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Cybersecurity  ·  North Dakota

Stop threats before they stop your business.

Email, endpoints, servers, and firewalls, locked down and actively managed by a team that already knows your network. When something suspicious shows up, we deal with it before it becomes your problem. Locally owned and operated in western North Dakota.

SmartLock Enforced · Zero TrustLocal team Online · Mon–Fri 8–5 Mountain TimeDickinson HQ · Western North DakotaProtecting 3,500+ endpoints
What we protect

Security that covers every way in.

SWAT
VIRUS
Core protection

Your devices

Every computer, laptop, server, and managed tablet protected, patched, and locked down so only approved software runs.

  • SmartLock application allowlisting
  • Security patching and vulnerability management
  • Managed tablets and device lockdown
  • Inventory and device tracking
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Where most attacks start

Your people and inbox

Most breaches start with one convincing email. SmartDefense Email filters the threats out and SmartAware training teaches your team to catch what slips through.

  • Email security and phishing protection
  • Microsoft 365 account security
  • Ongoing cybersecurity training
  • Security Insights for your staff
About our training →
Network & data

Your network and data

Firewalls, segmentation, and secure remote access keep intruders out. Backups make sure your data always has a way back.

  • Firewall configuration and management
  • Network security and segmentation
  • VPN for remote staff and multiple sites
  • Backup and disaster recovery
Backups and recovery →
Step 01
AssessWe review your devices, accounts, email, firewall, and backups, then show you where the gaps are.
Step 02
Lock downSmartLock, patching, email filtering, and firewall rules go in, set up around how your team actually works.
Step 03
WatchMonitoring keeps an eye on your devices and network, so suspicious activity gets flagged and handled.
Step 04
Train and adjustYour staff learn to spot phishing and scams, and we adjust your protection as threats change.
What we manage

Protection across every layer.

Most breaches don't start with a genius hacker. They start with an unpatched laptop, a reused password, or one convincing email. We close those doors and keep them closed.

Cybersecurity works hand in hand with our Managed IT and Networking services, so protection is built in by the same team that runs your systems. No separate security vendor to chase down.

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SmartLock endpoint protection

Application allowlisting that only lets approved software run. Ransomware, unknown downloads, and anything else you haven't approved simply won't launch.

SmartDefense email security

Filtering for your Microsoft 365 email that stops phishing, spoofed senders, and malicious attachments before they reach an inbox. The Advanced option adds Microsoft 365 policy and security standardization and enforcement.

Patching and vulnerability management

Operating system and application updates applied on a schedule, so known security holes get closed instead of left open for attackers.

Firewalls & network security

Business-grade firewalls configured and managed, with network segmentation so one problem can't spread to everything else.

Microsoft 365, Azure & Entra

Accounts, permissions, sign-in security, and Active Directory managed properly, so the right people have access and nobody else does.

Device protection & remote access

Computers, laptops, and managed tablets secured and tracked, with VPN so staff can work away from the office without opening a back door.

24/7
Monitoring
3.5K+
Endpoints protected
1 call
One local number for IT, security, and networking
20+ yrs
Serving North Dakota
Why it matters

Small towns are not too small to target.

Attackers don't check zip codes. Rural businesses, clinics, and school districts get targeted because they're assumed to be easy: small IT budgets and nobody watching.

We make you a harder target, with layered protection, a team keeping watch, and a local number to call the moment something looks off.

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Zero Trust by defaultNothing runs, connects, or gets access unless it has been approved. That single rule blocks the software attackers rely on.
Your people become the first lineMost incidents start with a click. Training turns your staff from the easiest way in into an early warning system.
Patched, not postponedUpdates get applied on a schedule, closing the known security holes attackers look for first.
Backups you can count onIf hardware fails or ransomware hits, your data has a way back. That's why we call backups life insurance for your data.
Built for your industryBusinesses, clinics, and school districts carry different requirements, like PCI, HIPAA, and FERPA. We set up security around the rules you actually have to follow.
Local and accountableLocally owned and operated in western North Dakota. When something looks wrong, you call people who already know your network.
Cybersecurity training

Your team is your best defense.

Filters and firewalls catch a lot, but one convincing email can still slip through. Training is how your staff learn to spot it before they click.

