# Petronella Technology Group

> Petronella Technology Group (PTG) builds custom, secure AI and automation solutions, custom software, and secure AI hosting for businesses — all leveraging 24 years of cybersecurity and compliance expertise. Founded in 2002, headquartered in Raleigh-Durham, NC, serving 2,500+ clients nationwide. CMMC Registered Practitioner Organization. BBB A+ accredited since 2003.

- Founded: 2002 by Craig Petronella
- Phone: 919-348-4912
- Headquarters: 5540 Centerview Dr., Suite 200, Raleigh, NC 27606
- Industries: Defense contractors (DIB), healthcare, legal, financial services, manufacturing, SaaS, MSPs
- Proprietary: 39-layer ZeroHack cybersecurity stack, ComplianceArmor platform, AI production agents (Penny, Eve, ComplyBot, Joe)
- Zero-breach record among managed security program clients

## AI Solutions & Automation

- [AI Services Hub](https://petronellatech.com/ai/): Custom secure AI solutions, automation, and AI hosting — PTG's primary offering
- [AI Agent Development](https://petronellatech.com/ai/ai-agent-development-services/): Autonomous AI agents with reasoning, tool use, multi-agent coordination, and safety controls
- [AI Chatbot Development](https://petronellatech.com/ai/ai-chatbot-development-services/): LLM-powered chatbots trained on proprietary data with enterprise security
- [RAG Implementation](https://petronellatech.com/ai/rag-implementation-services/): Retrieval-Augmented Generation architecture, vector databases, semantic search
- [LLM Fine-Tuning](https://petronellatech.com/ai/llm-fine-tuning-services/): Parameter-efficient fine-tuning (LoRA, QLoRA, PEFT), RLHF, domain adaptation
- [AI Document Processing](https://petronellatech.com/ai/ai-document-processing-automation/): Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) with 95%+ extraction accuracy
- [AI Consulting](https://petronellatech.com/ai/ai-consulting-services-raleigh-nc/): AI maturity assessments, vendor selection, governance, ROI roadmaps
- [Enterprise AI Strategy](https://petronellatech.com/ai/enterprise-ai-strategy-consulting/): C-suite advisory, AI maturity assessments, governance frameworks
- [AI Proof of Concept](https://petronellatech.com/ai/ai-proof-of-concept-development/): Rapid prototyping and validation before full deployment
- [AI Server Hosting](https://petronellatech.com/ai-server-hosting-raleigh-nc/): Secure, compliance-ready GPU hosting for AI workloads (CMMC, HIPAA, SOC 2)

## Blockchain Solutions

- [Custom Blockchain Development](https://petronellatech.com/advisors/custom-blockchain-development/): Architecture design, smart contract development and audits, DLT strategy, tokenomics
- [Blockchain Security](https://petronellatech.com/blockchainsecurity/): Smart contract vulnerability assessment, cryptocurrency security, blockchain forensics
- [Cryptocurrency Security](https://petronellatech.com/advisors/cryptocurrency-security/): Crypto fraud investigation, hidden cryptocurrency tracing, exchange security

## Cybersecurity

- [Cybersecurity Services](https://petronellatech.com/cyber-security/): Comprehensive cybersecurity including the proprietary 39-layer ZeroHack stack
- [MSSP — Managed Security](https://petronellatech.com/mssp/): 24/7 SOC, managed SIEM, threat detection, incident response, compliance reporting
- [Penetration Testing](https://petronellatech.com/solutions/penetration-testing/): Network, web app, social engineering, and wireless pentesting
- [vCISO Services](https://petronellatech.com/solutions/vciso/): Fractional CISO for executive-level security leadership and strategy
- [Security Risk Assessment](https://petronellatech.com/4-pillars-security-risk-assessment/): Proprietary 4-Pillars methodology for comprehensive risk evaluation
- [Incident Response](https://petronellatech.com/contact-us/incident-response/): 24/7 emergency response — ransomware, breach containment, forensic investigation
- [Managed XDR Suite](https://petronellatech.com/managed-xdr-suite/): Extended Detection and Response across endpoints, networks, cloud, email, and identity with 24/7 SOC
- [Vulnerability Management](https://petronellatech.com/solutions/vulnerability-management/): Continuous vulnerability scanning, prioritization, remediation tracking, and compliance reporting
- [Security Awareness Training](https://petronellatech.com/solutions/security-awareness-training/): Employee security training programs, phishing simulations, compliance-specific modules

