Frequently Asked Questions

  • Hackers don't sit in a room picking names; they use automated software that scans the whole internet looking for "unlocked doors." They aren't looking for you—they are looking for any business with a weak password or an unpatched server. To them, a Lordstown manufacturing shop is just as profitable as a New York City law firm.

  • Hiring smart people is great, but hackers are using AI now to make "perfect" fake emails. It only takes one click on a Monday morning to lock up your entire server. We don't lecture your team; we give them a 2-minute "survival guide" every month so they can spot the tricks before they click.

  • Badly configured security slows people down. I've spent 30 years learning how to build "transparent" security. My goal is to make the safe way the easy way. Most of our tools run in the background and won't be noticed by your employees at all.

  • Insurance companies are getting tired of paying out for ransomware. They’ve raised the bar. If you don't have proven EDR (Advanced Threat Protection) and MFA (the Double-Lock), they view you as a "high-risk" driver. We specialize in implementing the exact tools carriers require to keep your premiums down.

  • You’re talking to me, Justin. I don’t have a call center in another country or an AI-bot answering the phones. When you sit down for our initial meeting, that's the person who will be handling your data and answering your midnight emergencies. You get 30 years of enterprise experience with a Youngstown area code.

  • There is a big difference between "IT Support" and "Cybersecurity." A traditional IT guy is like a mechanic—he fixes things once they are broken. I am like a high-end security system for your home; my job is to make sure the "break" never happens in the first place. In 2026, waiting for something to break is a risk most businesses can no longer afford.