Experts in Cybersecurity & Physical Security
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 Welcome to Practical Security & Property, LLC.  We are a full service cybersecurity and physical security consulting firm. We offer 25+ years of U.S. Army cybersecurity and information technology experience as well as 25+ years of physical security and protection experience with the U.S. Secret Service. This combination of skills and level of trust is hard to find in one agency. We have worked with federal agencies, state and local governments, educational organizations, small & medium commercial entities, as well as non-profits.  Give us a call today.

1-866-757-CISO (2476)

Protect Your Business

If your business does not have a fully functioning information security program or the resources to build one, allow us to assess your situation and build the right solution for you. This will help to maximize your business potential and growth in today's adverserial cyber world.

Leverage our Experience

Our consultants received the best IT, cyber, and physical security training in the world.  The U.S. Army and U.S. Secret Service are tasked with defending the national security of our country.  Now that level of experience can advise and protect your business.

Reasonable Costs

With below-average consulting rates and our innovative flat-rate monthly subscriptions, our cybersecurity services provide peace of mind at a cost that will not kill your budget. There’s no need to worry about any hidden fees or surprise costs, making it easier to plan for security.

MEET OUR TEAM


Our team's credentials represent the pinnacle of their professions 

EDWARD MATTISON

Founder and Principal Consultant

Mr. Mattison is a retired U.S. Army IT & Communications Colonel who specializes in Cybersecurity and IT

LEWIS ROBINSON

Principal Consultant

Mr. Robinson is a retired U.S. Secret Service Special Agent In Charge who specializes in Physical Security

  "What are our qualifications?"


  • Edward Mattison is the founder and principal consultant at Practical Security & Property, LLC.
  • 1991 West Point Graduate with a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science
  • Retired U.S. Army Colonel with 25+ years experience in IT Infrastructure & Operations and Cybersecurity
  • Experienced CISO with a proven track record of Information Security Program Management
  • Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP)
  • Certified Healthcare Chief Information Officer (CHCIO) 
  • Cleared for U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance (TS/SCI)
  • Experience working with organizations from 25 employees to over a million



  • Lewis Robinson is a principal consultant at Practical Security & Property, LLC.
  • Retired U.S. Secet Service Agent with 28+ years experience in the management of all physical security domains
  • Experienced Leader who served as the Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office District
  • Experienced security practitioner in security operations, event security, hazardous materials response, and fire & life safety
  • Cleared for U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance (TS/SCI)
  • Served as physical security Lead for major events such as the Super Bowl, Winter Olympic Games, Indianapolis 500, and Presential Inagurations
  • Specializes in Physical & Technical Security Assessments as well as Physical Security Program Management
  • Experience working with Federal agencies, School systems, and private companies on education & training
  • Direct experience in law enforcement activities and protective security for the President of the United States



 "What do we do?" 


We are a veteran-owned small business offering cybersecurity, information security, and IT advisory services, as well as physical security consultative services.   We are small but capable and extremely responsive to your needs. We operate 24x7 and understand the criticality of your business. You can put your trust in us. Practical Security & Property offers a full spectrum of cybersecurity and physical security services. We specialize in:

- On-site or virtual Cybersecurity Assessments (cloud, infrastructure, applications, users)
- Cybersecurity Framework Compliance Programs (cyber hygiene and due dilligence)
- Cyber Insurance evaluations
- Information Security Program Management
- Risk Assessments and Risk Management 
- Virtual CISO (vCISO) visits or on-going engagements
- Virtual CIO (vCIO) visits or on-going engagements
- Third-Party Risk Management
- (NEW) Cybersecurity Consulting Courses (See link at top of page)
- Physical & Technical Security Assessments
- Physical Security Program Management
- Major Event Planning

Cybersecurity Consulting

We will gladly come on-site or virtually assist your business with all aspects of cybersecurity.  Our consultants will start by conducting an Information Security Risk Assessment and then help you build your information security program from the ground up.

vCISO/vCIO Services

We offer fractional CISOs/CIOs for organizations that need the services of a seasoned CISO/CIO without the full-time expenses.  Our vCISO/vCIO program is flexible and effective for small & medium businesses, as well as public organizations & municipalities of any size.

Physical Security Services

Does your company properly protect its employees?  Is the physical & technical security of your facilities up to modern standards? Do you have senitive information or important people to secure?  Let our physical security consultants conduct a security assessment.

 Cybersecurity & Physical Security Consulting is our specialty!

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