Computerease

Cybersecurity Solutions & Managed Security Services

Comprehensive Protection for the Modern Business Landscape

Defend Your Organization Of Any Size with CISSP-Led Cybersecurity Expertise

In an era where cyber threats evolve daily, generic security measures are no longer sufficient. Whether you are a small medical practice in St. Louis, a growing manufacturing firm in Central Illinois, or a large enterprise in Chicago, your data, reputation, and operational continuity are under constant siege.

Computerease provides more than just software; we deliver a holistic, defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy. Our security solutions are designed by Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP), our team integrates enterprise-grade technology with 24/7 human intelligence to stop breaches before they start.

We don’t just close gaps; we build resilience.

Managed Cybersecurity Services for Every Business Size

One size does not fit all in cybersecurity. A local law firm has different needs than a multinational logistics company. We have structured our offerings to provide the right level of protection for your organization.

For Small Business (SMBs): Turnkey Security Solutions

Enterprise-Grade Protection, Right-Sized for You.

Small businesses are often the most vulnerable because hackers assume they lack defenses and small business owners assume they are not at risk and don’t need protection. You need a solution that is affordable, effective, and easy to manage.  Our small business plans are designed for organizations with 1 – 150 computers.

  • Turnkey Managed Security Bundles: We provide a “security-in-a-box” approach that covers all your bases—endpoint protection, email filtering, and firewall management—for a predictable monthly cost.
  • 24/7 SOC Monitoring for Small Business: You don’t need to hire a security team. Our Security Operations Center (SOC) watches your network around the clock.
  • Cost-Effective Cyber Insurance Compliance: We offer our clients the basic controls (like MFA and encrypted backups) needed to qualify for cyber insurance policies at the best rates.

 

For Mid-Sized & Enterprise Organizations: Co-Managed Security

Strategic Partnership for Internal IT Teams.

When you have a hundred or more computers you might have an internal IT Team.  Often that internal IT team is busy “keeping the lights on”. They likely lack the bandwidth or specialized tools to hunt for threats 24/7. We act as a force multiplier.

  • Co-Managed Cybersecurity: We overlay our advanced security stack (SIEM, EDR, MDR, MXDR) onto your existing network. Your team handles the day-to-day; we handle the threat hunting and incident response.
  • Gap Analysis & Security Assessment: We review your current posture against the CIS controls to identify blind spots your internal team might have missed.
  • Compliance Consulting (CMMC, HIPAA, SOC2, PCI, etc): Our CISSP-led team guides you through the complex documentation and technical controls required for regulatory audits.

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If you’re wondering whether your current IT setup is enough – or if there’s a smarter, more secure way to operate – let’s talk. We’ll guide you through your next step.

The Computerease Cybersecurity Framework: Aligned for Excellence

Security isn’t about buying the most expensive tool; it’s about having a plan. Computerease aligns its cybersecurity services with the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls (v8.1). This globally recognized framework provides a prioritized path to improving your security posture, ensuring we focus on the actions that offer the highest defense value against the most common attacks.

Why the CIS Framework Matters to Your Business

The CIS Framework is the gold standard for effective cyber defense. It moves beyond abstract compliance to actionable, technical controls that stop attacks. It is divided into three “Implementation Groups” (IGs), allowing us to tailor our security strategy to your specific size and risk profile.

  • Implementation Group 1 (IG1) – Essential Cyber Hygiene: Designed for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with limited IT resources. We focus on protecting IT assets and personnel from general, non-targeted attacks.
  • Implementation Group 2 (IG2) – Specialized Defense: For organizations with dedicated IT infrastructure handling sensitive data. We implement controls to defend against more sophisticated methods and software.
  • Implementation Group 3 (IG3) – Enterprise Protection: For large organizations with critical systems and high-value data. We secure against targeted, zero-day attacks from sophisticated adversaries.

By aligning our solutions with the CIS Framework, we ensure you aren’t just “installing antivirus”—you are building a mature, verifiable security program that reduces risk and satisfies cyber insurance requirements.

Key Benefits & Features of Cybersecurity

Enterprise Security Awareness

Your employees are vital to the overall defense of your business against cyber threats. Trained and aware employees are less likely to prove a danger to your infrastructure.

Risk Assessments

Stay informed about the health of your security network. Industries with compliance requirements must perform assessments every 12-18 months.

Endpoint Protection

The health of each device in your network matters. With WFH models, our 24/7 threats protection ensures that there is security for each endpoint, server, and resource in your network.

