Cybersecurity Knowledge
That Protects Your Business
Access Petronella Technology Group's comprehensive library of whitepapers, guides, tools, webinars, and expert blog posts. Built from 22+ years of protecting 2,500+ businesses across the Raleigh-Durham-RTP corridor, our resources give Triangle NC organizations the knowledge they need to strengthen security, achieve compliance, and make smarter technology decisions.
Why Businesses in the Triangle Struggle to Stay Informed
The cybersecurity and IT landscape changes faster than most business owners and executives can track. New vulnerabilities emerge daily, compliance frameworks are updated annually, and technology vendors release patches and updates on a relentless schedule. For small and mid-size businesses in Raleigh, Durham, and the Research Triangle Park, staying current with these developments is not just challenging; it is practically impossible without dedicated resources. Most business leaders in the Triangle are focused on running their operations, serving their customers, and growing their revenue. They do not have time to read through hundreds of pages of compliance documentation, analyze the latest threat intelligence reports, or evaluate whether their current technology stack still meets industry best practices.
This knowledge gap creates real and measurable risk. Organizations that fall behind on cybersecurity awareness become easy targets for phishing attacks, ransomware campaigns, and social engineering schemes. Companies that miss compliance updates face audit failures, regulatory penalties, and lost business opportunities. Executives who lack visibility into emerging technology trends make poor investment decisions that waste budgets and leave their organizations less competitive. The irony is that the information exists, but it is scattered across vendor websites, government publications, industry journals, and technical blogs in formats that are often impenetrable to non-specialists. What Triangle businesses need is a curated, accessible, and actionable resource library built by experts who understand their specific challenges, industries, and regulatory environments.
Expert Knowledge Made Accessible for Every Business
Petronella Technology Group's resource hub is the result of more than two decades of cybersecurity and IT expertise distilled into practical, actionable formats that business leaders and technology professionals can immediately apply. Every whitepaper, guide, webinar, tool, and blog post in our library is created by the same certified engineers and consultants who protect our clients' networks, data, and compliance postures every day. This is not recycled vendor marketing content or generic industry fluff; it is real-world knowledge drawn from thousands of security assessments, hundreds of compliance engagements, and millions of monitored network events across the Triangle NC business community.
Our resources are organized into clear categories that align with the most pressing concerns facing businesses in the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area. Whether you are a healthcare practice administrator trying to understand the latest HIPAA requirements, a law firm partner evaluating cybersecurity insurance options, a manufacturing executive preparing for CMMC certification, or a small business owner wondering whether your current IT setup is adequate, our resource library has content specifically designed for your situation. Each resource is written in clear, jargon-free language that makes complex cybersecurity and IT concepts accessible to decision-makers who are not technology specialists.
Craig Petronella and the PTG team are committed to making this knowledge freely available as part of our mission to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the entire Triangle business community. We believe that better-informed business leaders make better technology decisions, and better technology decisions lead to stronger, more resilient organizations. While our managed services clients receive the deepest level of support and guidance, our resource library is available to any business that wants to learn more about protecting their operations, meeting their compliance obligations, and using technology for competitive advantage in the Research Triangle Park and beyond.
The Complete Cybersecurity Assessment Checklist for Triangle NC Businesses
Is Your Business Really Protected? A 50-Point Security Self-Assessment
This comprehensive checklist was developed by PTG's certified security team based on thousands of assessments performed for businesses across Raleigh, Durham, and the Research Triangle Park. Walk through 50 critical security checkpoints spanning network perimeter defense, endpoint protection, data backup, access controls, employee training, compliance readiness, and incident response planning. Each item includes clear explanations of why it matters and what steps to take if your organization falls short.
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From in-depth whitepapers to quick-reference guides, webinar recordings to interactive tools, our library covers every aspect of cybersecurity and IT management for Triangle NC businesses.
The State of Cybersecurity for Small Businesses in the Research Triangle
An in-depth analysis of the threat landscape facing small and mid-size businesses in the Raleigh-Durham-RTP area. This whitepaper examines the most prevalent attack vectors targeting Triangle NC organizations, the average cost of a data breach for businesses with fewer than 500 employees, the regulatory landscape across healthcare, finance, legal, and government contracting sectors, and actionable recommendations for strengthening your security posture. Based on anonymized data from PTG's 22-plus years of protecting local businesses, this whitepaper provides the real-world context that generic industry reports cannot match. Learn which threats are most active in our region, which industries are most targeted, and what the most effective defense strategies look like in practice.
HIPAA Compliance Roadmap for North Carolina Healthcare Providers
A step-by-step guide designed for healthcare practices, clinics, and medical organizations throughout the Triangle that need to achieve or maintain HIPAA compliance. This guide covers the complete HIPAA Security Rule requirements, risk assessment methodologies, business associate agreement management, breach notification procedures, employee training programs, technical safeguard implementation including encryption, access controls, and audit logging, and documentation best practices that will prepare your organization for any audit or investigation. Written by PTG's HIPAA-certified compliance specialists, this guide translates complex regulatory language into actionable checklists and implementation roadmaps that practice administrators and IT managers can follow with confidence.
