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Cyber Security,
Explained Simply

You don't need to be a tech expert to understand what's at stake or how we protect you. Here's the plain-English version.

The threat is real, and it's growing

Every day, hackers target businesses of every size, not just large corporations. Ransomware can lock you out of your own files and demand a ransom to get them back. Phishing scams trick employees into handing over passwords. Data breaches expose your clients' private information. For most businesses, it's a question of when, not if.

We're your digital security team

Think of us as a dedicated security team for your business. We protect your computers, your data, and your reputation. We find the weak spots before criminals do, put the right defenses in place, and watch over your systems around the clock so you can focus on running your business.

When something goes wrong, we're already there

If a breach happens, every minute counts. Our certified forensic engineers respond fast, contain the damage, investigate exactly what happened, and get you back operational. Then we work with you to close the gaps that made it possible.

The Business Cost of Cyber Risk

IT security risk is quantifiable. The IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report and Verizon's Data Breach Investigations Report track breach costs, timelines, and root causes across thousands of confirmed incidents each year. The figures below are drawn directly from their 2025 editions.

Most breaches start with people, not software

Stolen credentials, phishing, and human error are behind the majority of confirmed breaches.

Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 2025

Ransomware hits smaller businesses hardest

Ransomware was present in nearly 9 out of 10 SMB breaches studied.

Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 2025

AI security tooling reduces average breach cost by $1.9M

Organizations with extensive AI security tooling averaged $3.62M per breach versus $5.52M without.

IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report, 2025

The average breach takes 241 days to identify and contain

IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report, 2025

Supply chain exposure doubled in a single year

2024

2025

Third-party and supply chain involvement in confirmed breaches went from 15% to 30% year over year.

Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, 2025

The US pays more than double the global average

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US regulatory fines and escalation costs push breach costs well above the global benchmark.

IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report, 2025

Mason Maggio Racing

Latest News · April 22, 2026

Lake Wales, Fla., (April 22, 2026) – DGM Racing and Mason Maggio announce the return of ControlAltProtect as they continue their primary sponsorship in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series (NOAPS) with the young driver from Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

To celebrate a second year partnering with Maggio, ControlAltProtect is kicking off the partnership at the famous Talladega Superspeedway on April 25 at 4:00 p.m. ET. ControlAltProtect will also adorn DGM Racing's Chevrolet at Echo Park Speedway in July and the fall race at Talladega Superspeedway.

2026 Race Schedule

  • Talladega Superspeedway: April 25, 4:00 p.m. ET
  • Echo Park Speedway: July 2026
  • Talladega Superspeedway: Fall 2026
Mason Maggio and a fan pose in front of the #91 DGM Racing Chevrolet wearing the ControlAltProtect blue-and-green livery on race day Read Full Press Release ↗

Follow Mason's journey on the official Mason Maggio Racing website.

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From Daytona Grandstands to NASCAR's Starting Grid

Mason Maggio's racing story started young. At just 11 years old, he was sitting in the Daytona 500 grandstands. By that point, he already knew this was his path. His early years on go-karts gave way to Bandolero cars and Legend cars, where he developed the raw speed and racecraft that would define his career.

In 2021, Mason turned heads at Hickory Motor Speedway, claiming four wins and earning Rookie of the Year honors. The following year, competing in the Carolina Pro Late Model Series with Rick Ware Racing, he picked up three more wins and took home a second consecutive Rookie of the Year award, a back-to-back result that few drivers at that level have matched.

2023 marked his breakthrough at the national level: a NASCAR Truck Series debut followed by his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Richmond Raceway. Competing at NASCAR's second-highest level, Mason continues to build his career one season at a time, and ControlAltProtect is proud to be part of that.

Career Highlights

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Wins at Hickory Motor Speedway · 2021
Rookie of the Year · 2021 & 2022
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CPLS Wins with Rick Ware Racing · 2022
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NASCAR Xfinity Series Debut at Richmond · 2023
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Year of CAP × MMR Partnership · DGM Racing #91 · 2026

Why NASCAR and Cyber Security Go Hand in Hand

"Race to Defeat Hackers" is the theme for our second year with Mason Maggio Racing.

It's a reasonable question: what does a NASCAR team have to do with cybersecurity? The answer is more practical than it might seem. Both fields require preparation before anything goes wrong, fast and accurate decisions when it does, and the discipline to learn from every incident. ControlAltProtect looks for partners who operate that way, and Mason Maggio Racing does.

  • Precision Performance MMR's crew evaluates every component of the #91 car before each race. ControlAltProtect does the same across a client's network, systems, and processes.
  • Rapid Adaptation Both fields require the ability to react quickly: a debris caution on the track, a zero-day exploit in the cloud. The response discipline is the same.
  • Relentless Innovation Both fields move fast. Staying competitive means continuous improvement, not periodic reviews.

"Having ControlAltProtect on the car for the past two years has been incredible. They bring a level of focus and tech-forward thinking that aligns with how we approach racing. Whether you're behind the wheel or behind a keyboard, you need a team you can trust to have your back."

Mason Maggio, DGM Racing #91

"In racing, a split-second vulnerability can cost you the checkered flag… in the digital world, it can cost you your entire business."
Brent Panell, CEO, ControlAltProtect