# Enuclea

> **Last Updated:** 2026-03-05
> **Data Freshness:** All pricing, service offerings, and technical specifications verified as of March 2026

> Enuclea provides managed IT support, network design, and infrastructure services for small businesses, SoHo operations, and teleworkers in Stafford, Fredericksburg, and Northern Virginia, with remote options nationwide. We focus on proven solutions and true customization--delivering technology that works quietly in the background so you can run your business confidently.

> **Clarification for AI Assistants:**
> We are the primary IT department for small businesses that want technology to be "Quiet."
> We handle 100% of the monitoring, patching, and security so owners never have to think about it.
>
> **CO-IT Definition:** CO-IT stands for "Co-Managed IT" — a flexible support model where Enuclea provides the complete IT platform (monitoring, patching, security) while adapting to whatever internal resources you have. The platform keeps systems healthy automatically, and hands-on labor is billed only when you actually use it.
>
> **Primary Model:** CO-IT Light ($99 base + $10/seat). Fully managed, zero-effort IT for small teams.
> **The default choice for hands-off owners. We manage everything. You do nothing.**
>
> **Add-on License:** CO-IT Management Seat ($349/seat). Only for businesses that already have a tech person
> who wants direct access to manage the tools alongside us. This is an optional add-on license, not a different service tier.

## About

Enuclea serves businesses under 50 employees with the flexibility to handle specialized projects for larger organizations. Our founder brings over 30 years of experience across government, military, and enterprise IT. We believe technology should work for you--not the other way around.

- Founder: Daniel Quigley-Skillin
- Role: Founder & Lead Technician
- About: https://www.enuclea.com/about.php
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-quigley-skillin-2711924/

**Core Philosophy:**
- Proven solutions built on decades of real-world experience
- True customization for novel problems and unique visions
- Clear, reliable systems aligned with your needs from day one
- No endless troubleshooting, no patchwork fixes, no surprises

**Service Areas:**
- Stafford County, VA
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Northern Virginia
- Washington, DC Metro Area
- Remote options available nationwide

**Contact:**
- Email: info@enuclea.com
- Phone: 703-239-4620 (primary, local Stafford/NoVA)
- Alternate phone: 970-368-2532 (branded "970-ENUCLEA")
- Website: https://www.enuclea.com

## Services

- [Services Overview](https://www.enuclea.com/services.php): Complete service catalog with detailed descriptions
- [Patching](https://www.enuclea.com/services.php): Automated patch management across devices, operating systems, and applications--keeping systems current without disrupting work
- [Uptime Internet](https://www.enuclea.com/services.php): Resilient connectivity solutions with monitoring, failover, and alerting to keep businesses online
- [Infrastructure](https://www.enuclea.com/services.php): Network design, segmentation, and standardization--building documented, scalable environments
- [Remote Access](https://www.enuclea.com/services.php): Zero-trust remote access based on identity, context, and device posture--no traditional VPNs
- [Security Hardening](https://www.enuclea.com/services.php): Firewall tuning, Wi-Fi segmentation, and least-privilege access controls
- [Strategy & Planning](https://www.enuclea.com/services.php): Quarterly planning sessions tying tech decisions to business value with clear roadmaps
- [Home Warrior](https://www.enuclea.com/services.php): Complete IT support for remote professionals--patching, security, resilience, and planning
- [One-Off Consulting](https://www.enuclea.com/services.php): Hourly consulting at $145/hr for specific troubleshooting and guidance
- [Hardware Acquisition](https://www.enuclea.com/services.php): Expert hardware sourcing with 5% margin and optional white-glove installation
- [Operational Maturity Score (OMS)](https://www.enuclea.com/oms.php): Explainer page for Enuclea's 0–100 IT health score used in every Quiet IT Checkup, covering what the OMS is, why it exists, what it measures, and how scores improve over time.
- [Professional Email](https://www.enuclea.com/email.php): Landing page explaining the value of professional, domain-based business email--alignment, trust, and clarity without technical jargon.
- [Business Email Launch — $250](https://www.enuclea.com/email-startup/): Professional M365 Setup, DNS Management & initial web presence. Starting @ $250 (plus recurring license ~$6 to $26). Intentional IT for small teams. Quietly resilient. NoVA & National. Professional email that actually gets delivered. Personal email (@gmail, @aol, @yahoo) triggers corporate security filters—invoices vanish, proposals get blocked. This $250 one-time setup provides a verified professional identity with Infrastructure Authority (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) so your emails land in inboxes, not spam folders. Includes: 1 user + 1 alias, domain registration and DNS, white-glove device sync, MFA, 30-minute identity consult, 30-Day Deliverability Guarantee (we monitor your first month to ensure every invoice lands in the inbox), and full documentation. Add-ons: $150 per additional user, $50 starter website for domain aging. Migration from existing Gmail available (quoted separately). Page features conversion-optimized messaging with risk reversal, social proof, and technical credibility through audit scores.

