IT Network Consultancy · SMB & Enterprise · Netherlands
We design, secure, and manage IT infrastructure — practical solutions that just work, without the jargon.
Why this matters now
The question is not whether your business is a target. It is whether you are prepared. See our security approach →
What we do
Application-aware filtering, DNS blocking, IPS — threats stopped before they reach users.
Connect branches and remote workers with intelligent path selection and centralised control.
Same performance and security whether in the office, at home, or on the road.
Only authorised devices connect. Guests and contractors get only what they need, automatically.
IT, IoT, OT, and BMS converged on one properly segmented, managed network.
Gap analysis and network audits — know where you stand before an auditor does.
Reliable connectivity, Azure hybrid architecture, and Microsoft 365 optimisation.
Proactive monitoring, patching, and responsive support. We keep it healthy.
Self assessment
6 quick questions. No sign-up required — just an honest picture of where you stand.
In plain English
Right locks on your digital doors — ransomware and breaches stopped before they cause damage.
Multiple locations or remote staff — everyone works as if they're in the same building.
Office, home, or on the road — consistent and secure. Smart Sourcing so your team stays in control.
Full documentation and training every time. Your network, your control — never a black box.
Why Lighted Networks
5 active certs across security, SD-WAN, and SASE. Deep expertise, not just a badge.
No account managers or juniors. Direct access from first call to delivery.
We recommend Fortinet, Cisco, Aruba, or Ubiquiti based on what fits — not margin.
We understand budget and complexity constraints. Solutions that fit practically.
Documentation and training every project. Your team owns what we build.
We don't disappear once a project is delivered. Questions? We pick up.
Common questions
For SMBs, Verizon DBIR puts the realistic range at €120,000 to €1.24 million per incident — before downtime, lost clients, and reputational damage. Around 60% of breached small businesses close within six months. Preventive network security costs a fraction of that. See our security approach →
Every situation is different — that is why we start with a free consultation. We understand your situation and give you an honest scoped estimate. No commitment required.
Having a firewall is a start — but most SMBs run theirs with default or outdated rules, no active threat feeds, and no regular review. We regularly find critical gaps during audits of businesses that thought they were covered. If yours has not been reviewed in 12 months, it is worth a check.
NIS2 covers healthcare, finance, logistics, digital infrastructure, and more. DORA applies to financial entities and their ICT suppliers. Even if you are not directly in scope, your clients may require supplier compliance. We can assess this in an initial consultation. Read more →
A VPN creates an encrypted tunnel for individual users. SD-WAN manages how multiple locations connect — intelligently routing traffic across connections, optimising performance, and applying policies centrally. They complement each other; SD-WAN is the architecture, VPN is the individual access method.
Blaming employees rarely solves it. DNS and Layer 7 filtering stops most malicious links at the network level before a click matters. Email filtering catches threats before they arrive. Segmentation limits damage if something gets through. Awareness training handles the rest. It is a system problem — and systems can be fixed.
Yes — that is the goal. We call it Smart Sourcing: your team handles day-to-day operations via a role-based management portal, with full documentation and training. We remain available for complex changes, escalations, and quarterly reviews.
It depends heavily on scope. A single-site firewall review and hardening can take a few days. A full SD-WAN migration across multiple locations typically runs 4–8 weeks. We give realistic timelines upfront and keep you informed throughout.
Get in touch
The first consultation is free, comes with no obligation, and you will leave with honest practical advice — even if you don't hire us.