SmartAware, our security awareness training, delivers short lessons and Security Insights episodes to your team, covering phishing, passwords, permission traps, and the scams showing up in inboxes right now. The same platform doubles as a staff development hub, with Microsoft 365 and business app courses and an HR portal for employee handbook and document tracking.

Go to the training portal
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Backups & disaster recovery

Life insurance for your data.

Is your server not working? Did ransomware lock your files? A good backup is the difference between a bad afternoon and a business that can't open.

Backups are more than file storage. We set up recovery options for on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, handle physical server to cloud migrations and VMware transitions, and build custom server configurations with co-location and hybrid options when they make sense.

Talk to us about backups
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Support

Something look suspicious? Start here.

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Common questions

Before you call us.

What does your cybersecurity service include?
SmartLock application allowlisting, email security for Microsoft 365, scheduled patching and vulnerability management, firewall configuration and network segmentation, secure remote access, account security across Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra, backups and disaster recovery, and ongoing security training for your staff. We build the right mix around your environment during a consultation.
What is SmartLock?
SmartLock is our endpoint protection built on application allowlisting. Instead of trying to recognize every bad program, it only lets software you've approved run. Ransomware, unknown downloads, and anything else that isn't on the list simply won't launch.
We already have antivirus. Isn't that enough?
Antivirus looks for threats it already knows about. Modern attacks often use new or disguised software, stolen passwords, and phishing emails that antivirus was never designed to catch. Layered protection (allowlisting, patching, email filtering, firewalls, and training) covers the gaps.
We're a small business in a small town. Are we really a target?
Yes. Most attacks are automated and don't care where you are, and smaller organizations are often targeted because attackers expect less protection. The good news: a few well-managed layers make you a much harder target.
How does the security training work?
Your staff are enrolled in SmartAware, our security awareness training platform. They receive short lessons and Security Insights episodes covering phishing, passwords, permission traps, and the scams showing up in inboxes right now. The same platform also offers Microsoft 365 and business app courses for staff development, plus an HR portal for employee handbook and document tracking.
What should I do if I think we've been hacked?
Call us right away at 701-483-7075 instead of sending an email. If you can, disconnect the affected computer from the network. Don't reply to or pay any ransom demand. Our team will take it from there.
Can you secure our Microsoft 365 email and accounts?
Yes. SmartDefense Email filters your Microsoft 365 mail so phishing gets stopped at the door, and the Advanced option adds Microsoft 365 policy and security standardization and enforcement. We also manage Microsoft 365, Azure, and Entra environments, including user accounts, permissions, and sign-in security, so access stays tied to the right people.
Do you work with schools and clinics?
Yes. We support businesses, school districts, and clinics across western North Dakota, and set up security with requirements like FERPA, HIPAA, and PCI in mind.
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Let's find your weak spots.

Tell us what you're running and what worries you. We'll look at your setup, tell you honestly where the gaps are, and recommend what to fix first.

Real people who answer the phone, locally owned and operated in western North Dakota.

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Book a quick intro call with our team. We'll talk through your setup and where the gaps might be.

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Smart Computers & Consulting

Locally owned and operated in Dickinson, serving businesses, schools, and clinics across western and central North Dakota.
Dickinson office701-483-7075
Live supportMon–Fri, 8:00–5:00 Mountain Time
Monitoring24 / 7 / 365
The Smart Computers & Consulting IT team in Dickinson, North Dakota
Managed IT  ·  North Dakota

Technology you don't
have to think about.

We monitor, secure, and maintain your systems around the clock — so the problems that would have taken your morning never reach you. Local engineers. Flat monthly pricing. No outsourcing.

Monitoring Active · 24 / 7 / 365 Local team Online · Mon–Fri 8–5 MST Dickinson · Bismarck · Beulah / Hazen Serving North Dakota 20+ years
Who it's for

Three ways we manage IT.

Step 01
ReportCall, submit a ticket, or let our monitoring catch it first. Most days, it catches it first.
Step 02
We investigateA local engineer picks it up — not a queue in another time zone. We already know your setup.
Step 03
We resolveMost issues are fixed remotely, same day. If it needs hands on it, we drive out.
Step 04
You move onYou get a plain-English summary of what happened. Then you go back to your actual job.
What's included

Everything under one agreement.

Multi-vendor IT support that consolidates your hardware, software, and network contracts into a single partner — with the expertise to care for all of it.

