Managed Cybersecurity
Comprehensive protection combining 24/7 SOC oversight, managed detection and response, SIEM, endpoint protection, identity controls, audits, and cyber insurance planning.
Protect your business with managed cybersecurity built for Chicago organizations facing ransomware, email threats, and evolving compliance demands. LME Services combines 24/7 human monitoring, advanced threat detection, endpoint protection, identity controls, and recovery planning in one practical program. Get clear guidance from a local, security-first team that helps safeguard data, reduce disruption, and keep your operations moving confidently.
Layered cybersecurity, compliance, monitoring, and recovery solutions that protect Chicago businesses from evolving digital threats.
Comprehensive protection combining 24/7 SOC oversight, managed detection and response, SIEM, endpoint protection, identity controls, audits, and cyber insurance planning.
Risk assessments, gap analysis, policies, control implementation, monitoring, and audit coordination for HIPAA, ISO, SOC, and industry-specific requirements.
Practical guidance through SOC 1 and SOC 2 readiness, including control design, policy development, security-gap remediation, and coordination with an AICPA-certified CPA auditor.
Automated, offsite backups for servers, workstations, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and cloud data, with ransomware-resistant versioning and periodic restore testing.
Proactive, around-the-clock monitoring identifies threats and technical issues in real time, with experienced technicians ready to investigate and resolve problems remotely.
Secure Microsoft 365 deployment and administration, including email security, user access, licensing, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams support, backups, and audit services.
LME Services brings managed cybersecurity into everyday IT operations, so your people, devices, email, and data are protected together rather than through disconnected tools. Chicago businesses receive 24/7 human oversight, proactive threat detection, access controls, security audits, and tested recovery capabilities. From protecting Microsoft 365 to preparing for ransomware and compliance reviews, the team provides practical recommendations in plain English.
See how businesses rely on responsive, security-first technology support from LME Services.
A practical cybersecurity partner for organizations that need dependable protection without unnecessary complexity.
Family-run technology leadership built on 32 years of supporting evolving business security needs.
SOC monitoring and experienced technicians help address threats and issues around the clock.
Familiar technicians provide responsive support for Chicago-area businesses and their day-to-day technology needs.
Clear recommendations help decision-makers understand risks, priorities, compliance requirements, and practical next steps.
Experienced people focused on secure, dependable business technology.
CEO
Joe Engelking serves as CEO of LME Services, proudly carrying forward the standard of service excellence his father, Leon, established in 1994. Based at the company's Hoffman Estates headquarters, Joe leads new business development and client relationships across the Chicagoland area, ensuring every organization receives technology solutions tailored to their unique needs. As a second-generation leader, he blends decades of family expertise with a forward-thinking approach, championing the integration of AI and automation into client operations to improve efficiency and security. Joe is deeply committed to LME's mission of practical, plain-English technology guidance, working closely with small and mid-size businesses, law firms, and financial services companies. His leadership reflects a genuine dedication to keeping clients running, secure, and confident in their technology partner.
Founder
Leon Engelking is the Founder of LME Services, having launched the company in 1994 after a career at IBM during the early rise of Microsoft and personal computing. Recognizing an underserved population of business owners who needed dependable, practical IT support as internet adoption emerged, Leon built LME from the ground up to meet that need. Over more than three decades, he guided the company through major technology shifts, including ransomware growth, cloud computing adoption, and the transition to remote work. His vision established LME's family-run culture and its commitment to long-term client relationships throughout Chicagoland. Leon's legacy continues to shape the company's values of security-first operations and dedicated, personalized service for small and mid-size businesses across the region.
Customer Support / Business Operations
Shania Vernon supports LME Services' clients through customer support and business operations, playing a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day interactions between the company and the businesses it serves. She helps coordinate client communications and operational processes, contributing to LME's reputation for dependable, responsive service across the Chicagoland area. Shania works behind the scenes to ensure that clients receive timely assistance and that internal operations run efficiently, supporting the company's broader mission of keeping businesses running without disruption. Her attention to detail and dedication to client satisfaction reflect LME's family-run values of long-term relationships and practical, straightforward service. Shania is an essential part of the team that helps small and mid-size businesses feel confident in their technology partner.
Systems Engineer
Ivan Chapa serves as Systems Engineer at LME Services, acting as a lead technical resource for clients throughout the Chicagoland area. He is frequently recognized in client testimonials for his reliable 24/7 support and consistent follow-through on technical issues, ensuring businesses stay secure and operational at all times. Ivan's expertise spans managed IT services, systems monitoring, and troubleshooting, allowing him to resolve complex technical challenges efficiently while communicating clearly with clients. His hands-on approach and commitment to responsiveness align with LME's mission of ensuring clients are never caught off guard by technology issues. Ivan plays a critical role in maintaining the dependable, security-focused service that has defined LME Services' reputation for over three decades.
Cybersecurity consulting at LME Services is priced according to the scope of work. Compliance management services are listed at $100–$500 per hour or $50–$150 per device, while fully managed services range from $100–$250 per user per month and include cybersecurity, monitoring, backups, updates, and support. A consultation helps define the required controls, systems, and compliance obligations before a custom quote is issued.
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Responsive cybersecurity and managed IT support for businesses throughout Chicago and surrounding Chicagoland communities.
Chicagoland
Service Area
24/7 Coverage
Monitoring
4.9/5 Stars
Google Rating
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4.9 stars across 30 reviews
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Three decades of technology support
Tell us about your systems, security concerns, and compliance goals. Our team will help identify practical next steps.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 847-496-5196. You can also send us a quick email at info@lmeservices.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 847-496-5196. You can also send us a quick email at info@lmeservices.com.