C3 Systems & Security

What C3 Systems & Security does

C3 Systems & Security is a privately held, family-owned managed IT services provider headquartered in Torrance, California (23900 Hawthorne Blvd, Suite 100), founded in 2002. The firm delivers tiered subscription managed IT and security services to small and midsize businesses across the South Bay, Los Angeles, and nationwide, with a 100% US-based engineering and support team. Its core product portfolio comprises three subscription plans: SafetyNet Device ($19/month per device) for baseline endpoint security; ShieldsUp User ($25-75/month per user) adding cloud security monitoring for Microsoft 365, Google Suite, and Dropbox plus phishing simulations and dark web monitoring; and Security+Strategy ($155-250/month per user) bundling unlimited end-user support, vulnerability scanning, QBR/vCIO strategic planning, and compliance reporting. Add-on services include managed server ($195/server/month) and workstation image backup ($50 setup + $31/month).

Underlying technology includes a client portal (Secure.C3.LA), a ticketing system, and an in-house built ML/AI knowledge-retrieval system that learns from resolved issues across the client base and proactively suggests remediations to engineers. C3 advertises 24x7 cloud and network monitoring, 99% remote resolution rate, and compliance coverage for HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and CMMC Level 2 (DFARS/NIST). The firm serves 13+ verticals including healthcare, defense and aerospace, CPA, finance and private equity, architecture, construction, retail, manufacturing, education, non-profit, SaaS, legal, real estate, and hospitality.

The go-to-market is primarily direct sales via phone (310-326-5665) and website contact forms, augmented by SEO and a Facebook presence. Distribution mixes on-site support for LA-area clients with remote delivery nationwide using vetted local vendors for hands-on work. Revenue is generated through recurring monthly subscriptions, hardware procurement, and time-and-materials billing for out-of-scope work. No funding rounds, M&A, or leadership changes are disclosed; the firm remains independently family-owned.

Name

C3 Systems & Security

Legal name

C3 Systems & Security

Website

https://c3.la

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

C3 Systems & Security is a family-owned managed IT services provider in Torrance, CA, delivering tiered subscription-based IT management and cybersecurity to small and midsize businesses across the South Bay, Los Angeles, and nationwide via a 100% US-based engineering team.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services

NAICS

Computer Facilities Management Services (541513)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Helpdesk & End-User Support Services (BPAEABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cloud Security Managed Services (CSPM/CWPP/CNAPP) (BPAEADAF)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Cybersecurity services
• Cloud security monitoring
• IT helpdesk support
• Network infrastructure management

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Managed IT Services: Subscription-based managed IT services delivered in tiered plans (SafetyNet, ShieldsUp, Security+Strategy) providing ongoing IT management, security monitoring, helpdesk support, and strategic planning.
2. Hardware Procurement & Management: Sale and management of hardware including workstations, laptops, servers with additional per-device and per-server monthly management fees.
3. Time & Materials: Billed at standard time and materials rates for SafetyNet and ShieldsUp plan users who require additional support beyond plan coverage. Rates dependent on location, severity, security and industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

C3 Systems & Security delivers subscription-based managed IT services through three core tiered plans: SafetyNet Device (entry-level device security at $19/device/month), ShieldsUp User (user and cloud security at $25–75/user/month), and Security+Strategy (all-inclusive IT management at $155–250/user/month). The offering bundles helpdesk support, 24x7 cloud and network monitoring, endpoint protection (anti-virus/EDR), backup management, mobile device management, security awareness training, and quarterly business reviews. Add-on services include managed workstation/laptop image backup ($50 setup + $31/month) and managed server services ($195/server/month), with hardware procurement and time-and-materials billing available for out-of-scope work.

