About

Our Founder’s Journey

At the age of 17, in 2001, Sam Steele began a career in IT, fueled by a passion for technology and security. Over the years, they’ve built a wealth of experience working across both government and private sectors, from large enterprises to small businesses. With over two decades of hands-on experience, they’ve gained an intimate understanding of the security challenges that modern businesses face.

During their tenure with the government, our founder worked specifically in cybersecurity, focusing on reviewing and remediating security vulnerabilities. This role gave them deep insights into the real-world threats that businesses encounter daily, including the most common attack vectors used by cybercriminals. Whether it was a large organization or a small business, the security gaps were often similar, but the resources to address them varied greatly.

USA Operations

Michael Mann has been in the IT industry, starting with HP then moving to Solar Winds. Michael has a wide range of experience with small and large businesses, focussing on solving security for small businesses. Michael is the head of the US operations team.

The company has recently opened its office in Modesto, California, to expand our US operations (Why Modesto? Its where our US manager, Michael Mann lives.)

Our Mission
We understand that IT security is critical for businesses of all sizes, but it can be difficult to manage without a dedicated internal team. Our mission is to provide small and medium-sized businesses with the confidence that their IT provider is protecting them effectively. Through our free, independent security assessments, we help you identify potential vulnerabilities and ensure your current IT setup is up to the task of safeguarding your company.

Why Trust Us?
With a strong background in both public and private sectors, our founder has seen the entire spectrum of IT security challenges. From protecting classified government information to helping small businesses defend against ransomware, they’ve been on the front lines of cybersecurity. Now, their goal is to bring this wealth of experience to your business, offering independent, expert advice you can trust.

We believe in the "trust but verify" approach—ensuring your IT provider is giving you the protection your business needs, with no hidden costs or obligations. Our assessments are not about replacing your IT team, but about giving you peace of mind.