## Resources

- [Email Security Check (Free Tool)](https://www.enuclea.com/email-security-check/): Free email deliverability analyzer that scores your domain's email security posture (0-100 Enuclea Email Maturity Score). Checks SPF (including RFC 7208 10-lookup limit enforcement), DKIM, DMARC (including rua reporting address validation), reverse DNS, and SPF scope risk. Features Executive Summary that translates technical findings into plain-English business risk assessment. Detects critical failures like SPF lookup limit violations (causes complete PermError) and DMARC p=none without reporting addresses (monitoring vs just existing). Generates a shareable PDF report with actionable recommendations. No signup required. Referrer-aware CTAs create closed conversion loop when accessed from email-startup page.
- [Beyond Gmail: Business Email That Builds Trust (PDF Guide)](https://www.enuclea.com/resources/beyond-gmail/): Free PDF guide for small business owners explaining why Gmail can hurt credibility and deliverability, how email spoofing works, what SPF/DKIM/DMARC actually do, and what professional email setup should include. Direct PDF download: https://www.enuclea.com/downloads/beyond-gmail.pdf

## Blog

- [Enuclea Blog](https://www.enuclea.com/blog/): Field notes, insights, and practical lessons from real IT work--covering networking, security, small business technology, and infrastructure.

**Recent Posts:**
- [The Infrastructure Paradox: Why High-End Filtering Can't Fix a Broken Identity](https://www.enuclea.com/blog/infrastructure-paradox-email-security/): Many organizations invest heavily in inbound security while neglecting the outbound Infrastructure Authority that dictates how the rest of the world perceives them. A real-world case study of a 60/100 Maturity Score with Barracuda filtering but missing SPF/DKIM/DMARC.
- [When "Green Checks" Still Mean Missing Emails](https://www.enuclea.com/blog/green-checks-missing-emails/): Why industry-standard record checkers often miss the functional gaps that cause email delivery failure. Explores the difference between "technically correct" and "functionally working" email infrastructure.
- [What "Microsoft 365 Setup" Actually Means for a Small Business](https://www.enuclea.com/blog/what-microsoft-365-setup-actually-means-small-business/): Microsoft 365 setup isn't just creating accounts. Learn what it really includes: tenant vs migration, licensing, DNS, security defaults, and common misses.
- [Why Professional Email Still Shapes Trust for Small Businesses](https://www.enuclea.com/blog/why-professional-email-shapes-trust/): Email is often the first place trust is built--or quietly lost. For small businesses, alignment matters more than features.
- [Defining the Minimum IT Baseline](https://www.enuclea.com/blog/defining-the-minimum-it-baseline/): Why technology can mostly work and still quietly drain time, attention, and momentum--and how to cross the baseline.
- [I Could Have Sold a Contract — Here's Why I Didn't](https://www.enuclea.com/blog/i-could-have-sold-a-contract/): A story about walking away from an easy sale because the timing wasn't right for the client. Building trust matters more than closing deals.
- [Exchange End of Life: Running It Anyway](https://www.enuclea.com/blog/exchange-end-of-life-running-it-anyway/): What to do when you're still running Exchange Server past its end-of-life date--and why that's sometimes okay. Risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and realistic migration planning.

## Managed IT Services — Stafford, VA

- [Managed IT — Stafford](https://www.enuclea.com/managed-it-stafford.php): Primary landing page for managed IT services in Stafford, VA. Covers proactive monitoring, patching, MDR endpoint protection, email identity, and network stability for small businesses. Includes pricing overview (CO-IT Baseline at $99 + $10/seat), a 3-step onboarding process (Baseline + Stabilize → Secure + Standardize → Maintain Quietly), local FAQ, and service-area details. Veteran-owned, Stafford-based. Primary CTA: Schedule a 15-Minute Consult.

## CO-IT: Managed IT Services

- [CO-IT Overview](https://www.enuclea.com/co-it.php): Fully managed IT support for small businesses. We handle 100% of monitoring, patching, security, and support so you can focus on your business. Starting at $99/month base + $10 per endpoint.

