About
Local, practical AI and security help for small businesses
{{OWNER_NAME}} is the founder of North Valley AI Security, a veteran-owned company focused on helping small businesses adopt AI safely and strengthen cybersecurity without enterprise complexity.
Chico-based, plain-English support
The practice is built for small businesses, nonprofits, founders, professional services firms, and local organizations that need someone who can translate AI and cybersecurity decisions into reasonable next steps.
The work emphasizes security-first decisions, scope-first review, authorization before any testing, and documentation that can actually be used after the engagement ends.
Practical over performative
Security with clear business value
Security-first decisions
Written scope and authorization
Clear handoff documentation
Veteran-owned local accountability
Local service area
Chico-based support with remote-friendly delivery
Work is centered on Chico and nearby Butte County communities, with practical support for Paradise, Oroville, Durham, Gridley, Orland, Corning, Red Bluff, surrounding areas, and remote clients. The goal is local trust, clear communication, and security decisions that fit smaller organizations.
Chico
Paradise
Oroville
Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Durham, Gridley, Orland, Corning, Red Bluff, and surrounding areas; remote support available
Not sure where to start?
Looking for a grounded AI or security partner?
Start with the decision you are trying to make, the workflow you want to improve, or the security concern you want to understand.