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Network Security & Segmentation
Trust boundaries, FortiGate policy, VLAN migration, endpoint controls and operational visibility for growing multi-site networks.
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FortiGate Segmentation Without Any-to-Any Policy Sprawl
A practical FortiGate segmentation model for explicit rules, controlled exceptions and maintainable policy as the network grows.
Read insight Insight · Network Security & SegmentationHow to Segment a Growing Healthcare Network Without Disrupting Operations
A migration-first approach to VLANs and policy boundaries that starts with inventory and dependencies, protects legacy services and moves risk in controlled steps.
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Projects and initiatives connected to the topic.
Network Segmentation & IP Plan Modernization
Structured segmentation plan separating infrastructure, service devices, cameras, access control and user endpoints.
View project Project · CybersecurityEndpoint Security Modernization
Operational endpoint-security uplift using centralized EDR and policy-driven controls.
View project Project · Physical SecurityAccess Control Centralization
Centralization planning for access-control operations, network placement, management and support standards.
View project Project · Infrastructure & OperationsBalsam Multi-Site IT Infrastructure & Operations
Led technology operations across pharmacies, headquarters and warehouses with standardized networking, security and support.
View project Project · Infrastructure & SecurityMulti-Site Pharmacy Infrastructure
Systems and network-security operations across a large multi-site pharmacy environment.
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