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Eliminate Vulnerabilities Before They’re Exploited
Enterprises that fail to isolate high-value targets from high-risk environments give threat actors a clear path to compromise.
Adaptive Infrastructure Segmentation (AIS) dismantles the adversary’s advantage by relocating high-value leadership and assets into a fortified infrastructure silo under the protection of C6ISRT command and control teams.
Zero Trust starts with segmentation—divide everything, trust nothing, stop everything.
Enterprise infrastructure is under continuous attack, with threat actors zeroing in on high-value leadership and assets to maximize impact. Adaptive Infrastructure Segmentation (AIS) counters this threat by strategically extracting your high-value targets from the enterprise attack surface and relocating them into a secure, hardened infrastructure silo—where they are shielded, isolated, and out of reach.
AIS comes with a dedicated MDACE—an embedded C6ISRT advisory command expert who operates inside your secure AIS infrastructure. This advisor is mission-aligned, always on call, and fully accountable for guiding decisions, enforcing strategic continuity, and ensuring operational resilience in real time
With an MDACE, leadership gains a force multiplier—syncing priorities with decisive strategy inside the AIS.
The MDACE is your embedded C6ISRT deterrent and executive advisor—trusted to brief the board, inform fund managers, and guide the C-suite through high-risk scenarios. With command authority inside your AIS, the MDACE aligns strategic leadership with operational reality, ensuring every decision—from escalation to continuity—is grounded, unified, and defensible. Their presence signals to adversaries that your leadership is not only protected—but actively backed by a warfighting command structure built for response.
An Infrastructure Silo (IS) is a fortified supercomputing facility engineered for continuous operation of critical assets and services. With layered redundancy, advanced cybersecurity, and disaster resilience, it safeguards mission-critical functions against cyberattacks, natural disasters, and power outages.
Keep the target moving: Understand why Threat Actors hate segmentation
Infrastructure Silos (IS) represent a new generation of globally distributed supercomputing hubs, purpose-built to serve as the secure foundation for Smart Citadels—the core Compute, Network, and Storage (CNS) elements underpinning Metro Access’s Adaptive Infrastructure Segmentation (AIS) services. Positioned across strategically selected, fortified global sites, these silos provide enterprises with an unparalleled level of protection, resilience, and performance. By isolating and safeguarding high-value assets within hardened environments, Infrastructure Silos enable continuous uptime, mitigate exposure to evolving threats, and optimize operational reliability. Powered by AIS, this distributed infrastructure ensures that enterprises can sustain critical operations without interruption, achieving superior risk mitigation, operational assurance, and long-term strategic resilience.
The Smart Citadel is a HADDFA supercomputing array purpose-built with dedicated compute, network, and storage services. This all-in-one (AIO) system offers custom configurations, delivering powerful performance and secure protection for high-value targets—precisely tailored to your enterprise’s needs.
Adaptive Infrastructure: Discover how a dedicated supercomputer secures your High-Value Targets.
The Smart Citadel (SC) is a next-generation, all-in-one (AIO) supercomputing array, architected to deliver integrated high-performance compute, network, and storage (CNS) services with maximum operational assurance. SC fuses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and adaptive infrastructure technologies within a hardened, fault-tolerant framework—enabling autonomous optimization, real-time threat mitigation, and continuous service continuity under adverse conditions. Purpose-built for high-value targets and critical infrastructure, Smart Citadel establishes a resilient, self-adaptive command layer that elevates enterprise security, accelerates decision cycles, and enforces strategic control across dynamic threat environments.
Threat actors leverage social engineering, phishing, malware, and stolen credentials to breach networks. Once inside, they hunt for high-value targets with privileged access. By exploiting weak accounts, they carry out account takeovers (ATOs), enabling lateral movement to bypass security and access critical assets. This method allows them to maintain covert, long-term access, amplifying potential damage and disruption.
The Seven Types of Threat Actors: each with unique motivations and tactics to disrupt the enterprise
A threat actor is an individual or group with malicious intent to breach, infiltrate, or compromise system and data security. These adversaries operate with varying levels of sophistication and motives, generally falling into seven primary categories: cybercriminals, state-sponsored agents, hacktivists, insiders, script kiddies, organized cyber gangs, and cyberterrorists.
Stack-based security can’t protect your enterprise if high-value executives and assets remain exposed. AIS extracts them from the vulnerable corporate environment—because that surface will never be secure.
