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Security First

A security tool by security auditors. From Passkeys and Argon2i to source validation and MVSP principles, Lavawall® has you covered.

Constant Improvement

More features and more security added nearly every day.

More patchable programs added every week

While Ninite and other patching tools have had the same patch offerings for decades, we're monitoring stats to keep adding the most useful prorgams.

Details matter

From wrapping TLS communications in extra encryption and uninstalling remote support tools when they aren't used to detailed statistical analysis of system and network performance, Lavawall® goes in-depth.

Chromium extensions and Notification Validation

Lavawall®p; goes beyond patches and breach detection. We also monitor for risky Chromium extensions and allowed notifications that might be part of a phishing or ransomware attack.

Extended Cloud Security

Extend the security features of Cloudflare, Microsoft, Google, Sophos, and other cloud providers to create a Lavawall® of protection

Secure Remote Management

Even if you used breached remote management tools like ScreenConnect through Lavawall® when it was vulnerable, your computers stayed safe because we only install the agent when it needs to be used.

Integrations and automation

Easily deploy, monitor, and analyze security tools like Huntress, AutoElevate, and Sophos. Magically gain details from ZenDesk, ConnectWise, Datto, Panorama9, Microsoft, and Google.

Human and automated support

Get immediate fixes, user notifications, admin notifications -- and even security-certified human level 3 support when our advanced statistical analysis confirms a problem or anomaly.

We are constantly improving the Lavawall® tools to add more value. Some of our most recent changes include:
2024‑10‑300.12.8.195Mac update refinements
2024‑10‑250.12.3.190
2024‑10‑210.12.0.187Macos implementaiton, linux and windows improvements
2024‑10‑160.11.128.186Linux stats and system information improvements, improvements for application shutdown
2024‑09‑120.11.113.171CPU Optimizations and Packages reliability improvements
2024‑09‑050.11.106.164Phased deployment enhancements
2024‑09‑040.11.103.161
2024‑09‑020.11.102.160CPU Optimizations and Packages reliability improvements
2024‑08‑300.11.99.157CPU Optimizations and Packages reliability improvements
2024‑08‑290.11.98.156CPU utilization and console event optimization
2024‑08‑280.11.97.155Reliability to detect unusual updates like redistributables.
2024‑08‑270.11.96.154
2024‑08‑260.11.95.153Faster response for reboot requests
2024‑08‑200.11.92.150Additional package upgrade pre-requisites
2024‑08‑150.11.89.147
2024‑08‑060.11.87.145
2024‑07‑260.11.83.141Add resiliency for MAC duplicates and uptime
2024‑07‑250.11.82.140Changes to facilitate cross-platform use. Bitlocker and Windows key refinements
2024‑07‑150.11.80.138Antivirus and temperature added to configuration checks
2024‑07‑150.11.79.137Add configuration checks for execution policy and secure boot
2024‑07‑110.11.77.135load balancing refinements
2024‑07‑100.11.76.134Add additional load balancing and data residency capabilities, add randomness to recurring task timings to decrease server load
2024‑07‑050.11.74.132changes to graph and residual work on user imporsonation
2024‑07‑040.11.73.131Add configuration checks for execution policy and secure boot.
2024‑07‑030.11.72.130Enhanced event log monitoring
2024‑07‑020.11.71.129Add details to Windows updates, enhanced risk metrics for application patches
2024‑06‑190.11.65.123Update resiliancy and garbage collection
2024‑06‑130.11.60.118Enhanced logging
2024‑06‑120.11.55.113Include the primary drive serial number; MAC addresses for built-in wireless, Bluetooth, and ethernet into the device hash to restore uninstalled and reinstalled devices in cases where the motherboard serial is not unique
2024‑06‑070.11.54.112Patch and package uninstall data addition
2024‑06‑050.11.47.105refine per-user registry application listing
2024‑06‑020.11.45.103uninstall and reinstall refinements, refine local logging, refine self-update and uninstall timing
2024‑05‑300.11.21.79various bug fixes and improvements
2024‑05‑280.11.16.74Error logging, registration, and uninstall improvements.
2024‑05‑240.11.14.72applied changes for devices and login commands, changes for registration as well
2024‑05‑220.11.13.71Add Windows computer model, improve Operating System parsing
2024‑05‑210.11.11.69Added additional states for Windows update, flexibility for non-standard program file configurations, support for network diagrams at the switch level, details for Windows editions
2024‑05‑210.11.10.68Add specific cases for Defender patterns and Composer versions.
2024‑05‑170.11.3.61Change Log storage location to c:\program files\Lavawall
2024‑05‑170.11.1.59self-update improvements.
2024‑05‑160.8.0.55 error log reporting and management.
2024‑05‑150.7.0.54Websocket resiliency improvements
2024‑05‑090.6.0.53 Error log reporting and management.
2024‑05‑010.5.44.52Even more improvements to scheduler
2024‑04‑240.5.41.49Install compatibility with Sandbox
2024‑04‑220.5.21.29Project property changes to enable automated compilation with new features.
2024‑04‑200.5.20.28Add motherboard serial number and company reassignment
2024‑04‑110.5.4.12Automate release notes as part of build process
2024‑04‑030.5.3.11Websocket and service enhancements
2024‑03‑210.5.2.10Enhance zip file validation