## Compliance

- [CMMC 2.0 Compliance](https://petronellatech.com/cmmc-compliance/): End-to-end CMMC for defense contractors — RPO with 80% pre-built documentation
- [HIPAA Compliance](https://petronellatech.com/compliance/hipaa-compliance/): Security risk assessments, privacy compliance, BAAs for healthcare organizations
- [NIST Compliance](https://petronellatech.com/compliance/nist-compliance/): NIST 800-171, 800-172, 800-53, CSF 2.0 implementation
- [SOC 2 Compliance](https://petronellatech.com/compliance/soc-compliance/): Service organization controls for SaaS and technology providers
- [PCI-DSS](https://petronellatech.com/compliance/web-hosting-pci-dss/): Payment card industry compliance
- [PCI DSS Compliance](https://petronellatech.com/pci-dss/): Dedicated PCI DSS gap assessments, remediation, SAQ preparation, and ongoing compliance
- [ISO 27001 Compliance](https://petronellatech.com/iso-27001/): ISMS implementation, gap assessments, internal audit support, and certification readiness

## IT Services & Managed IT (MSP)

- [IT Services Hub](https://petronellatech.com/it-services/): Managed IT, cloud, VoIP, backup, network support, help desk
- [MSP Flat-Rate Services](https://petronellatech.com/it-services/managed-it-services/msp-flat-rate-services/): All-inclusive managed IT with 24/7 monitoring and virtual CIO
- [Cloud Services](https://petronellatech.com/cloud-computing-services/): Cloud migration, security, hosted solutions, infrastructure management
- [Data Backup & Disaster Recovery](https://petronellatech.com/data-backup-disaster-recovery/): Backup solutions, DR planning, business continuity

## Digital Forensics & Expert Witness

- [Digital Forensics](https://petronellatech.com/solutions/digital-forensics/): Court-ready forensic investigations, expert witness testimony, chain of custody
- [Craig Petronella — Expert Witness](https://petronellatech.com/our-team/craig-petronella/): Licensed Digital Forensic Examiner, SIM swap and cryptocurrency fraud cases

## About

- [About PTG](https://petronellatech.com/why-petronella/about-us/): Company history, mission, and team
- [Our Team](https://petronellatech.com/why-petronella/about-us/our-team/): Leadership and team members
- [Contact](https://petronellatech.com/contact-us/): Phone, email, scheduling, office location
- [Blog](https://petronellatech.com/blog/): 1,000+ posts on cybersecurity, AI, compliance, and IT
- [Client Reviews](https://petronellatech.com/reviews/): Verified client testimonials and ratings across Google, BBB, and Trustindex
- [Podcasts](https://petronellatech.com/podcasts/): Encrypted Ambition podcast episodes and streaming links

## Who We Serve

- [Small & Medium Business Solutions](https://petronellatech.com/who-we-serve/small-medium-business/): Cybersecurity, managed IT, compliance, and AI solutions tailored for SMBs
- [Enterprise Solutions](https://petronellatech.com/who-we-serve/enterprise/): vCISO, AI strategy, security assessments, and compliance for large organizations
- [Managed Service Provider Solutions](https://petronellatech.com/who-we-serve/managed-service-providers/): Security stack partnerships, compliance frameworks, and white-label cybersecurity for MSPs

## Optional

- [Full documentation](https://petronellatech.com/llms-full.txt): Complete service descriptions, case studies, FAQs, and credentials
- [Security Awareness Training](https://petronellatech.com/security-awareness-training-raleigh/): Employee training and phishing simulations
- [Outsourced CTO](https://petronellatech.com/solutions/consulting-staffing/outsourced-cto/): Strategic technology leadership for growing businesses
- [Software Development](https://petronellatech.com/it-services/web-design-and-hosting/software-development/): Custom software solutions and web development
- [Managed Hosting](https://petronellatech.com/solutions/managed-hosting/): Server hosting with managed support
- [Press](https://petronellatech.com/why-petronella/press/): Media appearances — CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, WRAL
- [Podcast](https://petronellatech.com/blog/cybersecurity-podcast/): Encrypted Ambition — 95+ episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify
- [Online Quote](https://petronellatech.com/online-quote/): Request a custom service quote
- [Cybersecurity Training](https://petronellatech.com/training/): Comprehensive security training programs including compliance-specific curricula
- [Schedule Appointment](https://petronellatech.com/contact-us/schedule-appointment/): Book a free consultation