Enterprise-Grade Cybersecurity Built for SMB Budgets
Your business may be small, but the threats you face are not. Petronella Technology Group delivers right-sized security packages for organizations with 10 to 500 employees, giving you the same caliber of protection that Fortune 500 companies demand, without the Fortune 500 price tag.
BBB A+ Since 2003 • 2,500+ Clients Served • Zero Client Breaches • 39+ Security Controls
Why SMBs Trust Petronella for Cybersecurity
Small and medium businesses are the number one target for cyberattacks because attackers assume you cannot afford proper defenses. We prove them wrong every day.
Predictable Monthly Costs
Stop guessing what your security will cost. Our right-sized packages give you flat-rate pricing so you can budget with confidence and avoid surprise invoices after an incident.
39+ Layers of Defense
Our defense-in-depth approach layers 39+ security controls to protect every vector of attack. One tool is never enough. We stack protections so a single failure never means a breach.
Compliance Ready
Whether you need HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, CMMC, or SOC 2 compliance, our team maps your controls to the frameworks your industry demands. No more audit anxiety.
Scales With You
Your security program grows with your company. Start with foundational protections and add capabilities as you expand from 10 employees to 50 to 500. No rip-and-replace required.
Why SMBs Are the Top Target for Cybercriminals
Here is the uncomfortable truth: 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, yet only 14% are prepared to defend themselves. Cybercriminals know that SMBs typically lack dedicated security teams, have limited budgets for advanced tools, and often assume "it won't happen to us." That assumption has put more small businesses out of operation than almost any other single cause. Sixty percent of small companies go out of business within six months of a cyberattack.
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At Petronella Technology Group, Inc., we have spent more than two decades solving this exact problem. Founded in 2002, our firm was built from the ground up to serve the organizations that big cybersecurity firms overlook: the local medical practice, the growing e-commerce company, the 50-person law firm, the manufacturing shop that just won its first government contract. These businesses deserve the same level of security as a large enterprise, and we make that possible.
Our approach is not about selling you a single product and walking away. We build a comprehensive security program around your business, layering 39+ security controls that work together to protect your data, your employees, your customers, and your reputation. Led by Craig Petronella, a Licensed Digital Forensic Examiner and CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner with 30+ years of experience, our team brings the same expertise that protects defense contractors and healthcare systems to your small or medium-sized business.
The result speaks for itself: among the 2,500+ clients who follow our security program, we maintain a verified track record of zero breaches. That is not a marketing tagline. That is the outcome of a systematic, proven methodology that we adapt to your budget, your industry, and your risk profile.
Managed Security (MSSP)
24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response handled by our Security Operations Center. We watch your network so you can focus on running your business.
Risk Assessments & Gap Analysis
We evaluate your current security posture, identify the gaps that put you at risk, and deliver a prioritized remediation roadmap that fits your budget and timeline.
Employee Security Training
Your employees are your first line of defense and your biggest vulnerability. We train them to recognize phishing, social engineering, and other threats that bypass technical controls.
Compliance Readiness
From HIPAA to PCI DSS to CMMC, we prepare your organization for audits and certifications so you can win new contracts and satisfy regulatory requirements with confidence.
What SMB Cybersecurity Looks Like with Petronella
Every service we deliver is tailored for your size, your industry, and your risk profile. Here is what a complete SMB security program includes.
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
Traditional antivirus misses 60% of modern threats. Our EDR solution monitors every endpoint in your environment, detects suspicious behavior in real time, and automatically isolates compromised devices before an attacker can move laterally across your network. This is the same technology used by Fortune 500 companies, delivered at a price point built for SMBs.
Email Security & Phishing Protection
Over 90% of cyberattacks begin with a phishing email. We deploy advanced email filtering, link analysis, attachment sandboxing, and impersonation detection to stop threats before they reach your employees' inboxes. Combined with ongoing phishing simulation training, we turn your biggest vulnerability into a strong line of defense.
Network Security & Firewall Management
Your firewall is only as good as its configuration. We deploy, configure, and manage next-generation firewalls with intrusion prevention, content filtering, and VPN capabilities. Our team continuously monitors your network perimeter for threats and updates firewall rules as new vulnerabilities emerge.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Ransomware does not discriminate by company size. We implement encrypted, air-gapped backups with automated testing to ensure you can recover your data and resume operations quickly after any incident. Our disaster recovery plans are tested regularly so you know they work when you need them most.
Security Awareness Training
We provide ongoing, role-based security awareness training for every employee in your organization. This includes monthly training modules, quarterly phishing simulations, and incident reporting procedures. We track completion rates and phishing click rates so you can measure your team's improvement over time.
