Discovery and topology documentation
Establishing what is actually connected, how traffic flows and where the undocumented dependencies are.
Service 03
Reliable connectivity built on a documented foundation.
Networks rarely fail all at once. They degrade quietly as they grow past the design nobody wrote down. We document what exists, then improve it deliberately.
- INTERNET
- FIREWALLPolicy boundary
- CORERouting and switching
- USERS
- SERVERS
- OPERATIONAL / IoT
Problems we solve
What this usually looks like
If several of these sound familiar, this is the discipline that addresses them.
- 01The network was built incrementally and no current diagram exists.
- 02Wireless is unreliable in the places people most need it.
- 03Everything is on one flat network, so any device can reach any system.
- 04Remote access was added quickly and never revisited.
Expected outcomes
What changes
- A documented topology you can hand to any engineer.
- Segmentation that limits what a compromised device can reach.
- Wireless designed for the building rather than guessed at.
- A replacement plan based on age and support status, not on failure.
What CANO does
Capabilities
Segmentation and VLANs
Separating users, servers and operational or IoT devices so one compromise does not reach everything.
Firewalls and switching
Rule sets that are reviewed and understood, and switching configured for the traffic it carries.
Wireless
Coverage and capacity planning for the physical space, including the areas that are always weak.
Remote and site-to-site access
Controlled connectivity for remote staff and between locations, with access tied to identity.
Resilience and lifecycle planning
Understanding single points of failure and planning replacement before end of support.
How engagement works
A defined sequence
Discover
We map what exists today, including the parts nobody has documented.
Document
You receive a current topology and an inventory with support status.
Plan
We agree a sequence of improvements ranked by risk and disruption.
Implement
Changes are made in planned windows, with a defined rollback position.
Good fit
This may be a good fit if…
- Your network has grown without a plan and nobody fully understands it.
- You are opening, moving or consolidating a location.
- You need segmentation to reduce risk or to satisfy an insurer or client.
- Equipment is approaching end of support and you need a replacement plan.
Boundaries
Relevant boundaries
- Hardware, circuits and vendor support contracts are procured separately.
- Cabling and physical installation work may involve a specialist trade partner.
- Some changes require scheduled downtime, which is agreed in advance.
Related capabilities
Often engaged alongside this
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Cybersecurity
Practical defensive security for real business risks.
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Managed IT & IT Support
Reliable support and structured technology operations.
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Technology Advisory
Independent guidance for technology decisions that matter.
Next step
Let's talk about Network & Infrastructure.
Tell us what is happening now. We will be direct about whether this is the right engagement and what it would involve.
Serving organizations across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, with remote delivery available.