Veteran-Owned · Aurora / Denver Metro

Security-First IT for Denver Small Businesses That Have Outgrown Ad Hoc Support

We help small businesses clean up Microsoft 365, lock down access, reduce wasted software spend, document the environment, and get real IT ownership before a preventable mistake turns expensive.

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Veteran-Owned
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Local to Aurora & Denver
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Microsoft 365 & Security Focused

Built for Small Businesses That Need Real IT Ownership

BlueStrata helps Denver-area small businesses that have outgrown reactive, ad hoc IT. We focus on Microsoft-centric environments where security, user access, devices, and documentation have been handled inconsistently or left unattended for too long.

Every engagement is led directly by a founder-level engineer with managed services, Microsoft 365, identity, endpoint, and infrastructure experience. No helpdesk shuffle. No junior techs learning on your dime. Just direct accountability and disciplined execution.

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Reduce Risk

Lock down Microsoft 365, review admin access, enforce MFA, tighten sharing, and address the preventable security gaps most small businesses never get around to fixing.

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Reduce Waste

Identify unused licenses, redundant tools, aging hardware, and poor configurations that cost money without improving reliability or security.

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Create Order

Document the environment, map assets and vendors, and build repeatable onboarding, offboarding, and support processes so your business is not dependent on tribal knowledge.

Best Fit Professional Services Law Firms Accounting & Insurance Construction & Trades 10–50 User Environments

One Plan. Everything Your Business Needs.

No confusing tier menus. One accountable engineer who knows your environment, keeps it patched and secure, supports your users, and reports back to you every month.

Managed IT & Security
Proactive, security-focused IT management delivered by a senior engineer who treats your business like his own.
$125–$150
per user / per month
$1,500/mo minimum
Endpoint monitoring, patching, and management via professional RMM
Enterprise-grade endpoint detection and response (EDR) on every device
MFA enforcement using Authenticator app — not SMS
Firewall, switch, and access point monitoring with firmware updates
User onboarding and offboarding with documented procedures
Direct remote support during scheduled availability windows
Monthly summary covering patch status, incidents, and actions taken
Up to 5 shared network devices included at no extra charge
What this is — and what it isn't. This is proactive, security-focused IT management. Your devices are patched, protected, and monitored. Your users are set up correctly and locked down. When something breaks, you call one person who already knows your environment. This is not a 24/7 helpdesk or a staffed SOC. It's a senior engineer who treats your business like his own.
Additional Pricing
Additional devices beyond 2 per user $50/device/mo
Shared devices (kiosks, conference PCs) $50–$75/device/mo
Additional network devices beyond 5 included $25–$50/device/mo
Server management (standard workloads) $150–$250/server/mo
Server management (business-critical) $250–$400/server/mo
After-hours emergency support $200–$300/hr
Book a Discovery Call

12-month agreements recommended. Month-to-month available at a 15% premium. No long-term contracts required to get started.

The Right Starting Point for Most Clients

Most client relationships begin with an assessment. We offer a free external scan that requires nothing from you, and a paid deep-dive inside your Microsoft 365 environment.

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External Security Assessment

Give us your domain name. No credentials, no tenant access, no risk. Report delivered within 48 hours.

  • Email authentication review — SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration
  • SSL/TLS certificate validity and configuration
  • Exposed services and open ports
  • Employee credentials found in known data breaches
  • Website security headers
  • Subdomain exposure via certificate transparency logs
  • Deliverable: PDF report with findings rated by severity and plain-language remediation guidance — yours to keep regardless of next steps
Request Your Free Assessment

Standalone Engagements for Specific Needs

Fixed-fee projects with defined deliverables. No retainer required. If you need something not listed here, ask — we'll scope it and quote it.

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M365 Tenant Hardening

Full security configuration of your Microsoft 365 environment — MFA, Conditional Access, email threat protection, audit logging, DLP, and external sharing controls.

$2,500–$7,500
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Firewall & Network Setup

Firewall deployment, VLAN segmentation, Wi-Fi hardening, and VPN configuration for secure remote access.

$3,000–$10,000
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Backup & Disaster Recovery

Design and implement a backup strategy with tested recovery procedures and full documentation.

$2,500–$8,000
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Cloud Migration (M365)

Migrate email, files, and collaboration to Microsoft 365 — including tenant setup, DNS configuration, and user migration.

$3,000–$12,000
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Incident Response Planning

Develop response playbooks, communication templates, and facilitate a tabletop exercise so your team knows what to do when something goes wrong.

$3,000–$7,500
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Something Else?

Not every problem fits a package. If you have a specific need — documentation, asset inventory, Azure work, license cleanup — reach out and we'll scope it.

Custom quote

Project billing: 50% due at kickoff, 50% upon completion. Change orders for scope adjustments billed at the applicable consulting rate.

Expert Help Without a Retainer

For businesses that need specialized help on a specific issue, or organizations with existing IT staff who need senior expertise on demand.

General IT Support & Troubleshooting $100–$150/hr
Microsoft 365 Administration $125–$175/hr
Security Operations & Threat Response $150–$225/hr
Network Design & Configuration $150–$200/hr
After-Hours Emergency Support $200–$300/hr

How It Works

Consulting is billed in 30-minute increments. Prepaid block discounts are available: 10-hour block at 10% off, 20-hour block at 15% off.

This is a good fit for businesses with an existing IT person or team who need a senior resource for specific Microsoft 365, security, or network challenges — without committing to a full managed relationship.

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On the Roadmap

BlueStrata is actively building new capabilities. These services are in development and will be available to existing clients first.

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AI-Powered Continuous Security Monitoring

Automated OAuth governance, service principal auditing, permission drift detection, and shadow AI agent discovery across your Microsoft tenant.

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Advanced Security Assessment Tiers

CIS benchmark-aligned audits with automated compliance evidence gathering for organizations that need deeper assurance.

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Security Awareness Programs

Phishing simulation campaigns with quarterly training and reporting to build measurable human resilience across your team.

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Managed Detection & Response

XDR integration with proactive threat hunting — moving beyond reactive alerting to active defense of your environment.

We don't sell what we haven't built yet. These capabilities are in active development and testing. When they're ready, existing managed services clients will be the first to benefit — at no additional cost where possible. We'd rather under-promise and over-deliver.

Why Buyers Choose BlueStrata

Small businesses usually do not need another vendor. They need a responsible operator who can see risk clearly, communicate plainly, and bring order to an environment that has been running on shortcuts.

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Founder-Level Accountability

The person scoping the work is the person doing the work. You are not handed off to a random queue or a junior technician learning on your dime.

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Built for Denver-Area SMBs

BlueStrata is designed for local businesses that have outgrown ad hoc support and need a practical, security-first operator who can work with what they already have.

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Microsoft 365 and Identity Focus

Most small-business risk now lives in email, identity, devices, and access. That is where we focus first so you get the most meaningful reduction in exposure.

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Clear Communication, Not Black Box IT

You get direct updates, documented findings, and a clear next step. No vague jargon, no surprise bills, and no disappearing act after the initial sale.

Book a 30-Minute Discovery Call

Tell me what is messy, unclear, under-supported, or keeping you up at night. You will leave with a clearer next step, whether that is a free external assessment, a baseline review, a hardening project, or managed support.

Best Fit

10–50 user businesses in Aurora, Denver, and the Front Range

Email

Patrick.Welsh@BlueStrata.io

Response Time

Replies within one business day

Insights

The Default Gateway — practical IT and security insights

The simplest starting point is a free external assessment — just your domain name and 48 hours. No credentials, no commitment.