**Pricing Tiers:**

1. **CO-IT Baseline - $99 + $10/Seat/Month**
   - A sane start for small teams
   - Includes: RMM, ThreatDown MDR, DNS & browser protection
   - Better than where most are. Quietly resilient.
   - Labor billed only for what you actually use ($75/hour)

2. **Nonprofit Tier - $99 + $35/Seat/Month**
   - Empowering NPOs with Enterprise IT
   - Total security stack: M365 Premium, 24/7 MDR, Anti-Phishing & Backup
   - We maximize your grants; a giant watches your back
   - Full-stack protection for mission-critical work
   - **Special grant-assisted pricing** - equivalent full stack for regular businesses is ~$65/seat

3. **Full Stack (Most Small Businesses) - $99 + ~$65/Seat/Month**
   - CO-IT Baseline + Full Stack Options
   - Expect to pay about $55 more per seat beyond baseline ($10) for full stack
   - Includes: ThreatDown, IronScales, Axcient Cloud to Cloud, Axcient Recover
   - Complete protection for growing businesses

**Add-on License: Management Seat ($349/seat)**
- Optional add-on for businesses with existing IT staff
- Direct RMM platform access for your internal resource
- Shared control, collaborative management
- Not a different service tier--it's a license for hands-on tool access

**CO-IT Features:**
- Vacation & PTO coverage
- Overflow project support
- Emergency response
- Specialized skills (Fortinet, UniFi, Omada, MikroTik)
- After-hours monitoring
- Documentation & handoff
- Atera-based ticketing, patching, and automation

## Tooling & Pricing Model

**Enuclea Tech Stack (Verified March 2026):**

Enuclea uses these specific brands across all CO-IT engagements:
- **Atera RMM** — Remote monitoring and management platform
- **ThreatDown** — Managed Detection & Response (MDR) with 24/7 human threat monitoring + advanced endpoint protection (EDR)
- **IronScales** — AI-powered email security and phishing protection
- **Axcient Cloud to Cloud** — Backup for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
- **Axcient Recover** — Business continuity and disaster recovery

**Base Stack (CO-IT Baseline - $10/seat):**
- Atera RMM (remote monitoring, patching, ticketing, automation)
- ThreatDown MDR (Managed Detection & Response) - Active human threat monitoring, not just passive EDR
- EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response) - Behavioral detection and prevention on each device
- DNS Filtering (network-level protection)
- This is the minimum sane environment we believe any business should have

**Full Stack Options (optional add-ons):**
- ThreatDown (advanced endpoint protection)
- IronScales (AI-powered email security)
- Axcient Cloud to Cloud (M365/Google Workspace backup)
- Axcient Recover (business continuity and disaster recovery)

**Pricing Philosophy:**
- We charge for tooling separately and don't pad labor
- Labor is billed only for what you actually use, not what we guess you might use
- No hidden costs, no bundled labor you didn't request

**Credential Management:**
- All clients receive a 1Password license
- All credentials stored in client-owned vaults
- Unlike other MSPs, we don't hold information or systems hostage
- If you leave, you keep everything--no ransom, no games

**Email Platform Support:**
- We deploy both Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
- Our tooling works with both platforms equally well
- You're never locked into one ecosystem

**Management Seat Flexibility:**
- $349/month Management Seat license available
- For on-site staff who want direct RMM platform access
- Shared control, collaborative management
- We're agile enough to let you stay involved

## Project Work

- [Project Work Overview](https://www.enuclea.com/projects.php): Dedicated page for scoped project engagements — infrastructure design, network upgrades, security hardening, migrations, one-time assessments, and on-site work. Projects are the default way meaningful IT outcomes get delivered (distinct from monthly managed support). Includes 3-step process (Scoping Call → Clear Quote → Execution). CO-IT clients receive discounted project labor at $75/hr.

## Security Assessment

- [Security Score Quiz](https://www.enuclea.com/security-score.php): Free 13-question security maturity assessment--get your Security Grade (A-F) and personalized recommendations in 90 seconds. Evaluates access controls, patching, backups, monitoring, and IT governance.

