Cybersecurity Consultants for SMBs
TechGuard+ · Serving North America
Whatever you’re building, protect it like it matters.

Small businesses make up 96% of ransomware victims, and most owners don’t know where they’re exposed. TechGuard+ closes the easy doors, watches everything around the clock and puts a real team behind you when it counts.

Schedule a friendly 30-minute call about your business. No tech talk needed.

  • $20.9BU.S. cybercrime losses in 2025 (FBI)
  • ZeroCurrent clients breached under our protection
  • 2003Protecting businesses since
Carl LeBlanc of Tahoe Tech Group presenting cybersecurity to a live audience
Carl on stage, walking business owners through what real protection looks like.

Why it matters

Attackers don’t care how big you are.
They care how easy you are.

Most attacks on small businesses aren’t clever. A reused password, a laptop that missed an update, one convincing email that looks like it came from the boss. The cost goes way past money: weeks of downtime, computers to replace, clients who lose trust, and the stress of dealing with banks and insurance carriers. Some companies never reopen.

With TTG, the easy doors stay closed and watched around the clock. Not one of our current clients has been successfully breached while under our protection.

Sleep at nightNot one current client breached while under our protection
Protection without the fearPlain English, no scare tactics
A bad day, not the endBackups we actually test by restoring them
We carry the weightYou don’t have to become a security expert

Ask yourself

Six questions that tell you if you’re actually protected

  1. If a laptop is compromised at 2 AM, who sees it?
  2. Who responds, and how fast?
  3. When did you last test a restore?
  4. Would your team catch a perfect fake email from you?
  5. Are your credentials already for sale? Would you know?
  6. Who carries this burden so you don’t have to?

If any of those made you pause, that’s exactly what TechGuard+ is for.

TechGuard+

Four layers of protection. One plan.

Anyone can buy a security tool. What you can’t buy off the shelf is someone watching it around the clock, responding at 2 AM and swapping tools as the threats change. You can buy the lock. We’re the ones who answer when someone tries the door.

Device Defender

Every computer and server, protected

We block ransomware and malware on every device and keep software patched, because unpatched software is now the #1 way attackers get in.

Ransomware ShieldVirus BlockerAuto-Updater

Watchful Eye

Someone is always watching

Around-the-clock monitoring spots strange logins and system changes, and checks that your protection is actually working.

Always-On MonitoringChange DetectiveProtocol Enforcer

Inbox Guardian

Email that’s safe to open

Phishing, spam and dangerous attachments get caught before they reach your team.

Phishing BlockerSPAM ShieldAttachment Sentinel

Shadow Scout

A team that spots the fake

We watch the dark web for your stolen passwords, test your team with realistic practice phishing emails and train them to spot the real thing.

Dark Web GuardianPhishing SimulatorSecurity Academy

When it counts

We carry the weight, so you can keep building.

Every TechGuard+ client has a response plan and backups we watch and test before anyone needs them. When something tries to get in, our team stops it, handles it and tells you in plain English what happened.

No scrambling and no guessing who to call. You call us, and we pick up.

0Current clients breached under our protection
75Companies we protect today
97.4%Client satisfaction

The whole picture

Security works best with everything else

TechGuard+ pairs with our Managed IT plan, so one team handles your help desk, devices and security together.

Learn more about Managed IT

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★★★★★
“It is so refreshing to have a partner who is engaged with us in this space, and I am so grateful we made the switch.”
Tony · President / CEO, Nonprofit

FAQ

Cybersecurity Questions, Answered

What cybersecurity services does Tahoe Tech Group provide?

Our TechGuard+ cybersecurity program covers endpoint protection, email security, dark web monitoring, multi-factor authentication, employee security awareness training, and incident response. We layer defenses so threats are stopped before they impact your business.

How can small businesses in Reno protect themselves from cyberattacks?

The most effective approach is layered security: MFA on all accounts, endpoint protection on every device, email filtering, regular backups, and staff training. Tahoe Tech Group packages these into TechGuard+, making enterprise-grade protection affordable for small and mid-size businesses.

What should I do if my business experiences a cyberattack?

Call Tahoe Tech Group immediately at (775) 831-1141. Our team can isolate affected systems, assess damage, and work to restore operations quickly. Having a managed security provider already in place dramatically reduces both recovery time and total cost.

What does a cyber security consultant do in Reno, NV?

