Cybersecurity Consulting

Practical security guidance built around your operations.

Security gaps create risk; guidance rooted in managed firewall work since 2002 helps strengthen controls.

Unclear priorities waste budget; practical consulting helps focus spending on the highest-risk areas.

Overloaded IT teams need support; Contego helps in-house staff focus on higher-impact projects.

Disconnected tools weaken protection; ThreatLocker, AdLumen, and SentinelOne support layered defense.

Service consistency matters; in-house staff and clients retained since 2003 support dependable guidance.

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Clients Supported by Contego Solutions

Security Support Clients Can Keep Relying On

Long-term relationships reflect service consistency, practical guidance, and technical depth.

Rating of 5 stars for Sean Kershaw of Contego Support! I had corrupted Microsoft Authenticator and needed to rebuild a corporate Outlook account on a new phone and a new computer. Sean was outstanding in every aspect of this support effort. Friendly, knowledgeable, insightful and worked very patiently unraveling the mess I had from changes in computer and mobile phone. Thank you for your assistance.

Greg Price

Contego has been my computer support for at least 8 years. I am a 2 person professional organization. I receive immediate response when I need them and they have been able to walk us through all of our problems. As a small customer I receive great service, which is not always the case with service providers. I strongly endorse the help desk at Contego.

Sean McCarter

Contego is one of the most reliable IT companies I’ve had the pleasure of working with. They resolve any problems we have quickly, and make the whole process stress free. Huge shoutout to Jay, who has always been a huge help to me. Couldn’t recommend them more!

Caitlin Coon

Michael was excellent at taking care of my problem. He replied in less than 10 minutes and fixed the problem in less than 5 minutes.

Jorge Perez

This is a great company to work with for your Managed IT Services. They have provided quick response to all of our cybersecurity and IT support issues. Give these guys a call if you need reliable IT support for your business.

Trey Mills

I’ve had a great experience working with Contego Solutions. Their team is consistently professional, reliable, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly.
A special thank you to Jay V, he truly stands out. Jay always takes the time to help, no matter how busy things get. He’s patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely cares about resolving issues quickly and effectively. You can always count on him to follow through and make sure nothing is left unfinished.
It’s rare to find someone so responsive and dedicated, and Jay has made a big difference in our overall experience with Contego Solutions.
Highly recommend both the company and especially Jay V for anyone looking for dependable support and excellent service.

Waleska Schell

I couldn’t do it without the expertise of this group! By far the best MSP in the Metroplex!

Christopher Daggett

I would like to thank Jay R. for helping me with my printer. He was determined to figure out what the issue was and was able to fix it. Thank you Jay for always helping when needed and doing in a timely manner.

Kelliye Ward

Client Cybersecurity Support Since 2003

How a Banking Institution Modernized IT Without Compromising Security or Daily Operations

Facing pressure to modernize, this banking client partnered with Contego to unify security and infrastructure change with minimal risk.

How a Non-ProMt Ended Recurring IT Issues with Always-On Managed Support

Facing repeated disruptions and unreliable support, the organization gained stable operations, stronger security, and a trusted IT partner.

How A Manufacturing Company Reduced Network Risk While Improving Security Confidence and Performance

With managed firewall oversight and continuous monitoring, this manufacturing strengthened protection and improved network performance with guidance from Contego Solutions.

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Cybersecurity Consulting That Turns Risk Into Practical Action

Practical security guidance for complex IT environments

Security Assessment

Find Gaps Before They Grow

A cybersecurity assessment helps you see where risk is concentrated across users, endpoints, network access, firewalls, cloud services, and backup practices. Contego Solutions reviews the environment with an operational lens, not just a tool checklist, so recommendations reflect how your business actually works.

The outcome is a clearer picture of security gaps, practical priorities, and the controls most likely to reduce disruption, protect data, and support informed IT spending.

Risk Roadmap

Focus Security Investment

Not every security issue deserves the same level of investment. Risk prioritization helps separate urgent exposure from lower-impact improvements so your team can make better decisions with time and budget. Contego Solutions connects technical findings to business impact, including data protection, productivity, recovery needs, and support load.

This creates a practical roadmap your leadership and IT team can use to plan security work in the right sequence.

Firewall Strategy

Strengthen Network Defense

Contego Solutions started as a managed firewall company, which gives firewall and network security consulting a practical foundation. Guidance can include perimeter design, segmentation considerations, remote access review, rule cleanup, and managed networking alignment.

The focus is on improving protection while preserving performance and usability. That balance helps reduce avoidable disruption and gives your IT environment a stronger security foundation.

