Cybersecurity for small and mid-sized businesses
Federal-grade security, built for your business.
We spent our careers protecting government systems. Now we bring that expertise to businesses that can't afford to get security wrong — at a price point that makes sense.
Years in federal security operations
Services under one subscription
Partner firms, each owning a lane
Partner, one contract, one monthly line item
Most small businesses piece together their security from whatever was cheapest at the time.
The result is gaps — between tools, between teams, between what's in place and what's actually needed. One breach, one audit, one question from a client about your security posture, and those gaps become expensive. SignalShield is built differently: every service was designed to work with the others, and every one is led by someone who has done this at the federal level.
What we do
Click any service to see how we approach it — and how we meet you where you are.
You need secure infrastructure — and you don't know where to start.
Most small businesses don't have a secure foundation to build on. The network was set up quickly, the cloud accounts were created by whoever needed them first, and no one has looked at the whole picture. That's not a failure — it's how every organization starts. But it is a risk.
Design and build it
If you're starting fresh, expanding, or your current setup is past fixing, we design a secure environment built around how your business actually operates. You tell us what you need to do; we build the system that lets you do it safely.
Improve what you have
You have something in place, but you're not sure it's solid. We assess it, identify the gaps, and make targeted improvements — without tearing everything down. Most organizations don't need a full rebuild; they need the right fixes in the right places.
Manage what you already have
Your infrastructure is in decent shape, but no one is watching it day to day. We take that off your plate. Patches get applied, configurations stay current, and someone is paying attention so you don't have to be.
Led by Fessehaye Mehari of RA'E Consulting
How the services build on each other
You don't need everything at once. Most clients start with one or two services and expand as they grow. Here's the path we see most often.
Start here
Secure Infrastructure
The foundation. If your environment isn't built soundly, everything else works against the odds.
Start here
Endpoint Security
Every device protected and monitored from day one. Goes hand-in-hand with infrastructure.
Add next
Awareness Training
Once the technical foundation is in place, your people are the next biggest risk — and training is the highest-ROI investment most businesses can make.
Then
Threat Intelligence
With your foundation solid and your people trained, forward visibility lets you stay ahead of what's changing.
When you're ready
Compliance Management
Becomes urgent when you're pursuing a contract, preparing for an audit, or onboarding a client who asks about your security posture.
When you're ready
Virtual CISO
Strategic security leadership without the full-time hire. Works best alongside compliance when you're scaling or heading into federal work.
One subscription. One partner.
Start with what you need now. Add services as your business grows or your requirements change. Pricing to be confirmed.
Essentials
Protect your foundation
- Endpoint security
- Security awareness training
- Quarterly threat briefing
- Email & phone support
Not sure which tier fits? Start a conversation — we'll tell you what makes sense for your size and industry.
The people behind SignalShield
Five partners, each owning a lane. No generalists — every service is led by someone who has done it at the federal level.
Founder & CEO
John Riley
District Tech Group
Led security operations for the 2020 Census and the U.S. Energy Information Administration. 20+ years in federal cybersecurity.
Cyber Operations
James Williams
JLW Tech
Deputy SOC lead on the 2020 Census program. Career in security operations, incident response, and endpoint protection.
Intelligence
Daniel Magallanes
Dynamic Stratagem
Former FBI intelligence analyst and manager. Leads threat intelligence programs and The Lookout leadership briefings.
Secure Infrastructure
Fessehaye Mehari
RA'E Consulting
Designs, builds, and manages secure infrastructure for small and mid-sized businesses. Networks, servers, cloud environments.
Security & Compliance
Quam Onigbanjo
District Tech Group
Leads security and compliance, including Virtual CISO services for clients who need senior security leadership without the full-time hire.
Learn more about the partnership behind SignalShield at districttechgroup.com
Let's talk about your security.
Tell us what you're working with. We'll tell you honestly what we can do — and what you actually need.