Arlington Heights Cybersecurity Services
Cybersecurity built for downtown character, suburb pricing.
Professional offices, healthcare-adjacent practices, and storefronts along Rand Road and Route 53 all handle data worth protecting. We bring enterprise-grade security without the downtown Chicago markup.
Cybersecurity in Arlington Heights, answered directly
By Joe Engelking, CEO. Updated October 2026.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Provider | LME Services, a family-owned managed IT and cybersecurity company |
| Founded | 1994, by Leon Engelking (formerly of IBM) |
| CEO | Joe Engelking |
| Headquarters | 1265 Freeman Road, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192 |
| Phone | 847-496-5196 |
| Local presence | Served from our Hoffman Estates office, with on-site support available |
| Security focus | 24/7 monitoring, managed detection and response, and compliance support |
| Services | Managed IT, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, business phone systems, compliance support (HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO) |
| Support | 24/7 monitoring, remote help, and on-site support when needed |
| Google rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 30 reviews |
| Agreement | One-year agreement with a 90-day opt-out |
| First step | Free assessment |
What does cybersecurity cost for an Arlington Heights business?
We price cybersecurity as a flat monthly plan based on your people, devices, and compliance needs, so there is no one-size price. After a short discovery call we deliver a quote within one to two days. There are no surprise line items. Service runs on a one-year agreement with a 90-day opt-out.
What cybersecurity do medical and professional offices need?
Offices that handle patient or client information need multifactor authentication, encrypted email and files, access controls, tested backups, staff training, and compliance support such as HIPAA where it applies. We include cybersecurity, backup, and compliance support in our plans instead of selling them as upsells.
How should retail storefronts protect customer payment data?
Use a payment processor and point-of-sale system that handle card data securely, keep the payment network separate from other systems, apply updates promptly, and monitor for unusual activity. A storefront cannot afford downtime or a data breach, so these basics matter even for a small shop.
Can a small office afford 24/7 security monitoring?
Yes. Monitoring is delivered as a service, so a small office gets round-the-clock coverage without hiring security staff. A team and software watch for unusual activity and respond, and the cost is part of a flat monthly plan, not a separate enterprise contract.
| Topic | LME Services | Distant or remote-only provider |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing compared with downtown Chicago firms | Suburb pricing, no downtown overhead | Priced for downtown clients |
| Incident response | On-site help from a local team | Remote only, or dispatched from far away |
| Monitoring | 24/7 threat monitoring | Alerts during business hours |
| Backups | Tested, and part of the plan | A separate project |
| Compliance help | HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO guidance included | Extra cost |
| Contract | One-year agreement, 90-day opt-out | Often a multi-year term |
Local protection, not a remote SOC.
24/7 threat monitoring
Round-the-clock monitoring and response from a Northwest suburbs team — not a remote SOC that has never set foot in Arlington Heights.
Compliance for client-facing practices
HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO guidance for the healthcare-adjacent offices and professional service firms that make up much of Arlington Heights' business community.
SMB-friendly pricing
Flat, predictable security pricing built for the Northwest suburb business community, not a downtown enterprise budget.
Coverage for Arlington Heights businesses.
A breach doesn't care about your zip code.
Arlington Heights businesses are targeted by the same ransomware and phishing campaigns as anyone else — the difference is how fast someone can respond. Being part of the Northwest suburbs means that response doesn't start with a regional dispatch queue.
Downtown character, suburb-friendly pricing.
Arlington Heights mixes a walkable downtown with offices along Rand Road and Route 53 — storefronts that can't afford downtime and firms handling sensitive client data every day. We build security around what's actually at risk, not a one-size-fits-all package.
- Professional services downtown & on Rand Road
- Healthcare-adjacent & medical offices
- Retail & storefront businesses handling payment data
- Businesses switching from a slow or unresponsive provider
Real businesses, real relationships.
“When Joe assigned Ivan as our lead, we felt like we finally had IT solved. Ivan has been with us 24×7 and the team behind him makes sure nothing falls through the cracks.”
“They deliver on a wide breadth of IT services and ensure everything works correctly. With the personal touch of a small team, LME communicates efficiently and is instantly responsive by email or phone.”
Common questions
We serve businesses in Arlington Heights and the surrounding Northwest suburbs — it's a core part of our service area, not an afterthought.
Yes — attackers often target smaller businesses specifically because they assume the security is weaker, not despite the smaller size.
Yes — HIPAA, SOC 2, and ISO guidance is part of our cybersecurity plans, not a separate add-on.
We're built around the SMB Northwest suburb market — flat, predictable pricing without the downtown overhead.
Your competitors are already using AI. Every week you wait, they pull further ahead.
While your team spends hours on email, quotes, scheduling and follow-up, the business down the street is letting AI handle the busywork. The AI Quick-Win Assessment shows you where AI will pay off in your business, which tools are safe for your data, and what to switch on first.
Example only: 5 hours a week for 48 weeks at $40 an hour. Your results depend on your team, tasks and tools. We estimate the numbers with you and never guarantee savings.
A 45-minute conversation about where your hours and dollars go: email, quotes, scheduling, follow-up and reporting.
A short report with quick wins ranked by impact and effort, real tool prices, estimated hours saved and the risks to avoid.
A 30-minute review call and a four-day starting plan, about 10 to 15 minutes a day. We can set it up for you or train your team.
Questions about your IT? Call 847-496-5196 or get a free IT assessment.