Mission Critical Resources: Understand why hackers need to identify targets first
High-value targets (HVTs) refer specifically to the executives and assets concentrated within the C-suite and boardroom—where operational command, financial authority, and strategic control converge. These individuals and the systems they rely on possess privileged access to critical infrastructure, sensitive data, and high-impact decision-making channels. As such, they represent the most attractive targets for nation-state actors, cybercriminals, and insider threats. A successful compromise of a high-value executive or their assets can bypass traditional defenses, trigger enterprise-wide breaches, and inflict catastrophic financial or strategic damage—making them the apex targets in today’s threat landscape.
Threat Actors focus on high-value assets such as intellectual property, financial data, and critical business applications, as they represent an organization’s most valuable resources. These assets are prime targets for financial exploitation, competitive advantage, and operational disruption.
Mission Critical Data: Identify the information and business applications threat actors value most
A high-value asset is any critical resource within an organization that holds substantial importance, either through its direct contribution to business operations or its strategic role in maintaining a competitive edge. These assets can include intellectual property (such as patents, trademarks, designs, and proprietary technologies), financial data (including banking records, investment details, and confidential financial strategies), proprietary applications, trade secrets, and sensitive business information (ranging from customer data to corporate strategies).
Threat actors target C-suite executives and board members because they hold the keys to the most sensitive systems and strategic assets. Compromising their access bypasses even the most complex defenses, granting direct entry to critical infrastructure and confidential intelligence. Their decisions shape enterprise outcomes—making them the fastest, stealthiest path to high-impact compromise.
Not all users are equal: Identify those most at risk from threat actors.
High-value leadership means C-suite executives and board members—those with unmatched authority, privileged access, and strategic control. Their decisions steer the enterprise, impact financial outcomes, and unlock the most sensitive systems and data. Unlike any other role, their compromise triggers immediate, organization-wide consequences. That’s why our focus is absolute: protect the top—because when they’re breached, everything is.
Identifying high-value users is essential since they control critical resources and are prime targets for Cyber Threat Actors, with their compromise potentially resulting in major security breaches.
AIS offers an all-inclusive service suite bundled into a single, easy-to-understand package with a flat monthly rate.
Traditional data telecom providers rely on a one-size-fits-all model for business customers, often resulting in security gaps, performance bottlenecks, and scalability challenges. At Metro Access Networks, we take a different approach—focusing exclusively on enterprise clients. This specialization allows us to deliver unmatched resilience, stringent regulatory compliance, and unwavering reliability, ensuring zero tolerance for downtime or data loss.
We put the "Ring" back in Telecom: The only carrier powered by a HADDFA Supercomputing ring
We've been trailblazers in the data telecom industry since its inception, back when the landscape was dominated by switches, modems, and traditional phone services. During the Competitive Local Exchange Carrier (CLEC) era, we launched Texas's first competitive access provider and constructed a state-of-the-art fiber optic network featuring SONET rings, Frame Relay, ATM, and Private Line Service for wholesale carriers and enterprise clients. Our innovative network was also chosen by a global aerospace and defense company in North Texas to establish a secure private enterprise for their research and development efforts.
Following our acquisition by Brooks Fiber from Century Telephone Enterprises Inc. (now LUMEN), we expanded nationally, spearheading the development and deployment of cutting-edge IP switching infrastructures. This innovation led to our merger with Worldcom, where we played a pivotal role in commercializing the global internet, profoundly shaping the evolution and integration of IP-based services.
In 2015, the core members of our original team came together once again to develop a software-defined, carrier-grade network for enterprise customers. Built on the powerful HADDFA supercomputing platform and seamlessly integrated with L2Labs' innovative "Adaptive Ring Topology," this groundbreaking architecture redefines efficiency, reliability, and scalability in data processing—pioneering the future of high-performance, AI-driven telecommunications systems.
Metro Access C6ISRT Central Command enhances situational awareness and decision-making by providing real-time data and intelligence to our Special Operations Command (SOCOM). This ensures our specialists remain well-informed and can respond rapidly to emerging threats and opportunities.
Within Central Command, Multidisciplinary Commanders (MDCs) empower mission command, enabling our Special Operations Forces (SOF) to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative when countering threat actors.
Through seamless integration between central and mission command, we maintain a decisive advantage—anticipating threats, staying ahead of adversaries, and actively engaging them whenever they pose a risk to our critical infrastructure.
Threat actors are targeting high-value users (HVUs) within organizations by completely obstructing their access to enterprise systems. When domain authentication services are compromised, attackers can revoke or restrict access and administrative privileges, leaving HVUs unable to log in or manage critical resources—effectively crippling organizational operations.
Infotech HVUs are prime targets due to their crucial role in detecting cyber threats and restoring enterprise data. As subject matter experts, they have privileged access to the most sensitive infrastructure and credentials, making them a top priority for adversaries seeking deeper infiltration into corporate networks and systems.
