Industry-Specific Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Built for
Your Industry

Every industry faces a different threat landscape, different compliance obligations, and different operational realities. Cookie-cutter security does not work. That is why Petronella Technology Group, Inc. delivers cybersecurity programs tailored to the specific risks, regulations, and workflows of your industry.

Serving 2,500+ organizations across every major sector since 2002. BBB A+ Accredited since 2003. Zero breaches among clients following our security program.

BBB A+ Since 2003 2,500+ Clients Served Zero Client Breaches 39+ Security Controls

Why Industry-Specific Cybersecurity Matters

A generic firewall and antivirus approach leaves critical gaps. Each industry has unique regulatory requirements, data types, threat actors, and operational constraints that demand a specialized security strategy.

Regulatory Compliance

Healthcare organizations face HIPAA. Defense contractors face CMMC. Financial firms face GLBA and SEC rules. Each regulation has distinct technical and administrative requirements. A security program that does not account for your specific regulatory landscape will leave you exposed to fines and enforcement actions.

Targeted Threat Actors

Attackers specialize. Nation-state actors target defense contractors for intellectual property. Ransomware gangs target healthcare because downtime is life-threatening. Financial services face credential theft and wire fraud. Understanding who targets your industry is the first step in building an effective defense.

Unique Data Types

Protected Health Information, Controlled Unclassified Information, cardholder data, attorney-client privileged communications, student records, and financial PII all demand different handling procedures, encryption standards, access controls, and breach notification timelines. One-size security misses these distinctions entirely.

Operational Realities

A construction company with field crews on mobile devices has vastly different security needs than a law firm with attorneys working from home offices. A hospital that cannot tolerate any downtime needs a fundamentally different incident response plan than a retail business. We build security around how your business actually operates.

How We Approach Industry Cybersecurity

Since 2002, Petronella Technology Group, Inc. has worked with organizations across virtually every major industry vertical. That experience has taught us something that most cybersecurity vendors miss: the same 39+ security controls must be deployed differently depending on your industry's regulatory environment, threat profile, and operational workflow.

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Our approach begins with understanding your industry inside and out. We do not walk into a healthcare practice and hand them the same security playbook we give a defense contractor. A medical office needs HIPAA-compliant safeguards, encrypted EHR systems, Business Associate Agreement management, and breach notification procedures aligned with HHS requirements. A defense contractor needs CMMC-certified controls, NIST 800-171 compliance documentation, System Security Plans, and continuous monitoring to protect Controlled Unclassified Information.

Led by Craig Petronella, a Licensed Digital Forensic Examiner, CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner, and MIT-certified cybersecurity professional with over 25 years of hands-on experience, our team brings institutional knowledge from more than 2,500 client engagements. That breadth of experience across industries means we have already encountered and solved the security challenges your organization is likely facing right now.

Every industry engagement starts with a comprehensive assessment of your current security posture, your compliance gaps, and your unique risk factors. From there, we build a customized security roadmap that addresses your industry's specific requirements while implementing our proven defense-in-depth methodology, the same methodology that has maintained our track record of zero breaches among clients who follow our security program.

Industry Risk Assessment

We evaluate your organization against the specific threat actors, attack vectors, and vulnerability patterns that target your industry. This is not a generic vulnerability scan. It is a contextualized risk analysis that prioritizes the threats most likely to impact your particular business.

Compliance Mapping

We identify every compliance obligation that applies to your industry, whether HIPAA, CMMC, PCI DSS, GLBA, SOC 2, NIST CSF, or state-level data breach laws, and map your current controls against those requirements to identify gaps and build a remediation roadmap.

Tailored Security Controls

Our 39+ layered security controls are implemented in configurations specifically optimized for your industry. We adjust access controls, monitoring sensitivity, backup procedures, encryption standards, and incident response plans to match your operational environment and regulatory demands.

Ongoing Industry Intelligence

We continuously monitor the threat landscape for your specific industry, tracking emerging attack campaigns, newly disclosed vulnerabilities in industry-specific software, and evolving regulatory requirements so your defenses stay ahead of the curve.

Industries We Protect

Over two decades, we have built deep expertise across every major industry. Select your industry below to learn how Petronella Technology Group, Inc. addresses the specific cybersecurity challenges your organization faces.

Healthcare & Medical

HIPAA compliance, EHR security, patient data protection, and breach prevention for hospitals, clinics, dental practices, behavioral health providers, and healthcare business associates. Healthcare data breaches now average over $10 million per incident.

