--- title: "About Anthony Affee | Bytes Unlimited — Hudson Valley NY MSP" description: "Meet Anthony Affee, owner of Bytes Unlimited and Linux Systems Engineer since 2012. SANS-certified MSP in Wallkill, NY delivering managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services to Hudson Valley and nationwide." canonical: https://www.bytesunlimited.com/about/ --- ABOUT BYTES UNLIMITED # About Anthony Affee — Hudson Valley NY MSP Bytes Unlimited is owner-operated by Anthony Affee — a Linux Systems Engineer and SANS-certified security practitioner serving small and medium businesses from Hudson Valley, NY to clients nationwide. ## Meet Anthony Affee Bytes Unlimited has been delivering managed IT and cybersecurity services since **2012**. As a **Linux Systems Engineer** by trade, Anthony built the firm around the principle that small and medium businesses deserve the same security posture and operational maturity as the enterprises he's spent his career supporting. What started as side work helping local Hudson Valley businesses keep their servers running has grown into a full-service MSP — covering managed IT, cloud architecture on AWS, Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 deployments, SonicWall and Duo MFA rollouts, WordPress hosting, and PCI DSS / HIPAA compliance work. Anthony lives in **Wallkill, NY** and serves clients across the Hudson Valley in person, with remote support extended to small businesses nationwide. ![Anthony Affee, Owner and Linux Systems Engineer at Bytes Unlimited](/images/Anthony-Affee-Bytes-Unlimited-Profile-Landscape-9-10-2025.webp) ## How We Work Four principles guide every engagement — from a one-off WordPress hardening to a multi-year managed IT contract. * ![](/icons/icon-security.svg) ### Security-First Every recommendation starts from a threat model. PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SANS-aligned controls are baked into the work — not bolted on after. * ![](/icons/icon-support.svg) ### Owner-Operated You work directly with Anthony — not a rotating ticket queue. Senior expertise on every engagement, with no junior tier handoff. * ![](/icons/icon-training.svg) ### Plain English Risks, trade-offs, and costs explained without jargon. You get the "why" behind every decision so you can make informed calls. * ![](/icons/icon-speed.svg) ### Right-Sized Enterprise-grade tools delivered at SMB-friendly pricing through Google, Microsoft, and SonicWall partner programs — no oversold contracts. ## Certifications & Credentials Independently verified credentials from SANS, GIAC, and Amazon Web Services — backing every security and cloud recommendation. * ![SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP)](/images/sans-security-awareness-professional-ssap.webp) ### SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP) Issued by SANS Institute Demonstrates expertise in building and managing security awareness programs that change end-user behavior. [ Verify credential → (opens in new tab) ](https://www.credly.com/badges/7a6b4d4a-7e77-4bee-a4cb-58c92ea56baa/public%5Furl) * ![GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)](/images/giac-security-leadership-gslc.webp) ### GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC) Issued by GIAC Validates the ability to lead security teams, manage risk, and align cybersecurity programs with business strategy. [ Verify credential → (opens in new tab) ](https://www.credly.com/badges/fe94750e-2f62-4a94-ada5-6161c47c1384/public%5Furl) * ![AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP)](/images/aws-certified-cloud-practitioner.webp) ### AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) Issued by Amazon Web Services Foundational AWS expertise for cloud architecture, cost management, and infrastructure migration decisions. [ Verify credential → (opens in new tab) ](https://www.credly.com/badges/21027b19-3eae-4a11-8203-7741b7cb74d7/public%5Furl) PAST CREDENTIALS & TRAINING ## Credentials held previously Past certifications still inform our practice today, even when the credential itself has lapsed. The operational experience that earned each one continues through ongoing client work. * ![PCI Qualified Integrator and Reseller (QIR) badge](/images/pci-qualified-integrator-and-reseller-qir.webp) ### PCI Qualified Integrator and Reseller (QIR) Expired Issued by PCI Security Standards Council Authorized integrator and reseller credential for PCI DSS payment-environment work. The credential lapsed in 2023; the operational experience that earned it continues to inform our PCI DSS engagements today. Issued October 2022 · Expired October 2023 [ Verify on Credly → (opens in new