Managed security that protects what you've built.

From CMMC compliance and SOC monitoring to the IT that runs your business - one engineering team, two offices, twenty-five states. Since 2016.

The scoreboard, in seven numbers.

Verified business metrics, not marketing rounding. Updated quarterly.

  • 2016: Founded
  • 500+: Clients
  • 98%: Retention
  • 99%: CSAT
  • 20: Engineers
  • 2: Offices
  • 25: States

A managed security practice with an MSP attached.

Most MSPs added security to their menu in 2020. We built our security practice around CMMC, NIST 800-171, and active SOC monitoring - then layered the rest of IT around it.

Managed Security Services

24/7 monitored security operations. SIEM, EDR, threat hunting, phishing defense, and dark-web monitoring - one team, one pane of glass.

  • SIEM & log management
  • Endpoint Detection & Response
  • Threat hunting & intel
  • Phishing & awareness training

CMMC & NIST 800-171

Readiness assessments, gap remediation, and ongoing compliance for DoD contractors and regulated industries.

SOC Monitoring & EDR

24/7 security operations center with managed EDR. Real analysts, escalation runbooks, <15-minute MTTR.

Incident Response

Retainer-backed IR for ransomware, BEC, and breach events. Forensics, containment, recovery, post-mortem.

vCISO

Fractional security leadership. Risk register, board reporting, vendor reviews, security roadmap ownership.

Managed IT Services

Helpdesk, patching, monitoring, vendor management for the technology stack that runs your business.

Managed Cloud Services

Managed Microsoft 365, Azure, and AWS - migration, monitoring, backup, DR, and identity hardening, run for you.

Strategic IT Consulting

vCIO engagements, technology roadmaps, M&A integration, and budget planning.

Who we serve

We specialize in mission-driven organizations - schools and nonprofits included - and offer a nonprofit discount, so the security you need fits the budget you have.

Industries

  • Healthcare: HIPAA-aware managed IT and security for clinics, practices, and post-acute care.
  • Manufacturing (CMMC): CMMC Level 2 readiness, NIST 800-171, and OT/IT segmentation for DoD-adjacent shops.
  • Defense Contractors: End-to-end CMMC compliance, CUI handling, and continuous monitoring.
  • Financial Services: SEC/FINRA-aware controls, M365 hardening, and managed SOC for advisors and banks.
  • Legal: Ethics-wall enforcement, document security, and zero-trust access for law firms.
  • Logistics: TMS, EDI, and warehouse network reliability with phishing-resistant identity.
  • Technology & SaaS: Engineer-led co-managed IT and SOC for venture-backed and bootstrapped SaaS.
  • Professional Services: Managed IT and cybersecurity for architecture, engineering, accounting, and consulting firms.
  • K-12 Education: FERPA-aware managed IT and security for school districts - student-data privacy, CIPA/E-Rate filtering, and ransomware defense.
  • Non-Profits: Budget-friendly managed IT and security for mission-driven organizations - donor-data protection, grant compliance, and a nonprofit discount.

Outcomes, not slogans.

Case Studies

Defense Manufacturing / CMMC
Southern Indiana defense manufacturer (~60 staff): Required CMMC Level 2 compliance with a fixed audit deadline, but had no documented controls or written security policies in place.
Outcome: Assessed every NIST 800-171 control, authored the company's security policies, and deployed the infrastructure needed to close the gaps - reached audit-ready status.

Non-Profit / Cloud Migration
Central Indiana non-profit (~65 staff): Aging on-prem infrastructure and failing hardware put day-to-day operations and data availability at risk.
Outcome: Migrated data and identity to Microsoft 365 (SharePoint + Entra ID) and moved printing to the cloud - retired the on-prem server and eliminated backup and hardware-failure exposure.

Engineering / Cyber Security
Indiana engineering firm (~200 staff, multi-site): Aging servers across multiple offices were running out of storage, with no reliable way to control access or prevent unauthorized changes to critical project files.
Outcome: Designed a scalable cloud platform that retired on-prem servers and enforced controlled, tamper-resistant file access - strengthening data integrity while cutting hardware and backup costs.

Not testimonials. Track record.

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Leadership

The people running TeknaByte.

Tony Ciovacco
Founder, CEO
With more than a decade of experience in enterprise IT and managed services.

Derek Epps
President
Over a decade of experience in the managed services and technology industry.

Insights

Field notes on security, compliance, and IT.

Non-Managed Switches and CMMC: Why That Cheap Unmanaged Switch Is a Compliance Problem
Unmanaged switches can quietly kill your CMMC assessment. Here's what NIST 800-171 actually requires and how to fix your network infrastructure.

Why Security Awareness Training Is Your First Line of Defense
Security awareness training turns your employees from a vulnerability into a defense asset. Here's why it matters and what good training actually looks like.

Antivirus, EDR, MDR, XDR: What's the Difference and Why It Matters
Confused by antivirus, EDR, MDR, and XDR? Here's a plain-language breakdown of what each does, how they differ, and which your organization actually needs.