Early Network Security Approaches to Threat Detection

i-NETT, formerly Voice Smart Networks, published this content to document its early focus on proactive network security during a period of increasing cyber threats.

As malware, intrusion attempts, and network-based attacks became more frequent, many organizations lacked the visibility and controls needed to identify threats before damage occurred. Security tools were often reactive, detecting issues only after systems were compromised.

Voice Smart Networks addressed this gap by emphasizing early threat detection and perimeter defense as part of its managed technology approach. The goal was to identify malicious activity quickly and isolate risks before they disrupted business operations.

During this period, the company worked with security platforms such as WatchGuard to support firewall-based protection, traffic inspection, and threat visibility. Operating systems like Fireware and visibility tools such as Dimension were used to improve awareness of network activity and accelerate response decisions.

This legacy initiative reflects an early understanding that cybersecurity required continuous monitoring and layered defenses rather than isolated tools. These principles continue today within i-NETT’s broader security and compliance approach, which has evolved alongside modern threat detection and response frameworks.