IT Services & Cybersecurity in Chattanooga, TN
Gig City speed demands Gig City security. Managed IT and cybersecurity for Chattanooga businesses.
IT Services for Chattanooga Businesses
Cybersecurity
Advanced threat protection for businesses connected to EPB's gigabit network. Speed creates opportunity, but it also creates attack surface.
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Proactive monitoring for healthcare systems, manufacturers, and insurance companies across Hamilton County.
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Business continuity planning for Chattanooga businesses. A breach at EPB speed spreads at EPB speed.
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Chattanooga built the first community-wide municipal fiber network in America. EPB now delivers speeds up to 25 gigabits per second, making this city one of the best-connected places in the world. That connectivity is exactly why cybersecurity matters more here than in cities still running on cable. A network breach at gigabit speed spreads at gigabit speed.
The Innovation District downtown, anchored by the Edney Innovation Center, houses accelerators, startups, and corporate offices that thrive on Chattanooga's fiber infrastructure. Enterprise South Industrial Park hosts the Volkswagen assembly plant and its supply chain, where operational technology systems run alongside traditional IT networks. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and Unum Group, both headquartered here, make Chattanooga home to two Fortune-class insurance companies in a city of 191,000 people.
In 2024, a data breach through a contracted debt collector affected both Hamilton County and the City of Chattanooga government. The contractor delayed notification by seven months, resulting in a gross negligence lawsuit. Erlanger Health System was among the affected parties. This happened here, to local institutions, with real consequences. Healthcare contributes over $2.8 billion to the local economy and employs 35,000 people. Every one of those organizations needs IT security that matches the speed of the network they operate on.
Areas we serve: Innovation District, Enterprise South Industrial Park, Market Street/Downtown, Southside
Compliance in Chattanooga
TIPA Compliance
Tennessee Information Protection Act requires data protection assessments and security measures for businesses processing consumer data. NIST framework compliance provides a safe harbor defense.
HIPAA
Erlanger Health System, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, and Unum's health insurance operations create extensive HIPAA compliance requirements across the Chattanooga business ecosystem.
Manufacturing OT Security
The VW assembly plant and its supplier network operate industrial control systems that face increasing cybersecurity regulation and supply chain security requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Gig City speed increase cybersecurity risk?
Yes. Faster network speeds mean faster data exfiltration during a breach, faster lateral movement across connected systems, and more bandwidth available for DDoS attacks. EPB's fiber infrastructure is a business advantage, but it requires security controls that match the speed of the network.
What happened in the 2024 Chattanooga data breach?
A debt collection contractor working with Hamilton County and the City of Chattanooga experienced a data breach that exposed personal information. The contractor delayed notification for approximately seven months. Erlanger Health System was among the affected organizations. The incident resulted in a gross negligence lawsuit.
What IT compliance does TIPA require for Tennessee businesses?
The Tennessee Information Protection Act requires businesses to conduct data protection assessments, implement reasonable security measures, and respond to consumer data rights requests. Companies that align with the NIST Privacy Framework receive a safe harbor defense against enforcement actions.
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