The People Behind Your Cybersecurity
Since 2002, the team at Petronella Technology Group, Inc. has protected businesses from evolving cyber threats, built resilient IT infrastructure, and helped organizations achieve and maintain compliance. Our strength is not a single individual — it is a dedicated team of engineers, security professionals, and support specialists who treat your business like their own.
Founded 2002 • BBB A+ Since 2003 • 2,500+ Clients • Zero Breaches Among Compliant Clients
Founded on Expertise, Driven by Mission
Petronella Technology Group, Inc. was built by a cybersecurity practitioner who understood that small and mid-sized businesses deserve the same caliber of protection as Fortune 500 companies.
Craig Petronella
Founder, CEO & AI ArchitectWith more than 30 years of experience in IT, cybersecurity, AI, and digital forensics, Craig Petronella is one of the nation's most credentialed experts at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, compliance, and automation. He founded Petronella Technology Group, Inc. in 2002 with a single goal: make enterprise-grade security accessible to every business. What began as a one-person IT consultancy in Raleigh, North Carolina, has grown into a full-service AI, cybersecurity, compliance, and managed IT firm serving 2,500+ clients across the United States.
Craig is a Licensed Digital Forensic Examiner, CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP-1372), and MIT Certified Professional. He is an Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author of 15+ books, host of the Encrypted Ambition podcast (95+ episodes), and a sought-after cybersecurity keynote speaker with 200+ engagements. He serves as a regular guest lecturer at NCCU School of Law and Contributing Editor for Cybersecurity at NC Triangle Attorney at Law Magazine.
Under Craig's leadership, Petronella Technology Group, Inc. has maintained a zero-breach record among compliant clients, earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau since 2003, leverages SOC 2 Type II certified platforms, and been featured on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, WRAL, and Time Warner Cable News.
- CMMC-RP
- Licensed Digital Forensic Examiner
- MIT Certified (AI & Blockchain)
- CompTIA Security+
- Amazon #1 Best Seller
- Expert Witness
- 200+ Keynotes
A Team Built for Modern Threats
Our engineering and security team brings deep expertise across AI systems, enterprise integration, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance. Every team member undergoes continuous training to stay ahead of the evolving threat landscape.
Scott Hendrix
Senior AI Engineer & Solutions Integration LeadScott specializes in building enterprise AI systems that unify data, workflows, and customer experiences. He leads engineering design, agent logic, and technical delivery — ensuring platform components integrate seamlessly with CRM systems, legacy applications, telephony, and marketing workflows. His expertise spans custom agent development, API design, data orchestration, and automation pipelines for enterprise system integration.
Jonathan
Infrastructure & Systems EngineerJonathan designs and supports the backend systems that power high-performance AI workloads and managed IT environments. His focus on scalability ensures enterprise deployments run reliably under demanding conditions. He brings deep expertise in server architecture, container orchestration, security hardening, and operational reliability across cloud and on-premises infrastructure.
Blake
Senior Security & Infrastructure EngineerBlake ensures that every AI initiative and IT deployment aligns with enterprise compliance standards and security best practices. As a CMMC Registered Practitioner, he brings specialized expertise in cybersecurity, DevOps, compliance-driven infrastructure, endpoint security, and vulnerability management — protecting client environments from emerging threats while maintaining regulatory alignment.
Support That Actually Solves Problems
Our support team is not a call center reading from scripts. Every support specialist has hands-on technical training and direct access to our engineering team for rapid escalation. When you call Petronella Technology Group, Inc., you reach someone who can actually fix the problem.
Justin
Technical Support ManagerJustin leads client support and user success at Petronella Technology Group, Inc., providing prompt troubleshooting, structured communication, and a professional support environment. He ensures every client interaction results in clear resolution, coordinating with our engineering team for complex escalations and maintaining service level commitments that keep businesses running without interruption.
Certifications & Accreditations
All PTG employees are CMMC-RP certified. Through our partner network, PTG engagements have access to professionals holding certifications from the industry's most respected credentialing bodies.
Security Certifications
Through our partner network: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA PenTest+, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC GCIH, GPEN — covering the full spectrum from governance and risk management to hands-on offensive security and incident handling.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Through our partner network: AWS Solutions Architect, AWS ML Specialty, Azure Administrator, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Network+, CCNP Security, Fortinet NSE, Palo Alto PCNSE — enabling us to build, secure, and scale modern cloud and hybrid environments.
Compliance & Governance
CMMC Certified Registered Practitioner (CMMC-RP), Licensed Digital Forensic Examiner, HIPAA Certified, PCI DSS. PTG is a Registered Provider Organization (RPO) that partners with CMMC Certified Assessors (CCA) and C3PAOs for formal audits — enabling us to guide clients through the most demanding regulatory frameworks with confidence.
24 Years of Protecting Businesses
From a one-person IT consultancy to a full-service cybersecurity and managed IT firm, our growth has been driven by one thing: delivering results that keep clients coming back.
What Drives Us Every Day
Technology changes fast. Our values do not. These principles have guided every hire, every project, and every client relationship since day one.
Security-First Mindset
Security is not an afterthought — it is the foundation of every solution we design, every system we deploy, and every recommendation we make. We believe that proactive security is always cheaper than reactive recovery. This mindset has maintained our zero-breach record among compliant clients for over two decades.
Continuous Learning
Cybersecurity threats evolve daily. Our team dedicates significant time to ongoing certification, lab work, threat research, and training. Every team member is expected to maintain current certifications and stay informed about emerging attack vectors, new compliance requirements, and advancing technologies. Stagnation is not an option.
Client Partnership
We do not treat clients as tickets in a queue. We treat them as long-term partners whose success is inseparable from our own. That means proactive communication, transparent reporting, honest assessments when something is wrong, and strategic guidance that goes beyond break-fix support. Our average client relationship spans multiple years because we earn trust through results.
Accountability & Transparency
We document everything, report clearly, and own our outcomes. If a system fails, we do not point fingers — we fix it and build safeguards so it does not happen again. Our clients receive regular status reports, quarterly reviews, and immediate notification of any security events. No surprises, no hidden agendas, no excuses.
Deep Expertise Across Regulated Sectors
Our team has hands-on experience with the specific compliance requirements, threat profiles, and operational challenges unique to each industry we serve.
Healthcare
HIPAA compliance, EHR security, patient data protection, and medical device network segmentation.
Defense & Government
CMMC certification, CUI handling, NIST 800-171, DFARS compliance, and FedRAMP readiness.
Financial Services
SOC 2, PCI DSS, SEC cybersecurity rules, data encryption, and fraud prevention systems.
Legal & Professional
Attorney-client privilege protection, e-discovery, digital forensics, and ethical wall configurations.
Manufacturing
OT/IT convergence security, supply chain protection, CMMC for DoD contractors, and ICS monitoring.
Ready to Work With a Team That Has Your Back?
Whether you need a full cybersecurity overhaul, managed IT support, compliance guidance, or an honest assessment of where you stand, the Petronella Technology Group, Inc. team is ready to help. Schedule a free consultation and see why 2,500+ clients trust us with their most critical systems.
Founded 2002 • BBB A+ Since 2003 • 2,500+ Clients Served • Zero Breaches Among Compliant Clients • SOC 2 Readiness Consulting