Tech Brain Garage helps everyday people, small businesses and teams with computers, AI, cyber security, VPN, IT and web design, through hands-on training and expert service.
Whether you're turning on a laptop for the first time or handing busywork to AI, there's a bay for you.
The foundations, taught slowly and without jargon, so you can use a computer on your own terms.
Understand what AI is, what it isn't, and how it already shows up in your phone, inbox and job.
Put AI to work on the tasks that eat your week, with step-by-step setups you can keep using.
Beyond training, we protect, plan and build the technology you depend on.
Protect your devices, accounts and business data from scams, malware and break-ins.
Continuous monitoring that spots and stops threats on every computer, laptop and server in your business.
Plain-language advice on the technology your business runs on, and help putting it in place.
Websites that look sharp, work on every phone and bring in new customers.
Private, encrypted connections for working from home, traveling and using public Wi-Fi.
As a managed service provider (MSP), we can look after your technology on an ongoing basis, with the security backing of our partnership with Montana Information Security.
We start with a short conversation about what you use now, what frustrates you and what you want to be able to do.
Hands-on lessons at your pace, on your own devices, with plain-language notes you keep afterward.
You try it on real tasks while we're there to help, so the skills stick after the session ends.
Patient, judgment-free help getting comfortable with computers, phones and the internet.
Practical AI workflows that save hours on writing, admin and customer follow-up.
Group workshops that bring everyone to the same level on digital and AI skills.
The computer and AI skills employers now expect, from résumés to remote work tools.
Technology should feel like a tool in your hands, not a wall in your way.
Everything explained in everyday language, with no question too basic.
We teach on the computer and apps you actually use.
Scam awareness and privacy are built into every program.
I've been into technology for the past decade and did tech support for a POS company for over seven years. I recently earned my Bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Networking, with a focus on cybersecurity.
I've formed several partnerships and have a business partner. If you're looking for web design, cyber security, VPN or any of the other services we provide, please reach out. We'll be happy to help you and your business!
Get in touch →Tech Brain Garage is an MSP partner of Montana Information Security. We also teach and set up trusted tools from these partners, from the computer on your desk to the software that keeps it safe.
Tell us what you'd like help with and we'll get back to you to set up a time.
We'll get back to you as soon as we can, usually within one business day.
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This live map from Kaspersky shows cyber threats detected around the world in real time. Every line is an attack being caught as it happens: malware, phishing, network attacks and more.
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Open the live map ↗Map provided by Kaspersky Cyberthreat Real-Time Map.
Endpoint detection, VPN and cyber security services from Tech Brain Garage, backed by our MSP partnership with Montana Information Security.
These are some of the tools security professionals rely on to find weaknesses before attackers do, and to spot attacks in progress. Knowing what they are is the first step to understanding how your own systems get tested and protected.
Only scan or test systems you own or have written permission to test. Scanning someone else's website or network without permission is illegal in the U.S. and many other countries. To practice, use the legal training labs listed at the bottom of this page.
Web server scanner
Scans web servers for outdated software, risky default files and common misconfigurations. A classic first check in any website security review.
Used by: Penetration testers, web admins
Official site ↗Web app security scanner
Sits between your browser and a website to find vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting and insecure settings. Formerly OWASP ZAP.
Used by: Developers, QA and security testers
Official site ↗Web app testing toolkit
The industry-standard proxy for inspecting and replaying web traffic by hand while testing how an app handles input.
Used by: Web penetration testers
Official site ↗Network discovery
Maps which devices are on a network and which services and ports they expose. The starting point for most network assessments.
Used by: Network admins, penetration testers
Official site ↗Packet analyzer
Captures and decodes network traffic so you can see exactly what devices are sending. Essential for troubleshooting and incident investigation.
Used by: Network engineers, analysts
Official site ↗Wi-Fi security auditing
A suite for assessing wireless network security, including monitoring Wi-Fi traffic and testing the strength of Wi-Fi passwords.
Used by: Wireless security testers
Official site ↗Vulnerability scanner
Scans computers and servers against a large database of known vulnerabilities and produces a prioritized report.
Used by: IT teams, MSPs, auditors
Official site ↗Vulnerability scanner
A widely used commercial scanner with a free edition for learning, covering missing patches, weak settings and known flaws.
Used by: Security analysts, students
Official site ↗Penetration testing framework
Lets authorized testers safely confirm whether a known vulnerability can actually be exploited, proving which fixes matter most.
Used by: Penetration testers, red teams
Official site ↗Security testing platform
A Linux distribution that comes with hundreds of security tools preinstalled, including most on this page. A common lab setup for students.
Used by: Students, penetration testers
Official site ↗Password auditing
Tests how quickly weak passwords could be guessed, so organizations can enforce stronger password policies.
Used by: Auditors, IT admins
Official site ↗Password auditing
A fast password-recovery tool used to audit password strength and show why long passphrases matter.
Used by: Auditors, forensic analysts
Official site ↗Security monitoring (SIEM/XDR)
Collects logs and alerts from computers and servers in one place to detect threats, track file changes and check compliance.
Used by: SOC analysts, MSPs
Official site ↗Intrusion detection
Watches network traffic in real time and raises alerts when it matches patterns of known attacks.
Used by: Network defenders
Official site ↗Threat hunting platform
A ready-made Linux platform that bundles network monitoring, intrusion detection and log analysis for defenders.
Used by: Blue teams, incident responders
Official site ↗Tech Brain Garage uses professional tools like these to check your systems, with your permission, and fix what we find. Backed by our MSP partnership with Montana Information Security.
