Cybersecurity for the businesses everyone else turns away

I’m Todd Mitchell, owner and principal consultant of Cybersecurity4Biz. I help solopreneurs and small firms protect client data and meet the rules they’re held to: the IRS, the FTC Safeguards Rule, HIPAA, PCI DSS and CMMC. And I write the policies and train your staff, so the paperwork isn’t left to you.

 
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Todd Mitchell, Owner/Consultant

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Mission: To make a meaningful difference in the lives of others by providing cybersecurity service to solopreneurs that no one else will.

Vision: Be known as the expert who is willing to guide solopreneurs as they build a cybersafe culture.

Values: Integrity, Empathy, Empowerment

How I work

  • Plain English, no scare tactics. Security should feel like a checklist you understand, not a foreign language.

  • Your tools, not new ones. I build on the software you already use.

  • Risk decides the order. We fix what matters most first.

  • I do the paperwork. Policies, staff training and documentation, built to the strictest rule that applies to you.

 

Why I started

It started with a phone call from my best friend, a solo DJ. He’d been hacked and had lost his entire music library. I called company after company to get him help. Every one said the same thing: “We don’t work with businesses under 250 employees.” Small businesses weren’t being ignored because they didn’t matter. They just didn’t fit the big-company business model. So I built one that fits them.

Credentials

  • Retired U.S. Navy; SBA-certified service-disabled veteran-owned small business

  • M.S. in Cyber Security Policy, MBA, and B.S. in Information Technology (ethical hacking concentration)

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework Advisory Board member

  • NIST Small Business Community of Interest, advocating for solopreneurs

  • 15+ years of gap assessments and remediation; 7 years implementing HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC, RMF and NIST CSF 2.0

  • Author of The Small Business Owner’s Cybersecurity Guide

  • Alignable Local Business Person of the Year 2025

A man and a white and brown cat sit at a desk in a home office, with computer monitors, books, and decorative objects around them.
Purrsephone the cat napping on the keyboard below the Cyber Buddy mascot

Purrsephone, named after the Greek queen of the underworld, makes sure I’m looking out for my clients’ security. At least when she is not causing mischief.!

Purrsephone the cat stretched across the keyboard in front of the Cybersecurity4Biz wallpaper

What clients say

  • "Todd has set my business up to be secure, and I should have done it years ago! I know my data, my client's financial data, and my processes are secure. We do bookkeeping, payroll and business advisory, so we have access to clients' financial data. It's got to be secure! And Cyber Security 4 Biz has done that for us! I sleep better at night knowing that the hardware and data are protected. Thanks Todd! And thanks to Jessica for recommending him to us!"

    — Mindy Morrison, Back Office People - QuickBooks Experts

  • "I met Todd when I was having issues with another IT provider. Todd has been an absolute lifesaver. He corrected the issues and created an excellent secure platform for myself and my employees to operate. He is kind, understanding and very personable and I would highly recommend him to anyone."

    — Brita Scott, Brita's Bookkeeping

  • "Todd recently upgraded the cybersecurity structure for my virtual-assistant business, and the process was clear, thorough, and surprisingly stress-free. He understands the unique needs of small businesses and explains things in a way that’s easy to follow without being overly technical. Highly recommend!"

    — Angela Ohme, Virtual Assistant, Much ADO

  • "Todd is very knowledgeable, friendly and able to translate the technical jargon into plain English. He provides great cybersecurity support to my business and is always responsive and patient with my questions."

    — Jessica Fox, Florida Virtual Bookkeeper LLC

  • "Todd has been extremely helpful with guidance on how to protect and be prepared professionally and personally. I’ve learned so much and will continue to be a lifetime client in our new world of technology. Executive Digital Notary team appreciates Cybersecurity compliance support and value of Todd’s insights and services."

    — Gieselia Baker, Executive Digital Notary

  • "Todd has a stellar background -- both in Navy service and in cybersecurity. He offers such exceptional services and is so committed to helping everyone he can. I highly recommend him and use him myself as a cyber partner!"

    — Jocelyn King

  • "Todd Mitchell is a very knowledgeable and caring about his clients and their security issues. I've met with him and he asked all the right questions to find out what would best serve my business. I highly recommend Todd and his service!"

    — Rose Lamoureux, Rose Knows Bookkeeping LLC

  • "Todd is excellent! He’s very knowledgeable and eager to help. I love his professional approach of truly getting to know your needs."

    — Monica Davis, Davis Bookkeeping Services

  • "Todd really knows his stuff. Has the experience to do a proper risk assessment for your business."

    — Jeremy Lamb, Hunter Consultants LLC

  • "Todd will work hard for you and understands all aspects of the computer mind. He checks all of the backdoors, etc. Highly recommend!"

    — Anna Goetz, Goetz 2 U Insurance

  • "Todd has a real heart for the small business owner. The one that other cyber security professionals would tend to leave behind. He is friendly, knowledgeable about the ways a small business can protect itself, & carries a wealth of knowledge beyond the topic of cyber security itself. Great guy!"

    — Claryssa J Medina, Ellipsis Consulting

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