Partner profile
KeyStone Solutions
Managed IT & SOC 2 Cybersecurity for SMB
Founded 2006 · Cleveland, TN · 1-50 employees · Private, independent
Partnership Overview
Who KeyStone Solutions is built for
Small to mid-sized businesses (50–500 employees) that need outsourced IT and cybersecurity leadership. Especially valuable for SMBs facing SOC 2, HIPAA, or PCI compliance requirements but without in-house security expertise.
KeyStone Solutions is a full-service IT Managed Services Provider and SOC 2 cybersecurity firm serving the SMB market. They help clients align strategic business objectives with the right IT solutions, offering managed IT, cybersecurity, GRC, vCISO, IT strategy & planning, network engineering, and cloud services. As an active Telarus channel partner, KeyStone combines deep technical execution with channel-led customer acquisition to serve SMBs that need enterprise-grade IT and security expertise without the full-time hiring cost.
- VerifiedSep 9, 2026 · high confidence
- 4solutions across 2 categories
- 20 yrsin business, since 2006
- 1-50employees
Why teams pick KeyStone Solutions
- Tight focus on SMB market with enterprise-grade rigor
- Active Telarus channel partner
- Combined MSP + MSSP + vCISO offering eliminates need for multiple vendors
- SOC 2 implementation specialization
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Get matched insteadRecognition & proof points
Channel Partners MSP 501 list for three consecutive years (climbing to #37 in 2025)Award · Channel Futures
- Runner-up for MSP of the Year (2024)Partner status
SOC 2 Type II certified. CSO Richard King (25+ yrs) is an industry speaker/panelistCertification · AICPA SOC
Notable clients
Vendor-reportedSMB and mid-market clients nationwide (signature ITTaaS is designed for organizations with 15-750 users) named client logos not publicly disclosed.
Our Solutions
Rubber Duck solutions through KeyStone Solutions
From first evaluation to day-to-day operations, Rubber Duck Technology helps you get full value from KeyStone Solutions' Cybersecurity & Compliance and Managed IT & Cloud Ops solutions. We fit them to the systems you already run, remove overlap, and give you a clear view of how they perform, so your team can move faster with fewer surprises.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
GRC / Compliance Management
KeyStone specializes in SOC 2 implementation and broader governance, risk and compliance framework alignment for SMBs.
- SOC 2 specialization KeyStone focuses specifically on SOC 2 Type II compliance support.
- vCISO-led governance A vCISO program drives GRC framework alignment without a full-time security hire.
Vulnerability & Risk Management
KeyStone provides risk management as part of its MSSP and vCISO practice, helping SMBs identify and prioritize security gaps against compliance objectives.
- Enterprise-grade rigor Risk management applies enterprise discipline scaled for the SMB market.
- vCISO oversight A virtual CISO program guides risk prioritization and remediation.
Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
KeyStone delivers endpoint management and detection as part of its MSSP offering with 24/7 monitoring for SMB clients.
- 24/7 monitoring Endpoints are monitored around the clock as part of the managed security service.
- Combined MSP/MSSP Endpoint security is delivered alongside managed IT under one provider.
Managed IT & Cloud Ops
Managed IT Services
KeyStone delivers full-service managed IT to SMBs, aligning strategic business objectives with the right IT solutions across cloud, network engineering and IT strategy.
- SMB focus, enterprise rigor KeyStone applies enterprise-grade discipline to the SMB market without the full-time hiring cost.
- Single-vendor coverage A combined MSP, MSSP and vCISO offering removes the need to coordinate multiple providers.
How KeyStone Solutions delivers
US-based core engineers and escalation team available 24/7/365 who know each client's environment; signature ITTaaS (IT Team as a Service) flat-fee unlimited support & managed services; vCISO; GRC; 24/7 monitoring and help desk. (vendor-reported)
Services in detail
- Managed IT ServicesFully managed MSP delivery with channel-led customer acquisition via Telarus.
- Managed Security ServicesFully managed security operations with 24/7 monitoring.
- vCIO / vCISODelivered as an ongoing virtual CISO engagement at a fraction of a full-time hire.
- Strategy & ConsultingDelivered as strategic advisory engagements alongside managed services.
- Compliance ServicesDelivered as consulting engagements supported by the vCISO program.
- 24/7 MonitoringFully managed 24/7 monitoring.
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