Comprehensive cybersecurity protection for Montgomery County businesses with live monitoring, immediate incident response, and transparent monthly pricing starting at $199.
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You didn’t start your business to become a cybersecurity expert. You started it to serve customers, grow revenue, and build something meaningful in Hillsboro. But every day brings another security alert you don’t understand, another email that might be phishing, another worry about whether today’s the day ransomware locks up everything.
When your cybersecurity is handled by people who actually know what they’re doing, that constant background anxiety disappears. You’re not wondering if that alert at 2 AM means your customer data just got stolen. You’re not trying to figure out if you need to pay $50,000 to decrypt your files. You’re running your business while experts handle the threats.
What you get instead is simple: protection that works without requiring you to become an IT security specialist. Real people monitoring your systems who can tell the difference between a false alarm and a genuine threat. And when something does happen, you get a phone call from someone who explains what’s going on in plain English and tells you exactly what they’re doing about it.
Last month we stopped three separate ransomware attempts targeting Montgomery County businesses before they could encrypt a single file. The business owners never lost a minute of productivity because the threats were contained before they became problems.
CTS Computers has spent over 30 years helping small and medium-sized businesses across Illinois and Indiana navigate technology challenges. We’ve seen cybersecurity evolve from a nice-to-have into an absolute necessity, and we’ve watched too many businesses learn that lesson the expensive way.
We’re not a distant call center reading from scripts. We’re a local team that understands the specific challenges facing businesses in Hillsboro and throughout Montgomery County. When you call, you talk to someone who knows your business, understands your industry, and can explain technical concepts without making you feel like you need a computer science degree.
Our partnerships with Dell, Microsoft, VMware, and Citrix mean you get enterprise-grade security tools without enterprise-level complexity or cost. We’ve protected over 200 businesses from cyber threats in the past year alone, catching everything from sophisticated phishing campaigns to ransomware attacks before they could cause damage.
You can reach us when you need us, meet with us face-to-face, and count on us to be here next year when you need support. That’s how we’ve built our reputation over three decades.
We start with a comprehensive security assessment that identifies every vulnerability in your current setup. This takes about three days and covers your network, endpoints, cloud services, and employee practices. You’ll get a detailed report that explains what we found and why it matters—no technical jargon, just clear explanations of what needs attention and why.
Next comes implementation. We deploy endpoint protection on every device, configure network monitoring, set up secure backups, and implement multi-factor authentication across your critical systems. This typically takes one to two weeks depending on your business size. We handle everything during business hours to avoid disrupting your operations.
Then the real protection begins. Our security operations center monitors your systems 24/7/365, watching for threats, analyzing alerts, and responding to incidents immediately. You’ll receive monthly reports that show what we caught, what we blocked, and what actions we took. When we find something that needs your attention, you get a phone call with a clear explanation and recommended next steps.
Employee training happens quarterly with simulated phishing tests monthly. We track who clicks suspicious links and provide targeted additional training. Most businesses see click rates drop by 70% within six months.
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Network security forms your first line of defense. We monitor traffic flowing in and out of your systems, blocking malicious connections before they reach your computers. Firewall configuration, intrusion detection, and vulnerability scanning happen continuously without requiring any action from you.
Endpoint protection covers every computer, laptop, phone, and tablet that connects to your business systems. This isn’t basic antivirus—it’s advanced threat detection that catches ransomware, malware, and suspicious behavior that traditional antivirus misses. When an employee working from home south of Route 16 clicks a malicious link, we catch it before it spreads to your network.
Cloud security protects your data whether it’s stored on-premise or in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or other cloud services. Email filtering stops phishing attempts before they reach inboxes. Data loss prevention ensures sensitive information doesn’t accidentally get sent to the wrong people.
The human element gets addressed through regular security awareness training. We teach your team to recognize phishing emails, avoid suspicious downloads, and follow security best practices. Monthly simulated phishing tests keep skills sharp. Businesses serving customers throughout Montgomery County need employees who understand that cyber threats target everyone, not just big companies in Chicago.
Compliance support helps you meet requirements for cyber insurance, HIPAA if you’re in healthcare, or other industry-specific regulations. We document your security measures, maintain audit trails, and help you demonstrate compliance when insurers or regulators ask.
Hillsboro businesses can access comprehensive managed cybersecurity services including 24/7 network monitoring, endpoint protection for all devices, email security and phishing prevention, secure cloud backup, employee security training, and incident response. We provide everything from basic protection for small offices near the courthouse square to advanced threat hunting for larger operations.
