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Managed IT Onboarding: Secure Your Business From Day One
What to Expect During Your Managed Network + Cybersecurity Onboarding
Managed IT onboarding shouldn’t be painful — but for most businesses, it is. We hear the same story again and again: onboarding with the previous provider dragged on for months and felt disorganized. ThrottleNet does it differently. Our managed IT onboarding gets your entire environment live in about 30 days, using a dedicated onboarding team and a proven, repeatable process — and we take complete control of your IT vendors so the headaches become ours, not yours. All this, along with our 90 second IT Support from day one.
Secure Your Business From Day 1
The most important part of any Managed IT Onboarding is what happens immediately. From the moment we begin, we deploy protection and build the foundation your business will rely on for years. Using the TN Support Icon gives you access to our under 90 second average response time — support is always one click away.
Fast, 30-Day Managed IT Onboarding
- Most provider transitions stretch on for months. Ours is built to be complete in about 30 days, so you start getting value from your new partner right away — without a long, disruptive limbo.
A Dedicated Managed IT Onboarding Team
- At many MSPs, the same engineers juggle client support and onboarding — so the moment they get busy, your onboarding stalls. We staff a dedicated onboarding team, which means your rollout never takes a back seat and stays on schedule.
We Take Complete Control Over Your Technology Vendors
- A top pain point we hear is the hassle of juggling internet, phone, and software vendors. We assume complete control of all your IT vendor relationships — coordinating, escalating, and managing them for you. You deal with one team; we deal with the headaches.
Fast 30 Day Onboarding for Your Entire Company
Once you’re comfortable with ThrottleNet, we’ll make sure your entire staff is, too. After we complete our initial discovery and assessment of your IT infrastructure and security needs, our Managed IT Onboarding process takes the time to inform and educate you about the specific challenges you and your network are facing. We give you clear recommendations complete with expected outcomes, so you always know where your roadmap leads.
We’ll introduce ourselves to your staff, show them the many ways to reach us for support, and train everyone on the best practices for “digital hygiene” that help avoid common security risks. To learn more about the broader engagement, explore our managed IT services and cybersecurity protection.
The 30-Day Managed IT Onboarding Timeline
Every ThrottleNet engagement follows the same proven path. Explore each phase below, and click Learn More to see exactly what happens at each step.
Pre-Week 1: Kickoff & Planning
Kickoff Call With Your Team
Before any work begins, your dedicated onboarding team aligns on your goals and gathers what we need. The kickoff call sets clear expectations and introduces the people guiding your transition.
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- Meet with your vCIO, Onboarding Engineer, and Director of Sales.
- Review goals, timelines, and onboarding expectations.
- Confirm access and gather required information.
Week 1: Foundation & Behind-the-Scenes Setup
Documentation, Deployment & Vendor Takeover
This is where our dedicated team does the heavy lifting — documenting your environment, securing it, deploying protection, and taking over your vendor relationships — all with minimal impact on your staff.
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Foundation & Documentation
- Collect and document all network and support information.
- Change all critical passwords.
- Establish and document main contact information.
- Label all computers with help desk contact info.
- Install and configure required software tools on servers.
- Collect your technology vendor list with contact information — so we can take the vendors off your plate.
System & Security Deployments
Performed remotely; minimal impact on your team.
- Deploy and configure proactive 24/7/365 monitoring software and cybersecurity protection across your network and test environment.
- ThrottleNet cybersecurity agent, monitoring & alerting tools, and chat support widget.
- Backup protections (Datto SaaS, DropMySite).
- Initial cybersecurity testing tools (SentinelOne, DefensX).
Account Provisioning
Preparation work — no changes noticeable to end users.
- Email security (Barracuda standards sent for approval).
- Email authentication (Sendmarc).
- Client portal setup (TN TechHub).
- Cybersecurity awareness platform (Breach Secure Now).
Onsite Visit
- Full documentation + equipment photos.
- Confirm all devices checked in properly.
- Validate networking, servers, and critical systems.
Week 2: Core Security Rollout
Cybersecurity Deployment
Core protection goes live. We roll out the layered cybersecurity that defends your endpoints, web traffic, and network against active threats.
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- Endpoint Protection
- Web Protection
- Threat-Hunting Tools (Huntress)
- Install the TN Support Icon on each workstation.
- Deploy and configure proactive 24/7/365 monitoring software and cybersecurity protection across your network and test environment.
- Install and configure required software tools on your servers.
- Collect your technology vendor list with contact information.
Week 3: Email Security & Compliance Cutovers
Email Security & Compliance
We activate and enforce modern email security and compliance, cutting over the systems that protect your inbox from phishing and spoofing.
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- How to safely access and use the internet.
- Barracuda Email Security activation
- Sendmarc email authentication enforcement
- Breach Secure Now activation
Week 4: Advanced Security Layers
Advanced Detection & Response
We add advanced detection and response layers, giving you enterprise-grade visibility into identity threats and security events.
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- Huntress ITDR (Identity Threat Detection & Response)
- Huntress SIEM (Security Information & Event Monitoring)
- CyberQP (Secure password & identity automation)
Post Week 4: Wrap-Up & Training
Onsite Onboarding Completion Meeting
We wrap up with an onsite completion meeting led by your vCIO — confirming everything is live, documented, and optimized — and kick off ongoing cybersecurity training for your team.
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- vCIO-led review of your environment
- Walk-through of the TN TechHub client portal
- Begin ongoing cybersecurity training for your team
- Confirm everything is live, documented, and optimized
Your First 30 Days
Great Managed IT Onboarding doesn’t stop at go-live. In your first month, we build clarity, confidence, and a security-aware culture across your organization.
Build Your Strategic Roadmap
Your vCIO and Onboard Engineer build a complete network diagram and map a custom technology roadmap for your business. You start with a clear picture of exactly where your technology stands — and where it’s headed.
Secure Your Foundation
We update and safeguard all critical network data, passwords, and credentials, consolidating them in one trusted, centralized location. Your digital foundation is locked down and protected from day one.
Train Your Team for Security
We train your staff to spot phishing and social engineering, request support the right way, and know what to expect from us. Your employees become confident, security-aware defenders of your network.
Strategic vCIO Kickoff
You schedule your first dedicated vCIO consultation — a quarterly technology alignment and business strategy session that keeps your IT roadmap tied directly to your business goals.
ARE YOU READY FOR BETTER IT?
Experience a fast, 30-day transition handled by a dedicated team that takes your IT vendors — and their headaches — completely off your plate.