Built by Someone Who's
Been on Both Sides.
Former ISSO. DoD Cybersecurity Engineer. Rhode Island founder. On a mission to give small businesses the protection they deserve.
Hi, I'm James.
Most People Call Me Jimmy.
I've spent my career working at the highest levels of cybersecurity — as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) and Cybersecurity Engineer operating within DoD and NIST frameworks. I know what it takes to protect systems that absolutely cannot fail.
But the more I worked in that world, the more I noticed something that bothered me. The gap between what large organizations get in terms of security — and what small businesses are left with — is enormous. And it's not fair.
What makes it worse is that even organizations with the budget to get security right often treat it as an afterthought. Cybersecurity gets pushed to the back until something goes wrong — and then everyone is scrambling to catch up after the damage is done. I've seen it firsthand. That reactive mindset is exactly what attackers count on.
At AGT we do things differently. We build security that is stable, scalable, and designed to grow with your business — so you're never playing catch up. Whether you're a three-person trades company today or a twenty-person firm in five years, your security posture grows with you. We get in front of threats before they become headlines, not after.
That's why I founded Aptt Guard Technologies LLC. To bring the same federal-grade security standards I used protecting government systems to Rhode Island's small businesses, dental practices, law firms, contractors, and defense subcontractors — at a price that actually makes sense for them.
The Experience Behind
Every Recommendation.
Real credentials, real experience. Not just certifications from a weekend course.
Bachelor of Science
in Cybersecurity
Southern New Hampshire University
CompTIA Security+
Industry standard cybersecurity certification covering threat analysis, cryptography, network security, and risk management.
RMF Certificates
Multiple Risk Management Framework certificates covering the full DoD and NIST security authorization process.
ISSO & Cybersecurity Engineer
3+ years as an Information Systems Security Officer and Cybersecurity Engineer operating within federal security frameworks.
UiPath Team Lead
Former automation developer team lead specializing in enterprise RPA workflows, API integrations, and AI-powered process automation.
Software Test Engineer
Background in software quality assurance and testing gives AGT a unique edge — we find vulnerabilities others miss because we think like engineers.
The Values Behind
Every Decision We Make.
People First
We got into this to help people. Not to upsell packages or lock clients into contracts they don't need. Every recommendation we make is genuinely in your best interest.
No Jargon
Cybersecurity has enough confusing language. We explain everything in plain English so you can make informed decisions — not just nod along and hope for the best.
Fair Access
Small businesses deserve the same quality of protection as large enterprises. The gap shouldn't exist. We're here to close it, one Rhode Island business at a time.
Real Honesty
If you don't need something we won't sell it to you. If we find a problem we'll tell you clearly, not bury it in a 40-page report you'll never read.
Ready to Work With Someone
Who Actually Gets It?
Book a free two-hour security assessment. No commitment, no jargon, no pressure. Just an honest look at where your business stands — from someone who's spent years protecting systems that couldn't afford to fail.
Our Proven Process
Discovery & Audit
Before we write a line of code or deploy a firewall, we need to understand your unique business landscape. We conduct a deep-dive security audit and technical discovery to identify vulnerabilities and system requirements.
- Complete Vulnerability Assessment
- Digital Asset & Server Inventory
- Stakeholder Interviews & Planning
Architecture & Design
We engineer a custom digital architecture tailored to your specific compliance needs, traffic expectations, and workflow requirements. Every solution is designed with a strict "security-first" methodology.
- Custom UI/UX Wireframing
- Network Security Topology Mapping
- Modern Technology Stack Selection
Deployment & Hardening
Our engineers build and deploy your infrastructure in secure staging environments. We rigorously test all systems, apply military-grade security hardening protocols, and ensure a flawless transition to live production.
- Zero-Downtime Migration Procedures
- Rigorous Penetration Testing
- Endpoint & Web Server Hardening
Ongoing Monitoring
Deployment is just the beginning. We provide continuous 24/7 monitoring, regular cloud backups, and proactive threat hunting to ensure your digital assets remain secure and highly performant as your business grows.
- 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Daily Encrypted Cloud Backups
- Performance Optimization & Analytics