Voted Best Computer Repair in Dickinson in 2025, and Best Computer Sales & Service in 2023.

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Real-time network monitoring

We watch your infrastructure continuously to catch and resolve issues before they escalate into downtime.

Help desk support

Fast, friendly, knowledgeable support for you and your employees — from a technician who already knows your environment.

Cybersecurity

Advanced endpoint protection, managed firewalls, network security, real-time threat monitoring, and staff training in safe online practices.

Backup & disaster recovery

Cloud-based backups, system restoration, and a documented continuity plan written before anything goes wrong.

Cloud integration

Streamline operations and improve collaboration with secure cloud services — Microsoft 365 and beyond — without worrying about data loss.

IT consulting & strategy

Expert advice and a technology roadmap so your systems line up with where the business is actually going.

24/7
Monitoring & support
Mon–Fri 8–5
Live technician hours (MST)
100%
Local ND team · no outsourcing
## min
Average first response
Why it matters

Stop reacting to IT problems.
Start preventing them.

Downtime, cyber threats, and IT inefficiencies cost more than money — they cost trust, productivity, and growth. We don't just fix problems. We prevent them.

And when you do call, you get a person who already knows your network — not a script and a ticket number.

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Proactive, not reactivePotential problems are detected and resolved before they interrupt your day. Most of our work happens before you'd have noticed anything.
Predictable monthly costFlat fee or subscription models with transparent pricing and no hidden costs — so IT stops being a surprise line item.
Built around your businessNo cookie-cutter packages. We build the plan around your goals, your growth, and your budget.
Compliance handledPCI, HIPAA, FERPA and other requirements are built into how we configure and document your environment — so audits aren't a fire drill.
One vendor, not nineWe consolidate multiple OEM and vendor contracts into a single point of contact with the expertise to support all of it.
A partner, not a helpdeskOur team becomes an extension of yours. We learn how your business runs, and you speak to the same people every time.
Common questions

Before you call us.

What does managed IT actually include?
Continuous network and endpoint monitoring, patching and updates, help desk support for your staff, managed firewalls and endpoint security, cloud backup with a documented recovery plan, and ongoing strategy work. In practice: everything that keeps your systems running, under one agreement with one phone number.
How does pricing work?
Flat fee or subscription models with transparent pricing and no hidden costs. Plans are built around your environment — number of users, devices, servers, and locations — rather than a fixed package. We'll scope it during the consultation and you'll know the monthly number before you commit.
How fast do you respond?
Live technicians are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MST, and monitoring runs 24/7/365 — many issues are caught and resolved before anyone reports them. Average first response is ## minutes.
Do you support rural North Dakota?
Yes. We work with businesses, school districts, and clinics across western and central North Dakota, with offices in Dickinson, Bismarck, and Beulah/Hazen. Most issues are resolved remotely the same day; when something needs hands on it, our engineers drive out.
What security is included?
Advanced endpoint protection, managed firewall configuration, network security, and real-time threat monitoring — plus training your team in safe online practices, because most incidents start with a click. We operate on a Zero Trust posture and deploy ThreatLocker across managed environments.
Will I get outsourced to a call center?
No. You get local, direct access to experienced technicians — the same people who set up your systems. No offshore queue, no reading from a script, no explaining your setup from scratch every time.
What if you can't fix it remotely?
Most problems are resolved without your equipment ever leaving your desk. When something genuinely needs hands on hardware, we schedule on-site service — and managed clients get priority scheduling and special rates on in-store work.
Can you help with compliance audits?
Yes. We configure and document environments against PCI, HIPAA, FERPA and similar requirements, and provide regular reporting on system status so you have evidence ready when an audit or review comes around.
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Let's scope your setup.

Tell us what you're running and where it hurts. We'll walk your environment, tell you honestly what needs attention first, and quote a flat monthly number.

Real people, one building, same phone number since day one.

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Smart Computers & Consulting

Locally owned and operated in western North Dakota, with technicians covering Dickinson, Bismarck, and Beulah/Hazen.
AddressP.O. Box 1098, 26 W Villard
Dickinson, ND 58602
Dickinson office701-483-7075
Bismarck701-751-0854
Beulah / Hazen701-873-9975
Live supportMon–Fri, 8:00–5:00 MST
Monitoring24 / 7 / 365