Ransomware Defense Strategies: Protecting Your Triangle Business in a Post-Pandemic World
This recorded webinar features Craig Petronella and PTG's senior security engineers discussing the evolution of ransomware attacks, with a specific focus on how these threats have adapted to target businesses in the Raleigh-Durham metropolitan area. Topics include how ransomware operators select and profile their targets, the role of phishing and social engineering in initial access, why traditional antivirus is no longer sufficient, multi-layered defense architectures that stop ransomware before encryption begins, backup and recovery strategies that ensure business continuity even in worst-case scenarios, and real-world examples from PTG's experience protecting more than 2,500 companies. This webinar is essential viewing for any business leader or IT manager in the Triangle who wants to understand and prepare for the ransomware threat.
Cybersecurity Risk Calculator for Small Businesses
This interactive assessment tool helps Triangle NC business owners estimate their cybersecurity risk profile based on industry, company size, current security controls, regulatory obligations, and technology infrastructure. The calculator uses anonymized benchmarking data from PTG's extensive client base to provide a realistic risk score with specific recommendations for reducing your exposure. Answer a series of straightforward questions about your business operations, data handling practices, and current security measures, and receive a detailed risk report with prioritized action items tailored to your organization's specific profile and budget constraints. This tool was developed by PTG's security team as a free resource for the Raleigh-Durham business community.
CMMC Readiness: What Research Triangle Park Government Contractors Need to Know
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification is reshaping requirements for defense contractors, and the Research Triangle Park is home to a significant concentration of organizations that must comply. This whitepaper explains the CMMC framework levels, the specific practices and processes required at each level, the assessment and certification process, timeline considerations for Triangle NC contractors, and practical steps for achieving compliance without disrupting operations. PTG has guided numerous RTP-area contractors through CMMC readiness, and this whitepaper distills that experience into a comprehensive planning resource that covers gap analysis, remediation planning, documentation requirements, and cost estimation.
10 Cybersecurity Mistakes Raleigh-Durham Businesses Make Every Day
Drawing from PTG's extensive experience assessing businesses across the Triangle, this blog post identifies the ten most common cybersecurity mistakes we encounter during initial assessments. From weak password policies and unpatched systems to inadequate backup testing and missing multi-factor authentication, these mistakes create vulnerabilities that attackers actively exploit. Each mistake includes a clear explanation of why it matters, real-world examples of how it has been exploited in our region, and specific corrective actions that any business can implement immediately. This is one of our most popular resources because it provides immediate, actionable value without requiring any technical expertise from the reader.
Additional Guides, Webinars, and Tools
Microsoft 365 Security Hardening Guide
A comprehensive walkthrough of the security configurations that every Microsoft 365 deployment should have in place. Covers conditional access policies, data loss prevention rules, email security settings, SharePoint permissions management, and Teams governance policies. Written by PTG's Microsoft-certified engineers specifically for Triangle NC businesses migrating to or already using Microsoft 365.
Cloud Migration Without the Risk: Lessons from 500+ Deployments
Craig Petronella shares insights from PTG's experience migrating hundreds of Triangle businesses to cloud platforms. This webinar covers pre-migration assessment, data classification, security architecture for hybrid environments, performance optimization, and post-migration monitoring. Learn from both successes and challenges encountered across a wide range of industries and organization sizes in the Raleigh-Durham area.
Compliance Framework Comparison Matrix
An interactive tool that helps Triangle NC businesses understand the overlaps and differences between major compliance frameworks including HIPAA, CMMC, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, and NIST CSF. Identify which frameworks apply to your organization, see where requirements overlap for efficiency gains, and understand the specific controls each framework demands. Essential for businesses subject to multiple regulatory requirements.
The True Cost of IT Downtime for Raleigh-Durham Businesses
This analysis examines the financial, operational, and reputational impact of IT downtime on businesses in the Triangle NC market. Using industry data and PTG's own benchmarks from serving 2,500-plus companies, the post quantifies the average cost per hour of downtime by industry, the hidden costs that most businesses overlook, and the ROI of proactive monitoring and disaster recovery planning. A must-read for executives evaluating IT investments.
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What Makes Our Resources Different From Generic Industry Content
The internet is overflowing with cybersecurity and IT content, but most of it falls into two categories: overly technical documentation written for specialists, or superficial marketing content that prioritizes lead generation over genuine education. PTG's resource library occupies a different space entirely. Every piece of content we publish is written by the same certified engineers and consultants who protect our clients' businesses every day, drawing on real-world experience from 22-plus years and 2,500-plus client engagements. This means our whitepapers contain insights you will not find in generic industry reports, our guides address the specific challenges facing businesses in the Raleigh-Durham-RTP area, and our tools are calibrated against actual benchmarking data from our extensive client base.
We also believe in making our resources genuinely accessible. You will not find 50-page whitepapers padded with filler text or webinars that spend 45 minutes on a sales pitch before delivering 10 minutes of value. PTG's resources are designed to respect your time and deliver actionable knowledge as efficiently as possible. Whether you are a business owner with five minutes to review a checklist or a technical manager with an hour to deep-dive into a compliance framework, our library has content formatted to match your available time and expertise level. This commitment to quality and accessibility is why businesses across the Triangle consistently rate PTG's resources among the most valuable in the region.
Questions About Our Resources
Need Personalized Guidance Beyond Our Resources?
Our resource library provides a strong foundation, but every business has unique challenges that deserve personalized attention. Contact Petronella Technology Group today at 919-348-4912 for a complimentary cybersecurity risk assessment. Our certified team will evaluate your specific environment, identify vulnerabilities, and provide tailored recommendations that go beyond what any whitepaper or guide can offer. Serving businesses across Raleigh, Durham, RTP, and the greater Triangle NC area for more than 22 years.
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