Brian Guenther

About Brian Guenther

We help protect regulated businesses from hackers through baseline assessments first, then apply proper cybersecurity practices and policies. Our services are flat-rate and predictable, as we do not believe in \"nickel & diming\" our clients. With a focus on cybersecurity and compliance, we help government contractors and financial institutions uncover their cyber risk, cut through red tape, and protect their assets in support of the mission.Our PRODUCTS/SERVICES include- Hack/Clean-Up/Incident Response for businesses with an e-mail compromise, including when data has been stolen or is being held for ransom- Risk assessment/penetration (pen) test for businesses- Managed Cybersecurity Program - Managed Compliance required by regulatory bodies, including DOD CMMC, DOD DFARS, SEC, FTC, and more.Our TARGET AUDIENCE includes Government Contracting Firms, Accounting Firms, Financial Services Firms (Wealth Managers), Financial Services Firms (Broker/Dealers), and Mortgage Brokers.TWO KEY REASONS Why We Are Different:1 - We always start with an assessment, before making recommendations, discussing services, or pricing. WHY?\"…a prescription without diagnosis is malpractice.\" 2 - Our services are flat-rate and predictable, and our clients love it – no surprise labor bills, ever!Here’s our 3-STEP PLAN for Cyber Security Defense- Assess Your Needs- Plan Your Protection. We will customize the best possible cybersecurity defense for your organization’s needs- Implement and rest assured knowing that your business is now optimally protected.My CERTIFICATIONS- CISSP, CMMC RP, MCSE, CCNA, Citrix CCA, A+ Here are several TESTIMONIALS:“Exceed is a valuable part of the I.T. industry and I would highly recommend their services. They bring a wealth of knowledge and professionalism that you don\'t often see in the industry. Always looking out for their clients\' best interests, Exceed is the right choice to protect your business.” - NB“My company contracts our computer network and security management services to Exceed I.T. and we are very pleased with their support, from planning equipment and process improvements to troubleshooting the most major and minor issues. Their team has been knowledgeable and responsive to our needs every step of the way.” - JW If you are interested in assessing your company’s cybersecurity risk, message me via LinkedIn or by email at

Experience

1. President

   Exceed Cybersecurity

   Apr 2017 — Present · Frederick, MD, US

   Exceed Cybersecurity & I.T. Services is a premier Managed Internet Technology (I.T.) company offering all-encompassing I.T. support (Managed I.T, Cybersecurity, Cloud, etc.). As an Registered Provider Organization, we specialize in helping defense contractors prepare for their CMMC assessment.

Education

• Northern Virginia Community College

  Business Administration and Management, General

  1991 — 1993

Skills

• Storage
• IT Service Management
• Saas
• Entrepreneurship
• Voip
• Data Center
• Management
• Vmware
• Information Technology
• Network Design
• IT Management
• Virtualization
• Networking
• Network Security
• Cisco Technologies
• Software as a Service (Saas)
• Small Business Server
• Security
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Professional Services
• Managed Services
• Business Continuity
• Servers
• Disaster Recovery
• Microsoft Technologies
• Microsoft Exchange
• Network Administration
• Firewalls
• Cloud Computing
• Small Business
• Outsourcing