Vulnerability Management
We continuously scan your systems for known vulnerabilities, prioritize them by risk severity, and coordinate patching and remediation. You receive monthly reports showing your vulnerability count trending downward over time, demonstrating measurable security improvement to your leadership, auditors, and insurance carriers.
How We Secure Your SMB
Our proven four-phase process takes you from unknown risk to managed security in weeks, not months. Every step is designed for minimal disruption to your daily operations.
Free Security Assessment
We start with a no-cost, no-obligation assessment of your current security posture. We review your network, endpoints, email, access controls, backup strategy, and compliance requirements. You receive a detailed report showing exactly where your vulnerabilities are and how to fix them.
Custom Security Package
Based on your assessment results, we recommend a security package tailored to your size, industry, budget, and compliance requirements. No bloated enterprise bundles. No critical gaps. Just the right controls for your business.
Deployment & Hardening
Our team deploys your security stack with minimal disruption to your operations. We harden your systems, configure monitoring, deploy endpoint protection, set up backup and disaster recovery, and train your staff. Most deployments complete within two to four weeks.
Ongoing Managed Security
Security is not a project. It is a program. Our managed security team monitors your environment 24/7, responds to threats in real time, delivers monthly reports, and continuously adapts your defenses as the threat landscape evolves.
Which SMBs Benefit Most?
If your business handles sensitive data, faces regulatory requirements, or simply cannot afford the financial and reputational devastation of a breach, this is for you.
Medical & Dental Practices
HIPAA violations carry penalties up to $2.1 million per violation category per year. We help small healthcare providers implement the required administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, conduct annual security risk assessments, and maintain ongoing compliance without hiring a full-time compliance officer.
Our team manages your HIPAA security program end-to-end so you can focus on patient care, not paperwork.
Law Firms & Professional Services
Client confidentiality is not just an ethical obligation; it is a competitive differentiator. Law firms handle privileged communications, sensitive case files, and personally identifiable information that cybercriminals prize. A single breach can destroy client trust and trigger malpractice liability.
We protect your firm with encrypted communications, access controls, data loss prevention, and security policies that satisfy your clients' vendor due diligence requirements.
Financial Services & Accounting
Regulations like GLBA, FTC Safeguards Rule, and state-level data breach laws create a dense compliance landscape for small financial firms. Our team helps you implement the controls these frameworks require while protecting the financial data your clients trust you with.
We make compliance manageable so you can serve your clients without regulatory risk hanging over your head.
Government Contractors
Small contractors pursuing DoD or federal contracts face CMMC and NIST 800-171 compliance requirements that can be overwhelming without expert guidance. We specialize in helping small contractors achieve and maintain compliance so they can compete for government work.
Craig Petronella is a CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner who has guided numerous small contractors through the certification process.
Retail & E-Commerce
If you process credit card payments, PCI DSS compliance is mandatory. If you collect customer data online, you face state and federal privacy regulations. We help retailers and e-commerce businesses secure their payment environments, protect customer data, and satisfy PCI requirements.
We minimize your PCI scope to reduce compliance burden while maximizing protection of your customers and your brand.
Growing Startups & Tech Companies
Enterprise customers increasingly require security questionnaires, SOC 2 reports, and evidence of a mature security program before signing contracts. Without these credentials, your sales pipeline stalls. We help growing tech companies build the security foundations that close enterprise deals.
Start with foundational security and scale up to SOC 2 readiness as your customer base demands it.
Why Choose Petronella Technology Group, Inc.?
Not all cybersecurity providers are built for SMBs. Many firms treat small businesses as an afterthought. We built our entire practice around organizations like yours.
Built for SMBs Since 2002
We did not start as an enterprise firm that added an SMB offering. From day one, Petronella Technology Group, Inc. was built to serve the small and mid-market organizations that big firms overlook. We understand your budget constraints, your staffing limitations, and the unique challenges of protecting a business where every dollar and every person counts. That DNA runs through everything we do.
Zero Breaches Among Program Clients
Among all clients who follow our comprehensive security program, we maintain a verified record of zero breaches. This is the result of our defense-in-depth approach that layers 39+ security controls to protect every attack vector. When you follow our program, our track record becomes your track record.
30+ Years of Hands-On Expertise
Led by Craig Petronella, a Licensed Digital Forensic Examiner, CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner, and MIT-certified cybersecurity professional, our team brings more than 30 years of real-world experience to your security program. We have seen every type of attack, navigated every major compliance framework, and protected organizations across every industry. That experience translates directly into better protection for your business.
One Partner for Everything
Most SMBs juggle multiple vendors for different security needs, creating gaps, confusion, and finger-pointing when something goes wrong. With Petronella, you get one partner for managed security, compliance, training, penetration testing, incident response, and digital forensics. One relationship. One point of accountability. Complete coverage.
