CONSULTING AND STRATEGY

Expert IT and compliance consulting that turns complex requirements into clear strategies for growth and security.

IT Consulting & Strategic Guidance Built for Regulated Industries

Technology decisions shouldn’t be made in a vacuum. At FTS, we align IT strategy with your business goals, compliance requirements, and long-term growth. Our consultants bring decades of experience in cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure to help you make informed decisions that reduce risk and maximize ROI.

Regulated industries face unique challenges—from meeting strict compliance frameworks like CMMC, HIPAA, and SOC 2, to modernizing infrastructure without introducing unnecessary risk. A partner who understands both technology and compliance can make the difference between staying ahead or falling behind.

OUR APPROACH

At Firethorne, our approach is built around aligning technology with compliance, security, and business outcomes. We don’t just manage IT — we create a strategy that ensures your environment is secure, efficient, and prepared for the regulatory demands of your industry. By following a structured process that starts with compliance requirements and ends with ongoing optimization, we help you build an IT foundation that protects your business today and positions it for tomorrow.

COMPLIANCE-DRIVEN IT STRATEGY

We begin by identifying the compliance requirements that apply to your business. This could include standards and frameworks like NIST 800-171 or ISO 27001, as well as regulatory programs such as CMMC for defense contractors or HIPAA for healthcare organizations. By mapping your IT strategy to the right combination of these requirements, we ensure every technology decision is purposeful — strengthening both compliance and security while supporting business goals.

SCALABLE INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING

Once the compliance foundation is clear, we assess your current IT environment and design infrastructure that can grow with your business. Whether that means modernizing servers, strengthening cloud adoption, or supporting CAD-heavy workloads, our goal is to ensure your environment is reliable, scalable, and built to support compliance from the ground up.

PROACTIVE SECURITY INTEGRATION

With strategy and infrastructure in place, we implement layered security that addresses today’s evolving threats. From endpoint detection and response to advanced email security and identity management, security is integrated directly into the daily workflow of your business — not bolted on as an afterthought.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT & ALIGNMENT

Compliance and security are not one-time projects — they require ongoing monitoring, adjustment, and alignment. We regularly review your environment against evolving regulations, business objectives, and threat landscapes to ensure your IT strategy stays ahead of both auditors and attackers.

SCALABLE, COMPLIANCE-DRIVEN IT SOLUTIONS & SUPPORT FOR GROWING BUSINESSES

COMPLIANCE CONSULTING

End-to-end management for your users, devices, and networks.

COMPLIANCE-DRIVEN IT STRATEGY

We provide expert compliance consulting to help you prepare for audits, remediate gaps, and stay aligned with industry standards.

CYBERSECURITY EXPERTISE

Protect your business from ransomware, phishing, and insider threats.

SECURITY CONSULTING SERVICES

Our cybersecurity consulting team designs layered defenses with EDR, email security, access controls, and 24/7 threat monitoring.

CLOUD MIGRATION & STRATEGY

Microsoft 365, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments.

CLOUD CONSULTING SERVICES

We assess your workloads and design secure, scalable cloud strategies tailored for compliance and growth.

BACKUP & DISASTER RECOVERY

Safeguard data, applications, and operations.

BUSINESS CONTINUITY EXPERTISE

Our consultants build cloud backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure rapid recovery and regulatory compliance.

OT/IT CONSULTING

Industrial cybersecurity for critical infrastructure.

PROTECT OT NETWORKS

We design, monitor, and secure OT/IT environments following the Purdue Model to meet industry and compliance standards.

MICROSOFT 365 & AZURE

Maximize your Microsoft investment.

MICROSOFT PARTNER

From Teams Phone to Intune, our consultants help optimize licensing, strengthen security, and drive productivity.

NETWORK & INFRASTRUCTURE

Secure, high-performance networks for growing businesses.

NETWORK DESIGN & STRATEGY

Our consultants deliver expert network design, segmentation, and monitoring to support compliance and scalability.

STRATEGIC IT PLANNING

Technology aligned with your business goals.

ROADMAPS & ADVISORY

We provide strategic consulting, budgeting, and roadmaps to ensure your IT investments drive long-term success.

WHY CHOOSE FIRETHORNE TECH FOR CONSULTING AND STRATEGY

At Firethorne Tech, we understand that every business faces a different mix of compliance requirements, security risks, and technology challenges. That’s why our consulting and strategy services are built to align IT operations with the right mix of standards (like NIST 800-171), regulatory requirements (such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or GDPR), and certification programs (including CMMC). By starting with a clear compliance foundation, we help businesses build scalable, secure IT strategies that reduce risk and position them for long-term growth.

