How Outsourcing the Foundation of Network Security Frees Up Internal Teams to Focus on What Matters
“Your IT team was hired to drive innovation, not chase patch alerts and firewall logs.”
According to a recent report, 62% of mid-sized businesses say their IT teams are stretched too thin trying to manage network security alongside everything else. That’s a problem — because when you’re constantly in reactive mode, the big-picture stuff (like growth, strategy, and user experience) gets sidelined.
If you’re already partnering with 1Wire for internet or voice, adding network security isn’t a leap — it’s a natural next step.
Key Takeaways:
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Network security is no longer optional — but it doesn’t have to burden your internal team.
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Outsourcing foundational security (firewalls, RMM, email filtering, backups) frees up IT to focus on business growth.
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1Wire integrates these services seamlessly into your existing voice and internet solutions.
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The result? Fewer risks, less overhead, and a more empowered IT team.
IT Isn’t Broken — But It’s Overbooked
Your IT team is smart. Capable. Probably doing the work of five people on any given Tuesday. One moment they’re rolling out updates to a new project management app, the next they’re resetting a forgotten password, and by the afternoon, they’re neck-deep in reviewing suspicious firewall traffic. It’s a constant balancing act — and without relief, it’s a recipe for burnout and oversight.
But even the best internal team can’t be everywhere at once:
- Managing app rollouts
- Supporting every user ticket
- Keeping systems patched and secure
- Monitoring for threats 24/7
That’s not just a lot — it’s unsustainable.
And here’s the thing: Network security isn’t just another line item. It’s a full-time job.
The Blind Spot: Security Needs a Dedicated Focus
When you ask your IT team to own everything and handle advanced security, things start to slip. And while local IT teams may do their best juggling multiple roles, tracking 30 or so endpoints manually or with basic tools, they’re limited in what they can catch — especially when those tools don’t offer full visibility. At 1Wire, we’re overseeing thousands of endpoints with enterprise-grade systems that don’t just alert when something’s wrong — they predict issues before they escalate. That means vulnerabilities get patched faster, strange behaviors get flagged sooner, and your internal IT team doesn’t have to live in reactive mode. With our scale and automation, security isn’t guesswork — it’s a process built to evolve and improve daily.
The cracks start small — an overlooked alert here, a misconfigured firewall rule there — and suddenly, it snowballs:
- Firewalls go unpatched
- Suspicious email traffic gets missed
- Endpoint alerts pile up
- Backup restores go untested
These aren’t minor slip-ups. One phishing email or missed patch can cripple your business.
What’s worse? Most companies don’t realize they’ve got a gap until it’s too late.
How 1Wire Bridges the Gap
At 1Wire, we don’t replace your IT team — we support and amplify it. We act like your Fractional CIO, bringing strategic oversight to your infrastructure, not just break-fix solutions. That means aligning your IT and cybersecurity with where your business is going — whether that’s scaling operations, hardening security, or streamlining workflows.
Think of us as the security layer and growth partner beneath your team. At the heart of this is our Remote Monitoring & Management (RMM), where we monitor thousands of endpoints in real-time. If a device acts up, a patch is missing, or a threat emerges, we’re already on it — long before it disrupts your day.
We also manage your licensing and infrastructure to ensure everything is secure, compliant, and current. No surprises. No overlapping tools. Just a clean, optimized environment that scales with your needs.
And since you already trust us with your internet and voice, we extend that trust into your security stack — with built-in firewalls, encrypted calls, fraud protection, and bandwidth prioritization, right at the network level.
Here’s how we do it:
- Managed Firewall & Router: Perimeter security without the hands-on effort.
- Email Security: Block spoofing, phishing, and malware before it ever hits a user’s inbox.
- RMM (Remote Monitoring & Management): Real-time insights, automated patching, and alerts across your endpoints.
“And because it’s all built into the network and voice services you already use, there’s nothing new to juggle.”
What Your IT Team Gains
With 1Wire managing the security backbone, your IT team gets to be what they were meant to be — strategic leaders. Not only do they gain time and focus, but your organization can also avoid costly missteps from ad hoc security setups and overlapping tools. By consolidating security functions through 1Wire, you’re reducing overall spend, eliminating vendor sprawl, and avoiding the complexity that comes with patching together multiple solutions. It’s a cleaner, more cost-effective way to run IT — without sacrificing protection or performance.
- More time for app migrations, integrations, and innovation
- Less noise from alerts, updates, and minor incidents
- Fewer vendors, simplified operations
- Reduced risk and fewer security-related headaches
Ready to See the Gaps (And Fill Them)?
Let’s map it out — where your internal team excels, and where we can quietly make their lives easier.
A 15-minute network check could save your team hours every week.
Let’s talk — no pressure, just clarity.
FAQs
Does this mean we’re replacing our internal IT team?
Not at all. 1Wire partners with internal teams, handling the “invisible infrastructure” so your team can shine where it matters.
What makes 1Wire different from standalone security providers?
Our services are deeply integrated with your existing voice and internet infrastructure — no extra vendors, no extra complexity.
What size business is this best for?
Mid-sized businesses with in-house IT benefit most — especially those looking to scale, but who can’t justify hiring a full cybersecurity team.
Can I start with just one service?
Absolutely. Many of our customers begin with a single solution — like RMM or email security — and grow from there.