A cyber security consultant in Reno, NV assesses your business’s unique vulnerabilities, designs a protection strategy around your specific operations, and monitors your systems around the clock. At Tahoe Tech Group, our consultants go beyond generic checklists—we conduct risk audits, implement layered defenses like endpoint protection and dark web monitoring, train your team to spot threats, and respond fast if anything looks suspicious. The result is a safer business with fewer surprises and a team that’s always in your corner.

Does Tahoe Tech Group provide endpoint protection for Reno businesses?

Yes. Endpoint protection is a core part of Tahoe Tech Group's cybersecurity services for Reno and Northern Nevada businesses, including Sparks, NV. Every device on your network — laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and servers — is a potential entry point for attackers. We install and maintain enterprise-grade endpoint detection and response (EDR) software on every device, monitor for malware and unauthorized access in real time, and respond to threats before they spread. Most businesses are surprised how many devices are unprotected until we take a look.

What happens if my Reno business suffers a cyberattack — does Tahoe Tech Group have an incident response plan?

Absolutely. Tahoe Tech Group builds and maintains incident response plans for every managed client, so if a breach, ransomware attack, or data incident occurs, your team knows exactly what to do — and we respond immediately. Our TechGuard+ recovery system is designed to get Reno businesses back to full operation in 4 hours or less following a data incident. We document response procedures in advance, run tabletop exercises, and maintain the backups needed to recover quickly. You should never be scrambling to figure out next steps in the middle of a crisis.

How does Tahoe Tech Group monitor for cyber threats around the clock?

We use continuous, 24/7 network monitoring backed by real-time threat intelligence to detect and respond to suspicious activity before it becomes a breach. Our security stack integrates modern SIEM tools and behavioral analytics — so we catch anomalies that signature-based antivirus alone would miss. For Reno and Lake Tahoe businesses, that means you get enterprise-grade threat visibility without having to hire a full-time security operations team. We stay ahead of emerging threats so you don't have to.

How much do cybersecurity services cost in Reno?

Most Reno businesses pay one flat monthly price based on how many people and devices we protect — predictable monthly pricing, with no surprise invoices after an incident. Our TechGuard+ program bundles endpoint protection, email security, dark web monitoring, and employee training for a fraction of the cost of hiring in-house security staff. Compare that to a single ransomware incident, which can shut a small business down for days. Let’s Talk and we’ll scope exact pricing for your environment.

Why choose a local Reno cybersecurity company instead of a national provider?

Because when something looks wrong at 7 a.m., you want a technology partner who answers the phone and can be on-site — not a ticket queue in another time zone. Tahoe Tech Group has protected businesses across Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Lake Tahoe for 23+ years. We know the industries that drive Northern Nevada, we build protection around how your people actually work, and we take accountability for outcomes — not just software licenses. That local trust is why many of our client relationships span decades.

Can Tahoe Tech Group help my business meet compliance requirements like HIPAA or PCI?

Yes. Compliance is one of the most common reasons Reno businesses call us. We help medical offices, law firms, and financial businesses meet HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and other regulatory requirements — from risk assessments and documentation to the technical controls auditors look for: MFA, encryption, monitoring, and tested backups. We also translate audit language into plain English, so you always know where you stand. Not sure what applies to you? Start with our free cybersecurity risk assessment.

Do I need cybersecurity if I already have antivirus?

Antivirus is a start, but it reacts after something is already on the machine. Real protection watches how programs behave and stops threats it has never seen before. Add patching, email filtering and people watching around the clock, and you have what TechGuard+ covers.

What is the single most important thing we can do today?

Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA) everywhere, starting with email, because email is the master key to everything else. Use an authenticator app instead of text messages, with no exceptions for the boss. It takes an afternoon and costs nothing.

Why does our team need security training?

Most attacks start with a person, not a computer: one click on a convincing fake email. Short, regular training and realistic practice emails teach your team to spot the fakes, so your people become your best defense instead of the weak spot.

How do backups protect us from ransomware?

If ransomware locks your files, a clean, recent backup means you restore and move on instead of paying. We run automated backups to secure cloud storage, watch them, and test restores, because a backup nobody has tested is just a hope.

For a full overview of our technology solutions for Reno businesses, see our complete guide to IT services in Reno, NV →

Looking for local protection? Get cybersecurity services in Reno, Carson City, or Truckee, or explore our Reno IT services hub. Also protecting Sparks, Carson City, Lake Tahoe, and Truckee.

30 minutes · No tech talk needed

Want to know where you stand?

Bring those six questions to a friendly 30-minute call. We’ll walk through them with you and show you what TechGuard+ would cover, in plain English.

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