MANAGED IT AND CYBERSECURITY

YOUR BUSINESS, SECURED AND SUPPORTED—24/7

At Fortress, we deliver end-to-end managed IT solutions combined with robust cybersecurity protection to keep your business running smoothly and securely.

STRONG, SMART, SECURE

ABOUT FORTRESS

At Fortress, we believe that strong businesses are built on secure technology. Founded with a mission to protect and empower companies in the digital age, we specialize in delivering reliable Managed IT and Cybersecurity services tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Our team of seasoned IT professionals, security analysts, and support engineers work as an extension of your business — ensuring your systems are always optimized, monitored, and defended. From small businesses to large enterprises, we help organizations navigate the complexity of modern technology with clarity, confidence, and complete peace of mind.

RELIABLE. SCALABLE. ALWAYS ON.

MANAGED IT & SERVICES

Network & Infrastructure Solutions
  • Network Solutions
  • Circuit Management
  • Firewall Management
  • Network Monitoring
  • Structured Cabling & Wiring Solutions
  • Fiber Optics
  • Cat 5e/6/6e/7 Cabling
  • Wire Management & Cleanups
Network Solutions

Your business depends on connectivity — we make sure it’s fast, secure, and reliable. From design to deployment, FORTRESS builds networks that power productivity and protect your data.

Circuit Management

Your business depends on connectivity — we make sure it’s fast, secure, and reliable. From design to deployment, FORTRESS builds networks that power productivity and protect your data.

Firewall Management

Protect your perimeter with next-generation firewalls managed by FORTRESS experts who keep threats out and your business online.

Network Monitoring

We monitor your entire network in real time to detect issues before they disrupt your business — keeping systems healthy and employees productive.

Structured Cabling & Wiring Solutions

Strong networks start with strong foundations. Our structured cabling delivers clean, scalable, and future-ready connectivity.

Fiber Optics

Experience blazing-fast, interference-free connections with enterprise-grade fiber installs designed for speed and stability.

Cat 5e/6/6e/7 Cabling

Professional-grade copper cabling that supports modern bandwidth demands and keeps your network performing flawlessly.

Wire Management & Cleanups

We turn spaghetti closets into structured infrastructure. Clean, organized cabling isn’t just aesthetic — it’s efficient and reliable.

Endpoint & Device Management
  • Endpoint Management
  • Patch Management (Windows, Mac, Linux)
  • 3rd Party Patch Management (Adobe, Chrome, Notepad++, etc.)
  • Printers, IoT, and Smart Devices
Endpoint Management

Every device matters. We centralize updates, policies, and security for every endpoint — from laptops to servers — so your team can focus on work, not IT.

Patch Management (Windows, Mac, Linux)

Close security gaps before hackers find them. Automated patching keeps systems up to date, compliant, and protected.

3rd Party Patch Management (Adobe, Chrome, Notepad++, etc.)

We patch beyond the OS. Third-party software is a hacker’s favorite target — FORTRESS makes sure it’s never your weak link.

Printers, IoT, and Smart Devices

If it connects, we protect it. From printers to smart sensors, we secure every endpoint that touches your network.

Cybersecurity & Protection
  • Cybersecurity Solutions
  • Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV)
  • EDR / MDR / XDR
  • Endpoint Protection
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • DNS Filtering
  • Email Security
  • Managed DMARC, DKIM, SPF, MTA-STS, TLS-RPT, BIMI
  • Managed SIEM
  • Managed SOC
  • Managed NOC
  • Security Camera & Access Control Systems
Cybersecurity Solutions

Your business is under attack every day — we build digital defenses that fight back. FORTRESS delivers enterprise-grade protection built for small and mid-sized businesses.

Next-Gen Antivirus (NGAV)

Traditional antivirus reacts. Ours predicts. AI-driven protection stops attacks before they start.

EDR / MDR / XDR

See threats. Stop breaches. Our managed detection and response platforms continuously hunt, isolate, and eliminate cyber threats in real time.

Endpoint Protection

Every device is a doorway. We lock them down with layered security that stops ransomware, phishing, and data theft cold.

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Protect what matters most — your data. We stop leaks before they happen with smart, automated protection policies.

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Who has access to your business? We make sure it’s only the right people, at the right time, with the right permissions.

DNS Filtering

Don’t let users wander into danger. We block malicious sites before a connection is even made.

