When you trust Always Beyond to manage your IT and cybersecurity, you're not just getting a service. You're getting a curated stack of industry-leading tools that work together to keep your systems secure, compliant, and resilient.
In this article, we provide a transparent look into the core technologies included in our managed IT and security services. This breakdown helps you understand what’s working behind the scenes and why these tools are essential for protecting small and mid-sized businesses in today’s digital environment.
Avanan: Advanced Email Security for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Avanan is our preferred solution for cloud-native email security. Designed specifically for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, it provides protection against spam, phishing, business email compromise, and malware.
Unlike traditional email filters, Avanan integrates directly with your email platform and routes filtered messages to your native Junk Email folder. This maintains a seamless experience for end users while applying advanced machine learning models that detect both known and unknown threats.
Avanan also builds personalized behavioral profiles for each user. This helps reduce false positives so legitimate emails are not mistakenly flagged.
To learn more about protecting against impersonation and phishing attacks, see our article on CEO phishing and how to protect your business.
Dropsuite: Cloud Backup, Email Archiving, and Disaster Recovery
Data loss is one of the most critical risks facing businesses today. That’s why we use Dropsuite to provide automated, incremental backups of your emails, files, databases, and more.
Dropsuite also includes secure email archiving that supports compliance and legal discovery. This is especially useful for organizations in regulated industries such as finance, healthcare, and legal services.
In the event of accidental deletion, ransomware, or server failure, Dropsuite enables rapid recovery. This protects business continuity and reduces downtime. Its interface and reporting features also allow you to verify that your backups are working as expected.
To learn more about disaster preparedness, see our article on incident response planning.
Mail Hardener: Protecting Your Domain from Spoofing and Spam
Mail Hardener protects your email domain by enforcing SPF, DKIM, and DMARC protocols. These email authentication standards help prevent cybercriminals from sending fraudulent emails that appear to come from your domain.
This reduces the risk of phishing attacks and domain spoofing. It also improves your domain reputation and increases the likelihood that your legitimate emails are successfully delivered.
If your business uses its domain name for communications or marketing, domain-level protection is essential. For more on phishing prevention, see our guide on phishing-resistant MFA.
Huntress: Managed Endpoint Detection and Response
Huntress is an endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform built for small and midsize businesses. It provides a combination of automated threat detection and 24/7 human-led investigation through a dedicated Security Operations Center (SOC).
When a threat is detected, Huntress does more than send alerts. It provides clear remediation steps or one-click fixes to neutralize the threat quickly and efficiently.
This platform is especially effective against persistent threats such as ransomware and advanced malware that traditional antivirus software often fails to catch.
To see how this fits into a modern layered security strategy, read our article on MDR and why it's critical for securing your devices and cloud services.
SMTP2GO: Reliable Outbound Email Delivery
SMTP2GO is a cloud-based SMTP relay service that improves the reliability and deliverability of outbound emails. It ensures that emails sent from systems like CRMs, websites, or internal apps reach their recipients and are not flagged as spam.
This is especially important for transactional emails, such as password resets and system notifications, which are often missed by default email configurations.
SMTP2GO also provides reporting and monitoring tools, helping your business maintain visibility and compliance across all outbound email activity.
DNS Security: Blocking Threats Before They Reach Your Network
DNS security helps prevent users from accessing malicious websites by blocking dangerous domains before a connection is established. This is an essential first line of defence that works across both office and remote work environments.
Our DNS security tool categorizes websites into over 200 risk groups and uses AI to analyze domain credibility in real time. This helps prevent malware infections, phishing attacks, and man-in-the-middle attempts before they can compromise your data.
It operates quietly in the background and adds powerful protection without disrupting daily operations.
To better understand proactive protection, see our article on the difference between reactive and proactive computer security.
What This All Means in Simple Terms
If the tools above sound technical, that’s because they are, but what they do for your business is actually very simple. Here’s a quick summary of how they help you day to day.
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Your inbox is protected from dangerous emails so you don’t accidentally click on a scam or get flooded with spam.
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Your important files and emails are backed up automatically so nothing is lost if a system crashes or data is accidentally deleted.
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Your business email address is protected so no one can pretend to be you and trick your clients or staff.
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Your computers and laptops are monitored 24/7 for any signs of hacking or strange behavior, and threats are dealt with immediately.
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Your outgoing emails are more reliable so they land in inboxes, not spam folders, even if you’re sending them from a CRM, website, or app.
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You’re blocked from visiting dangerous websites by mistake, whether you’re in the office or working remotely.
These tools are running quietly in the background, every day, making sure your systems stay secure, your team stays productive, and your business stays one step ahead of online threats.
Why These Tools Matter for SMBs
The tools we use are selected to deliver enterprise-level security and performance tailored for small and midsize organizations. They are designed to address real-world challenges without adding unnecessary complexity or cost.
With this stack, your business benefits from:
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Real-time threat detection and remediation
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Comprehensive backup and fast recovery options
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Improved email deliverability and reduced spoofing
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Enhanced user protection from phishing and malicious domains
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Regulatory compliance support through data retention and monitoring
This multi-layered approach ensures that your infrastructure, users, and data are protected on all fronts.
For a breakdown of common threats faced by SMBs, see our guide on top cybersecurity risks and how to protect your business.
Conclusion
Your business depends on more than just strong passwords and antivirus software. Effective cybersecurity and IT management require the right combination of tools, configured and maintained by experts who understand the unique needs of small and midsize organizations.
If you’d like to review your current protection stack or ask questions about any of the platforms we’ve covered here, contact our team. We’re happy to walk you through how these tools are working for your business.
