Cybersecurity Services in Chicago, IL
Looking for cybersecurity in Chicago? Braden Business Systems delivers end‑to‑end Chicago cybersecurity services—from 24/7 monitoring and MDR to cloud and Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and incident response. Since 1989, we’ve helped local organizations prevent breaches, reduce risk, and meet frameworks such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, CMMC, and FINRA. With a Chicago‑area office in Addison, our team provides on‑site and remote support across Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will and Kane counties.

What Is Security Services Management?
Managed security services centralize the protection of your users, data and systems across endpoints, networks and cloud apps. We combine proactive monitoring (SIEM/SOC), hardening and training with rapid incident response and recovery—so threats are identified early, contained fast and documented for compliance.
Without a professional strategy, businesses face ransomware, account takeover, data loss and regulatory penalties. Our Cybersecurity Services in Chicago close those gaps with layered controls aligned to your risk and budget.
Cybersecurity in Chicago – What We Do
Plan & Prevent
- Security risk assessments, penetration testing & vulnerability management
- Zero Trust design, identity & access (SSO/MFA/conditional access)
- Policy & governance: acceptable use, BYOD, data classification & DLP
Protect & Detect
- 24/7 SOC with SIEM, log retention & threat hunting (MDR/XDR)
- Endpoint protection/EDR, next‑gen firewalls, DNS/web filtering
- Email & collaboration security for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
- Cloud security (Azure/AWS), configuration baselines & continuous monitoring
Respond & Recover
- Incident response playbooks, tabletop exercises & breach containment
- Backup & disaster recovery with immutable/off‑site options
- Forensics, reporting and guidance for notifications & regulators
Comply & Prove
- HIPAA, PCI DSS, FINRA/SEC, NIST CSF/800‑53, CMMC readiness
- Audit‑ready documentation, continuous controls monitoring & evidence collection

In addition to Cybersecurity, we also support businesses in Chicago with a wide range of other IT services, including:
- Fully Managed IT
- Co-managed IT
- Compliance
- Cloud Computing


Why Choose Braden for Cybersecurity in Chicago?
- Local + responsive. Chicago‑area presence for fast on‑site help and regional expertise.
- Proven at scale. 9,500+ customers, 45,000+ managed devices, 97% satisfaction and 98% retention.
- Always‑on coverage. 24/7/365 monitoring and alerting with measurable SLAs.
- Predictable pricing. Clear monthly billing without surprise fees.
- A seamless extension of your team. We partner with your leaders, IT staff and auditors to keep you compliant and secure—without slowing the business.

Industries We Work With
Healthcare & clinics (HIPAA), financial services & fintech (Loop/CBD), manufacturing & distribution (I‑88/I‑355 corridor), legal & professional services, education & nonprofits, municipalities and public agencies. Our Chicago Cybersecurity team tailors controls and documentation to each sector’s risks and regulations.
Communities We Serve
We protect organizations across Chicago and the suburbs with cybersecurity programs tailored to local needs:
- Naperville
- Schaumburg
- Oak Brook
- Evanston
- Aurora
- Downers Grove
- Arlington Heights
- Oak Park
- Skokie
- Orland Park

Ready to Reduce Risk?
Request a no‑obligation security assessment. We’ll identify the top risks to your environment, outline quick wins, and propose a roadmap that fits your budget and compliance needs.
Contact us to get started.