Metro Access combats these threats with its advanced C6ISRT command-and-control architecture, a system trusted by the Department of Defense. Unlike conventional cloud-based and off-site solutions, this cutting-edge technology ensures seamless operational continuity and rapid recovery in times of crisis. By isolating HVUs and high-value assets (HVAs) from corporate network vulnerabilities, it drastically minimizes the risk of enterprise breaches. HVUs can securely fulfill their responsibilities from a dedicated AIS node, ensuring uninterrupted operations even in the face of cyberattacks, natural disasters, or other critical disruptions.
Threat actors are continuously targeting enterprises, making security a top priority. Instead of relying solely on the latest software or hardware trends, protect your high-value targets with AIS. This robust solution enables your teams to thwart attacks, maintain operational continuity, and quickly restore services—ensuring your enterprise’s most vulnerable targets remain secure even against active threats.
Cyberattacks and Ransom Negotiations in the First Quarter of 2025
Enterprises are Facing Attacks
Threat actors target enterprises unable to protect their high-value assets, stealing, encrypting, and either selling or leaking sensitive data. In 2024, ransomware attacks reached all-time highs, with both attack frequency and ransom payments seeing sharp increases. By mid-2024, the average ransom demand per attack had exceeded $2.73 million. In the first two weeks of 2025 alone, we’ve already observed a notable rise in these attacks, with expectations for them to continue escalating.
Is your current infrastructure sufficient to protect your high-value targets from threat actors?
To enroll your enterprise in the Adaptive Infrastructure Segmentation (AIS), begin by choosing a location for your Infrastructure Silo and configuring CNS allocation with the Smart Citadel. After setting up the base, determine the number of high-value users, assets, and on-net enterprise locations to connect via the Straitbridge. Public-facing applications or data requiring external access will need remote user services to ensure secure access for external users
Discover how easy it is to transfer your HVUs and HVAs to the Metro Access Adaptive Infrastructure Segmentation
The assessment phase of onboarding to Metro Access Adaptive Infrastructure Segmentation is a comprehensive process designed to evaluate your organization’s unique needs and current security landscape. This step begins with an in-depth analysis of your High-Value Users (HVUs) and High-Value Assets (HVAs), identifying vulnerabilities, dependencies, and performance metrics. Our team collaborates closely with your stakeholders to understand operational goals and compliance requirements, ensuring a tailored approach. By leveraging advanced diagnostic tools and methodologies, we provide a clear roadmap for integrating your assets into our adaptive infrastructure. This critical phase sets the foundation for a seamless transition, enhanced security, and optimized performance.
The service configuration phase of onboarding to Metro Access Adaptive Infrastructure Solution focuses on customizing the platform to align with your organization’s specific requirements. During this phase, our experts design and implement the optimal setup for your High-Value Users (HVUs) and High-Value Assets (HVAs) within the adaptive infrastructure. This involves configuring access controls, security protocols, performance parameters, and integration points to ensure seamless interoperability with existing systems. Each configuration is rigorously tested to validate functionality and adherence to compliance standards. By tailoring the service to your operational needs, this phase ensures a robust, secure, and efficient environment for your critical assets.
The hardware installation phase of onboarding to Metro Access Adaptive Infrastructure Solution ensures the physical components of your security infrastructure are deployed efficiently and securely. For on-site installations, our team works closely with your personnel to set up, integrate, and test hardware like straitbridge access nodes, sensors, and Robotic Process Automation Nodes, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations. Off-site installations focus on configuring and deploying remote systems that complement and enhance your infrastructure’s capabilities, such as cloud-connected devices and redundancy solutions. Each installation is meticulously planned and executed, with rigorous testing to verify performance and reliability. This phase guarantees that all hardware components are seamlessly aligned with the Metro Access platform, delivering a robust foundation for your adaptive infrastructure.
The test and acceptance, and go-live phase of onboarding to Metro Access Adaptive Infrastructure Solution is the final step to ensure your security infrastructure is fully operational and optimized. During this phase, comprehensive testing is conducted to validate the performance, reliability, and security of all systems, including hardware, software, and network configurations. Our team works closely with your staff to address any issues, fine-tune settings, and confirm compliance with organizational and industry standards. Once all tests are successfully completed, the system is transitioned to live operation, seamlessly integrating into your workflow. This phase marks the culmination of the onboarding process, ensuring your High-Value Users (HVUs) and High-Value Assets (HVAs) are protected and operational within the Metro Access Adaptive Infrastructure.
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