Security shouldn’t be complicated

Technology powers every modern organization. It connects employees, serves customers, protects sensitive information, enables innovation, and drives growth. But as technology evolves, so do the threats that target it.
At Forsyte IT Solutions, we help organizations simplify cybersecurity, reduce risk, and build confidence in their digital future.

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Our mission: We make security simple, scalable, and human — so our customers can stay ahead of what’s coming next.

We believe cybersecurity should empower organizations, not slow them down. That's why we combine advanced Microsoft security technologies, expert human guidance,
and managed services to help our clients stay protected while remaining focused on what matters most: their people, their mission, and their growth.

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Why we exist

Cybersecurity isn't just a technology challenge. It's a business challenge. An operational challenge. Most importantly, it's a people challenge. Behind every security incident is a real-world impact: disrupted operations, lost productivity, damaged trust, financial loss, and exposed sensitive information.

We founded Forsyte with a simple belief: organizations of every size deserve access to enterprise-grade cybersecurity expertise, regardless of their internal resources.

Our goal is to bridge the gap between increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and the practical, scalable security solutions organizations need to stay resilient — without building an expensive internal operation to get there.

Because protecting technology is ultimately about protecting people.

What we do

Forsyte delivers cybersecurity services and managed security solutions designed to help organizations strengthen their security posture, improve visibility, and respond to emerging threats with confidence.

Our expertise includes:

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) services

Incident Response

Data Security and Compliance

Security Assessments

Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR)

Threat Hunting and Investigation

Identity and Access Security

Vulnerability Management

Security Strategy and Advisory Services

We combine technology, process, and people to help organizations move from reactive security to proactive resilience.

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Our Flagship Platform: 

Guardian 365

Guardian 365 — our Microsoft-native managed security platform built for organizations that need enterprise-grade protection without enterprise-level complexity
It delivers round-the-clock SOC monitoring, managed detection and response, threat hunting, incident response, identity protection, and continuous posture improvemen
All powered by Microsoft's security ecosystem and backed by expert human analysts.
Clients gain the equivalent of a full enterprise security team without the overhead of building one.

Many organizations already own powerful security capabilities through Microsoft 365, Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, and Purview — but lack the internal resources to deploy, manage, and optimize them effectively.

We bridge that gap: deploying and optimizing Microsoft Defender XDR, implementing and managing Sentinel, strengthening identity with Entra, protecting data with Purview, improving Secure Scores, and building Zero Trust strategies — all within the tools clients already own. The result is stronger protection, greater operational efficiency, and a measurably better return on existing technology investments.

Who we serve

Forsyte works with organizations across industries — and we've built particular depth in the sectors that face the greatest security pressure with the fewest internal resources to address it.

Higher Education

Helping colleges and universities secure research data, protect student information, meet compliance requirements, and defend against increasingly sophisticated threats. We've partnered with SUNY, PASSHE, and other higher education systems to deliver managed security at scale.

K–12 Education

Supporting school districts with managed detection and response, identity security, ransomware protection, data security, and Microsoft security optimization — within the budget and staffing realities most districts face.

State & Local Government

Protecting citizen data, critical infrastructure, public services, and operational continuity through comprehensive cybersecurity programs built for the regulatory and operational demands of government environments.

Healthcare

Helping hospitals, health systems, and healthcare organizations protect patient data, maintain HIPAA compliance, secure connected devices, and defend against ransomware and data breaches that put both operations and patient safety at risk.

Nonprofits

Supporting mission-driven organizations with enterprise-grade security at a scale and price point that reflects their reality — because protecting the people and communities a nonprofit serves matters just as much as protecting any enterprise.

Commercial Organizations

Helping businesses of all sizes simplify security, strengthen their Microsoft environment, and build scalable protection programs that grow with them.

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Microsoft Security Expertise

Deep, hands-on experience across Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Entra, Purview, and the broader Microsoft security ecosystem.

Proven Managed Security Operations

24×7×365 monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and continuous security improvement through Guardian 365.

Partnership, Not Just a Product

We work as an extension of our clients' teams — providing ongoing guidance, dedicated expertise, and a long-term relationship grounded in accountability and transparency.

Built to Scale

Whether you're a growing organization or a large, complex enterprise, our services and platform are designed to scale with your needs — not lock you into a fixed model.

Security Made Simple

A practical, collaborative approach that meaningfully improves security posture without adding complexity to already-stretched teams.

Why organizations choose Forsyte

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3.7M+

users protected

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response time

98%

client renewal rate
Microsoft MXDR Verified

Why teams trust Guardian 365

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Microsoft MXDR Verified Solutions Provider

2023

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Microsoft Security Partner of the Year Runner Up

2022

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Microsoft Education US Partner of the Year

2021

SOC2 Type 2 Certified

2022

Inc. 5000 Award Winner

2020, 2021

RVA 25 Award Winner

2019, 2020, 2021

Our values

  • 01

    Protect What Matters

    Everything we do begins with protecting the people, organizations, and communities that depend on secure technology.

  • 02

    Build Trust

    Trust is earned through transparency, accountability, and consistent results — not promises.

  • 03

    Simplify Complexity

    Technology should enable success, not create obstacles. We translate complex security requirements into clear, manageable solutions.

  • 04

    Lead With Expertise

    Informed decisions create stronger outcomes. We bring the knowledge our clients need to make them confidently.

  • 05

    Put People First

    Technology matters. The people it protects matter more.

Our Vision:

To be the most trusted and efficient managed security provider — setting the standard for simplicity, scale, and operational excellence.

Everything we build, every partnership we form, and every client we serve moves us closer to that standard. Every organization has a mission — serving customers, educating students, advancing research, manufacturing products, driving innovation — and technology has become critical to its success. Our job is to make sure cybersecurity never becomes the obstacle that prevents that mission from moving forward. When our clients succeed, we succeed.

We make security easy.

Ready to make security easy?

Find out where your organization stands. Our free security assessment gives you a clear picture of your current posture and a roadmap for what comes next.