About DistrictConnects
One engineering team for the network, the cabling, the cameras and the cloud.
DistrictConnects designs, installs and manages technology for small and mid-sized businesses across Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland.
We are based in Herndon, Virginia, and we are a Virginia DCJS licensed electronic security provider.
- 10+Years of hands-on engineering
- 2,000+Network devices deployed
- 100+DMV businesses supported
Why one team
Most offices deal with an IT company, a cabling contractor, a camera installer and a phone vendor who never talk to each other. When the cameras drop off the network, each one points at the next.
- One plan. The network, the cabling, the cameras, the doors and Microsoft 365 are designed together, so every device lands on the right network with the right protection.
- One accountable team. The engineers who install your systems are the same people who support them, so nobody has to rediscover how your office was built.
- Everything documented. Port maps, network diagrams, accounts and settings are written down and handed over, so anyone on your side can see how the office is built.
Most IT problems and security incidents share one root cause: systems that were never built to a clear plan.
Our method: Connect, Secure, Empower
Connect
Build the foundation: network and Wi-Fi designed for the space and the devices in it, structured cabling that is labeled and ready to grow, and reliable connections for phones, printers, point of sale and cameras.
Secure
Add protection in layers, not one product: email and identity hardening against phishing, a firewall and segmented network at the edge, patched and protected devices, and backups that have actually been restored.
Empower
Keep it working: monitoring and patching, a help desk that knows your environment, secure remote access, and regular reviews of what should change next. The result is fewer surprises and fewer emergencies.
Who we work with
HIPAA-ready IT
Imaging, phones, HIPAA
Client data protection
Tax season ready
Buildings and tenants
Office and job sites
License and recognition
Camera, alarm and access control work in Virginia requires a state license. Ours is current, and documentation is available to property managers, general contractors and clients.
- Virginia DCJS licensed. DistrictConnects holds a Virginia DCJS Electronic Security Business License, issued by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services. License number available to clients on request.
- Licensed and bonded. Every technician meets DCJS training requirements, and our work is backed by a bond as well as the license.
- Angi Super Service Award. Recognized by Angi in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Team certifications
Networking
Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, Cisco CCIE
Security platforms
Check Point CCSA, Check Point CCSE, Palo Alto Networks PCNSA, Palo Alto Networks PCNSE
Cloud platforms
Microsoft Azure certified, Microsoft MCSA / MCSE, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security
Security and governance
EC-Council CEH, ISC2 CISSP, ISACA CISM, ISACA CISA, CompTIA Security+
Technology partners
Microsoft
CiscoCertified Integrator
AWS
UniFiAuthorized provider
Axis
Tyco / exacqVision
Google Workspace
Cisco Meraki
Dell
Lenovo
Palo Alto Networks
Check Point
Brands we install and support
We are not tied to one vendor. These are the platforms our engineers deploy and manage most often.
Firewalls and networking
- Fortinet
- Palo Alto Networks
- Check Point
- SonicWall
- WatchGuard
- Juniper
- MikroTik
- pfSense
- Zscaler
- Aruba
Endpoint protection (EDR)
- Microsoft Defender
- CrowdStrike
- SentinelOne
- Sophos
- Bitdefender
Cabling and Wi-Fi survey
- Panduit
- Belden
- Ekahau
Cameras and access control
- Verkada
- Avigilon
- Milestone
- Brivo
- HID
Business phone platforms
- Microsoft Teams Phone
- RingCentral
- Zoom Phone
- Webex Calling
- 8x8
- Vonage
- Nextiva
- Dialpad
- GoTo Connect
- 3CX
Desk phones and headsets
- Yealink
- Poly
- Cisco
- Grandstream
- Snom
- Fanvil
Email security
- Microsoft Defender for Office 365
- Proofpoint
- Mimecast
- Barracuda
- Check Point Harmony Email
- Cisco Secure Email
- Abnormal Security
- Trend Micro
- Sophos Email
- IRONSCALES
Backup and recovery
- Veeam
- Datto
- Acronis
- N-able Cove
- Axcient
- Druva
- Commvault
- Rubrik
- Synology
- Backblaze
Audio and video
- Sonos
- Bose
- JBL
- Denon
- Marantz
- AtlasIED
- QSC
Service area
On-site across Northern Virginia and DC.
Prince William
- Manassas
- Haymarket
Arlington and Alexandria
- Arlington
- Alexandria
DC and Maryland
Common questions
Are you an IT company or a cybersecurity company?
Both. DistrictConnects is a security-first IT company: we run the help desk, Microsoft 365, the network and the building systems, and every one of them is set up with security in mind from the start. That means MFA, a managed firewall, protected devices and tested backups are part of the normal service, not an extra you have to ask for.
What does Connect, Secure, Empower mean in practice?
It is the order we work in. Connect is the foundation: network, Wi-Fi, cabling and internet. Secure is the protection on top: email and identity, firewall and segmentation, devices and backups. Empower is the ongoing part: monitoring, patching, support and regular reviews, so the environment stays reliable after the project is finished.
Which areas do you serve?
We are based in Herndon and work on-site across Northern Virginia, including Reston, Ashburn, Sterling, Chantilly, Fairfax, Tysons, McLean, Arlington, Alexandria and Leesburg, plus Washington DC and Montgomery County, Maryland. Remote support covers every client wherever they are.
Can you help if we already have an IT provider?
In many cases, yes. Many clients come to us for a second opinion. We start with a free assessment of your Microsoft 365, network, devices and backups, and give you a plain-English list of gaps ranked by risk. You decide what happens next: fix specific items, or move your support to us.
Are you licensed to install cameras and access control?
Yes. DistrictConnects is a Virginia DCJS licensed electronic security provider, licensed and bonded, and every technician meets DCJS training requirements. License number available to clients on request.
Do you work with homes as well as businesses?
Yes. Most of our work is for businesses, but we also handle residential projects: Wi-Fi and networking, structured cabling, cameras and audio, designed and installed with the same standards and documentation as our commercial work.