Although the Linux agent code base is mature, dating back to 2006, we're still constantly improving it to add value and compatibility for new distributions. Some of our most recent changes include:
2024‑05‑20253Added cleanup of old .json files during a re-install
2024‑05‑13252Added apt-get update to install
2024‑05‑06248Allow restart to use /var/run/reboot-required if needrestart is not installed
2024‑04‑22239Improve internal update and version tracking
2024‑04‑15235Add support for Yum packages
2024‑04‑08233Align patching with Windows patch reporting
2024‑04‑02228Add support for needrestart
2024‑03‑04224Schedule restarts
2024‑03‑25221Add support for apt packages
2024‑03‑18212Implement release management
2024‑03‑11202Add user login monitoring
2024‑03‑04189Enhance installation reliability
2024‑02‑26187Exapand triggers to identify if the instance needs to be restarted
2024‑02‑19146Improve compatibility for non-AWS instances
2024‑02‑14138Add self-uninstall capabilities
2024‑02‑12135Enhance scheduling flexibility
2024‑02‑07132Add kernel version tracking
2024‑02‑05124Add device hash to cryptographic self-update script validation
2024‑01‑29107Enhance encryption of patch data
2024‑01‑2298Improve how available storage is calculated
2024‑01‑1597Move initial tasks from installation file to sub scripts
2024‑05‑2191Improve multi-distribution compatibility
2024‑05‑2179Improve encryption reliability
2023‑12‑1168Enhance cryptographic validation of new scripts before updating
2023‑11‑2062Add inner layer of AES encryption in case TLS inspection doesn't allow for a secure connection
2023‑11‑2756Additional base cases for resiliancy
2023‑11‑2054Additional headers added to authentication process during installation.
2023‑11‑2053Enhanced key management
2023‑11‑1551Add insecure installation parameter to allow installation in environments with TLS inspection or other machine-in-the-middle situations.
2023‑11‑0642Enhance redundant encryption during installation.
2023‑10‑3033Improve install-over compatibility
2023‑10‑2318Add reboot configuration and scheduling
2023‑10‑2317Add self-updating functionality.
2023‑10‑1615Add Linux patching information for apt
2023‑10‑0914Collect system information
2023‑10‑0913Add Linux distribution information
2023‑09‑3012Add memory monitoring
2023‑09‑3010Add hardware information
2023‑09‑239Add AWS information
2023‑09‑238Add customized schedule capability for configuration updates
2023‑09‑237Add support for package monitoring using package and dpkg logs
2023‑09‑166Add storage data configuration gathering
2023‑09‑165Add CPU information

Lavawall®'s data gathering approach started with Government and Fortune 50 information security audits. When our founder transitioned from audit and assurance work to a Managed IT Service Provider (MSP), he was shocked that basics like Multi-Factor Authentication were painful to implement in some RMMs like ConnectWise and it was impossible to turn off remote access services in others like Datto RMM and SuperOps.