Product overview

C3 Systems & Security offers a tiered managed IT services portfolio with three core service plans: SafetyNet Device (entry-level device security at $19/month), ShieldsUp User (device and user security for cloud services at $25-75/month), and Security+Strategy (comprehensive all-inclusive IT management at $155-250/month). The Security+Strategy plan bundles all features from the lower tiers with unlimited user support and strategic planning services. Add-on services include managed workstation/laptop image backup ($50/device + $31/mo) and managed server services ($195/server/month). The company also provides supplementary services including helpdesk support, mobile device management, 24x7 monitoring, backup monitoring, hardware procurement, and website uptime monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• C3 SafetyNet Device Entry-level device security plan providing baseline protection for small to mid-size businesses, including managed anti-virus, device update/patch deployment, system inventory reports, and web filtering. Priced at $19 per device per month with labor billed separately at time-and-materials rates as needed.
• C3 ShieldsUp User Device and user security plan for cloud services that builds on SafetyNet with added cloud security monitoring for Office 365, Google Suite, and Dropbox; monthly security reporting; security awareness testing and training; phishing simulations; dark web monitoring; and next-generation EDR anti-virus. Priced at $25–75 per user per month.
• C3 Security+Strategy All-inclusive comprehensive IT management and security plan that bundles SafetyNet and ShieldsUp features with unlimited user support, automated vulnerability scanning, internet connection monitoring, inventory management, customized employee onboarding/offboarding, and quarterly business reviews. Priced at $155–250 per user per month, with bulk discounts available at 20+ users/devices.
• Managed Workstation/Laptop Image Backup Service Add-on managed backup service for workstations and laptops, providing image-based backup with $50 per device one-time setup plus $31 per device per month recurring fee.
• Managed Server with Management, Monitoring and Backup Add-on managed server service including server management, 24x7 monitoring, and backup at $195 per server per month.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of client issues resolved remotely
• +1 more outcomes

Segments18 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Internet Service ProvidersminorOthersHand picked best of breed Internet Service Providers partnered to provide clients with better prices, better support, and better service.
• Hardware ManufacturersminorOthersHand picked best of breed hardware manufacturers partnered to provide clients with better prices, better support, and better service.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Be Structured Technology Group: Los Angeles-based managed IT services provider serving SMBs with co-managed IT, cybersecurity, and helpdesk support. Directly comparable to C3 in geography, customer segment (small/midsize businesses), and service portfolio.
• ITConnexx: Southern California MSP offering managed IT, cloud, and cybersecurity services to SMB and mid-market clients. Closely matches C3's regional focus and tiered managed services delivery model.
• Integris: National managed IT and cybersecurity provider focused on small and midsize businesses with tiered subscription plans, co-managed IT, and compliance support—closely mirroring C3's core MSP offering and target customer.
• Ntiva: Managed IT services and cybersecurity provider serving SMB and mid-market clients across multiple U.S. regions with helpdesk, cloud, and security offerings. Comparable service mix and customer profile to C3.
• Dataprise: National managed services provider delivering IT support, cybersecurity, and cloud services to mid-market and SMB clients. Directly overlaps with C3's managed IT and security portfolio.
• NexusTek: Managed IT, cloud, and cybersecurity services firm focused on SMB and mid-market businesses with subscription-based plans. Comparable business model and customer segmentation to C3.
• BlackPoint IT Services: Managed IT services provider serving small and midsize businesses with helpdesk support, security, and cloud management. Directly comparable in scale and service portfolio.
• Corsica Technologies: Managed IT and cybersecurity services firm serving SMB and mid-market clients with compliance expertise. Comparable to C3 in offering breadth and vertical-specific positioning.
• CMIT Solutions: Franchise-based managed IT services and cybersecurity provider targeting small businesses across the U.S. Highly comparable to C3 in target segment (SMBs) and core MSP service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Kaseya: Large incumbent provider of IT management and security software platforms (RMM, PSA, security) used by thousands of MSPs. Indirectly comparable to C3 as the broader ecosystem platform that competes for SMB IT budgets and shapes MSP tooling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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