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Banking & Finance

GLBA compliance, SEC cybersecurity rules, FINRA requirements, wire fraud prevention, and data protection for banks, credit unions, investment firms, and insurance companies. Financial institutions are the number one target for sophisticated cybercriminals.

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Legal & Law Firms

Attorney-client privilege protection, ethical obligation compliance, secure document management, and defense against business email compromise for solo practitioners, regional firms, and large practices handling sensitive litigation and transactions.

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Federal Contractors & Government

CMMC certification, NIST 800-171 compliance, System Security Plans, CUI protection, and continuous monitoring for Defense Industrial Base contractors and government agencies. Craig Petronella is a CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner.

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Construction

Mobile device security for field crews, CAD and estimating software protection, wire transfer fraud prevention, and IT infrastructure management for general contractors, subcontractors, and engineering firms operating across multiple job sites.

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Auto Dealers

FTC Safeguards Rule compliance, DMS and CRM security, customer financial data protection, and vendor management for dealerships handling thousands of consumer credit applications, Social Security numbers, and financial records every month.

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Accounting & Financial Services

IRS data security requirements, client tax data protection, secure document sharing, and compliance with FTC Safeguards Rule for CPA firms, bookkeeping services, wealth advisors, and financial planning practices managing sensitive financial records year-round.

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Architecture Firms

CAD and design software integration, intellectual property protection, large file security, and 24/7 uptime for architects who need uninterrupted access to their design tools, project management platforms, and client collaboration systems.

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Non-Profit Organizations

Donor data protection, grant compliance, budget-conscious security solutions, and reliable technology infrastructure for nonprofits that need to maximize their mission impact without sacrificing the security of their supporters' personal and financial information.

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Small Business (B2B)

Enterprise-grade cybersecurity scaled for small business budgets. Supply chain security, vendor compliance, contract security requirements, and the foundational security controls your enterprise clients and partners increasingly demand before signing agreements.

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Small Business (B2C)

Consumer data protection, PCI DSS compliance for payment processing, e-commerce security, and brand reputation defense for retail businesses, service providers, and consumer-facing organizations that collect personal information from individual customers.

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IT Companies

Security testing, SOC 2 readiness, penetration testing partnerships, and co-managed security for MSPs and IT service providers who need to validate their own security posture or augment their offerings with specialized cybersecurity capabilities they cannot build in-house.

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More Industries

Manufacturing, education, real estate, hospitality, energy and utilities, transportation, and beyond. If your industry handles sensitive data or faces regulatory requirements, we have the expertise and the track record to protect you. Explore our full range of industry coverage.

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Our Proven Industry Engagement Process

Regardless of your industry, our methodology follows the same battle-tested framework. The specific controls, compliance requirements, and threat intelligence are customized to your sector, but the process that delivers results is consistent.

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Industry Discovery

We begin by understanding your industry's regulatory landscape, your specific compliance obligations, and the threat actors who target organizations like yours. This includes a thorough review of your current security posture, existing policies, IT infrastructure, and business workflows. We map your environment against industry-specific frameworks to establish a comprehensive baseline.

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Gap Analysis & Roadmap

We identify the gaps between where you are today and where your industry's regulations and best practices require you to be. This gap analysis produces a prioritized remediation roadmap with clear milestones, cost estimates, and timelines. We distinguish between critical vulnerabilities that need immediate attention and strategic improvements that can be phased over time.

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Deploy & Protect

We implement our 39+ layered security controls configured specifically for your industry. This includes endpoint protection, managed detection and response, access controls, encryption, backup and disaster recovery, security awareness training, and compliance documentation. Every control is tuned to address the specific threats and regulatory requirements of your sector.

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Monitor & Evolve

Cyber threats evolve. Regulations change. Your business grows. Our ongoing monitoring, quarterly security reviews, and continuous compliance management ensure your security program keeps pace. We track industry-specific threat intelligence, adjust controls as new attack vectors emerge, and keep you ahead of regulatory changes so you are never caught off guard.

Compliance Frameworks by Industry

Different industries face different compliance mandates. Our team has guided hundreds of organizations through every major framework. Here is a breakdown of the primary regulations we help you navigate based on your sector.

