You see, I was around in this whole cybersecurity thing back when network admins juggled coax and dial-up modems like circus acts. Founded since 1993, when networking wasn’t just pressing a button but real hands-on work with muxes and PSTN lines. At that time, security was perceived to be a luxury for the chosen few, if any, in India’s SMB sector. Fast forward to today, having weathered the Slammer worm onslaught and having recently helped three banks migrate to zero-trust architectures, and I can now affirmatively say this: Enterprise-class cybersecurity is no longer the exclusive domain of Googles and Facebooks. It’s high time Indian businesses — big and small — begin clamoring for more.
Here’s the twist – SMBs in India frequently find themselves between a rock and a hard place; with small budgets other factors like lack of cyber security expertise and massive complexity while selecting the right solutions. This is something I have witnessed first-hand, in countless client visits and firefights. Perhaps it’s the price of enterprise firewalls or the kind of 24/7 monitoring they require that puts them off. Perhaps it’s the uncertainty over what to buy or how to take care of. So, they compromise — basic antivirus, one-size-fits-all firewalls, home-brewed DIY solutions.
But settlement also brings vulnerabilities. Remember Slammer? I saw companies blindsided because their defenses just weren’t prepared. Now swap that out for ransomware or nation-state-sponsored phishing campaigns — the stakes have never been more severe.
But then enterprise security is like a luxury car…out of their price range, out of their comfort zone and beyond their reach. But what if I told you that doesn’t have to be the case?
Look, I get it. For years, enterprise security has been a castle with a moat of costs and expertise. But there’s the breakthrough: P J Networks Pvt Ltd has turned that script on its head. We’re pioneering the democratization of security like no one else – giving Indian companies the opportunity to lease enterprise-grade firewalls and providing them with FREE access to our 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC).
What does that mean?
This rental structure is lowering the barrier to entry enough so that not only the big boys use it, but SMBs that have virtually no IT department of their own can play in the game. Certainly, some security purists may balk at rental models. But here’s the little secret — we’ve made it so powerful and low-cost and simple, I really think it’s the future.
Let me quickly dig into what we are proposing. With a firewall rental from P J Networks, you are not simply getting an ‘appliance’ thrown on your desk. It means instant access to:
And the best part is, the NOC service is complimentary with your rental. No hidden fees, no surprise bills — just expert care, 24/7.
I simply love this setup, as this converted a monstrous cash and resource eating to an as-a-service accessible* for now even the startups or the local SMEs.
When I say “enterprise-grade,” I’m not just throwing around buzzwords. Here is what our NOC can offer:
It’s the sort of resource that the bulk of SMBs are unable to afford in-house without emptying their coffers. But we’re throwing it free with the firewall rental. That’s a game changer for the Indian companies who are pitted against growing complexity of cyber threat.
The elephant in the room is always budget. I’ve had clients who are floored by the price of a full-blown cybersecurity setup. Heck, I once thought I was a defenseless peon having to stand up in front of my boss to justify a wallet-busting zero-trust upgrade for a bank—which, ultimately, passed because the reward was so immediate.
But for the typical Indian SMB, spending several lakhs upfront is simply unrealistic. When you rent from P J Network Rental you are able to :
Here’s a favorite one of mine: Think of traditional security as a luxury car — expensive to purchase and maintain. Our model? Like signing up for a premium ride-hailing service with a driver on call. You enjoy the same prestige and safety, but you pay only for what you use when you use it.
And—look—I’m picky. I’d rather have Indian companies investing in sound defenses, rather than flinging money at unproven “AI-powered” hype. (Seriously half the time that just means automated rule changes which blow up in a big headache.) And with our firewall rental and real human experts watching over, you receive proven security in real situations.
These days I’m all a-buzzzzzzz—just rushed back from DefCon’s hardware hacking village, and its clear: if it wasn’t before, then now it’s over: the days of cybersecurity only being a domain reserved for tech giants or government spy agencies is a thing of the distant past. It’s for any business that respects their customers, their data, and their name.
The good news is that P J Networks has put in the heavy lifting, so you don’t have to. We combine the top-rated Fortinet firewalls with FREE 24×7 expert NOC support to deliver enterprise-class security for Indian SMBs and enterprises.
But don’t take my word for it. Recently worked with three different banks to enhance their zero-trust architecture with our product. If banks can trust us — and banks are some of the most challenging customers on the planet — you can trust us too.
Here is what you need to do today — no kidding: Do not wait for your organization to be the next headline about ransomware or data breaches. Step up to democratized, enterprise-class security. Because good security, at the end of the day, is more about the calculus of risk and deterrence than the best apps. It is a peace-of-mind thing — all businesses are entitled to it.
I’m Sanjay Seth from P J Networks Pvt Ltd, and I’m telling you this from my computer desk on my 3rd cup of coffee, still excited, still cautious, but hopeful that the next generation of Indian businesses will stop settling—for anything less than the best.