Email Security

Email is your biggest threat vector. Our advanced filtering stops phishing, spoofing, and spam before they ever hit your inbox.

Managed DMARC, DKIM, SPF, MTA-STS, TLS-RPT, BIMI

Protect your domain reputation. We lock down your email authentication to stop spoofing and prove you’re the real sender.

Managed SIEM

We see everything. FORTRESS aggregates and analyzes security data across your systems to detect and respond to threats instantly.

Managed SOC

Around-the-clock threat detection powered by human expertise and cutting-edge automation — your 24/7 cybersecurity command center.

Managed NOC

Your network never sleeps — neither do we. Our Network Operations Center keeps everything running smoothly, securely, and efficiently.

Security Camera & Access Control Systems

From cyber to physical, security is one ecosystem. FORTRESS integrates surveillance and access control into your overall protection strategy.

Cloud & Backup Solutions
  • Cloud Solutions
  • Managed Cloud Backups
  • Local Device to Cloud Solutions
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery Policy
Cloud Solutions

The cloud should empower your business, not complicate it. We help you migrate, manage, and secure cloud environments with confidence.

Managed Cloud Backups

Your data — always safe, always recoverable. We automate cloud backups to protect you from human error, system failure, or cyberattack.

Local Device to Cloud Solutions

Bridge the gap between on-premise and cloud. Sync your devices seamlessly for hybrid backup and recovery that just works.

Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions

When disaster strikes, seconds matter. We design recovery plans that get you back online — fast.

Backup & Disaster Recovery Policy

A plan is only as good as its policy. We build custom BDR frameworks aligned with your compliance and operational needs.

Compliance & Risk Management
  • Compliance Solutions
  • Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
  • CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171
  • PCI Compliance
  • FTC Safeguards Rule
  • GLBA Compliance
Compliance Solutions

Compliance doesn’t have to be complicated. FORTRESS aligns your IT environment with industry standards so you stay secure and audit-ready.

Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

We identify vulnerabilities before attackers do. Get a risk score, gap analysis, and actionable roadmap to strengthen your defenses.

CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171

Protect government data and secure your defense contracts with proven compliance frameworks managed by experts.

PCI Compliance

Safeguard your customers’ financial data with PCI-aligned security controls for payment environments.

FTC Safeguards Rule

We help financial institutions and dealers meet new FTC mandates for protecting consumer information — no guesswork required.

GLBA Compliance

Meet and maintain GLBA standards for financial data privacy with structured policies, documentation, and reporting.

Productivity & Collaboration
  • Microsoft 365
  • Google Workspace
  • Managed Email
  • Managed DNS
Microsoft 365

Unlock productivity and security in one package. We manage, secure, and support Microsoft 365 so your team can focus on what they do best.

Google Workspace

Power collaboration from anywhere. FORTRESS manages your Google Workspace environment for seamless, secure operations.

Managed Email

Professional, protected email that just works. We handle uptime, security, and archiving — you handle business.

Managed DNS

Fast, secure, and reliable DNS that keeps your domains online and your brand protected.

Voice & Communications
  • Phone Solutions
  • Managed Phone Systems
  • Hosted PBX Solutions
  • Call Recording
Phone Solutions

Modern voice solutions for modern businesses. We design, host, and support communication systems that keep teams connected anywhere.

Managed Phone Systems

We handle every aspect of your phone infrastructure — setup, support, updates, and optimization — so you never miss a call.

Hosted PBX Solutions

Flexible, cloud-based phone systems built for scalability, mobility, and clarity.

Call Recording

Improve quality, training, and compliance with secure, on-demand call recording and storage.

Advisory & Consulting
  • Consulting Services
  • Advisory Services
  • Fractional CIO / CTO / CISO
  • Security Awareness Training
  • IT Project Management
  • IT Budgeting
Consulting Services

Technology should work for your business, not against it. Our consultants help you align IT strategy with long-term growth and security goals.

Advisory Services

From infrastructure audits to compliance planning, we give you clarity, direction, and confidence in your technology decisions.

Fractional CIO / CTO / CISO

Executive-level strategy without full-time cost. Tap into leadership that drives technology growth and cybersecurity maturity.

Security Awareness Training

Your people are your first line of defense. We turn employees into human firewalls with real-world cybersecurity training.