tab) ](https://www.credly.com/badges/5b2ec17b-ac33-4e25-8acb-2a4d2f05e405/public%5Furl) PCI DSS operational experience continues through ongoing client engagements — see [Security & Compliance](/services/security/) for current PCI work. ## Official Partner Programs Active partner status with Google, Microsoft, and SonicWall — enterprise tools at SMB pricing, with direct vendor escalation paths when issues arise. * [![Google Workspace SELECT Co-sell & Services Partner — Bytes Unlimited](/images/Google-workspace-services-partner-bytes-unlimited-white-Square.webp) SELECT Co-sell & Services Partner Direct partner channel for Google Workspace licensing, deployment, and migration — with co-sell pricing passed through to clients.](/services/google-workspace/) * [![Microsoft Solutions Partner — Bytes Unlimited](/images/microsoft_partner-bytes-unlimited-office-365-cloud-Square.webp) Solutions Partner Active Microsoft Solutions Partner for Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Office 365 deployments across SMB environments.](/services/microsoft-365/) * [![SonicWall Velocity Bronze Partner — Bytes Unlimited](/images/sonicwall-partner-bytes-unlimited-velocity_bronze-square-white.webp) Velocity Bronze Partner Authorized SonicWall reseller for next-gen firewalls, Cloud Secure Edge (CSE), and managed network security.](/services/sonicwall/) ## Hudson Valley Roots, Nationwide Reach Bytes Unlimited is headquartered in **Wallkill, NY**, in the heart of the Hudson Valley. We provide in-person support across Orange, Ulster, Dutchess, and surrounding counties — from on-site network buildouts to hands-on hardware refreshes. For clients outside the region, the same managed IT, cloud, and cybersecurity services are delivered remotely. Cloud-first architecture, secure remote access via Duo and SonicWall CSE, and SaaS-based monitoring make distance irrelevant for most engagements. COMMON QUESTIONS ## Frequently Asked Questions How long has Anthony been doing IT work? Bytes Unlimited has been delivering managed IT services since 2012, with years of professional IT experience before that. Anthony is also active in enterprise security work in his day job, which keeps the firm continuously exposed to enterprise-grade controls that get translated down for SMB clients. What certifications does Anthony hold? SANS Security Awareness Professional (SSAP), GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC), and AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP). All three are independently verifiable on Credly — links are on this page under each credential card. Why was Bytes Unlimited founded? To bring enterprise-grade security and operational maturity to small and medium businesses at SMB pricing. Most SMBs are stuck between "no IT" and an overpriced cookie-cutter MSP — Bytes Unlimited is the middle path: senior engineering, partner-level access to Google, Microsoft, and SonicWall pricing, and a security-first posture without the enterprise overhead. Is Anthony hands-on with every engagement? Yes. When you contact Bytes Unlimited, Anthony is who you talk to. Engineering decisions, security recommendations, and ongoing support all run through him directly — no junior-tier handoff, no ticket-queue triage. What technologies does Anthony work with day-to-day? Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, Amazon Linux), AWS (CloudFormation, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM), Ruby on Rails, GitHub Actions, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and Entra ID, SonicWall NGFW and Cloud Secure Edge, Duo MFA, Bitdefender GravityZone, Cloudflare, and WordPress for hosted sites. Does Anthony offer fractional security leadership or vCISO work? Yes. Fractional security leadership engagements are part of what Bytes Unlimited offers, particularly for SMBs that need executive-level security strategy and program oversight but cannot justify a full-time CISO. The scope is shaped around your risk profile, compliance footprint, and growth plans. Where can I find Anthony outside this site? LinkedIn is the primary professional channel — Anthony posts regularly on cybersecurity topics, particularly the practical side of running security programs at SMB scale. Links to LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram are in the footer. ## Let's Talk About Your IT Whether you're sizing up a full managed IT contract or need a one-off security audit, the first conversation is always free. [ Get In Touch ](/contact/) [ Explore Services ](/services/) ## Sitemap - [Site map](https://www.bytesunlimited.com/sitemap.md) - [llms.txt](https://www.bytesunlimited.com/llms.txt) - [Canonical URL list](https://www.bytesunlimited.com/sitemap.xml)