Petronella vs. DIY Security vs. Break-Fix IT Providers
See why a dedicated cybersecurity partner delivers dramatically better outcomes than going it alone or relying on a general IT provider who treats security as an afterthought.
| Capability | DIY / In-House | Generic IT Provider | Petronella SMB Security |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Threat Monitoring | Rarely; limited to business hours | Often outsourced or limited | Full 24/7 SOC monitoring included |
| Compliance Expertise | Requires expensive consultants | Limited; usually one framework | Multi-framework: HIPAA, PCI, CMMC, NIST, SOC 2 |
| Incident Response | Ad hoc; no formal plan | Basic; limited forensics capability | Full IR plan with in-house digital forensics |
| Security Controls | Antivirus and firewall only | 5-10 basic tools | 39+ layered controls, defense-in-depth |
| Employee Training | One-time or none | Generic annual training | Ongoing, role-based with phishing simulations |
| Breach Track Record | Unknown; no metrics | Varies; rarely disclosed | Zero breaches among program clients |
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions SMB owners ask about cybersecurity.
How much does cybersecurity cost for a small business?
The cost varies based on your organization's size, industry, compliance requirements, and current security posture. Our security packages are designed to be right-sized for SMBs, delivering enterprise-grade protection without enterprise pricing. The average cost of a data breach for small businesses exceeds $150,000, not including reputational damage, lost customers, and regulatory fines. Our security program costs a fraction of that and prevents the breach from happening in the first place. Contact us at 919-348-4912 for a customized quote.
We only have 15 employees. Do we really need cybersecurity?
Absolutely. In fact, businesses with fewer than 50 employees are among the most frequently targeted by cybercriminals because attackers know they typically have weaker defenses. If your business has email, a website, processes payments, stores customer data, or uses cloud services, you are a target. The question is not whether you will be targeted, but whether you will be ready when it happens. Our packages scale down to fit organizations as small as 10 employees.
Can you work with our existing IT provider?
Yes. Many of our SMB clients have an existing IT provider or MSP handling their day-to-day technology operations. We work alongside your IT provider to add the security layer they lack. We handle the cybersecurity strategy, monitoring, compliance, and incident response while they manage your servers, helpdesk, and daily IT needs. This co-managed model gives you the best of both worlds without replacing the IT partner you already trust.
How quickly can you get us protected?
We can begin deploying critical protections within days of engagement. A typical SMB deployment completes within two to four weeks, depending on the complexity of your environment. We prioritize quick wins first, addressing the highest-risk vulnerabilities immediately, then layer in additional controls over the following weeks. From day one, you have significantly better protection than you did before.
What compliance frameworks do you cover for SMBs?
We cover every major compliance framework relevant to SMBs: HIPAA for healthcare, PCI DSS for payment processing, CMMC and NIST 800-171 for government contractors, SOC 2 for technology companies, GLBA and FTC Safeguards Rule for financial services, and NIST Cybersecurity Framework as a general best-practice standard. We also help with state-level data breach and privacy laws. Our vCISO and compliance team map your controls to multiple frameworks simultaneously, so you satisfy all your regulatory obligations efficiently.
Will cybersecurity slow down our computers or productivity?
No. Modern security tools are designed to run quietly in the background with minimal system impact. Our endpoint protection, monitoring agents, and backup solutions are optimized for performance. In fact, many of our clients report improved productivity after deployment because we also clean up system inefficiencies, remove malware that was silently consuming resources, and implement policies that reduce the IT interruptions caused by security incidents.
What happens if we do get attacked?
Every client in our security program has a documented Incident Response Plan. If an attack occurs, our team immediately activates the plan, contains the threat, investigates the root cause using our in-house digital forensics capabilities, manages communications with stakeholders, handles regulatory notification requirements, and leads the recovery effort. Our goal is to minimize downtime, data loss, and financial impact. Having a tested plan and an experienced response team already in place dramatically reduces the damage compared to scrambling after the fact.
Do you help with cyber insurance requirements?
Yes. Cyber insurance carriers are increasingly requiring specific security controls before they will issue or renew policies. These requirements often include multi-factor authentication, endpoint detection and response, email security, backup and disaster recovery, security awareness training, and vulnerability management. Our security packages are designed to satisfy these requirements, which can help you qualify for coverage and potentially reduce your premiums. We can also help you complete the security questionnaires that insurance carriers require during the application process.
What makes your approach different from just buying antivirus software?
Antivirus is one tool. It addresses one attack vector. Modern cyberattacks use dozens of techniques that antivirus never sees: phishing emails, compromised credentials, misconfigurations, insider threats, supply chain attacks, and more. Our approach layers 39+ security controls that protect every vector, from your email to your endpoints to your network perimeter to your cloud services to your employees' behavior. It is the difference between locking your front door and having a comprehensive home security system with cameras, alarms, motion sensors, and a monitoring service.