes or less.

4.9★ on Google • 43 Reviews
CRN MSP 500 Award Winner
Avg. 15-Min Response Time
Local Desert Team
CISSP Certified

“Cyber security is the managed protection of business systems, data, and email from ransomware, phishing, and unauthorized access. It's for small and mid-sized businesses without an in-house security team. Southwest Networks delivers endpoint detection and response, security awareness training, and 15-minute incident response across the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire — all under CISSP-certified leadership.”

The Problems Cyber Security Solves

We got a phishing email that looked exactly like our CEO. Three people clicked it before anyone noticed.

Our last IT guy said we had antivirus, so we were 'fine.' Then ransomware shut us down for a week.

I have no idea what our security posture actually looks like. I just hope nothing bad happens.

You deserve a security partner who actually explains what's going on

Matt Disher, president of Southwest Networks and a CISSP-certified security professional with 30 years in the industry, built this practice on one belief: every business deserves enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise-grade confusion. We translate complex threats into plain language and build defenses that work while you sleep — from network and endpoint protection to dedicated email security that catches phishing and business email compromise before either reaches your inbox. And because no defense is perfect, we pair every cybersecurity engagement with proven data backup and disaster recovery — so if ransomware ever gets through, you have a tested path back to clean operations.
Matt Disher, president of Southwest Networks
Matt Disher
President, Southwest Networks
The Credential That Sets Us Apart

CISSP-Certified

The CISSP is the gold standard in information security — held by fewer than 170,000 professionals worldwide. It means your security strategy is designed by someone who's proven their expertise across all domains of cyber security.

Why Inland Empire Businesses Choose Southwest Networks

CISSP-Certified. 30 Years Local. Built for Your World.

We are not a general IT provider that added your industry to a brochure. We have been serving businesses in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties since 1996 — with certifications most IT providers don't have and a specialization in the compliance, security, and uptime demands of professional firms.

30 +
Years Serving Inland Empire Businesses
15 m
Average Response Time — Not Hours
3 ×
CRN MSP 500 — Consecutive Years
CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CRN Fast Growth 150 — 2025
CRN MSP 500 — 3 Consecutive Years
MSP to Watch — 2025
KESQ News — Featured Cybersecurity Expert
CRN MSP 500 2026 — Top managed service provider in North AmericaCRN MSP 500 2025 award badgeCRN MSP 500 2024 award badgeCRN Fast Growth 150 — 2025 fastest growing solution providersChannel Futures NextGen 101 award badgeChannel Futures NextGen 101 2023 award badgeMSP to Watch 2025 Winner — Southwest NetworksMSP Titans of the Industry 2024 FinalistCISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional credentialHCISPP — HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioner credential

Three Steps to IT Confidence

1

We assess your real risk

We run a thorough vulnerability assessment of your network, endpoints, email, and user behavior — then show you exactly where you're exposed in plain English.

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2

We build your defense layers

From managed firewalls and intrusion detection to endpoint protection and email filtering, we deploy the right tools in the right places — no bloated packages, no gaps.

3

We monitor, train, and adapt

Threats evolve daily. We provide 24/7 monitoring, regular security awareness training for your team, and ongoing vulnerability management to keep you ahead.

What's at Risk — and What's Possible

✓ With Southwest Networks
  • Layered security that stops threats before they reach your team
  • Actively managed compliance posture that's always audit-ready
  • A CISSP-certified partner who explains risks in plain language
  • 24/7 monitoring with response times averaging 15 minutes or less
  • Security awareness training that turns your staff into your first line of defense
✗ Without Southwest Networks
  • One phishing email away from a data breach that costs you clients
  • Paying ransomware demands because you have no recovery plan
  • Failing compliance audits and losing contracts
  • Waking up to find your systems encrypted and your data gone
  • Explaining to customers why their personal information was stolen
Cyber Security deliverables from Southwest Networks

Everything You Get With Cyber Security

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Managed Firewall & IDS

Enterprise-grade firewall with intrusion detection, configured and monitored around the clock to block threats at the perimeter.

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Email Security & Filtering

Advanced email filtering that catches phishing, malware, and spam before it ever reaches your team's inbox.

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Endpoint Detection & Response

Next-gen EDR on every device — detecting, isolating, and remediating threats in real time across your entire fleet.

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Security Awareness Training

Regular, engaging training and simulated phishing campaigns that turn your employees from your biggest vulnerability into your strongest asset.

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Vulnerability Management

Continuous scanning and patching of known vulnerabilities so threats can't exploit outdated software or misconfigurations.

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Incident Response Planning

A documented, tested response plan so when something does happen, your team knows exactly what to do — and so do we.

How Secure Is Your Business Right Now?

Take our free 25-point IT security self-assessment. Get instant results and a clear picture of where your business stands — no sales call required.

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What Clients Say About Our Cyber Security

"If there are suspicious messages, the group at Southwest Network is quick to analyze and respond with their recommended course of action."

Michael Marrakesh

"As our cybersecurity and IT support company, Southwest Networks has always been helpful with our computer needs and always ready to help with answering questions we might have. When we have a request and reach out to them to help solve a problem, they get back to us in a timely manner and find the solution as quickly as possible."

Robert Anderson

"Zac at Southwest Networks has been just awesome! These guys handle all of our IT needs and having a CPA Firm we are obviously a target for criminals. They get it and have us locked down and secured."

Tim Taylor

Common Questions About Our Services

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