Protect your small business from ransomware, phishing, and data breaches. Local Charlotte experts — practical security that fits a small business budget.
Small businesses in Charlotte, NC are the fastest-growing targets for cyberattacks — not because they're high-profile, but because they're easier to breach. Ransomware attacks on businesses with under 50 employees nearly doubled in the past two years, and the average recovery cost exceeds $120,000.
At IT Carolina, we build layered cybersecurity protections sized for Charlotte small businesses. No enterprise contracts, no vague SLAs — just practical security that stops real attacks and fits your budget.
Every major cyber threat facing Charlotte small businesses — and exactly what we do about each one.
Ransomware encrypts your files and demands payment. Prevention is far cheaper than recovery. We deploy endpoint detection, behavioral analysis, and air-gapped backups that survive an attack.
What we do: Endpoint protection + immutable backups + user training
Fake invoices, spoofed wire transfers, credential theft — phishing causes 90% of breaches. We configure SPF/DKIM/DMARC, deploy email filtering, and train your team to spot attacks before they click.
What we do: Email security layer + domain authentication + awareness training
A default-password router or unencrypted guest network is an open door. We harden your network with proper firewall rules, VLAN segmentation, and WPA3 with access control.
What we do: Firewall config + network segmentation + access control
Unpatched Windows, outdated firmware, and end-of-life software are the most exploited attack surfaces. We manage patching across all your devices so vulnerabilities are closed before attackers find them.
What we do: Automated patch management + vulnerability scanning
Reused passwords and accounts without multi-factor authentication are compromised in seconds. We deploy MFA across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and line-of-business applications company-wide.
What we do: MFA deployment + password policy enforcement
Without tested backups, ransomware or hardware failure means permanent data loss. We set up automated daily backups with offsite copies and test restores so you know recovery actually works.
What we do: Automated backup + offsite storage + tested recovery plan
We evaluate your network vulnerabilities, patch levels, password policies, backup status, and employee awareness. You receive a prioritized action plan with clear remediation steps and cost estimates.
Starting at $299 for up to 10 devices
Enterprise-grade endpoint detection and response (EDR) on all workstations and laptops. Behavioral analysis, automatic threat isolation, and centralized alerting included.
Per-device licensing included in managed IT plans
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration for your domain, email filtering to quarantine suspicious messages, and safe-link scanning for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
Included in business email setup; add-on for existing environments
MFA enabled and enforced across Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, VPN, and remote access. We handle the rollout for every user with minimal disruption to workflow.
One-time setup fee; no monthly add-on charge
Automated daily backups following the 3-2-1 rule (3 copies, 2 media types, 1 offsite). Weekly integrity verification and quarterly restore tests so you're never guessing when it counts.
Included in Business plan; standalone from $49/month
Simulated phishing campaigns to identify who clicks dangerous links, followed by targeted training to close those gaps before real attackers find them. Includes tracking and reporting.
Annual program starting at $99/employee
When a security incident happens, you need someone on-site fast. We're Charlotte-based and respond same day for critical incidents — no call-center hold times.
Enterprise security tools cost thousands per month. We identify what you actually need and deploy solutions that protect without wasting budget on features you'll never use.
Every assessment and monthly report uses plain English. You know what risks exist, what we fixed, and what still needs attention — without needing a security degree to understand it.
All security plans are month-to-month. Cancel anytime — though most clients stay because the protection is working and they sleep better knowing it's in place.
A one-time security assessment for a business with 5–15 devices costs $299–$599 and includes a full risk report with prioritized fixes. Ongoing protection — endpoint security, patch management, backup monitoring, and MFA — is included in our Business managed IT plan at $349/month. Standalone cybersecurity add-ons start at $99/month. All pricing is flat-rate with no hidden per-incident charges.
Yes. Over 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, and 60% of those that suffer a significant breach close within six months. The cost of basic prevention — endpoint protection, tested backups, MFA — is a fraction of the cost of a single ransomware incident, which averages $120,000+ in recovery costs.
Our assessment covers: network vulnerability scan, patch level review for all devices, password and MFA policy audit, email security configuration check (SPF/DKIM/DMARC), backup verification, and an access permissions review. You receive a written report with a risk severity rating for each finding and a prioritized remediation list with estimated costs.
Yes. First priority is containment — disconnecting infected machines from the network. Then we assess the scope, restore from the most recent clean backup, and identify the entry point to close it. We do not recommend paying ransoms. We also help with breach notification requirements if customer data was affected.
We help businesses implement the technical controls required by HIPAA and PCI-DSS: encryption, access logging, MFA, backup procedures, and network segmentation. We are not a compliance auditing firm, but our technical implementations meet the standard IT security requirements for both frameworks.
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