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About Danguard.net

Practical Cybersecurity for Small Business, Industrial Environments & Connected Operations

Danguard is a cybersecurity-focused consulting firm based in Durham Region, dedicated to helping small and mid-sized organizations protect their networks, secure their connected equipment, and strengthen their operational resilience. We specialize in real-world, vendor-neutral security services tailored for businesses that rely on technology to run their operations—whether that means office systems, cloud tools, or industrial devices.

With more than 20 years of IT experience and deep expertise in cybersecurity, project management, and IT/OT convergence, Danguard provides the level of protection normally reserved for large enterprises—delivered with clarity, simplicity, and affordability for local businesses.

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Our Mission

To make practical, effective cybersecurity accessible to small industrial operations and professional businesses, ensuring they can operate safely, securely, and with confidence in an increasingly connected world.

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💼 What We Do

We help organizations prevent cyber incidents, reduce operational risk, and improve their security posture through:

🔐 Cybersecurity Risk Assessments

Identifying vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and real-world risks to your business operations.

🛡️ Microsoft 365 Hardening & Security

Securing your email, data, identities, and cloud collaboration environment against modern threats.

🔥 Network Segmentation & Firewall Deployment

Designing and implementing secure network zones using Fortinet technologies to prevent lateral attacks.

🛑 Backup & Incident Readiness Planning

Ensuring your business can recover quickly from ransomware, hardware failures, or unexpected outages.

📘 Project & Program Management

Providing senior-level leadership for cybersecurity, IT, and infrastructure initiatives.

🏭 Industries We Serve

Danguard’s services are designed for the environments where security gaps have the biggest impact:

🔧 Small Manufacturers & CNC Shops

Protecting mixed IT/OT networks, machine connections, and production systems.

🚗 Auto & EV Service Centers

Securing diagnostic tools, Wi-Fi networks, and connected shop equipment.

📦 Warehousing & Logistics

Improving the resilience of inventory systems, scanners, and IoT technologies.

🏢 Professional Offices

Safeguarding sensitive legal, accounting, healthcare, real estate, and consulting operations.

🛠️ Technical Trades & Service Companies

HVAC, industrial automation, electrical contractors, and other field-service businesses.

🧩 Why Choose Danguard?

✔️ Enterprise Expertise, Small-Business Focus

We bring big-company cybersecurity discipline into environments that traditionally don’t have access to it.

✔️ IT/OT Aware

We understand the unique security needs of businesses that run a blend of office technology and connected tools, machines, or industrial devices.

✔️ Practical & Actionable

No jargon, no unnecessary software, no complicated processes—just clear steps that make your business more secure.

✔️ Local & Relationship-Driven

We serve Durham Region and the GTA East, building long-term trust with local businesses.

✔️ Vendor-Neutral, Security-First

We recommend only what you need and what works—nothing more.

Why Choose Danguard.net?

  • Industry-Specific Expertise: We specialize in OT security and understand the unique needs and risks of industrial environments.
  • Customized Solutions: Every organization is different, and we tailor our solutions to meet the specific security requirements of your operations.
  • Proactive Defense: We prioritize early threat detection and real-time monitoring to help mitigate risks before they impact your systems.
  • Trusted by Leaders: We work with a diverse range of industries, from energy and utilities to manufacturing and transportation, ensuring the security of critical infrastructure globally.

🧭 Our Approach

We don’t just “install tools.”
We look at your business holistically:

  • How you operate

  • What systems you rely on

  • What would cause downtime

  • What attackers target

  • What your staff needs

  • What your budget permits

Then we design security improvements that fit your workflow, minimize risk, and support continuity.

📞 Let’s Secure Your Business

Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
We make it simple, practical, and effective.

➡️ Book a Free Consultation
📧 info@danguard.net
📍 Serving Durham Region & GTA East

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