Michael Pisto
CEO & Founder
ABOUT FORTIFY IT
Technology support is better when you know the people behind it.
Fortify IT combines responsive local support, cybersecurity and practical technology planning for businesses across North Metro Atlanta and beyond.
RELATIONSHIP FIRSTReal people. Clear ownership. No runaround.
Our clients know who is responsible for their technology and who to call when they need help.
OUR STORY
Technology changes. Trust still matters.
Fortify IT was built around a simple idea: business owners should have an IT partner they can know, trust and reach. We pair that relationship-first approach with modern systems, documentation, cybersecurity and service processes.
Today, Fortify IT helps organizations reduce day-to-day technology friction, protect people and data, and make better long-term technology decisions without forcing clients to become their own IT managers.
OUR TEAM
Meet the Fortify IT team.
Leadership, business development, field support, help desk and engineering working together as one team.
Mike Kappel
COO
Nelson Jackson
Field Tech
Kevin Langford
Field Tech
Andres Gutierrez
Helpdesk Specialist
Leonardo Soares
Engineer
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Ricky Louw
Business Development
THE FORTIFY IT WAY
What clients should expect from us.
Responsive
Problems get attention quickly with clear ownership and communication.
Plain English
We explain what matters and what we recommend without hiding behind jargon.
Security First
Cybersecurity is built into the technology strategy, not bolted on later.
Forward Looking
We help clients budget, standardize and plan before technology becomes an emergency.
HOW WE SHOW UP
An IT company that acts like part of your business.
Know the environment. Documentation and standards make support faster and more consistent.
Own the problem. We coordinate vendors instead of bouncing responsibility back to the client.
Protect the business. Security, backup and identity are part of the technology plan.
Plan ahead. Lifecycle, licensing and budget conversations happen before emergencies.
LET’S TALK
Looking for a technology partner your team can actually rely on?
Tell us what is working, what is not and where your business is headed.