Protect your business email, accounts, computers and network with security services from Second Star Technologies. We set up and manage your protection, help address threats and plan for recovery, with one local contact for your business.
Your staff needs safe access to the systems they use every day. Second Star Technologies offers cybersecurity services for Bakersfield and Kern County businesses, from email protection and staff training to managed threat detection and firewall support. We help you choose the right coverage, put it in place and keep it working. You work directly with SST for service, support and the next steps when a problem needs attention.
Start with the areas your business needs help with. We’ll review your current setup and build a plan with clear costs, covered systems and support arrangements.
We protect business mailboxes against phishing, impersonation, malicious links and attachments. Our service includes setup, threat reporting and removal of detected email threats, with coverage for supported Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace accounts.
Discuss this serviceWe offer account takeover protection, DMARC management, email encryption and data loss prevention. Add protection against deepfake impersonation in supported Microsoft Teams meetings when your business needs it.
Discuss this serviceWe offer managed threat detection and response for supported computers and servers. Our service combines continuous security monitoring and investigation with SST deployment, support and follow-up when threats affect your devices.
Discuss this serviceWe help protect business accounts against suspicious sign-ins, account takeover and email compromise. Our managed service covers supported Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace identities, with agreed response actions and escalation contacts.
Discuss this serviceWe offer managed security log monitoring to connect suspicious activity across your systems. Our service includes setup for supported log sources, investigation, search and reporting, with retention matched to your plan.
Discuss this serviceWe help your staff recognize suspicious requests, report threats and verify sensitive changes. Our services include security awareness training, phishing simulations and participation reporting, tailored to the people and risks in your business.
Discuss this serviceWe review identity settings, permissions and security policies to find risky access and configuration gaps. Ongoing checks help keep approved settings in place and flag changes that need attention.
Discuss this serviceWe assess security settings and application controls for supported Windows devices. Ask us about endpoint posture management and hardening options; services that rely on early-access features require an availability and eligibility check before rollout.
Discuss this serviceWe select, configure and maintain business firewalls. Our services include security rules, firmware updates, subscription management and available threat inspection, web filtering and application controls.
Discuss this serviceWe help staff connect to approved business resources from outside the office. Our services include suitable VPN, private application access and internet protection options, with access policies matched to your users and systems.
Discuss this serviceWe manage firewall policies, network segmentation, secure Wi-Fi and supported switches. We review how your locations and devices connect, then configure and maintain the network controls your business needs.
Discuss this serviceWe help protect backup copies, check recovery points and test restores so your business has a recovery path. We also arrange specialist cyber readiness and response options when needed, with the scope and terms agreed before service begins.
Discuss this serviceChoose the protection and ongoing support your business needs.
We set up and manage email protection for supported Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace accounts. Services address phishing, business email compromise, impersonation, harmful links and attachments, and account takeover.
We can add DMARC management, outbound encryption, data loss prevention and supported meeting impersonation protection. We’ll help choose the coverage, configure reporting and agree on how suspicious messages and incidents reach SST.
We offer managed endpoint detection and response, identity threat detection and security log monitoring. These services help find suspicious activity on supported devices and accounts and connect evidence from the systems your business uses.
SST handles service setup, customer support and agreed follow-up, backed by specialist security operations. Your plan identifies monitored systems, authorized containment actions, escalation contacts and remediation work.
We provide security awareness training and phishing simulations, help staff report suspicious requests and review participation with your business. Training can focus on the risks your team faces, including payment changes and account access.
We also review Microsoft 365 identity settings, permissions and policy changes. Device hardening and application control options are assessed for supported Windows systems. Any feature still in early access is subject to an availability and eligibility check before we include it in your service.
We supply, configure and manage business firewalls, including security rules, firmware maintenance, subscriptions and threat inspection. Available services include intrusion prevention, malware analysis, application controls and web filtering.
We also offer network segmentation, secure Wi-Fi, supported switch management and secure remote access. We’ll review your sites, users and applications to choose the equipment and access controls that fit your business.
We offer protected backup storage, malware checks on supported recovery points and isolated restore testing. We help identify which business tasks need to recover first and check the accounts, applications and connections they depend on. Explore our backup and recovery services for workload coverage.
We can also arrange specialist cyber readiness assessments, security guidance and incident response options. These are separately scoped services with eligibility and contract terms reviewed before enrollment. Specialist response retainers and any warranty are included only when expressly stated in your agreement.
SST is your contact for choosing, deploying and managing your business security services. Our technology providers support delivery behind the scenes. We use IRONSCALES for email security, Huntress for managed security services, SonicWall for firewall and network protection, and Veeam for backup and recovery.
Your plan sets out covered devices and accounts, setup, ongoing management, reporting, monitoring hours and support arrangements. We agree on incident notifications, authorized response actions and recovery responsibilities so you know who to call and what happens next.
For payment changes, use a trusted callback and separate approval process alongside your security tools. We can also scope technical records for insurance or compliance reviews, with requirements confirmed by your insurer or adviser.
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Start with the systems and accounts your business depends on. We’ll review existing protection, email risks, administrator access, network equipment, and backups to identify gaps and avoid unnecessary overlap. The resulting quote sets priorities and names the work included.
Email and identity threat protection options are available for both platforms, with coverage depending on the selected service. Microsoft 365 configuration management and backup are separate options. We’ll confirm protected accounts, permissions, and response actions before setup.
Email, endpoint, and network controls help detect or block threats at different stages. Protected backups and recovery-point checks help preserve recovery options. We’ll discuss the mix of prevention, monitoring, response, and tested recovery suitable for your business.
Yes. We supply, configure and manage business firewalls, including security subscriptions, firmware updates, rule changes and reporting. We also offer secure remote access, network segmentation and supported Wi-Fi and switch management.
We can scope technical reports and records for the controls you use, such as protection coverage, alert handling, training, and backup testing. Your insurer or qualified adviser must confirm the requirements. Buying security tools alone does not establish compliance.
Yes. We’ll check your current security tools, supported systems, and responsibilities before recommending additions. Some tools overlap or need specific licenses and permissions. The proposal will explain what remains in place and what changes.
Yes. Our selected managed security services include 24/7 monitoring and investigation backed by specialist security operations. We agree on incident notifications, authorized response actions and escalation contacts as part of setup. SST support hours and hands-on recovery work are set out in your service plan.
Pricing depends on covered devices, accounts, log sources, staff, firewall equipment, subscriptions, and the management work selected. We’ll provide a written quote with setup costs, ongoing charges, billing terms, and exclusions.
Contact SST with your user and device counts, email platform, firewall details, existing security tools, and main concerns. We’ll discuss suitable options and define the covered systems, management work, and response responsibilities in your quote.
We offer email and phishing protection, managed endpoint and identity threat detection, security log monitoring, staff training, Microsoft 365 security reviews, firewall management, secure remote access, network security and ransomware recovery planning. SST helps select, set up and manage your services and is your contact for support.
A client’s experience with our IT support.
We have used Second Star for over 15 years. They see to all of our IT needs, both hardware and software. They are very proactive in keeping our systems up to date, looking at ways to streamline our systems and stay within budget.
Tell us what your business uses and where you need help. We’ll discuss suitable protection and put licensing, ongoing management, monitoring, and response responsibilities in your quote.
We have been working with Second Star Technologies for a number of years, and they came highly recommended. Brandon is very proactive with his customer service and offers practical and affordable solutions for all our IT needs.
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