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Managed IT and cybersecurity for businesses in Kansas City, St. Joseph and nationwide.

Managed IT and Cybersecurity

The right IT partner for your size, your risks and your insurance.

An IT provider is hard to replace once you are in. We match you with vetted managed IT and security providers that fit your size, industry and budget, compare their scope and response times side by side, and stay involved after you sign. You get help desk support, security built around your insurer's requirements and someone accountable when something breaks.

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  • Scope, response times and pricing side by side
  • Security matched to your insurance and compliance needs

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The short answer

What do managed IT services include?

Managed IT services means an outside team runs and protects your technology for a predictable monthly fee. Plans usually cover help desk support, device and network monitoring, updates and patching, backups, Microsoft 365 administration and security tools such as endpoint detection and response. Fully managed plans replace an IT department. Co-managed plans support the IT staff you already have.

Updated October 25, 2026 by the Daz Communications team

Pricing
Usually per user or per device, per month
Security
Endpoint detection and response, email security, backups and training
Models
Fully managed, co-managed or security only
Best for
Businesses without enough IT staff to cover everything

What we compare

Every provider says it is proactive. We compare what is actually in the contract.

  • Help desk and onsite support

    Response times, hours, who answers and when a technician comes to your office.

  • Threat detection and response

    Endpoint protection watched around the clock, by people who can isolate a compromised computer at 2 am.

  • Backup and recovery

    Backups that are encrypted, kept off site and tested, with a recovery time you know before you need it.

  • Email and Microsoft 365 security

    Phishing filters, multifactor authentication and Microsoft 365 settings locked down and monitored.

  • Devices, patching and lifecycle

    Updates, asset tracking and a replacement plan, so old computers do not become the weak spot.

  • Compliance and insurance support

    Documentation for cyber insurance applications, HIPAA, PCI and the FTC Safeguards Rule, and help with security questionnaires.

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Fully managed, co-managed or security only?

Model What the provider does What you keep Best for
Fully managed IT Help desk, devices, network, Microsoft 365, security and backups Decisions and budget Businesses with no IT staff
Co-managed IT Monitoring, security, after hours coverage and extra help Your IT staff and their projects Businesses with one or a few IT people
Managed security only 24/7 threat detection and response, email security and testing Day to day IT Businesses with IT covered but gaps in security
Break fix Repairs when something breaks, billed by the hour Everything else Very small offices with simple needs

The security basics every business needs

  • Multifactor authentication on email, remote access and admin accounts.
  • Endpoint detection and response on every computer and server, watched around the clock.
  • Backups that are encrypted, stored off site and tested.
  • Email filtering, plus phishing training for every employee.
  • Updates and patches on a schedule, and a plan for systems that are out of support.
  • A written incident response plan, so everyone knows who to call.

These are among the controls cyber insurers ask about. If your renewal questionnaire asks about one of them and the honest answer is no, start there.

Rules that may apply to you

  • Medical and dental practices: HIPAA security requirements for patient information.
  • Businesses that take cards: the PCI Data Security Standard.
  • Tax preparers, mortgage brokers, auto dealers and other non bank financial businesses: the FTC Safeguards Rule, which requires a written security program and, since May 2024, reporting certain breaches to the FTC.
  • Defense suppliers: CMMC requirements in Department of Defense contracts.
  • Every business that keeps customer data: Missouri and Kansas data breach notification laws.

We do not resell one IT company. We compare several providers on the same scope and stay involved after you sign, so you have someone in your corner if service slips.

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  1. Tell us what matters

    Share your locations, budget, current services and what isn't working. The form above or a short call is enough.

  2. Compare side by side

    We pull options from providers that actually serve your address and lay them out in plain English: speed, price, term and fine print.

  3. We handle the rest

    We coordinate ordering, installation and number transfers, then stay your point of contact after go-live.

What a provider comparison looks like Illustrative example. Your options depend on your size and needs.
Provider Model Security included Onsite support Our take
IT provider A Fully managed EDR, backups, training Kansas City metro Best all in one
IT provider B Co-managed EDR and 24/7 monitoring Remote first Fits teams with IT staff
Security provider C Security only 24/7 detection and response Remote Strongest security

Managed IT and security questions

Straight answers. If yours is not here, call or text us.

How do you vet IT providers?

We look at who will actually support you, response times in writing, security tools and monitoring, backup testing, onsite coverage, the provider's own insurance, references and how the contract handles leaving and returning your data. We only introduce providers we would trust with our own business.

What does cyber insurance usually require?

Insurers commonly ask about multifactor authentication, endpoint detection and response, encrypted and tested backups, email filtering, patching, an incident response plan and security training. The insurance broker Marsh lists 12 key controls it sees insurers look for. We match you with providers that can put these in place and document them for your application.

Do we need managed IT if we have an IT person?

A co-managed plan is often the best fit. Your IT person keeps the projects and relationships, and the provider adds after hours monitoring, security tools, a help desk for routine requests and coverage when your IT person is out.

How much do managed IT services cost?

Most providers price per user or per device each month, and the total depends on what is included: help desk hours, onsite visits, security tools, backup and compliance work. We compare quotes on the same scope so you can see which is actually the better value.

We still have Windows 10 computers. Is that a problem?

Yes. Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, so those computers no longer get regular security updates unless you pay for extended updates. A good provider will inventory your devices and plan upgrades or replacements.

What if we want to leave a provider later?

Check the exit terms before you sign: the notice period, how passwords, documentation and data are returned, and whether any equipment or licenses belong to the provider. We compare those terms along with price.

On site when it matters

Many IT problems can be fixed remotely, but some days you need a technician at your office. We match you with providers that can be on site in the Kansas City metro and St. Joseph, and with national providers for locations elsewhere. Missouri and Kansas both have data breach notification laws, so we look for providers that help you plan for an incident before one happens.

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  • Providers vetted before you meet them
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  • Security matched to your insurance requirements
  • Exit terms reviewed before you sign
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