IT Project Management

Every IT project deserves precision. We plan, manage, and deliver complex initiatives with accountability and transparency.

IT Budgeting

Build a smarter IT budget that balances cost, innovation, and security — guided by experts who understand ROI.

Support Services
  • 24/7 Support
  • Managed Helpdesk
24/7 Support

When you need help, we’re already on it. FORTRESS support is always live, always responsive, and always ready.

Managed Helpdesk

Your users get fast, friendly, and expert support whenever they need it — because downtime isn’t an option.

  • Hosted VoIP & Phone Systems
  • Network Design & Support
  • Hardware and Software Procurement
  • Software Licensing(Ms365, NGAV, Backups etc.)
  • Backups & Disaster Recovery
  • Helpdesk Services - Remote & On-Site
  • Printer & IoT Device Support
  • Advisory Services | Fractional CTO/CIO/CISSO
  • IT Project Management
  • Access Door Control Systems
  • Security Cameras & Monitoring
  • Structured Cabling & Wiring
  • Private Cloud Hosting & Design
  • Website & Software Development
  • IT Budgeting
  • Spam Filtering | Email Security
Hosted VoIP & Phone Systems

Hosted VoIP & Phone Systems

Network Design & Support

Network Design & Support

Hardware and Software Procurement

Hardware and Software Procurement

Software Licensing(Ms365, NGAV, Backups etc.)

Software Licensing(Ms365, NGAV, Backups etc.)

Backups & Disaster Recovery

Backups & Disaster Recovery

Helpdesk Services - Remote & On-Site

Helpdesk Services - Remote & On-Site

Printer & IoT Device Support

Printer & IoT Device Support

Advisory Services | Fractional CTO/CIO/CISSO

Advisory Services | Fractional CTO/CIO/CISSO

IT Project Management

IT Project Management

Access Door Control Systems

Access Door Control Systems

Security Cameras & Monitoring

Security Cameras & Monitoring

Structured Cabling & Wiring

Structured Cabling & Wiring

Private Cloud Hosting & Design

Private Cloud Hosting & Design

Website & Software Development

Website & Software Development

IT Budgeting

IT Budgeting

Spam Filtering | Email Security

Spam Filtering | Email Security

RELIABLE. SCALABLE. ALWAYS ON.

MANAGED IT & SERVICES

Private Cloud Hosting & Design

Website & Software Development

IT Budgeting

Spam Filtering | Email Security

RELIABLE. SCALABLE. ALWAYS ON.

MANAGED IT & SERVICES

Hosted VoIP & Phone Systems

Network Design & Support

Hardware and Software Procurement

Software Licensing(Ms365, NGAV, Backups etc.)

Backups & Disaster Recovery

Helpdesk Services - Remote & On-Site

Printer & IoT Device Support

Advisory Services | Fractional CTO/CIO/CISSO

IT Project Management

Access Door Control Systems

Security Cameras & Monitoring

Structured Cabling & Wiring

Private Cloud Hosting & Design

Website & Software Development

IT Budgeting

Spam Filtering | Email Security

PROTECT WHAT MATTERS. STAY COMPLIANT. STAY AHEAD.

CYBERSECURITY & COMPLIANCE

Security Assessments

Next-Gen Antivirus

EDR/MDR

Managed SIEM

Network Security

Security Awareness Training

Web Application Firewalls

Identity & Access Management

DMARC/DKIM/SPF/MTA-STS/TLS-RPT

Single Sign On, Multi-Factor Auth

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Scanning

DNS Security / Content Filtering

Risk & Compliance Assessments

  • PCI
  • FTC Safeguards
  • GLBA
  • CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171

PROTECT WHAT MATTERS. STAY COMPLIANT. STAY AHEAD.

CYBERSECURITY & COMPLIANCE

Security Assessments

Next-Gen Antivirus

EDR/MDR

Managed SIEM

Network Security

Security Awareness Training

Web Application Firewalls

Identity & Access Management

DMARC/DKIM/SPF/MTA-STS/TLS-RPT

Single Sign On, Multi-Factor Auth

Penetration Testing

Vulnerability Scanning

DNS Security / Content Filtering

Risk & Compliance Assessments

  • PCI
  • FTC Safeguards
  • GLBA
  • CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171

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ADDRESS

Crystal Lake, IL

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