Microsoft 365 Security & Setup, Backup & Recovery, Reliable Office Networks, and Website Protection
We help businesses in the Great Sarasota & Manatee Counties migrate to Microsoft 365, protect critical data, improve office networks, and protect websites without long-term IT contracts.
Why I Started Cornerstone
Cornerstone IT Consulting was built to give businesses access to practical, professional IT help without the cost and complexity of a full in-house IT team.I’ve spent more than a decade working in IT infrastructure, security, cloud systems, device management, networking, and backup planning. Over the years, I’ve helped manage Microsoft 365 environments, deploy and secure business devices, improve office networks, and support recovery planning for critical systems.I started Cornerstone because many businesses need reliable IT guidance, but do not need a giant managed services contract or vague technical jargon. They need clear recommendations, solid implementation, and someone who understands how technology should support the business.My goal is simple: help local businesses build secure, reliable systems they can actually depend on.
What We Help Businesses Do
Technology should support your business, not create problems.
Cornerstone IT Consulting helps businesses solve common IT challenges and build reliable systems.
Protect business email from account takeovers and phishing attacks
Set up Microsoft 365 correctly so your team can work securely
Deploy reliable office networks and WiFi that actually work
Protect websites and domains using Cloudflare security and performance tools
Set up employee laptops and devices so your team can work securely
Ensure business email and domain settings are properly configured
Set up automatic backups and recovery plans for important business files
Verify that Microsoft 365, shared files, and key business data can actually be restored
Project-based help without long-term contracts or unnecessary complexity.
Our Services
Data Backup & Recovery Planning
Protect important business files with practical backup solutions, recovery planning, and restore testing so your business can recover from accidental deletion, device failure, ransomware, or other data loss events.
Typical Investment: $800 – $1,200Common projects include:
-Backup review and gap assessment
-Microsoft 365 and shared file backup planning
-External drive, Network storage, or cloud backup setup
-Recovery planning and restore testing
-Written recovery steps for business-critical dataBest for: Businesses that rely on Microsoft 365, shared files, or a few critical computers and want to reduce the risk of data loss without hiring full-time IT.
Business Email Setup & Migration
Set up new business email or migrate from another provider with minimal disruption.
Typical Investment: $950 – $1,400Common projects include:
-Domain email configurationMailbox migrations
-Improve email deliverability & reduce spoofing risk
-Microsoft 365 mail deploymentBest for: Businesses setting up business email for the first time or moving to Microsoft 365.Great first project!
Microsoft 365 Security
Protect your business email, accounts, and files with a properly configured Microsoft 365 environment — even on Business Basic or Standard plans.
Typical Investment: $650 – $950Common projects include:
-MFA setup and enforcement (most critical)
-Spam filtering turned up beyond Microsoft defaults
-DKIM configuration (or fixing incorrect setup)
-Guest accounts and sharing policy reviewBest for: Businesses that need a secure Microsoft 365 setup without hiring full-time IT.
Office Network & WiFi Setup
Reliable networking and WiFi that keeps your office connected and secure.
Typical Investment: $1,400 – $2,000Common projects include:
-Firewall setup
-Switching and WiFi configuration
-Guest and staff network separation
-Office network refreshesBest for: Businesses opening, moving, or improving a physical office.
Website Security & Performance
Protect and improve your website using Cloudflare security and performance tools.
Typical Investment: $650 – $950Common projects include:
- DNS migration to Cloudflare
- SSL setup
- Firewall and security rules
- Performance and caching optimizationBest for: Businesses that want a faster, more secure website without ongoing IT complexity.Great quick win!
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Start Your IT Project
Need help securing Microsoft 365, improving Wi-Fi, protecting your website, or planning backups? Tell us what’s going on and we’ll recommend practical next steps.
Certifications & Credentials
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
CompTIA Security+
MCSA: Microsoft Certified Solution Associate
Real-World IT Experience
Cornerstone IT Consulting is run by an IT infrastructure leader with over a decade of experience designing and securing business systems.His work includes:
Managing secure Microsoft 365 and cloud infrastructure environments
Deploying and managing hundreds of laptops and devices
Designing office networks and wireless infrastructure
Implementing disaster recovery and backup strategies
Migrating legacy systems to modern cloud platforms
Securing business systems against modern cyber threats
This experience allows Cornerstone IT Consulting to bring enterprise-level IT expertise to businesses without the cost of hiring full-time staff.
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