Healthcare: HIPAA

HIPAA's Security Rule, Privacy Rule, and Breach Notification Rule establish the requirements for protecting electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI). Penalties for non-compliance reach up to $2.1 million per violation category per year. We conduct mandatory annual security risk assessments, implement the required administrative, physical, and technical safeguards, manage Business Associate Agreements, train your staff on HIPAA requirements, and prepare your organization for OCR audits. Learn more about our healthcare cybersecurity services.

Defense: CMMC & NIST 800-171

Defense Industrial Base contractors must achieve CMMC certification to maintain DoD contracts. This requires compliance with 110+ NIST 800-171 security practices across 14 domains. Craig Petronella is a CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner. We develop your System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), guide remediation across all control families, and prepare you for third-party CMMC assessment. Learn more about our federal contractor cybersecurity services.

Finance: GLBA, SEC & PCI DSS

Financial institutions face a dense web of regulations including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), SEC cybersecurity disclosure rules, FINRA requirements, state-level data breach notification laws, and PCI DSS for any entity handling payment card data. We help financial organizations build integrated compliance programs that satisfy multiple regulatory requirements simultaneously, implement required controls, and maintain audit-ready documentation. Learn more about our banking and finance cybersecurity services.

Legal: ABA & Ethical Obligations

Law firms have an ethical duty to protect client confidentiality under ABA Model Rules 1.1 and 1.6. State bar associations increasingly require lawyers to demonstrate competence in technology and cybersecurity. A data breach at a law firm can result in malpractice claims, bar disciplinary action, and catastrophic loss of client trust. We help law firms implement the security controls that satisfy these ethical obligations while protecting privileged communications and sensitive case data. Learn more about our cybersecurity services for law firms.

Auto Dealers: FTC Safeguards Rule

The FTC Safeguards Rule requires auto dealerships to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program to protect customer financial data. Requirements include designating a qualified individual to oversee the program, conducting risk assessments, implementing access controls and encryption, monitoring and testing security controls, training staff, and maintaining incident response plans. Non-compliance can result in significant FTC enforcement actions. Learn more about our auto dealer cybersecurity services.

Cross-Industry: NIST CSF & SOC 2

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework and SOC 2 compliance apply across virtually every industry. NIST CSF provides a flexible, risk-based approach to managing cybersecurity that works for organizations of any size. SOC 2 Type II reports are increasingly demanded by enterprise customers before they will sign contracts with service providers. We guide organizations through both frameworks, building integrated programs that demonstrate security maturity to regulators, auditors, and business partners alike. Explore our security packages.

Why Petronella Technology Group, Inc. for Your Industry?

We are not a generic IT shop that bolted on cybersecurity services as an afterthought. Cybersecurity has been our core mission since 2002. Here is what sets us apart when it comes to protecting your industry.

2,500+ Clients Across Every Major Sector

With more than two decades of experience and over 2,500 client engagements, we have developed institutional knowledge across virtually every industry vertical. That means when we walk into your organization, we already understand your regulatory requirements, your operational workflows, the software platforms your industry relies on, and the threat actors who target businesses like yours. You benefit from the collective experience of thousands of engagements, not just a single consultant's limited exposure.

Zero Breaches Among Compliant Clients

This is the number that matters most. Among all clients who follow our comprehensive security program, we maintain a verified record of zero breaches. This is not luck. It is the result of a systematic, defense-in-depth approach that layers 39+ security controls to cover every attack vector. When you choose Petronella Technology Group, Inc., you are choosing a methodology that has been proven across every industry we serve, for over two decades.

25+ Years Led by a Certified Expert

Founded in 2002 by Craig Petronella, a Licensed Digital Forensic Examiner, CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner, and MIT-certified cybersecurity professional. Craig has spent over 25 years in the trenches of cybersecurity, working with organizations across healthcare, defense, finance, legal, technology, construction, and dozens of other industries. That depth of hands-on experience means there is virtually no security scenario, compliance challenge, or industry-specific risk factor our team has not already encountered and resolved.

Full-Service Cybersecurity Ecosystem

Unlike standalone consultants or single-service vendors, we deliver a complete cybersecurity ecosystem. Our industry clients benefit from in-house capabilities including Virtual CISO services, penetration testing, digital forensics, managed security (MSSP/XDR), security awareness training, incident response, and compliance assessments. One trusted partner for everything.

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Clients Served
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The Industry Threat Landscape in Numbers

These are not hypothetical risks. These are the real-world consequences organizations face when cybersecurity is not treated as an industry-specific discipline.