Lavawall® was built from the ground up with these concerns and the Minimum Viable Secure Product requirements in mind.

Some of the controls we implemented include:
  • PassKeys as the preferred primary authentication at no additional cost
  • Single Sign-on using modern, maintained, and industry-standard protocols for all customers at no additional cost
  • Multi-Factor Authentication as a non-negotiable default
  • Encrypting communications the same way as TLS again within the TLS tunnel, so we can allow TLS inspection without breaking like Huntress or disclosing security vulnerabilities to eavesdroppers.
  • Encouraging external vulnerability reports and customer testing
  • Passwords checked against popular disclosed passwords, hashed before they leave your computer, and then stored using Argon2id
  • Not requiring the use of passwords at all. We consider them a temporary backup authentication in case you can't use passkeys or SSO.

Lavawall® scanning computers are on dedicated servers in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Lavawall® databases and front-end systems are hosted with AWS in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
We send emails through AWS in Ireland and dedicated servers in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
We send text messages for additional identity verification through Twilio in the United States.
We store executables and pass requests through Cloudflare at your nearest edge location.
We use Cloudflare for risk management, turnstile, and web application firewall services.
We use LeadPages for landing pages.
We use Google and Facebook for analytics on our public-facing pages, but they do not have access to the console.
We integrate with third-party tools, such as Microsoft, Google, Huntress, Screen Connect, Axcient, and Datto in their respective locations. However, you must initiate these integrations through single sign-on or by enabling them in your Lavawall® console.

Active security by design

Lavawall® is under active development with the latest release on

5+

Interfaces

150+

Monitored Applications

7+

System Metrics

Actively manage your IT with Lavawall®

Patching

Updates Beyond Windows

Lavawall® prevents the 80% of breaches and failed audits due to missing patches and updates.
You can reduce application patching delays from 67 days to nearly immediate with the 150+ applications that Lavawall® monitors and patches.

Patch release monitoring
Monitor everything without having to select packages or “managed applications”
Patch impact classification
Standard and optional Windows patches
Lavawall patch grid
Logos, products, trade names, and company names are all the property of their respective trademark holders.
The above listing includes products that Lavawall® monitors through public information and/or proprietary statistical analysis.
Although we do have a partner relationship with some of the listed products and companies, they do not necessarily endorse Lavawall® or have integrations with our systems.


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DIY, full management, and coaching options

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DIY

Security-focused RMM

C$3.25 /computer/Month

C$32.50 /computer/Year

  • 1 computer
    or 1 of the following cloud integrations:
    AWS, Axcient, Connectwise, Datto, Google, Huntress, M365, Sophos Central integrations
    (each integration counts as 1 computer)
  • 150+ application patches
  • 30-day Logs
  • Security configuration monitoring
  • Anomaly detection
  • CMMI, MVSP, CyberCanda compliance
  • Lavawall® support
  • Sophos MDR: C$13.50/desktop
    Sophos MDR: C$162/desktop
  • Huntress: C$5.40/device
    Huntress: C$64.80/device
  • Available white-label support for end users
  • Level 3+ IT support for IT
  • Weekly IT coaching sessions
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Managed Security & Support

Unlimited end-user support

C$160 /user/Month

C$1,600 /user/Year

  • 1 computer/user
    Additional devices charged at DIY prices
  • AWS, Axcient, Connectwise, Datto, Google, Huntress, M365, Sophos Central integrations
  • 150+ application patches
  • 90-day Logs
  • Security configuration monitoring
  • Anomaly detection
  • CMMI, MVSP, CyberCanda compliance
  • Lavawall® support
  • Sophos MDR Essentials
  • Huntress
  • White-label email and phone support for end users
  • Level 3+ IT support for IT
  • Weekly IT coaching sessions
  • Automatic discount and upgrade to Support & Coaching after 15 users
Support & Coaching