Endpoint Protection

Protect Users and Devices

Endpoint security is often where business risk becomes real: user devices, application access, and daily work habits all affect exposure. Contego Solutions helps evaluate endpoint protection, application control, detection tools, and device management practices to reduce preventable risk.

With partners such as ThreatLocker, AdLumen, and SentinelOne, recommendations can support a layered security approach that fits your users, IT workload, and operational requirements.

Incident Readiness

Plan for Security Events

Incident readiness helps your team understand what should happen when a security event occurs. Contego Solutions can help review response procedures, escalation paths, backup and recovery dependencies, communication needs, and remediation priorities.

The goal is to reduce confusion during high-pressure events and help your business recover with less disruption. Planning also gives leadership and internal IT teams a clearer view of responsibilities before an issue becomes urgent.

Compliance Support

Support Audit Readiness

Security and compliance work often requires clear documentation, repeatable processes, and evidence that controls are being managed. Contego Solutions helps review current practices, identify gaps, and support control improvements tied to access, backups, endpoints, firewalls, and recovery planning.

This consulting is designed to help your team prepare more confidently for security reviews, vendor requirements, and internal governance without overstating needs or adding unnecessary complexity.

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Proven Security Experience Behind Every Recommendation

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Average Issue Resolution Time

82%

First-Call Resolution Rate

Cybersecurity Guidance Built Around Operational Reality

Cybersecurity consulting should give you more than a checklist. It should help you understand where risk exists, which controls matter most, and how security decisions affect daily operations.

Contego Solutions brings more than 20 years of managed services and security experience to that process, starting from managed firewall roots and expanding into full IT support. That background helps connect technical recommendations to real business needs, including network performance, endpoint protection, backup and disaster recovery, and support workload. The result is a practical security path that protects data, supports productivity, and helps reduce operational IT costs without adding unnecessary complexity.

Prioritized Security Planning Without Unnecessary Complexity

Security planning works best when it is tied to the way your people, systems, and vendors actually operate. Contego Solutions evaluates your environment with a service-first mindset, then helps prioritize controls that reduce risk without slowing the business.

Identify gaps across users, endpoints, network access, and security tools.
Align firewall, endpoint, and managed networking decisions with business needs.
Clarify backup, disaster recovery, and incident response priorities.
Support internal IT teams that need experienced security input.
Help leadership make informed decisions about budget and risk.

A Consulting Partner That Can Support the Work Afterward

Security consulting is most valuable when recommendations can be supported after the plan is written. Contego Solutions operates as an extension of the business or the client IT department, helping connect strategy with implementation, support, and ongoing operations.

That continuity matters when you need practical remediation, security design, managed firewall guidance, endpoint protection, cloud support, or backup and disaster recovery planning. With long-term client relationships dating back to 2003 and a team built around customer service and technical expertise, Contego Solutions helps you move from security concerns to clear next steps that fit your environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does cybersecurity consulting include for a business like mine?

Cybersecurity consulting provides a thorough review of your current security posture, helping you identify risks across users, endpoints, networks, and applications. You receive clear priorities for improving controls, from managed firewall and endpoint protection to backup and disaster recovery planning. The process is designed to protect your data and reduce IT disruption while supporting your daily operations and business goals.

What are the main benefits of cybersecurity consulting for organizations with in-house IT teams?

Cybersecurity consulting offers practical guidance that supports your existing IT staff, letting them focus on high-impact projects rather than getting bogged down in security details. You gain:

Expert input on risk reduction and best practices
Help prioritizing security investments
Support for ongoing management of firewalls, endpoints, and backup systems
Insights that align IT security with your business operations and budget

How does the cybersecurity consulting process work from assessment to recommendations?

The process begins with a review of your current environment, including users, network infrastructure, endpoints, and existing security tools. After identifying gaps and risk areas, you receive a prioritized action plan that connects technical recommendations to your operational needs. The consulting approach is collaborative, practical, and focused on business outcomes, making it easy to implement changes without unnecessary complexity.

How long does a typical cybersecurity consulting engagement take and what impacts cost?

The timeline and cost depend on your organization’s size, IT complexity, and the depth of assessment required. Most engagements for businesses between 25 and 1,300 employees are designed to be efficient, providing actionable results within weeks, not months. Costs are influenced by the scope of systems reviewed, desired level of documentation, and whether ongoing support is needed after the initial assessment.

What makes this cybersecurity consulting different from other providers in Dallas?

You benefit from a Dallas-based team with more than 20 years of operational experience, starting from managed firewall expertise and growing into full-service IT support. Long-term client relationships, including organizations served continuously since 2003, ensure service consistency and practical, business-focused advice. All consulting is delivered by local staff with no outsourced help desk, so your guidance is rooted in real-world operations, not just theory.