Hughes Network Systems

Q: What industries does Hughes Network Systems serve?

Retail & E-Commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities

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Provider Snapshot

Core services: Firewall Management, Network Security Monitoring, Managed Detection & Response (MDR) +3 more
Platforms: Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks
Client focus: Mid-Market (201-1000), Enterprise (1000+)
Response SLA: 30 minutes
Website: hughes.com

Company Details

Headquarters: Germantown, MD
Founded: 1971
Employees: 1000+
SOCs: 2
Response SLA: 30 minutes

Pricing

Pricing Model: Per device
Starting Price: Custom quote

About Hughes Network Systems

Hughes Network Systems, a subsidiary of EchoStar, is a global leader in broadband satellite and managed network services. Their cybersecurity division provides managed security services to distributed enterprises including retailers, restaurants, and convenience stores with thousands of locations. Hughes combines its deep networking expertise with security operations to deliver unified threat management, managed firewalls, and secure SD-WAN services. Their unique position as both a connectivity and security provider allows them to secure networks end-to-end, from headquarters to the most remote branch locations connected via satellite.

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Services Offered

Hughes Network Systems offers 6 security services. Click any service to see other providers that offer it.

Firewall Management Network Security Monitoring Managed Detection & Response (MDR)Vulnerability Management Endpoint Protection Cloud Security

Industries Served

Hughes Network Systems has experience serving 4 industries, including the regulatory requirements and security challenges unique to each.

Retail & E-Commerce Financial Services Healthcare Energy & Utilities

Supported Platforms

Hughes Network Systems supports 2 security platforms. MSSPs with hands-on experience in your tools can onboard faster and tune detections more accurately.

Fortinet Palo Alto Networks

Client Company Sizes

Hughes Network Systems serves Mid-Market (201-1000), Enterprise (1000+) organizations. Providers focused on your company size tend to offer pricing and service levels that match your budget and team capacity.

Mid-Market (201-1000)Enterprise (1000+)

Compliance Frameworks Supported

Hughes Network Systems provides compliance support for 4 frameworks. Compliance support typically includes control mapping, evidence collection, audit preparation, and ongoing monitoring to keep you audit-ready year-round.

PCI DSSSOC 2HIPAANIST CSF

Certifications Held

Hughes Network Systems holds 2 certifications. Each certification means the provider passed an independent audit of their security practices, operations, or technical skills.

SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001

What Should You Ask When Evaluating Hughes Network Systems?

Before engaging any MSSP, use these questions to assess whether the provider is the right fit for your organization. These apply to Hughes Network Systems and any other provider on your shortlist.

What is included in the base service vs. what costs extra? Clarify whether incident response, compliance reporting, and additional log source onboarding are included or billed separately.
What response actions does the provider take directly? Some MSSPs only send alerts for your team to act on. Others take containment actions like host isolation or account lockout on your behalf.
What does the onboarding process look like? Ask about typical onboarding timelines, how much work your team needs to put in, and when full monitoring coverage goes live.
Can you provide references from similar organizations? Ask for references from companies in your industry and size segment. The experience of similar organizations is the best predictor of how the MSSP will perform for you.
What happens if we need to switch providers? Understand data portability, contract termination terms, and transition support. A transparent exit process is a sign of a provider that prioritizes long-term trust over lock-in.