Services are delivered remotely with local support available when you need face-to-face meetings. Most Montgomery County businesses start with our managed security package that includes monitoring, endpoint protection, and quarterly training, then add compliance support or penetration testing based on their industry requirements.
Unlike national providers who treat every business the same, we customize protection based on your specific risks, budget, and industry. A medical practice needs HIPAA compliance support that a retail business doesn’t, and we build your security program accordingly.
A comprehensive security risk assessment for a typical Hillsboro small business costs between $500 and $1,500 depending on your network complexity and number of locations. This includes vulnerability scanning, policy review, employee security practices evaluation, and a detailed report with prioritized recommendations.
For businesses that become managed security clients, we include the initial assessment at no additional charge as part of onboarding. The assessment takes three to five days and identifies every security gap that could let threats through—from outdated software to weak passwords to missing backup procedures.
The real value isn’t the assessment itself but what you do with the findings. We’ve seen businesses spend $1,000 on an assessment that identified vulnerabilities which would have cost $80,000 to recover from if exploited. That’s why many cyber insurance providers now require annual security assessments before they’ll issue or renew policies.
Phishing emails targeting employees are the number one threat we see hitting Montgomery County businesses. These sophisticated emails trick people into clicking malicious links or providing login credentials. We block an average of 40-60 phishing attempts per client per month, and it only takes one successful click to compromise your entire network.
Ransomware attacks are the second major threat. Criminals encrypt your files and demand payment to unlock them—typically $10,000 to $100,000 for small businesses. These attacks often start with a phishing email or exploit unpatched software vulnerabilities. We’ve stopped seven ransomware infections in Hillsboro area businesses in the past six months alone.
Business email compromise scams target companies by impersonating executives or vendors and requesting wire transfers or sensitive information. These don’t require technical hacking—just convincing emails that look legitimate. Proper email security and employee training are your best defenses against all three threats.
For active security incidents affecting our managed clients, we provide response within 15 minutes of detection 24/7/365. Our security operations center monitors systems continuously, so we often detect and contain threats before you even know they exist. Critical alerts trigger immediate investigation and response regardless of the time or day.
For non-emergency security issues, we respond within two hours during business hours. If you need on-site support in Hillsboro or elsewhere in Montgomery County, we can typically arrive within four hours for urgent situations. Being regionally based rather than operating from distant call centers means we can provide hands-on support when remote access isn’t sufficient.
Response time matters because every minute counts during a security incident. The difference between containing ransomware in 15 minutes versus three hours can mean the difference between losing three files versus losing your entire database. Fast response is why we maintain 24/7 monitoring rather than just business-hours support.
Yes, Illinois has specific data breach notification requirements under the Personal Information Protection Act that apply to all businesses handling customer data. If you experience a breach affecting Illinois residents, you must notify affected individuals without unreasonable delay and can face fines up to $50,000 per violation for non-compliance.
The law also requires businesses to implement reasonable security measures to protect personal information, though it doesn’t specify exactly what measures are required. Industry-specific regulations add additional requirements—healthcare businesses must comply with HIPAA, financial services with GLBA, and any business accepting credit cards with PCI-DSS standards.
Illinois also has strict biometric privacy laws under BIPA if you collect fingerprints, facial recognition, or other biometric data. Many Hillsboro businesses don’t realize they’re subject to these regulations until they experience a breach or apply for cyber insurance. We help you understand which requirements apply to your specific business and implement the necessary security controls and documentation to maintain compliance.
Look for a provider with 24/7 monitoring and guaranteed response times, not just business-hours support. Cyber threats don’t wait for Monday morning, and neither should your protection. Ask specifically what their response time is for critical alerts and whether you’ll talk to the same team or get transferred to different people each time.
Verify they have experience with businesses your size and industry. A provider focused on enterprise corporations won’t understand the budget constraints and staffing limitations facing small Montgomery County businesses. Ask for references from similar-sized companies and find out how long their typical client stays with them.
Demand transparent pricing with no hidden fees. You should know exactly what you’re paying monthly and what’s included versus what costs extra. Be wary of providers who won’t discuss pricing until after a lengthy sales process. Finally, confirm they can help you meet cyber insurance requirements and compliance obligations specific to your industry—this is becoming essential, not optional.
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