Network Security
Next-generation firewall, segmentation and secure network design with deep hands-on Palo Alto Networks experience.
- Firewall architecture and policy
- Segmentation design
- Threat prevention tuning
- Policy rationalization and cleanup
Services
Cybersecurity services, design to sustainment
Afterburner LLC delivers strategy, compliance and hands-on engineering, backed by deep experience with Palo Alto Networks, AWS and Microsoft (Azure and Microsoft 365).
Zero Trust Architecture
Practical Zero Trust strategy and engineering across identity, devices, networks, applications and data.
- Maturity assessment and roadmap
- Identity-centric access design
- Micro-segmentation
- Continuous monitoring integration
Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC)
Design and implementation support for layered commercial solutions aligned to NSA CSfC Capability Packages.
- Capability Package alignment
- Layered encryption architecture
- Component selection support
- Implementation and documentation
CMMC Readiness
Gap assessments, remediation roadmaps and evidence preparation for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification.
- Scoping of CUI and FCI environments
- Gap assessment against CMMC practices
- SSP and POA&M development
- Remediation planning and assessment preparation
NIST 800-171 & 800-53 / RMF
Control implementation, documentation and continuous monitoring across the Risk Management Framework lifecycle.
- System categorization and control selection
- Control implementation and assessment prep
- ATO package support
- Continuous monitoring
DISA STIGs & Hardening
Secure configuration baselines, STIG implementation and compliance validation for systems and network devices.
- STIG applicability review
- Automated hardening where possible
- Checklist and finding management
- Deviation documentation
Compliance & Governance
Translate regulatory and framework requirements into policies, controls and audit-ready evidence.
- Policy and procedure development
- Control mapping across frameworks
- Audit and assessment readiness
- Risk register and reporting
Cloud Security
Secure landing zones, posture management and workload protection across AWS and Microsoft Azure.
- Secure account and tenant baselines
- Identity and access design
- Logging and monitoring
- Posture assessment and remediation
SASE
Secure Access Service Edge strategy and deployment for distributed workforces and branch connectivity.
- Architecture and migration planning
- Secure remote access
- Cloud-delivered security policy
- Legacy VPN transition
Full Cybersecurity Systems & Services
End-to-end delivery from design through implementation to long-term sustainment.
- Architecture and engineering
- Implementation and integration
- Operations handoff and documentation
- Ongoing sustainment
How we work
A lifecycle, not a one-off
01
Assess
Understand your environment, obligations and risk. Establish a clear baseline and prioritized gaps.
02
Architect
Design a target state and roadmap that fits your mission, budget and compliance requirements.
03
Implement
Engineer, configure and integrate controls hands-on, with documentation built in from day one.
04
Sustain
Keep controls effective with monitoring, tuning, evidence upkeep and continuous improvement.
Scope your engagement
Start with a conversation about your requirements.