Client Resources

Helpful guides, technical documentation, and setup instructions for your HawkData managed services.

Setup & Installation Guides

EDR Agent Deployment Guide

Step-by-step instructions for installing and verifying EDR/XDR agents on Linux, Windows, and macOS endpoints.

PDF Guide

Wazuh Agent Registration

How to register new hosts with the Wazuh manager and verify log ingestion is active.

Technical Doc

WireGuard VPN Client Setup

Configure WireGuard on desktop and mobile clients to access the managed network securely.

PDF Guide

Firewall Initial Configuration

Baseline NGFW configuration checklist for new firewall deployments, including rule templates.

Setup Instructions

Security & Compliance Documentation

CIS Hardening Benchmarks

Reference document covering the CIS benchmark levels applied to managed Linux servers and workstations.

Technical Doc

Incident Response Playbook

Client-facing overview of the HawkData incident response process, severity definitions, and escalation paths.

PDF Guide

HIPAA Compliance Checklist

Technical and administrative controls mapped to HIPAA Security Rule requirements for regulated clients.

Checklist

PCI-DSS Scope Guide

How HawkData segments and protects cardholder data environments to maintain PCI-DSS compliance.

Technical Doc

Network & Infrastructure

Network Segmentation Reference

Diagrams and VLAN allocation tables showing how managed networks are segmented for isolation.

Reference

Switch Port Security Configuration

How 802.1X and port security are configured on managed switches, including troubleshooting steps.

Technical Doc

Backup & Recovery Runbook

Client guide to understanding backup schedules, retention policies, and how to request a restore.

Runbook

Training & Video Tutorials

Client Portal Walkthrough

A guided tour of the HawkData client portal — viewing invoices, assets, and quotes.

Video

Recognizing Phishing Attempts

Short training module on identifying and reporting phishing emails targeting your organization.

Video

Secure Remote Work Practices

Best practices for employees working remotely, including MFA and secure Wi-Fi usage.

Video