Managed Security Services Provider

MDR, ITDR, Zero Trust, Managed By Real People In Chicago Since 2000.

Security should not feel like submitting a ticket into the void. Know exactly who you're hiring: a local team with 26 years experience, a long memory, and a short response time. We show up onsite when the situation demands it, handle the rest remotely when speed matters most, and keep leadership informed with clarity.

Call 1-312-724-6896 to speak with a real person in our Chicago office or schedule an assessment for when you and the team are available. A security professional from EMPIST® will be in touch.

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Managed Security Services Provider in the Loop, Chicago.

You should recognize the people protecting your business. EMPIST has been local since 2000, with a team you can put names to, faces to, and accountability to. When something looks off, you get answers in plain English and action that shows up fast, onsite or remote.

We run the serious stuff behind the curtain: MDR, ITDR, vulnerability scanning, Zero Trust security services, and awareness training that keeps curiosity from becoming a breach. You get sharper reporting, cleaner decisions, and security that supports growth instead of slowing it down.
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John Kampas

Founder & CEO
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Jake Harris

IT Project Manager
George Delavogias

George Delavogias

vCIO
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Bryan Fox

Cybersecurity Analyst

EMPIST® Managed Security- Protection With a Plan.

Identity Threat Detection And Response (ITDR), Handled by Real People.

Trust starts at the login. Identity is where most attacks begin. A stolen password, a risky sign-in, an unexpected reset request. One small “that’s weird” moment can turn into a long week. EMPIST ITDR helps you catch those signals early, respond quickly, and keep access from becoming the easiest way into your business.

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We may suggest ways that we can help, but the goal is understanding
— not a hard sell.

Straightforward. Insightful. No Strings Attached.

The EMPIST® "SecureForward" Initiative Launches In Chicago - 25 Years In the Making

SecureForward is EMPIST’s way of turning 25 years of hard-earned experience into a clear next step for your security program. Since 2000, we have watched threats change, tools multiply, and budgets stay stubborn. This initiative cuts through the noise with a practical posture review, then turns what we find into a customized roadmap that matches your risk, priorities, and compliance needs.

From there, we help close the gaps that actually move the needle: endpoint protection, email filtering, MFA, vulnerability management, SOC and SIEM support, and more. You get expert guidance the whole way, with straight talk about what matters now, what can wait, and what will cost far more if it becomes tomorrow’s incident. Clarity, confidence, and cost-effectiveness, with receipts.

What's Included:
Security Posture Review
- We assess your current stack to identify areas for improvement.
Gap Remediation Services
From endpoint protection to email filtering, MFA, vulnerability management, SOC/SIEM, and more.
Customized Roadmap
We create a tailored plan based on your unique risks, priorities, and compliance needs.
Expert Guidance
Our team will walk you through what matters most and how to strengthen it.

EMPIST LLC

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55 W Monroe St. Suite 400

Chicago, IL 60603

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Call Us Today: 1-312-724-6896