Incident Response

When a data breach occurs, the most important thing is to have an action plan in place. Being able to take a measured and prepared response saves your business time and money as operations return to normal.

Email Protection

Encrypted email settings help filter through pesky phishing attacks, spam, and other methods used by cybercriminals.

Comprehensive Vulnerability Scanning

The cybersecurity landscape is ever evolving. Staying up to date with the latest threats allows your business to plan ahead and better understand the demands of preventing a breach.

 

Compliance

Privacy requirements vary across industries, with developments and changes coming every day. Staying ahead and aware of these changes protects businesses from complex compliance requirements.

vCSO Consulting

Virtual Cybersecurity consulting gives businesses of varying sizes access to executive-level strategic planning for their security infrastructures.

Why Choose Computerease?

Family-Owned & Operated Since 1984

We aren’t a faceless equity-backed firm. We are a second-generation, family-owned business deeply rooted in the St. Louis and Chicago communities. We treat your business with the same care we treat our own.

CISSP-Designed Security Programs

Our security strategy is architected by Certified Information Systems Security Professionals (CISSP). This is the highest standard of certification in the industry, ensuring your defense is built on deep technical knowledge and risk management principles, not just sales tactics.

Certified Compliance Experts

We speak the language of compliance. Whether you are a DoD contractor needing CMMC certification, a healthcare provider needing HIPAA assurance, or a SaaS company pursuing SOC2, we have the expertise to get you across the finish line.

Cybersecurity Services for Your Industry

Healthcare IT Support

For those providing medical services, the privacy of their patients is incredibly important. Our Cybersecurity Services are tailored to the needs of your practice, keeping the needs of your staff and patients in mind. Don't let confusing HIPAA requirements cost your practice time and money.
Accounting & Financial Industry

Accounting & Financial IT Support

Accounting and financial firms are central in helping people and businesses manage their finances. When handling clients' money, you want the absolute best systems in place to protect their private information and your data. Ensure that your infrastructure is prepared for tax season and that your staff is knowledgeable about the data-privacy requirements in your industry.
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Manufacturing IT Support

Technology runs your production line. Unreliable IT Support can lead to downtime, and you lose money every minute your staff can't do their jobs. Our highly trained staff provide the backup your team needs to ensure that your Cyber infrastructure helps rather than hinders their jobs.
Engineering & Construction Industry

Engineering & Construction IT Support

Computerease understands the unique technological needs of your team in the field and in the office. It’s simple to make an ordinary computer work, but it’s far more complex to be able to recommend and advise on the best technology for your Auto-CAD drawings versus your field laptops. As an IT support company with an almost 40-year track record of proven IT support for engineering and construction companies, Computerease brings valuable expertise to your business.
Legal Industry

Legal IT Support

Every minute that your legal firm is waiting for an IT problem to be solved is a wasted billable hour. You rely on your technology to keep your attorneys and support staff connected with the data they need, when they need it, from wherever they might be. Our trained Cybersecurity specialists are available 24/7 to provide your team with around-the-clock support.
Small Business Industry

Small & Medium Business IT Support

Working with a trustworthy, highly responsive, and reliable IT support company can transform your small business. Computerease will put an end to recurring IT problems and get you the help you need quickly. Your team never has to worry about pesky cybercriminals and computers that never seem to work.

Our Core Cybersecurity Capabilities

We offer a complete suite of managed cybersecurity services designed to protect every layer of your IT environment—from the endpoint to the cloud.

1. Managed SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)

Real-Time Threat Intelligence & Log Management.

Your network generates millions of data points every day. Buried in that noise are the signals of an attack. Our Managed SIEM collects logs from every device in your network—firewalls, servers, PCs, and cloud apps—and analyzes them in real-time to detect anomalies.

  • CIS Control Alignment: (Control 8: Audit Log Management)
  • What We Do: We ingest, correlate, and analyze logs 24/7. If a user logs in from an unusual country or a server starts transferring massive files at 3 AM, our SIEM flags it instantly.
  • Why You Need It: First, it’s how a SOC finds and begins to analyze a breach.  And, most compliance standards (HIPAA, CMMC, PCI-DSS) require log retention and review. We handle the heavy lifting of storage and analysis, ensuring you are audit-ready.
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2. Managed EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response)

Stopping Ransomware in Its Tracks.

Traditional antivirus is dead. It relies on “signatures” of known viruses. Modern hackers use “fileless” attacks and trusted system tools (like PowerShell) to bypass antivirus. Managed EDR doesn’t just look at files; it looks at behavior.

