Experts in Cybersecurity, IT Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Physical Security Consulting products & services

Welcome to Practical Security & Property, LLC. We are a full service Cybersecurity, IT, Artificial Intelligence, and Physical Security consulting firm. Our leadership duo offers 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. Our team of 12+ professionals consist of experienced CIOs, CISOs, Engineers, and Technicians. This combination of skills and level of trust is hard to find in one agency. We have worked with federal agencies, state/local governments, educational organizations, small & medium businesses, government contractors, and non-profits. Give us a call today.

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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 adversarial cyber world.

Leverage our Experience

Our consultants received the best IT, cyber, artifical intelligence, 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. That level of experience can now 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 break the budget. There’s no need to worry about any hidden fees or surprise costs, making it easier to plan for security.

Meet Our Leadership Team

Our Leaders' credentials represent the pinnacle of their professions. CMMC 2.0 Implementation Advisory Services is one of our specialties.

EDWARD MATTISON

Founder and Principal Consultant

Mr. Mattison is a retired U.S. Army Colonel (CISO) 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)
Registered Practitioner with the DoD CMMC program
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. Secret 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 Presidential Inaugurations
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, IT advisory services, artificial intelligence implementations, as well as physical security consultative services. We are a small firm, but we are 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 offers a full spectrum of Cyber, IT and AI services.

We specialize in:

- On-site or virtual Cybersecurity Assessments (cloud, infrastructure, applications, users)

- Cybersecurity Framework Compliance Programs (cyber hygiene and due diligence)

- CMMC 2.0 (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) Implementation Engagements

- 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

- IT Infrastucture Projects

+ Email & File Server Migrations

+ Azure/Entra Migrations & Management

+ Microsoft Office 365 Intune Enrollments & Management

+ Software / Hardware Installations & Upgrades

- Third-Party Risk Management

- AI (Artificial Intelligence Implementations)

+ AI Assessments and Roadmaps

+ AI Governance & Compliance

+ AI Automation (workflows, triage, and routing)

+ AI Knowledge Assistants (RAG)

+ Microsoft 365 AI Solutions (agents & copilots)

- Physical & Technical Security Assessments

- Special Event Security 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.

Artificial Intelligence

Does your company have people and processes that need an efficiency boost from AI but you are not sure where AI fits in your organization? We offer a focused assessment to identify where AI can save time and money, be automated safely, and be implemented quickly. Schedule an AI Opportunity Assessment today.

Cybersecurity, IT, and AI Consulting is our specialty! We offer Practical Security, Practical IT, as well as Practical AI for businesses of all sizes and industries.