Our Story

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Our Story

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DataMoat was founded to give Boston’s small practices the same cybersecurity rigor that enterprise firms take for granted — without the overhead of an in-house security team.

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Medical practices, law firms, and financial advisors handle some of the most sensitive data in the world, yet most lack dedicated security staff. We built DataMoat to close that gap — guiding regulated businesses through HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST compliance with hands-on assessments, clear remediation plans, and ongoing support that keeps your practice protected and audit-ready.

DataMoat was founded to give Boston’s small practices the same cybersecurity rigor that enterprise firms take for granted — without the overhead of an in-house security team.

Laptop with blue glow — cybersecurity work
Code displayed on laptop screen

Medical practices, law firms, and financial advisors handle some of the most sensitive data in the world, yet most lack dedicated security staff. We built DataMoat to close that gap — guiding regulated businesses through HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and NIST compliance with hands-on assessments, clear remediation plans, and ongoing support that keeps your practice protected and audit-ready.

Our core values

At DataMoat, these principles shape every engagement — from our first compliance assessment to long-term monitoring and support.

01

Diligence

We treat every client’s compliance posture as if it were our own — no shortcuts, no checklists left half-complete.

01

Diligence

We treat every client’s compliance posture as if it were our own — no shortcuts, no checklists left half-complete.

02

Clarity

No jargon, no guesswork. We explain risk and remediation in plain language so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

02

Clarity

No jargon, no guesswork. We explain risk and remediation in plain language so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

03

Responsiveness

When something goes wrong, you need answers fast. We provide direct access to your security team — not a ticketing queue.

03

Responsiveness

When something goes wrong, you need answers fast. We provide direct access to your security team — not a ticketing queue.

Why clients trust us

In cybersecurity, trust is built through transparency and follow-through — not promises. Clients choose DataMoat because we’re accessible, honest about risk, and invested in outcomes, not just deliverables.

Direct access to the people doing the work

Tailored assessments — not generic checklists

Risk explained in plain language, not jargon

Actionable guidance — no shelf-filling reports

Why clients trust us

In cybersecurity, trust is built through transparency and follow-through — not promises. Clients choose DataMoat because we’re accessible, honest about risk, and invested in outcomes, not just deliverables.

Direct access to the people doing the work

Tailored assessments — not generic checklists

Risk explained in plain language, not jargon

Actionable guidance — no shelf-filling reports

Why clients trust us

In cybersecurity, trust is built through transparency and follow-through — not promises. Clients choose DataMoat because we’re accessible, honest about risk, and invested in outcomes, not just deliverables.

Direct access to the people doing the work

Tailored assessments — not generic checklists

Risk explained in plain language, not jargon

Actionable guidance — no shelf-filling reports

Abstract cybersecurity network visualization
Abstract cybersecurity network visualization

Meet the Founder

Meet the Founder

Ryan Clary

Founder, DataMoat

CompTIA Security+, Network+, A+ | VMware vSphere Certified

Before starting DataMoat, I spent 10+ years as a systems administrator inside the kinds of organizations I now help protect — financial services firms, professional services companies, and multi-site nonprofits. I've supported security and infrastructure for hundreds of client environments across banking and finance, and led infrastructure modernization efforts that built the compliance baselines keeping 300+ staff secure across multiple offices.

I started DataMoat because I kept seeing the same problem: small medical practices, law firms, and financial advisors are held to the same compliance standards as large enterprises, but don’t have the in-house IT team to manage it. I built this firm to close that gap — bringing enterprise-grade security practices to businesses that need them most, without the overhead.

When you choose DataMoat, you gain more than a vendor — you gain a partner who treats your compliance and security like their own.

1. Security Built Around Your Practice

2. Direct Access When You Need Help

3. Compliance-First Approach

Frequently Asked Question

Frequently Asked Question

Answers to the questions we hear most from medical practices, law firms, and financial advisors considering a security assessment.

Answers to the questions we hear most from medical practices, law firms, and financial advisors considering a security assessment.

How do I request a quote or consultation?

Reach out through our contact form, phone, or email. Tell us about your practice and compliance requirements, and we'll schedule a free initial assessment.

What compliance frameworks do you work with?

How long does a security assessment take?

What happens if you find a security issue during the assessment?

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Direct Access, Real Answers.

Not Sure Where to Start? Let’s Find Out Together.

Most practices don’t know their actual risk exposure until someone looks. A free consultation tells you exactly where you stand — no commitment, no pressure.

Shape

Direct Access, Real Answers.

Not Sure Where to Start? Let’s Find Out Together.

Most practices don’t know their actual risk exposure until someone looks. A free consultation tells you exactly where you stand — no commitment, no pressure.

Shape

Direct Access, Real Answers.

Not Sure Where to Start? Let’s Find Out Together.

Most practices don’t know their actual risk exposure until someone looks. A free consultation tells you exactly where you stand — no commitment, no pressure.