Industry Key Threat Avg. Breach Cost Petronella's Answer
Healthcare Ransomware & ePHI theft $10M+ HIPAA-aligned controls, encrypted EHR, 24/7 monitoring
Financial Services Wire fraud & credential theft $5.9M+ GLBA/PCI DSS compliance, MFA, behavioral analytics
Defense Contracting Nation-state espionage & CUI theft Contract loss + penalties CMMC certification, NIST 800-171, CUI enclave
Legal Business email compromise & privilege breach $4.7M+ Email security, encrypted communications, DLP
Construction Wire transfer fraud & phishing $4.4M+ Payment verification, mobile device management, training
Auto Dealers Customer data theft & DMS compromise FTC enforcement + lawsuits FTC Safeguards compliance, DMS hardening, access controls

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our industry-specific cybersecurity services.

Do you work with organizations in my industry?

Almost certainly, yes. Over 23 years and more than 2,500 client engagements, we have worked with organizations across healthcare, defense contracting, banking, financial services, legal, accounting, construction, architecture, auto dealerships, nonprofits, IT companies, manufacturing, education, real estate, hospitality, energy, and transportation. If your organization handles sensitive data or faces regulatory requirements, we have the expertise to protect you. If you do not see your industry listed, call us at 919-348-4912 and we will discuss your specific needs.

How do you customize your approach for different industries?

Every engagement begins with a comprehensive assessment that accounts for your industry's regulatory requirements, the specific threat actors who target your sector, the types of data you handle, and your operational workflows. We then configure our 39+ layered security controls to address those specific factors. A healthcare practice gets HIPAA-focused controls with encrypted EHR protection and breach notification procedures. A defense contractor gets CMMC-aligned controls with CUI handling protocols. A law firm gets privilege-protecting controls with encrypted communications. Same defense-in-depth methodology, industry-specific implementation.

What compliance frameworks do you have experience with?

Our team holds deep expertise across every major compliance framework including HIPAA, CMMC, NIST 800-171, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, SOC 2 Type II, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, GLBA, SEC cybersecurity rules, FINRA requirements, FTC Safeguards Rule, GDPR, CCPA, FERPA, and state-level data breach notification laws. Many organizations face multiple overlapping frameworks. We specialize in building integrated compliance programs that satisfy multiple regulatory requirements simultaneously, reducing redundancy and cost.

How long does it take to get our industry-specific security program in place?

The timeline depends on your current security maturity, the complexity of your regulatory requirements, and the size of your organization. However, we follow a structured approach that delivers measurable progress from the very first month. Critical vulnerabilities are typically addressed within the first 30 days. Foundational controls are deployed within 60 to 90 days. Full compliance programs are generally achieved within 6 to 12 months for most frameworks. We prioritize quick wins that reduce risk immediately while building toward long-term strategic objectives.

Can you work with our existing IT provider?

Absolutely. Many of our industry clients have an existing IT provider or MSP handling their day-to-day technology operations. We work alongside your existing provider, adding the specialized cybersecurity layer that most general IT providers lack. We provide strategic security oversight, compliance management, risk assessment, penetration testing, security awareness training, and incident response capabilities. We also hold your IT provider accountable to security standards and ensure their work aligns with your industry's compliance requirements.

What does your zero-breach track record actually mean?

Among all clients who follow our comprehensive security program, including implementing our recommended 39+ layered security controls, following our policies and procedures, and maintaining active monitoring, we have maintained a verified record of zero successful data breaches. This track record spans all industries we serve, from healthcare and defense contracting to financial services and small businesses. It is the result of a systematic, defense-in-depth approach that leaves no gaps for attackers to exploit.

Do you serve organizations outside of North Carolina?

Yes. While Petronella Technology Group, Inc. is headquartered in Raleigh, NC, we serve organizations nationwide. Our cybersecurity services, including Virtual CISO, managed security monitoring, compliance consulting, penetration testing, and incident response, are delivered remotely and on-site as needed. We have clients across the United States in every major industry. Contact us at 919-348-4912 to discuss how we can protect your organization regardless of location.

Your Industry Deserves Cybersecurity That Understands It

Generic cybersecurity is not cybersecurity at all. It is a checkbox that gives you a false sense of security while leaving industry-specific vulnerabilities wide open. Petronella Technology Group, Inc. delivers security programs built from the ground up for the way your industry works, the regulations you must follow, and the threat actors who target you.

Join the 2,500+ organizations that trust us to protect what matters most. Schedule a free consultation to discuss how our industry-specific approach can transform your security posture.

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