Buffalo, MN & The Twin Cities

Secure Your Business.
Defend Your Supply Chain.

Candor IT Partners provides rigorous cybersecurity assessments, infrastructure hardening, and CMMC pre-audit readiness. Honest, objective technical counsel led by an elite-certified expert.

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Targeted Consulting Tracks

We do not offer generic IT support. We deliver specialized security evaluations and engineering for two distinct operational needs.

Commercial Security & Hardening

For independent businesses seeking to protect assets, prevent financial fraud, and fortify their infrastructure.

  • Infrastructure Hardening Evaluation and optimization of Firewalls, Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), and core network architecture.
  • Email & Communications Security Implementation of strict filtering, DMARC/SPF configurations, and anti-phishing defense mechanisms.
  • Business Process Security Designing resilient internal workflows to eliminate human-targeted financial exploitation, wire fraud, and secure ACH payments.
  • Vulnerability Assessments Targeted analysis of your external footprint and internal systems to identify and patch exploit vectors.
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CMMC & Defense Supply Chain

For DoD contractors and manufacturers requiring strict regulatory compliance and audit readiness.

  • NIST 800-171 Gap Analysis A meticulous review of your active network against specific DoD controls, identifying exact technical shortfalls.
  • System Security Plan (SSP) Engineering Drafting the foundational documentation required to accurately define and defend your network boundary.
  • Remediation & POA&M Development Creating a prioritized Plan of Action and Milestones to methodically address non-compliant controls.
  • Pre-Audit Readiness Structured technical guidance and validation required before engaging a C3PAO for your formal assessment.
Joseph - Lead Cybersecurity Consultant

Technical Leadership. Candid Advice.

Joseph — Lead Security Partner

Securing a business requires deep technical understanding. Based in Buffalo, MN, I actively partner with local small businesses and Defense Industrial Base contractors, delivering rigorous gap analysis, infrastructure hardening, and strategic remediation.

My approach is defined by absolute candor. I identify exact technical weaknesses within your architecture—whether that means defending against local wire fraud or preparing for a formal CMMC audit—and provide prioritized, actionable steps. With an extensive background in offensive and defensive security, my sole objective is to ensure your environment is genuinely secure and resilient.

CISSP CompTIA PenTest+ CompTIA CySA+ CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Network+ CompTIA Server+ CompTIA A+

Security & Threat Advisories

August 2026

Wire Fraud & ACH Interception: Business email compromise leading to ACH wire fraud continues to devastate small businesses. Ensure your organization has out-of-band verification procedures established for any payment routing changes.

July 2026

CMMC Rule Implementation: DIB contractors must ensure their SPRS scores are active and supported by an evidence-driven SSP. Contact us to verify your documentation meets stringent auditor thresholds.

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Select the appropriate communication channel based on the sensitivity of your inquiry.

Standard Contact

For general consulting inquiries, scheduling, and non-sensitive dialogue.

Direct Phone Line

For standard voice calls and text messaging during business hours.

+1 (612) 351-2203
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Secure Communications

For transmitting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), network topology, or discussing active incidents.

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End-to-end encrypted text messaging and secure voice coordination.

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For establishing encrypted email correspondence prior to sharing sensitive network data.

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