Private Cloud and Secure Web Hosting
Not every workload belongs on a public cloud platform. For organizations with strict security requirements, regulatory obligations, or performance demands that public cloud cannot...
Not every workload belongs on a public cloud platform. For organizations with strict security requirements, regulatory obligations, or performance demands that public cloud cannot satisfy, private cloud and dedicated hosting provide the control, isolation, and customization needed to meet the most exacting standards. Whether you need a HIPAA-compliant hosting environment for a healthcare application, a high-security platform for processing financial transactions, or a dedicated infrastructure for sensitive government work, Petronella Technology Group designs, builds, and manages private cloud and hosting environments that deliver enterprise-grade security and performance.
Our private cloud and hosting services combine the dedicated infrastructure of traditional hosting with the flexibility and automation of modern cloud computing. We manage the entire stack, from the physical hardware and network infrastructure to the operating systems, applications, and security controls, so you get the security benefits of private infrastructure without the operational burden of managing it yourself.
When Private Cloud Makes Sense
Public cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud offer extraordinary capabilities, but they are not the right fit for every workload. Private cloud and dedicated hosting may be the better choice when:
- Regulatory requirements demand dedicated infrastructure: Some compliance frameworks, industry regulations, or contractual obligations require data to be stored and processed on dedicated, isolated infrastructure rather than shared multi-tenant platforms.
- Data sovereignty is a concern: Organizations that must maintain complete control over where their data is physically located and who has access to the underlying infrastructure may require private cloud.
- Performance requirements are extreme: Workloads that require guaranteed performance levels, ultra-low latency, or high-throughput I/O may benefit from dedicated hardware optimized for their specific needs.
- Security posture requires maximum isolation: Organizations handling classified information, trade secrets, or other high-value data may require the physical and network isolation that only private infrastructure provides.
- Cost predictability is critical: While public cloud offers flexibility, costs can be unpredictable and escalate rapidly. Private cloud provides predictable, fixed costs for stable workloads.
Our Private Cloud and Hosting Services
Secure Dedicated Hosting
Our dedicated hosting services provide isolated, single-tenant infrastructure managed by our security team. Every hosting environment is hardened according to CIS benchmarks and configured to meet your specific security and compliance requirements. Our hosting includes:
- Dedicated physical servers with enterprise-grade hardware
- Redundant power, cooling, and network connectivity
- Hardware-level encryption and physical access controls
- Managed firewalls and intrusion detection systems
- Regular patch management and vulnerability scanning
- 24/7 monitoring through our AI agent Eve
- Backup and disaster recovery services
Private Cloud Infrastructure
Our private cloud solutions deliver cloud-like flexibility and automation on dedicated infrastructure. We build private cloud environments using enterprise hypervisors and orchestration tools that provide self-service provisioning, resource scaling, and workload management while maintaining the isolation and control of dedicated infrastructure.
Secure Web Hosting
Your website is often the first point of contact between your business and the world, and it is also a common target for attackers. Our secure web hosting services protect your website with enterprise-grade security controls including:
- Web Application Firewall protection against OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- DDoS mitigation to ensure availability during volumetric attacks
- SSL/TLS certificate management and enforcement
- Automated backup and rapid recovery capabilities
- Content delivery network integration for performance and resilience
- Security monitoring and malware scanning
- CMS hardening for WordPress and other platforms
Hybrid Cloud Architecture
Many organizations benefit from a hybrid approach that combines private cloud or dedicated hosting with public cloud services. We design and manage hybrid cloud architectures that allow you to keep sensitive workloads on private infrastructure while using public cloud for less sensitive applications, development environments, or burst capacity. Our security team ensures consistent security policies and monitoring across your entire hybrid environment.
Compliance-Ready Hosting
We design hosting environments specifically for compliance. Whether you need a HIPAA-compliant environment for healthcare data, a PCI DSS-compliant environment for payment processing, or infrastructure that meets CMMC or FedRAMP requirements, we build and manage hosting solutions that satisfy your regulatory obligations. Our compliance-ready hosting includes:
- Controls mapped to specific compliance framework requirements
- Documented security policies and procedures
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability scanning
- Audit logging and evidence collection
- Access control and authentication management
- Encryption at rest and in transit
- Incident response procedures specific to hosted environments
Security Built Into Every Layer
Every hosting environment we manage is protected by our 39-layer ZeroHack Cyber Safety Stack. This defense-in-depth approach ensures that your hosted infrastructure is secured at every layer:
Physical Security: Data center facilities with biometric access controls, video surveillance, and 24/7 security personnel.
Network Security: Enterprise firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, network segmentation, and encrypted communications.
System Security: Hardened operating systems, automated patch management, endpoint protection, and configuration management.
Application Security: Web application firewalls, secure development guidance, vulnerability scanning, and application-layer monitoring.
Data Security: Encryption at rest and in transit, access controls, backup and recovery, and data loss prevention.
Monitoring: 24/7 monitoring by our AI agent Eve, log analysis, threat detection, and automated alerting.
