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Arlington, VA · IT Support, Cybersecurity & Custom Software
Reliable IT support, cybersecurity, and custom software for Northern Virginia businesses
We manage your network and cybersecurity, build custom software and cloud systems, and design the website that brings in customers — so you get the reliability of a full IT department without the overhead. One accountable, certified team in Arlington.
IT supportNetworks, devices & Microsoft 365
CybersecuritySecurity+ certified engineering
Custom softwarePlatforms, APIs & cloud migrations
Direct accessYou talk directly to who does the work
4 languagesEnglish, Arabic, Russian & Ukrainian
Arlington, VA
Local IT support & cybersecurity, on-site when needed
$500 flat
New business website, no hidden fees
15,000+
End customers served by an e-commerce platform we built for one client
4 languages
English, Arabic, Russian & Ukrainian
What we do
IT support, cybersecurity & business software — one local team
Most small and midsize businesses can't justify a full in-house IT department, but still need someone accountable for their network, security, and technology. We handle all three — plus the website or software that runs your business — so you can stay focused on running it.
IT Support & Networking
Ongoing plans for networks, devices & Microsoft 365.
The IT department, without the overhead.
Day-to-day IT support without hiring an internal department — network and Wi-Fi setup, device troubleshooting, Microsoft 365 administration, and backups, handled by an accountable local team that picks up the phone.
- Network, Wi-Fi & device support
- Microsoft 365 setup & administration
- Automated backups & monitoring
- Cloud migration for growing teams
Cybersecurity
Security+ certified. Practical protection, not empty promises.
Reduce risk with a clear, honest plan.
Right-sized cybersecurity for real businesses: security audits, hardening, access controls, monitoring, and email security — so you know your risks and have a plan to reduce them.
- Website & network security audits
- Email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
- Access control & password hygiene
- Monitoring & incident response guidance
Websites & Custom Software
From a $500 launch website to custom platforms & cloud migrations.
From your first site to platforms that scale.
A fast, professional website or online store starting at $500 flat — or a custom-built platform, portal, and cloud infrastructure when your business needs more than an off-the-shelf template.
- New business websites from $500 flat
- Custom software & internal platforms
- Cloud infrastructure & migrations
- APIs, integrations & automation
The gap most vendors leave open
Most agencies that build your website don't secure it — and most IT or security firms won't touch your code. That gap is exactly what gets exploited: automated bots scan new and unmaintained sites within hours of launch, checking for outdated plugins and known vulnerabilities, and exploit the first match they find. Small businesses were the victims in 43% of breaches (Verizon 2019 Data Breach Investigations Report) — not because they're targeted individually, but because unmaintained sites are the easiest ones to find. We build and secure under one roof, so the site that brings in customers isn't also your biggest unlocked door.
Why “HashWhales”? Hash for security-first engineering, Whales for systems built to scale with you. An Arlington team with full accountability — no offshore handoffs, no call centers, no disappearing after launch.
Simple, honest pricing
$500 gets your business online — professionally
One flat fee to design, build, and launch your website. Then, if you want us to keep it running and growing, monthly plans start at $50 — with a trial period before any ongoing commitment.
Start here
Initial Build
A complete, secure launch — then a trial period before any ongoing plan.
- First design prototype in 24 hours
- Professional, security-first Next.js build
- Mobile-first, high-speed performance
- Basic SEO foundation
- Trial period before any ongoing commitment
Essential Hosting & Maintenance
Keep your site secure, patched, and online.
- Secure, professionally managed hosting
- Routine system updates and security patches
- Minor bug fixes to keep everything running smoothly
Recommended for growth
SEO & Search Visibility
Everything in Advanced, plus continuous SEO to grow organic traffic.
- Everything in Advanced E-commerce Management
- Continuous technical and on-page SEO
- Ongoing work to strengthen organic search visibility
- Easier for new customers to find your store on Google
Revenue-share applies only to new, attributable traffic we help drive — never your existing customers. Compare all plans.
Recent work for businesses like yours
We make flowers. They made it possible for people to find them. Both halves turned out to be necessary.
- Tempo LazerLuxury floral e-commerce, Washington DC15,000+ customers served
- mykefi.aiAI-powered SaaS for restaurant & local-service operationsBuilt on Next.js, Spring Boot & AWS
- DMV construction firmB2B proposal & client portal platformDynamic proposal generation engine
- Industrial tire marketplaceHigh-volume automotive e-commerceFedEx, HubSpot & Stripe integrations
Mustafa AknanFounder & Principal ConsultantArlington, VA
The founder you'll actually work with
Hi, I'm Mustafa. My team and I handle your IT, security, and software ourselves.
I lead the HashWhales team handling IT support, cybersecurity, and custom software for small and midsize businesses in the DC area — plus the websites that run them. When you work with us you talk directly to the people who design, build, secure, and maintain your systems. No account managers, no offshore handoffs, no call centers.
- B.S. Information Science, University of Pittsburgh (Cybersecurity minor)
- CompTIA Security+ certified
- CompTIA Network+ and A+ certified
- Healthcare IT experience in HIPAA-regulated environments
I work with clients in English, Arabic, Russian and Ukrainian.
How it works
From first call to live website
A simple process built for busy business owners — you make the decisions, we handle everything technical.
01
Tell us about your business
Call, text, or send the form. We talk about what you do, who your customers are, and what you need — in plain language, no tech jargon.
02
See your design in 24 hours
Within a day you get a first design preview of your new site, so you can react to something real instead of imagining it.
03
We build and launch
Your site goes live fast, secure, and mobile-ready — with online ordering, booking, or payments if your business needs them.
04
We keep it working for you
Hosting, updates, backups, and security are handled. When you are ready, growth plans bring in new customers through Google and marketing.
Ready for IT you don't have to think about?
Call or text and talk directly to the engineer who handles your network, security, and technology — or request a free review of your website, email security, backups, and business systems with clear, honest recommendations.