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Protect What Matters Most — Your Business

Fortress is your digital shield against today’s cyber threats. For 26 years, we’ve fortified small and mid-sized businesses with enterprise-caliber defenses that strengthen operations, prevent costly disruptions, and create room for sustainable growth.

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Who We Are

Your Partner for Digital Success

At Fortress, we believe technology should strengthen your business, not complicate it. Our team brings enterprise experience to the SMB market, making advanced solutions accessible and understandable. We protect your operations, optimize your technology, and ensure you have the support you need when you need it most.

More than defense—we build foundations for growth.

Technology explained in language you understand

Proactive solutions that prevent disruptions

Transparent communication about what matters

Human-centric service that builds lasting relationships

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Complete Technology Solutions

Fortress provides the comprehensive technology services your business needs, from daily support and security to strategic planning and specialized expertise.

Managed IT Services

Managed IT Services

Complete technology support from helpdesk to disaster recovery.

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Cybersecurity & Compliance

Cybersecurity & Compliance

Multi-layered protection with regulatory compliance.

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Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud & Infrastructure

Coordinating secure digital and physical systems integration.

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Project & Advisory Services

Project & Advisory Services

Expertise that transforms IT into a business advantage.

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Why Choose Us?

Experience That Protects Your Business

We go beyond fixing problems—we prevent them. For over two decades, we’ve been helping companies like yours navigate technology challenges with solutions that balance protection, performance, and practicality.

Security-First Approach

We integrate security principles into every service we provide, creating technology environments that defend your business while supporting your operations.

Expert-Led Strategy

Our team brings you decades of experience and executive-level insight through our vCXO services, tailored specifically to your digital ecosystem. 

Responsive, Human Support

When you work with us, you’ll work with someone who knows your business, understands your needs, and can provide immediate, informed assistance.

Scalable Solutions

Whether you’re growing a small team or managing a multi-site operation, our services empower growth and scale in tandem with your business.

Client Experiences

Real Businesses, Real Results

Our success is measured by the success of the businesses we protect. Here’s what organizations throughout the Chicagoland area (and beyond) have to say about working with us:

The Fortress team's exceptional expertise revealed vulnerabilities in our environment we never knew existed. Their thorough approach goes beyond simple fixes—Fortress ensures you're better protected than before. I confidently recommend them to any business serious about strengthening their security and compliance posture.

Dimitar S.,

IT Manager,

Murgado Motor Werks

We found the understanding of automotive dealership operations to be invaluable when designing a security system. The team is responsive and relatable to client needs – not too much “IT” speak!

Deb G.,

Managing Partner,

yourautoCFO

As a customer of FORTRESS, I can confidently say that partnering with their team was one of the best decisions for our business. From the start, they took the time to understand our needs and delivered IT and cybersecurity solutions that were not only effective but also tailored to our environment.

Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in our success. They’ve helped us strengthen our email security, improve our network infrastructure, and ensure we're aligned with critical compliance standards. What really stood out was their ability to explain complex concepts in a way that made sense to our entire team.

FORTRESS isn’t just a service provider—they’ve become a trusted advisor and an extension of our internal team. I highly recommend them to any organization looking for reliable and strategic IT and Cybersecurity support.

Fred S.,

Executive Manager,

Gjovik Auto Group

FORTRESS has taken care of my company's technology needs for over twenty years. Hardware recommendations have always been timely, taking into consideration not only the changing cyber landscape but also the financial capabilities of a rapidly growing small business like mine. They have protected my hardware investments with cutting edge security software, monitored my network 24/7, and approached troubleshooting with unparalleled expertise, often remotely so as not to disrupt operations. I have found them to be consistently responsive. I value their ability to communicate solutions clearly after first assessing the business need.

A Jean Carter,

President and Artistic Director

Bel Canto Studios, Inc.

Having known and worked with James over the course of ten years, he is the first person I reach out to when I have any sort of IT or technical question; he is on my favorites list for when there is anything going remotely wrong in our digital world! 

 

I knew we needed FORTRESS's full scope of services to assist us with the domain issues we were having across our all of stores. Not only did they get everything done in time, they had everything done ahead of schedule.

 

FORTRESS communicated the progress frequently and also did a terrific job of explaining the value and impact of these changes in ways that I could both understand and in turn communicate to my executive management.  They were graciously patient and very flexible working with our in-house IT, always being transparent and respectful of them while remaining focused on our common goals.  I would (and will) recommend FORTRESS to anyone needing any sort of IT / domain / network services; if you need help in this area, they are hands-down the team you want!

Jessica Herwehe,

Director of Marketing,

Steve Napleton Auto Group

The team at FORTRESS have been my “computer guys” for over 20 years and vital to my business. Their customer service, knowledge and IT expertise are second to none.  From late night emails with questions on my website to email issues, they respond quickly and resolve the problems right away.  I highly recommend FORTRESS to anyone—from those just starting a business to those managing an established one. They ensure your technology runs smoothly, stays secure, and remains up to date with the latest updates.  It’s rare these days to find anyone you can truly trust with your computer systems and daily operations—especially in today’s complex cyber landscape, but FORTRESS is that company. They deliver A+ service and earn my highest recommendation!

Dave Dupor,

Owner,

DD Custom Cycles, Inc.

We had our vulnerability and penetration tests required FTC Safeguards compliance, performed by FORTRESS.  Working with the team at FORTRESS was exceptional. The results came back in a detailed report that was easy to read and provided alert levels to better plan sequence of patches. We were able to identify areas of weakness and guidance to correct them. We highly recommend them, and we will be working with them in the future. 

Brad G.,

Director of IT,

Bill Walsh Auto Group

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