Get Secure Hosting You Can Trust
Your critical applications and data deserve hosting that is built for security from the ground up. Petronella Technology Group provides the private cloud and hosting solutions that Triangle businesses need to protect their most sensitive workloads.
Contact us today at 919-348-4912 to discuss your hosting requirements. We will design a secure, compliant hosting environment that meets your specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Choose Petronella Technology Group
Petronella Technology Group has been a trusted IT and cybersecurity partner for businesses across Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, and the Research Triangle since 2002. Led by CEO Craig Petronella, an NC Licensed Digital Forensics Examiner (License# 604180-DFE), CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner, Cybersecurity Expert Witness, Hyperledger Certified, and MIT-certified professional in cybersecurity, AI, blockchain, and compliance, PTG brings deep expertise to every engagement.
With BBB accreditation since 2003 and more than 2,500 businesses served, PTG has the experience and track record to deliver results. Craig Petronella is an Amazon number-one best-selling author of books including "How HIPAA Can Crush Your Medical Practice," "How Hackers Can Crush Your Law Firm," and "The Ultimate Guide To CMMC." He has been featured on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and WRAL, and serves as an expert witness for law firms in cybercrime and compliance cases.
PTG holds certifications including CCNA, MCNS, Microsoft Cloud Essentials, and specializes in CMMC 2.0, NIST 800-171/172/173, HIPAA, FTC Safeguards, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, and ISO 27001 compliance. Our forensic specialties include endpoint and networking cybercrime investigation, data breach forensics, ransomware analysis, data exfiltration investigation, cryptocurrency and blockchain analysis, and SIM swap fraud investigation.
PTG Cloud Services and Strategy
Cloud computing has transformed how businesses operate, but migrating to the cloud without a clear strategy can lead to security gaps, unexpected costs, and operational disruptions. PTG takes a strategic approach to cloud services, starting with a thorough evaluation of your current environment, business requirements, compliance obligations, and growth plans. We help organizations determine which workloads are best suited for public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid architectures, ensuring that your cloud strategy aligns with both your technical needs and business objectives.
Our cloud migration services follow a proven methodology that minimizes risk and downtime during the transition. We begin with a detailed inventory and dependency mapping of your current systems, followed by a pilot migration of non-critical workloads to validate our approach. Production migrations are carefully scheduled and executed with rollback plans in place. Post-migration, we optimize your cloud environment for performance, security, and cost efficiency, ensuring that you realize the full benefits of cloud computing without wasting resources on oversized or underutilized cloud instances.
Security is paramount in any cloud deployment. PTG implements comprehensive cloud security controls including identity and access management with multi-factor authentication, data encryption at rest and in transit, network security groups and firewall rules, continuous monitoring and threat detection, and compliance controls mapped to your regulatory requirements. We also conduct regular cloud security assessments to identify misconfigurations and vulnerabilities that could expose your data, staying ahead of the evolving threat landscape that targets cloud environments.
Beyond migration and security, PTG provides ongoing cloud management and optimization services. Cloud environments require continuous attention to maintain security, optimize costs, and adapt to changing business needs. Our cloud management team monitors performance, manages updates and patches, optimizes resource allocation, and provides regular reporting on usage, costs, and security posture. We help organizations take advantage of new cloud capabilities as they become available, ensuring that your cloud investment continues to deliver maximum value as technology and your business evolve over time.
Our Approach to Cybersecurity
At Petronella Technology Group, cybersecurity is not just about installing antivirus software or setting up a firewall. We take a comprehensive, layered approach to security that addresses people, processes, and technology. Our methodology is built on industry-standard frameworks including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, and MITRE ATT&CK, ensuring that your security program is aligned with the same standards used by Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Every engagement begins with a thorough assessment of your current security posture, followed by a prioritized remediation roadmap that addresses your most critical risks first.
Our security operations team provides continuous monitoring through our Security Information and Event Management platform, which correlates events across your entire environment to detect threats in real time. When a potential threat is identified, our analysts investigate and respond immediately, often containing threats before they can cause damage. This proactive approach dramatically reduces the risk of successful cyberattacks and provides the rapid response capability that is essential in today's threat landscape.
We believe that employee awareness is one of the most important layers of defense. Human error remains the leading cause of data breaches, and no amount of technology can fully compensate for untrained employees. PTG provides comprehensive security awareness training programs that educate your team about phishing, social engineering, password security, data handling, and incident reporting. Our training programs include simulated phishing campaigns that test employee readiness and identify areas where additional education is needed, helping organizations build a strong security culture from the ground up.
Beyond prevention, PTG prepares organizations for the reality that breaches can occur despite the best defenses. Our incident response planning services help businesses develop, document, and test response procedures so that when an incident does occur, your team knows exactly what to do. From tabletop exercises to full incident simulations, we ensure that your organization is prepared to respond quickly and effectively, minimizing damage, preserving evidence, and meeting all regulatory notification requirements within required timeframes.
Ready to Get Started?
Contact Petronella Technology Group today for a free consultation. Serving Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and the Research Triangle since 2002.
919-348-4912 Schedule a Free Consultation5540 Centerview Dr., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606