Everything clients usually ask before getting started — answered plainly.
For a typical small business (50–200 employees), a full assessment takes 1–2 weeks from kickoff to final report delivery. This includes the questionnaire phase, scanning, analysis, and report writing. We minimize disruption to your team throughout the process.
No. The assessment is designed for businesses without dedicated security staff. We guide you through every step, explain findings in plain language, and tailor recommendations to your team's actual capacity to implement them. You don't need a technical co-pilot — that's what we're here for.
Almost always yes. MSPs focus on keeping your systems running — security assessments require specialized expertise that most MSPs don't provide. An independent assessment also gives you unbiased visibility into gaps your MSP may have missed or isn't incentivized to flag. We work alongside your MSP, not against them.
Yes. Cyber insurance carriers increasingly require documented security assessments, vulnerability management programs, and evidence of security controls. Our deliverables are structured to support insurance applications and renewals, and our compliance gap analysis maps directly to common carrier requirements.
A security assessment evaluates your security controls, policies, and posture against a framework — it's strategic and broad. Penetration testing is hands-on ethical hacking that actively attempts to exploit vulnerabilities — it's tactical and targeted. Most businesses should start with an assessment, then use penetration testing to validate specific high-risk areas.
Yes. All assessment and advisory work can be done fully remotely. We serve clients across the US and work effectively via video, secure file sharing, and online collaboration tools — no on-site visit required.
Pricing varies based on business size, scope, and the specific services needed. We offer project-based and retainer options — no bloated annual contracts. The best way to get accurate pricing is a free 30-minute discovery call where we can scope your needs and give you a clear number.
If you handle customer data, process payments, are subject to any compliance requirements, or simply want to know where your biggest risks are — you benefit from a security assessment. You don't need to have experienced a breach to justify the investment. Most businesses that reach out are surprised to learn how much exposure they have.
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