  • CIS Control Alignment: (Control 10: Malware Defenses)
  • What We Do: We deploy advanced EDR agents to every computer, laptop and server. If something bad happens such as a process starts encrypting files (ransomware behavior), the EDR system kills the process and/or isolates the device to protect your network and your data.
  • Why You Need It: It is your last line of defense. If a user clicks a malicious link, Managed EDR is what stands between a minor alert and a catastrophic company-wide encryption event.
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3. Managed SOC Services (Security Operations Center)

Human Eyes on Glass, 24/7/365.

Tools are useless without experts to watch them. Our Managed SOC is staffed by security analysts who monitor your environment 24 hours a day. They validate alerts, filter out false positives, and take immediate action when a threat is confirmed.

  • CIS Control Alignment: (Control 17: Incident Response Management)
  • What We Do: When our SIEM or EDR detects a threat, our SOC analysts investigate immediately. We don’t just send you an email at 2 AM; we isolate the infected machine to prevent the spread.
  • Why You Need It: Hackers don’t work 9-to-5. If an attack happens on Christmas Eve, our team is there to stop it.
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4. Managed Firewall & Firewall as a Service (FaaS)

The Fortress Wall for Your Network.

Your firewall is the gateway to your business. But a firewall that isn’t updated, patched, and monitored is a liability. Managed Firewall services ensure your perimeter is impenetrable.

  • CIS Control Alignment: (Control 4: Secure Configuration of Enterprise Assets)
  • What We Do: We manage the configuration, patching, and rule sets of your firewalls. With Firewall as a Service (FaaS), we even include the hardware in your monthly fee, ensuring you never have to pay for a costly upgrade again.
  • Why You Need It: Misconfigured firewalls are a top entry point for hackers. We ensure strict traffic rules are enforced, blocking malicious IPs and closing unused ports.
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5. Managed SASE / ZTNA (Zero Trust Network Access)

Secure Remote Access for the Work-From-Anywhere Era.

The days of the “castle-and-moat” security model are over. Your employees are working from coffee shops, homes, and hotels. Traditional VPNs are clunky and insecure (once you’re in, you have access to everything). SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) and ZTNA replace the VPN with a cloud-native security model.

  • CIS Control Alignment: (Control 6: Access Control Management)
  • What We Do: We verify the identity of the user and the health of their device before granting access to specific applications. Even if they are on a public Wi-Fi network, their connection is encrypted and scrutinized.
  • Why You Need It: It eliminates the risk of VPN credential theft and provides a seamless user experience. Users get secure access to apps without ever “connecting” to a VPN client.
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6. Sentinel for Microsoft 365 (Microsoft 365 Security Monitoring)

Locking Down Your Cloud Workspace.

Microsoft 365 is the most targeted platform in the world. Phishing, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and account takeovers happen daily. Sentinel for Microsoft 365 integrates with your Microsoft 365 tenant to monitor your cloud environment.

  • CIS Control Alignment: (Control 3: Data Protection)
  • What We Do: We monitor for impossible travel (logging in from NY and London within 5 minutes), suspicious email forwarding rules (a hallmark of BEC), and mass file downloads.
  • Why You Need It: Most breaches start with a phishing email. By monitoring the M365 environment, we can detect a compromised account before the hacker can use it to steal data or wire funds. Your Microsoft 365 account is not just your email, it’s usually your OneDrive and your Sharepoint too – giving the hacker an enormous amount of ammunition  to drain your company financially.
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7. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Implementation

The Single Most Effective Security Control.

If you do nothing else, implement MFA. Passwords are easily stolen or guessed. MFA ensures that even if a hacker has your password, they cannot access your account without a second form of verification.

  • CIS Control Alignment: (Control 6: Access Control Management)
  • What We Do: We deploy robust MFA solutions like Duo Security or hardware keys like YubiKey. We enforce MFA on everything: email, VPNs and cloud apps, etc.
  • Why You Need It: It stops 99.9% of automated attacks. It is also now a mandatory requirement for almost every cyber insurance policy.  But, it can unfortunately be circumvented – which is why 24/7 monitoring is critical.
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8. Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Scanning

Testing Your Defenses Before the Hackers Do.

How do you know your security works? You test it. Penetration Testing involves ethical hacking attempts to break into your network to find weaknesses.

  • CIS Control Alignment: (Control 18: Penetration Testing)
  • What We Do: We conduct external and internal penetration tests, simulating real-world attacks. We also perform continuous Vulnerability Scanning to identify unpatched software or open ports.
  • Why You Need It: It validates your security investment and provides a roadmap for improvement. It is critical for CMMC and SOC2 compliance.  And, depending on your industry, your clients may require regular penetration testing and ongoing vulnerability scanning as a condition of working with them. 
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9. Co-Managed Cybersecurity

Expertise on Demand for Your Internal Team.

