Frequently ASked Questions

Having an internal IT person is a great start, but IT support and cybersecurity are not the same. Your IT professional is focused on keeping your technology running, while we provide specialized cybersecurity expertise to help protect your business from cyber threats, reduce risk, and meet compliance requirements. We work alongside your existing IT staff—we don’t replace them.

Many internal IT professionals wear multiple hats and are responsible for everything from troubleshooting computers and managing networks to supporting employees and maintaining systems. Cybersecurity requires a different set of skills, including risk assessments, security strategy, compliance guidance, incident response planning, security awareness training, and staying current on the constantly evolving threat landscape.

Think of us as an extension of your team. We collaborate with your internal IT staff to identify vulnerabilities, strengthen security controls, prepare for compliance frameworks such as CMMC and NIST, assist with cyber insurance requirements, and provide strategic guidance that helps protect your business. By combining the operational knowledge of your IT team with our cybersecurity expertise, your organization benefits from a more comprehensive approach to managing technology and reducing cyber risk.

Yes. We help organizations understand CMMC requirements, identify security gaps, develop remediation plans, prepare required documentation, and guide businesses through the compliance process. Whether you’re a prime contractor or subcontractor, we can help you build a practical roadmap toward CMMC readiness.

Our services include CMMC readiness assessments, gap analyses, security policy development, System Security Plan (SSP) assistance, risk assessments, employee security awareness training, and ongoing compliance support. While we do not issue certifications, we help prepare your organization for the assessment process.

Sometimes a cyberattack is obvious, but many security breaches go undetected for weeks or even months. Warning signs may include unusual login activity, employees being locked out of accounts, unexpected password reset requests, missing files, slow computer performance, unauthorized financial transactions, or customers reporting suspicious emails from your business.

Not every technical problem is the result of a cyberattack, but it’s important not to ignore unusual activity. We help businesses investigate potential security incidents, identify signs of compromise, assess the scope of the issue, and recommend the appropriate next steps. If an incident is confirmed, we can assist with containment, recovery, and improving your security to help prevent future attacks.

Yes. We help businesses evaluate their cybersecurity risks by assessing their technology, policies, security controls, and business processes. Our goal is to identify vulnerabilities before cybercriminals do.

A cybersecurity assessment can uncover outdated software, weak passwords, missing security controls, backup issues, employee security risks, and other vulnerabilities that could expose your business to ransomware, data breaches, or operational disruptions. After the assessment, we provide practical recommendations prioritized by risk and business impact.

Yes. Many cyber insurance applications include technical questions about your organization’s cybersecurity practices. We help business owners understand what the questions mean, evaluate their current security controls, and provide the information needed to complete the application accurately.

We can review your cyber insurance questionnaire with you, explain technical terminology in plain English, identify any security gaps that may affect coverage, and recommend improvements that may strengthen your cybersecurity posture. Our goal is to help you make informed decisions while avoiding inaccurate responses on your insurance application.