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Appalachia Technologies Selected as the Exclusive Cybersecurity Partner for the Lancaster Chamber BizCorp Program to Safeguard Local Businesses

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Mechanicsburg, PA, June 9, 2023: The Lancaster Chamber Teams Up with Leading Cybersecurity Firm, Appalachia Technologies, to Safeguard Local Businesses

BizCorp Logo 1.2023Recognizing the need for local businesses to have access to reliable and affordable cybersecurity services, the Lancaster Chamber has launched an exclusive partnership with Appalachia Technologies as part of the BizCorp Value Add Program. 

Appalachia Technologies (Appalachia) is a prominent Managed IT and Cybersecurity Provider, founded in 2004.  Headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA, Appalachia is dedicated to serving businesses in the Central PA community and beyond.  Understanding that cybersecurity is not a one-size-fits-all solution, Appalachia provides robust and scalable solutions to help organizations of any size. 

Tom Wallace, Business Development Director of the Lancaster Chamber states: “We are excited to have Appalachia Technologies as a new partner and cost-savings program to offer to our members. Cybersecurity is a core need for all businesses and this new offering will help ensure that our participating members are prepared and protected against Cyber-related threats and attacks.”  The Lancaster Chamber supports over 1,400 members.

The “Appalachia Protect Program” is a unique cybersecurity program, offering exclusive benefits and discounts for Lancaster Chamber Members.  The member-exclusive program features educational resources including a quarterly “State of Cybersecurity” Webinar and a "Dark Web Scan" available to all Chamber Members at no-cost.  Additionally, there is a menu of services that Members can procure through the program. A few of the key services include:

  • Compliance Assessments
  • vCISO Services
  • Security Awareness Training
  • Managed Endpoint Protection
  • Threat Detection and Response
  • Penetration Testing

"We are thrilled to be named the exclusive cybersecurity partner for the Lancaster Chamber," said Terri Bendl, VP of Sales & Marketing at Appalachia. "This partnership underscores our commitment to helping local businesses protect themselves from cyber threats. We look forward to helping Chamber Members improve their cybersecurity posture and achieve their business goals."

What sets Appalachia apart is the investment they’ve made in their Cybersecurity Practice

Their dedicated, on-site Security Operations Center (SOC) is the backbone of the company's cybersecurity services. The SOC is fully equipped with the latest tools and resources, capable of detecting and responding to potential cyber-attacks, protecting your business from the ever-evolving threat landscape. Appalachia brings a depth and breadth of knowledge that comes from years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. Employing a team of highly-certified cybersecurity analysts, engineers and consultants, Appalachia has become a recognized cybersecurity leader in the region – often sought after for conferences and speaking opportunities throughout the Commonwealth and across the US to educate other IT and Business Leaders on the topic of cybersecurity.  The company has also been named to MSSP Alert’s "Top 250 Managed Security Services Providers," a testament to their commitment to delivering comprehensive cybersecurity services.

Appalachia's success is driven by its people, and the company is committed to creating a workplace that fosters innovation, creativity, and personal growth. As a "Best Places to Work in PA" for six (6) years in a row, a recognition that speaks to the company's strong culture.

To learn more about this program, visit https://appalachiatech.com/who-we-serve/bizcorp

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PRESS RELEASE Mechanicsburg, PA, July 11, 2024 - Appalachia Technologies is excited to announce that Terri Black-Bendl, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, has been nominated for the Women in Technology Awards, presented by Technology Council of Central PA.  Terri’s nomination category, Impact Award – Private Sector/Entrepreneur to Small Business, spotlights women who have made contributions in technology in the Entrepreneurial/Small Business (under 50 employees) category.

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