Improve your IT performance

$2,250 /Month

$22,500 /Year

  • 25 computers included
    Additional computers charged at DIY prices
  • AWS, Axcient, Connectwise, Datto, Google, Huntress, M365, Sophos Central integrations
  • 150+ application patches
  • 90-day Logs
  • Security configuration monitoring
  • Anomaly detection
  • CMMI, MVSP, CyberCanda compliance
  • Lavawall®-only support
  • Sophos MDR Essentials
  • Huntress
  • White-label email and phone support for 15 users included Additional: C$150/user Additional: C$1,500/user
  • L3 IT support for IT
  • Weekly IT coaching sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

If you can not find answer to your question in our FAQ, you can always contact us or email us. We will answer you shortly!

General Questions

The three big catalysts for Lavawall® were:
  1. Two years after a missing Plex Media Server led to the LastPass breach, the Remote Monitorign and Management (RMM) tools availabel for Manged IT Service Providers (MSPs) still didn't monitor for it.
    Going through industry-specific applications, we noticed many were missing from the big RMM and patching providers. MSPs, insurance providers, and organizations that put their cleints at risk need to know about these risks, which lead to the largest number of critical audit findings and breaches
  2. After 20 years of writing the same audit findings about system configurations, Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance, and missing patches, our technical co-founder wanted to make it easier fo avoid these findings
  3. The existing risk visibility tools for insurance underwriters took a shallow look at Internet-facing risks. They -- along with all businesses -- need a deeper view of the threats that could actually lead to breaches.

Lavawall® breaks vulnerabilities into the following groups:
  • Domain risks
  • Operating System (OS) patches
  • Application patches
  • Network vulnerabilities
  • Cloud vulnerabilities
  • OS configurations

We are currently building more third-party interfaces. Current interfaces include:
  • Axcient*
  • Cloudflare
  • Connectwise Screen Connect
  • Datto RMM
  • FreshDesk*
  • Huntress
  • Microsoft 365
  • Panorama9
  • ZenDesk
*In limited release/development

Yes!
You can use your own logo for the console and notifications. You can also use a CNAME to automatically brand your console.
Note: you cannot currently re-proxy the CNAME to Lavawall® through Cloudflare.
Privacy & Security

We encourage primary authentication for Lavawall® through Passkeys or Single Sign On (SSO).
However, we do allow passwords and use passwords as part of the zero-knowledge encryption for your clients' sensitive data, such as Bitlocker keys and Personally-Identifiable Information (PII).
These passwords use Argon2id slow hashes with individual salts and peppers.

Yes! Lavawall communicates with its endpoints through TLS. However, given that many of our clients want to be as secure as possible and have TLS inspection enabled, we allow for "insecure" connections with invalid certificates, which result from such configurations.
We have added an additional secure tunnel that mimics the TLS process within the public TLS tunnel. This extra tunnel provides authentication and privacy for the workstations and the Lavawall® servers to prevent attacks such as the one that took down Solar Winds.

We do not enable remote access tools like ScreenConnect unless you authorize them and are logged in. Lavawall® was not vulnerable to the ScreenConnect vulnerability because we install and uninstall it right before it's used. In addition, we give the option of linking to Access.

Remote access is not enabled for read-only and audit situations.

Lavawall®'s designer holds a CISSP and CISA. In addition, we have external and internal security reviews.

Get In Touch

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NW Calgary:
(By Appointment Only)
ThreeShield Information Security Corporation
600 Crowfoot Crescent N.W., Suite 340
Calgary, Alberta
T3G 0B4
SE Calgary:
(By Appointment Only)
ThreeShield Information Security Corporation
105, 11500 - 29th St. SE
Calgary, Alberta
T2Z 3W9
Canada
Sales Hours:
9:00am to 5:00pm Mountain Time
Support Hours:
7:00am to 7:00pm Mountain Time
On-Call Support Hours:
24/7

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