For organizations with an internal IT department, we offer Co-Managed Cybersecurity. We don’t replace your team; we equip them.

  • What We Do: We provide your team with access to our enterprise tools (SIEM, EDR) and our SOC. We handle the noise of daily alerts, allowing your team to focus on strategic initiatives. We also provide vCSO (Virtual Chief Security Officer) services to help with strategy and board-level reporting.
  • Why You Need It: It solves the talent shortage. You get a team of experienced experts for less than the cost of hiring one junior security analyst.

What Client’s Say About Us

Ready to Secure Your Business?

Don’t Wait for a Breach to Take Action.

Cybersecurity is a journey, not a destination. Whether you need a turnkey solution for your small business or a strategic partner for your enterprise, Computerease has the expertise to protect what you’ve built.

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Let us show you exactly where you stand and how we can help you sleep better at night.

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Computerease – Your Trusted Cyber Defense Partner in St. Louis, Chicago, and Nationwide.

What Business Owners Ask Before Choosing Computerease

The cost of managed cybersecurity is not one-size-fits-all, which is why we build affordable, scalable programs tailored to your specific needs and budget. We protect businesses with as few as one employee up to organizations with 1,000 users. Our goal is to provide enterprise-grade protection that is cost-effective for businesses of any size, from a solo attorney to a growing medical practice. The best way to get an accurate price is to schedule a quick, no-pressure call with our team.


Yes, absolutely. Cybercriminals view small businesses as prime targets precisely because they often lack robust security defenses. Attackers use automated tools to find vulnerabilities, and it doesn’t matter if you have five employees or five thousand. A single ransomware attack or data breach can be devastating. We believe every business deserves protection, which is why our turnkey security solutions are designed to give you comprehensive defense.


The difference is in how we partner with you.

MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider): This is our turnkey solution, perfect for SMBs without a dedicated internal security team. We manage your entire security program—from the firewall to endpoint protection—so you can focus on your business.

Co-Managed Security: This is a collaborative approach for larger organizations that already have an IT or security team. We act as an extension of your team, filling the gaps where you need specific expertise or resources, like 24/7 SOC monitoring or advanced compliance support.

A Security Operations Center (SOC) is your 24/7/365 defense team. Threats don’t stop after business hours, and automated attacks can strike at any time. For a small business, having a managed SOC service means our expert team is always watching, ready to detect and respond to threats before they can cause damage. It’s the most effective way to ensure your business is protected around the clock without having to hire your own team of analysts.


We help businesses move away from legacy SSLVPNs, which have become frequent targets for attackers, to a more secure model called SASE (Secure Access Service Edge). Instead of creating a wide-open tunnel into your network, SASE creates a secure, software-defined perimeter. It provides a “VPN-like” experience for your remote users by granting them secure access only to the specific applications they need, drastically reducing your attack surface and improving security.


Navigating cyber insurance applications can be tricky. We provide cyber insurance self-assessment help to ensure you answer questionnaires accurately, preventing potential claim denials due to misstatements. Furthermore, our CISSP-designed security programs are built to meet the stringent requirements of insurers, ensuring you have the necessary protections like MFA, EDR, and backups in place to qualify for coverage and maintain compliance.


We serve a wide range of clients—from solo professionals and small medical practices to law firms, manufacturers, and enterprises with hundreds of users. Our solutions are fully scalable to meet the needs of any organization.


Absolutely. We provide ongoing security awareness training to educate your team on phishing, social engineering, and best practices, helping to reduce your human risk factor and keep your business secure.


Yes. Our compliance services cover major standards including HIPAA, SOC2, PCI, CMMC, and more. We can support everything from assessment to documentation and ongoing compliance monitoring.


If a threat or breach is detected, our 24x7x365 SOC team responds immediately to contain, remediate, and recover. We handle the technical details so you can focus on running your business, and we help with communication and reporting as needed.


Our managed services are fully turnkey. We handle all the onboarding, configuration, and day-to-day management, so you don’t have to spend valuable time getting up to speed. You get protection on day one—no long setup process.


Yes. We secure Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, cloud servers, and traditional on-premises IT infrastructure, ensuring complete protection wherever your data and users are.


Depending on the services needed, many SMBs can be onboarded within days. We’ll work with your schedule and priorities to ensure minimal disruption and maximum protection from day one.