Cybersecurity & scam prevention for our community

Real people. Real protection. Real peace.

Clear, human guidance for people, families, and small organizations who want to feel more confident online.

Serving Downriver and Southeast Michigan in person, with online appointments available where appropriate.

Downriver Digital Defense

Protection that feels understandable, not overwhelming.

A steadier way forward

You deserve answers you can use.

Digital safety can be complicated. The guidance you receive should not be. We explain what matters, help you choose the next step, and leave the fear tactics behind.

20+ years in security and technology

Founder Eric Pelkey combines security engineering and leadership experience with a calm, public-safety-minded approach.

Personal guidance

A real person listens, explains, and helps you prioritize.

Community focused

Support for individuals, seniors, families, and small local teams.

Practical support

Start with what feels most urgent to you.

From a thorough checkup to education and recovery guidance, every conversation is scheduled and centered on your situation.

Personalized risk assessment

Know your risks—and which fixes matter first.

We review your accounts, devices, and everyday habits, then turn the findings into a practical action plan you can follow.

Account review

Clear priorities

Step-by-step plan

Scam & message check

Pause before you reply, pay, or click.

Get scheduled help looking at a suspicious call, text, email, payment request, or possible AI-generated fake.

Recovery guidance

A steady next step after fraud.

Sort through reporting, documentation, and the right referrals after you have handled an active emergency.

For local teams

Right-sized security guidance for small businesses and nonprofits without an in-house security team.

Education that keeps up with AI-era scams

Workshops and ongoing check-ins help people recognize voice clones, deepfakes, and AI-written phishing without relying on outdated warning signs.

Available scheduled services

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Your next calm step

Guidance is available by scheduled appointment.

Explore the services above to find the support that fits your situation. There is no 24/7 emergency line or immediate-response promise.

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