Recent Projects

  • Next-Generation Firewall Upgrade & Network Security Modernization

    Juniper SRX Firewall Replacement with Advanced Threat Protection and Centralized Security Management for Maryland College

    Q2 2023
    This Maryland-based college was operating with legacy firewall infrastructure that had reached end-of-support, creating increased exposure to cybersecurity threats and limiting access to modern security capabilities. The organization relied on two Juniper SRX200-series Security Services Gateways across separate campus locations, both of which lacked current vendor support, advanced threat protection features, and centralized management functionality. […]
  • Active Directory Upgrade & Hyper-V Server Deployment

    New Virtualized Infrastructure and Domain Controller Implementation for Maryland Non-Profit Organization

    Q1 2023
    This Maryland-based non-profit religious organization was operating all mission-critical workloads on a single Hyper-V host, creating significant risk to business continuity, security, and overall system reliability. Many of the services running within this environment were legacy or no longer supported, increasing the likelihood of downtime and complicating recovery efforts. To address these challenges, the organization […]
  • Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment & IT Security Posture Review

    Comprehensive Internal and External Security Assessment with Executive Reporting and Strategic Remediation Guidance for Maryland College

    Q1 2023
    This Maryland-based college recognized the growing importance of cybersecurity in protecting sensitive student, faculty, and operational data. With leadership transitions in place, including an interim CIO and newly structured IT team, the organization required an objective, third-party evaluation of its current security posture. The institution sought a comprehensive cybersecurity vulnerability assessment to identify risks, validate […]
  • Enterprise Wireless Network Upgrade & Structured Cabling Deployment

    Cisco Access Point Replacement and Fiber Backbone Installation Across Three Healthcare Facilities

    Q1 2023
    This Maryland-based health organization was directed by Maryland DoIT to modernize its wireless network infrastructure across multiple facilities. The existing wireless access points (APs) at the primary location had become outdated and required replacement with newer, standards-compliant Cisco access points. Additionally, two remote facilities lacked the necessary structured cabling to support wireless connectivity, creating gaps […]
  • Network Switch Replacement & Enterprise Ethernet Refresh

    Modernization of End-of-Support Switching Infrastructure Across Multiple Sites for Maryland Health Department

    Q1 2023
    This Maryland-based county health department was operating on an aging network switching infrastructure that had reached end-of-support from the manufacturer. This created increasing operational risk, including limited vendor support, potential security vulnerabilities, and reduced network reliability across critical public health systems. The organization required a full replacement of its core and access switching environment, along […]
  • Azure AD Multifactor Authentication Implementation

    Single Source of Authentication and Conditional Access Deployment for Maryland Public School District

    Q1 2023
    The Challenge: Unifying Authentication and Strengthening Security Across the District This Maryland Public School District was seeking to enhance its cybersecurity posture and streamline user authentication across its environment. With multiple multifactor authentication (MFA) solutions already in place, the district faced inconsistencies in user experience, increased administrative complexity, and potential security gaps. The Solution: Azure […]
  • Exchange to Microsoft 365 Migration

    Seamless Cloud Email Migration and File Services Modernization for Maryland-Based Consulting Organization

    Q1 2023
    This Chicago-Based Consulting Organization, acting as a Master Contractor for a non-profit community housing organization, was facing increasing challenges with its aging on-premises Microsoft Exchange Server 2013 environment. The legacy infrastructure required significant time and resources to maintain, secure, and operate, creating unnecessary technical debt and limiting scalability. To modernize their IT environment and improve […]
  • AV Installation Services

    New High-Definition Displays for Maryland Public University

    Q4 2022
    In October, Data Networks reviewed this central Maryland-located Business School’s new hybrid classroom and determined a redesign was necessary, to include four 85″ HD displays installed on the opposing walls of each side of the room to enable Zoom communication with remote attendees, and two additional 55″ displays mounted in the rear of the room […]
  • Identity and Access Management Consulting

    Multi-Factor Authentication Consulting Services for Maryland Public School District

    Q4 2022
    This northwestern Maryland-located Public School District was utilizing multiple sources of truth for identity services, with several different means to authenticate user identity to various applications. Data Networks provided identity and access management consulting services to the School to provide a simple, scalable, and secure authentication plan for identity management. This plan ensured a long-term […]
  • Laptop Refresh with White Glove Services

    Chromebook Refresh with Configuration Services for Maryland Public School District

    Q4 2022
    In October, Data Networks supplied 410 Dell 3100 Chromebooks to this northeastern Maryland-located Public School District as part of their Fall laptop refresh project. This deployment included Data Networks’ White Glove and Configuration Services, including Chromebook Management Console services, asset tagging, and Chromebook Hardware Repair Services. Tags: K-12, K12, education, client computing, computers