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Cybersecurity for Businesses in Gwinnett, Barrow & Walton

MedTech Consulting provides practical cybersecurity for small and mid-sized businesses in Gwinnett, Barrow and Walton counties. We protect you from ransomware and phishing, train your staff, and keep tested backups so you can recover if something gets through.

You don't need to become a security expert to protect your business. But you do need someone paying attention to the basics: systems kept updated, staff who can spot a fake email, backups that actually restore, and accounts locked down with MFA.

That's what we provide. Plain, practical security for manufacturers, insurance agencies, professional offices, home services companies and other local businesses. We focus on the fundamentals that reduce real risk, not on selling you expensive tools you don't need.

A note on expectations

We're an IT services firm with solid security skills, not a security-only company. We handle the security needs most businesses have. For highly specialized work, we partner with dedicated security firms and coordinate it for you.

Why Small Businesses Get Targeted

Attackers don't pick targets by size. They go after whoever is easiest. A 20-person company with no MFA, old backups, and staff who have never seen a phishing test is easier to get into than a bank, and it still has payroll, customer data, and bank accounts worth stealing.

Most of the attacks we see aren't sophisticated. They work because a basic protection was missing. Closing those gaps is not glamorous, but it stops the majority of real-world attacks.

Threats Local Businesses Face

Knowing the threats makes it clear why each protection matters.

Ransomware

Attackers encrypt your files and demand payment. Small businesses get hit because they often lack tested backups and feel pressure to pay.

Protection: Tested backups, email filtering, endpoint protection, and staff training are your best defenses.

Phishing

Fake emails trick employees into giving up passwords or clicking malicious links. It's the most common way attacks start.

Protection: Email filtering catches most attempts. MFA and training handle what gets through.

Business Email Compromise

Attackers impersonate a vendor, owner, or customer to get staff to wire money or change payment details.

Protection: Verification steps for payment changes, staff awareness, and email authentication stop most of these.

Insider Mistakes

Not every threat comes from outside. A former employee who still has access or a misplaced laptop can expose data.

Protection: Access controls, prompt offboarding, device encryption, and clear policies reduce the risk.

Our Cybersecurity Services

Practical protections that address real risks without unnecessary complexity.

Security Risk Assessments

You can't fix what you haven't found. We look at your network, devices, accounts, and habits, then give you a clear, prioritized list of what to fix.

  • Network vulnerability scanning
  • Account and access review
  • Policy and procedure review
  • Risk prioritization and remediation plan
  • Documentation for insurance and compliance

Employee Security Training

Your staff is your first line of defense and often your biggest weak spot. We give them practical training that helps them recognize threats and do the right thing.

  • Phishing awareness training
  • Password and MFA basics
  • Safe email and web habits
  • How to report something suspicious

Email & Endpoint Protection

Most attacks start with an email or an unprotected computer. We put layered protection in place to catch threats before they do damage.

  • Email filtering and spam protection
  • Anti-malware and antivirus
  • Web filtering
  • Email encryption
  • Endpoint detection and response

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Ransomware can lock you out of your own data. Good backups are your last line of defense and often your best one.

  • Automated daily backups
  • Off-site and cloud backup copies
  • Regular restore testing
  • Recovery planning and documentation
  • Fast restoration when needed

Access Controls & Authentication

Controlling who can get into what, and confirming they are who they say they are, stops a lot of attacks cold.

  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
  • Role-based access
  • Password policy enforcement
  • User onboarding and offboarding
  • Access logging and audit trails

Security Policies & Documentation

Insurers, auditors, and larger customers increasingly ask for written security policies. We help you write practical ones that people actually follow.

  • Security policy development
  • Incident response plan
  • Cyber insurance questionnaires
  • Compliance documentation
  • Annual policy reviews

Healthcare clients: we've worked in HIPAA-regulated medical practices for 15+ years, under some of the strictest security rules anywhere. See how we work with practices →

Related Services

Security works best as part of complete IT management.

Managed IT Support

Security is built into our managed IT services. Monitoring, patching, and maintenance all close gaps attackers look for.

Learn about Managed Support →

Microsoft 365 & Cloud

Microsoft 365 is only as secure as its settings. We configure MFA, conditional access, and Intune so your accounts and laptops stay protected wherever people work.

Learn about Cloud Solutions →

Frequently Asked Questions

What cybersecurity does a small business actually need?

Most small businesses need the same core set: multi-factor authentication on email and remote access, email filtering, endpoint protection on every computer, regular patching, tested backups kept off-site, and staff training to spot phishing. Those basics stop the large majority of the attacks we see. We start with a risk assessment so you fix the biggest gaps first.

How much do cybersecurity services cost?

For most clients, core security is part of managed IT support, which runs $75 to $150 per user per month depending on your setup and requirements. One-time work like a standalone risk assessment or incident cleanup is quoted based on scope.

Do you offer cybersecurity services in Walton County?

Yes. Our team lives in the communities we serve, and we work with businesses in Monroe, Loganville, Social Circle, Lawrenceville, Duluth, Snellville, Winder and the surrounding area. Most security work is done remotely, and we come on-site for assessments, network changes, and incidents.

Do you offer cybersecurity services in Barrow County?

Yes. We work with businesses in Winder, Bethlehem, Auburn, Statham and across Barrow County. Most security work is done remotely, and we come on-site for assessments, network changes, and incidents.

Are you a specialized cybersecurity firm?

No. We're an IT services firm with strong security skills, not a security-only company. We handle the practical security work most businesses need: risk assessments, staff training, threat protection, backups, and compliance support. For specialized needs like advanced penetration testing or forensic investigations, we bring in security specialists and coordinate the work for you.

Can you guarantee we won't be breached?

No one can, and anyone who promises that isn't being honest. What we can do is close the common gaps, lower your risk, and make sure you can recover quickly if something gets through. Good security is about managing risk, not pretending it's zero.

What happens if we have a security incident?

We help you contain it, figure out what happened, and get back to work. That includes isolating affected machines, restoring from backup, resetting compromised accounts, and documenting the incident. If you have notification duties, such as HIPAA breach reporting for healthcare clients, we help you meet them. For complex incidents we bring in specialized incident response help.

Find Out Where Your Security Stands

We'll review your current protections and tell you what to fix first. No pressure, no scare tactics.