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RELIABLE NEXT-GEN SECURITY MANAGED LOCALLY

Intrusion prevention and real-time monitoring managed by leading engineers.  

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When a firewall fails, everything behind it is suddenly at risk. And it usually comes down to something simple: a missed update, a misconfigured rule, or a gap in monitoring.

DQE’s Managed Firewall closes those gaps with protection built for real-world stakes. We design, deploy, and monitor your perimeter 24/7, keeping threats out without slowing business down. Powered by next-gen tech and managed by engineering experts, it’s security that works the way you do: hands-on, proactive, and built to hold the line.

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What Makes DQE Reliably Different

Enterprise-grade firewall protection, managed by the people who know your network.

Fully Managed Service

From deployment to updates, our team manages the details so you don’t have to.

Visibility and Reporting

User-friendly dashboards, detailed logs, and compliance-ready reports keep you informed.

Custom Policy Control

Rules are tailored to your business and compliance requirements, with easy self-service adjustments.

Local Expertise

You get support from leading engineers who know the region and the risks you face.

Next-Gen Defense

Intrusion prevention, malware detection, and application control to stop advanced attacks at the edge are available options.

Who We Serve

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Healthcare Providers 

Support HIPAA compliance and protect EHR systems with continuous perimeter defense.

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Financial Institutions 

Secure sensitive transactions while helping maintain PCI DSS compliance.

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Multi-site Enterprises

Maintain consistent firewall policies across distributed offices and locations.

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Manufacturers

Protect IoT devices, production systems, and connected supply chains from outside threats.

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Remote Workforces

Secure VPNs and remote applications with application-aware firewall policies.

Why DQE

Not The Biggest. Just The Most Responsive.

Since 1997, DQE has delivered critical infrastructure for hospitals, utilities, and systems that cannot afford downtime. That same mindset drives our approach to firewall protection. We don’t outsource. We don’t wait for trouble tickets. We stay ahead of threats with real-time oversight from local engineers who understand your environment and what’s at stake. 

Your firewall runs on the same utility-grade network we built for high-stakes connectivity — resilient, redundant, and constantly monitored. We tailor policies to your operations, simplify compliance with clear reporting, and handle daily management so your team doesn’t have to.

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Serving Areas Across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland

Our fiber network was built to utility standards and designed to grow with the region. From downtown Pittsburgh to surrounding communities, we connect businesses with reliable infrastructure that doesn’t quit. Enter your address to see if your site is already covered — and if it’s not, let’s talk about building to you.

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