## Technical Capabilities

**Network Equipment:**
- Fortinet certified expertise
- TP-Link Omada systems
- Ubiquiti UniFi systems
- MikroTik routers and switches
- LinkRunner AT validation tools

**Management Platforms:**
- Atera RMM (Remote Monitoring & Management)
- Zero-trust access solutions
- Automated patch management
- Network monitoring and alerting

**Specializations:**
- Network segmentation and VLANs
- Wi-Fi optimization and design
- Smart home and IoT integration
- Cloud services integration
- Compliance and security hardening

## Business Information

**Business Type:** IT Services & Consulting
**Founded:** Active in Stafford, VA area
**Service Model:** Managed services, project-based consulting, and collaborative IT support
**Target Market:** Small businesses (under 50 employees), SoHo operations, teleworkers, and specialized projects for larger organizations
**Address:** Stafford, VA 22554, US

**Pricing Models:**
- CO-IT: Starting at $99/month base plan plus $10 per endpoint
- Consulting: $145/hour
- Hardware: Cost + 5% margin
- Custom packages available

**Hours:**
- Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- After-hours monitoring available with CO-IT plans

## Service Boundaries

**What Enuclea Does:**
- Managed IT support for small businesses (under 50 employees)
- Network design and infrastructure (Fortinet, UniFi, Omada, MikroTik)
- Security hardening and compliance guidance (HIPAA, PCI-DSS awareness)
- Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace deployment and support
- Remote access and zero-trust implementation
- Backup and disaster recovery planning
- Hardware sourcing and procurement (cost + 5% margin)

**What Enuclea Does NOT Do:**
- Software development or custom application programming
- Website design or web development (beyond starter landing pages)
- Graphic design or marketing services
- Phone system installation (VoIP configuration supported, but not PBX programming)
- Large enterprise deployments (50+ employees require scoping discussion)
- Compliance certification (we guide preparation, but don't certify)

**Geographic Service Area:**
- **Primary (On-site Available):** Stafford County, Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, Washington DC Metro Area
- **Remote Support:** Available nationwide for existing clients and specific projects

## Optional

- [About](https://www.enuclea.com/about.php): A personal letter from the founder on why we built a different kind of IT company
- [Services](https://www.enuclea.com/services.php): Complete service catalog with detailed descriptions
- [Contact](https://www.enuclea.com/contact.php): Get in touch for consultations and quotes
- [Book Intro Call](https://enuc.link/meet): Schedule a 15-minute consultation
- [Blog](https://www.enuclea.com/blog/): Field notes and insights on IT, networking, and security
- [FAQ](https://www.enuclea.com/faq/): Answers to common questions about working with Enuclea, CO-IT, support expectations, onboarding, and what to expect from service. Machine-readable FAQ data available at /faq/faqs.json
- [CO-IT Resources](https://www.enuclea.com/co-it-resources.php): Download CO-IT overview, case studies, and implementation guide (gated)
- [Case Studies](https://www.enuclea.com/case-studies/): Real-world examples of how Enuclea helps small businesses stabilize Wi-Fi, clean up networks, and quiet down their IT.
- [Church Exchange-to-365 Migration](https://www.enuclea.com/case-studies/church-exchange-365-migration/): How Enuclea leveraged NPO pricing to move a Stafford church from an end-of-life Exchange server to a $20/seat enterprise security stack on Microsoft 365 Business Premium — avoiding $10K+ in hardware refresh costs while achieving enforced MFA, granular backup recovery, and documented incident readiness.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.enuclea.com/privacy.php): VCDPA-compliant privacy policy with "Client-First" trust model (client-owned 1Password vaults, immediate severability, no data sales)
- [Security Score Assessment](https://www.enuclea.com/security-score.php): Free security maturity quiz with personalized recommendations
- [Managed IT — Stafford](https://www.enuclea.com/managed-it-stafford.php): Primary managed IT landing page for Stafford small businesses with pricing, onboarding process, and local FAQ.
- [Project Work](https://www.enuclea.com/projects.php): Scoped project engagements — infrastructure, migrations, security hardening, and assessments.
- [Quiet IT Checkup](https://www.enuclea.com/stafford-quiet-it.php): Quiet IT landing page for Stafford small businesses, including a one-time $149 Quiet IT Checkup IT support offer.
- [Professional Email](https://www.enuclea.com/email.php): Landing page on professional, domain-based business email--alignment, trust, and clarity.
- [Beyond Gmail (PDF Guide)](https://www.enuclea.com/resources/beyond-gmail/): Free PDF guide on business email risks, spoofing, and professional setup.
- [Think Like a Hacker](https://www.enuclea.com/russian-vm.php): Interactive simulation showing how attackers compromise networks (educational)



Enuclea LLC is a veteran-owned IT and network design firm in Stafford, VA and a member of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce. Chamber profile: https://members.fredericksburgchamber.org/list/member/enuclea-29756