What sets Firethorne apart is our ability to combine deep compliance expertise with practical IT consulting. We don’t just tell you what the regulations say — we translate them into real-world technology strategies that strengthen your infrastructure, secure your cloud environments, and protect sensitive data. With strong partnerships across Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Ingram Micro, and others, we bring the right tools and solutions to every challenge. Whether you need guidance on network modernization, Microsoft 365 security, OT/IT integration, or developing a roadmap to CMMC compliance, our team delivers consulting services designed for regulated industries and growing businesses.

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COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST

We understand the complexity of regulatory requirements like CMMC, NIST 800-171, HIPAA, and PCI-DSS. Our team translates compliance into actionable IT strategies, so you’re always audit-ready and never caught off guard.

SECURITY-FIRST MINDSET

At Firethorne, security isn’t an afterthought—it’s built into everything we do. From consulting to implementation, we design IT strategies that protect sensitive data and safeguard your business against evolving threats.

STRATEGIC, NOT TRANSACTIONAL

We don’t just solve today’s problems. Our consulting services deliver long-term roadmaps that align technology with your business goals, helping you scale efficiently while staying compliant.

PROVEN PARTNERSHIPS, BROAD CAPABILITIES

As a partner with Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and others, we bring you the best tools for your environment. Our wide partner ecosystem ensures that solutions are tailored to your needs, not limited to one vendor.

HANDS-ON INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

We have supported organizations across defense, manufacturing, oil & gas, and other compliance-heavy industries. That experience gives us unique insight into the challenges you face and how to solve them.

CUSTOMER-FIRST MINDSET

We see ourselves as an extension of your team. Our priority is to build lasting partnerships by putting your success first—delivering strategies that make IT and compliance work for you, not against you.

TURN COMPLIANCE INTO COMPETITIVE STRATEGY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does Firethorne ensure IT strategy scales with business growth?firethornetdev2025-08-22T19:52:41+00:00

How does Firethorne ensure IT strategy scales with business growth?

We align technology planning with your long-term goals. That means designing scalable cloud and network infrastructure, implementing compliance frameworks early, and building security controls that grow with your organization. As your business evolves, we adjust your IT roadmap so you’re always prepared for new compliance requirements and emerging threats.

What types of consulting services do you offer beyond compliance?firethornetdev2025-08-22T19:50:50+00:00

What types of consulting services do you offer beyond compliance?

In addition to compliance consulting, we provide cloud migration services, IT infrastructure modernization, OT/IT consulting for critical environments, networking solutions, and Microsoft cloud strategy. Our consultants help you design, implement, and manage technology solutions that reduce cost, improve performance, and support secure business growth.

How does Firethorne approach cybersecurity strategy?firethornetdev2025-08-22T19:49:13+00:00

How does Firethorne approach cybersecurity strategy?

We build layered cybersecurity strategies that combine endpoint protection, identity management, email and domain security, backup and disaster recovery, and network monitoring. Our approach is guided by industry best practices, frameworks like NIST, and vendor partnerships with Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and others.

Do you only work with regulated industries?firethornetdev2025-08-22T19:48:24+00:00

Do you only work with regulated industries?

No. While we specialize in supporting compliance-heavy industries such as defense contractors, healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure, our consulting and strategy services also benefit growing businesses of all kinds. Every company faces IT and cybersecurity challenges, and our expertise in cloud, network, and cybersecurity strategy helps organizations scale securely.

Can Firethorne help us prepare for compliance audits?firethornetdev2025-08-22T19:45:36+00:00

Can Firethorne help us prepare for compliance audits?

Yes. We provide compliance consulting and readiness assessments that map your environment against required frameworks and regulations. Whether it’s preparing for a CMMC assessment, implementing NIST 800-171 controls, or ensuring HIPAA compliance in healthcare, we identify gaps, build remediation plans, and supply documentation auditors expect.

What makes Firethorne different from other IT consulting firms?firethornetdev2025-08-19T23:59:08+00:00

What makes Firethorne different from other IT consulting firms?

We take a compliance-first approach, aligning IT strategy with recognized frameworks and standards such as CMMC and NIST SP 800-171, while also helping organizations meet regulatory requirements like HIPAA. This ensures your IT roadmap is both secure and audit-ready, reducing risk while enabling long-term business growth.