# Firethorne Tech

> Firethorne Tech (Firethorne Technology Services) is a Houston, Texas-based managed IT, cybersecurity, compliance, application management, and AI & automation services firm. We serve regulated industries — defense contractors, healthcare, banking, government — and businesses with complex operations such as manufacturing and critical infrastructure. Managed IT and Compliance services are delivered by a 100% US-based team; Application Management Services are US-led, with onshore accountability and nearshore capacity.

Key facts:
- Phone: (713) 987-4569 · Email: info@firethornetech.com
- Address: 11111 Katy Fwy, Suite 310, Houston, TX 77079
- Federal contracting: SAM.gov registered, UEI YUSJDPNHQLR8, CAGE 158R9, Small Business
- NAICS: 541512, 423430, 541513, 541519, 541611
- Founder & President: Kyle A. Tate
- Published MSP pricing: Standard Endpoint $175/mo per device, Elite Endpoint $225/mo per device, Servers & Network Devices $100/mo average per device
- Signature methodology: "Do Now, Do Next, Do Later" living technology roadmaps, reviewed quarterly
- Partners: Microsoft, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Dell Technologies, SentinelOne, NinjaOne, Wasabi, KnowBe4

## Services

- [Compliance Services](https://firethornetech.com/services/compliance): CMMC, NIST 800-171, HIPAA, ISO 27001 — assessments through audit readiness
- [CMMC Consulting & Readiness](https://firethornetech.com/services/compliance/cmmc): certification support for all three CMMC levels; SSPs, POA&Ms, mock audits
- [Security Assessments](https://firethornetech.com/services/compliance/security-assessments): gap analysis with remediation roadmap and live control tracker
- [Framework Consulting](https://firethornetech.com/services/compliance/framework-consulting): NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, CIS Controls alignment
- [Policy Development](https://firethornetech.com/services/compliance/policy-development): SSPs, POA&Ms, and security policies tailored to actual operations
- [Managed IT](https://firethornetech.com/services/managed-it): US-based helpdesk, endpoint monitoring, Microsoft 365, backup — fully managed or co-managed
- [Application Management Services (AMS)](https://firethornetech.com/services/application-management): one accountable partner for the application portfolio — help desk, L2/L3 support, enhancements, platform engineering (ServiceNow, Power Platform, Dynamics 365); US-led with onshore accountability and nearshore capacity
- [AI & Automation](https://firethornetech.com/services/ai-automation): a disciplined, vendor-neutral practice — strategy, ROI modeling, governed delivery. Automation where it fits, AI only where it earns its place. Starts with a paid Alignment session and a board-shareable brief (go / not-yet / no). Method: Map, Model, Architect, Govern, Compound.
- [MSP Support Packages](https://firethornetech.com/services/managed-it/support-packages): transparent published per-device pricing
- [Microsoft 365 Management](https://firethornetech.com/services/managed-it/microsoft-365): licensing, Entra ID, Intune, Purview, Defender
- [Endpoint Monitoring & MDR](https://firethornetech.com/services/managed-it/endpoint-monitoring): 24/7 EDR/MDR with US-based SOC
- [Backup & Recovery](https://firethornetech.com/services/managed-it/backup-recovery): immutable backups, M365 backup, disaster recovery with tested runbooks
- [Helpdesk Support](https://firethornetech.com/services/managed-it/helpdesk): unlimited flat-rate US-based support
- [IT Strategy & Planning](https://firethornetech.com/services/consulting/it-strategy): Do Now / Do Next / Do Later living roadmaps
- [Cloud & Infrastructure](https://firethornetech.com/services/consulting/cloud-infrastructure): vendor-agnostic cloud, hybrid, on-prem, and OT design

## Industries

- [Defense Contractors](https://firethornetech.com/industries/defense-contractors): CMMC, DFARS 252.204-7012, ITAR
- [Manufacturing](https://firethornetech.com/industries/manufacturing): OT/IT segmentation, uptime, IP protection
- [Aerospace](https://firethornetech.com/industries/aerospace): ITAR, export controls, CMMC Levels 2–3
- [Healthcare](https://firethornetech.com/industries/healthcare): HIPAA, HITECH, EHR and medical device security
- [Banking & Financial Services](https://firethornetech.com/industries/banking-financial-services): GLBA, PCI-DSS, SOX, FINRA
- [Critical Infrastructure](https://firethornetech.com/industries/critical-infrastructure): SCADA/ICS, NERC CIP, Purdue Model
- [Government & Federal](https://firethornetech.com/industries/government): SAM.gov-registered small business

## Resources

- [Blog](https://firethornetech.com/blog): practical posts on compliance, security, and IT operations
- [FAQs](https://firethornetech.com/faqs): direct answers on CMMC, managed IT, Microsoft 365, backup, and security
- [Contact](https://firethornetech.com/contact): assessments and consultations