FAQ

Our approach is built on 30+ years of real-world experience protecting mission-critical systems. We focus on practical solutions that align with your business objectives rather than academic or purely technical approaches. We also translate complex cybersecurity concepts into clear business language, making it easier to make informed decisions.

Yes, we work with organizations ranging from small healthcare practices to large enterprises. Our approach scales to match your company's size, complexity, and resources. Whether you need comprehensive enterprise cybersecurity or focused compliance assistance, we tailor our services appropriately.

Our pricing depends on project scope, timeline, and complexity. We typically provide fixed-price proposals for well-defined projects like M&A due diligence or HIPAA assessments. For ongoing services, we offer flexible arrangements including project-based work and retainer relationships.

We offer both. Many clients engage us for specific projects like M&A due diligence or compliance assessments. Others work with us on an ongoing basis for virtual CISO services, quarterly security reviews, or continuous compliance monitoring.

Our standard timeline is 10-15 business days from initial data access to final report delivery. For urgent situations, we can accelerate this timeline. Complex targets with multiple subsidiaries or extensive regulatory requirements may need additional time.

We typically request network documentation, security policies, recent audit reports, incident history, and vendor information. We work within standard due diligence protocols and data room access procedures that most targets are already familiar with.

Absolutely. We regularly work alongside legal, financial, tax, and operational due diligence teams. We can participate in joint management presentations and ensure our findings are properly integrated with other workstreams.

We provide clear risk assessment and recommendations for any issues we identify. This includes categorizing risks by severity, estimating remediation costs, and suggesting how findings might impact deal terms. Our goal is to give you the information needed to make informed decisions.

HIPAA compliance means meeting the minimum legal requirements for protecting patient health information. Cybersecurity protection goes beyond compliance to provide practical defense against modern cyber threats. Think of HIPAA as the foundation and cybersecurity as the complete house.

We work with healthcare organizations of all sizes. Our solutions scale appropriately , from individual practices needing straightforward HIPAA compliance to large health systems requiring enterprise cybersecurity architecture.

We design security controls that integrate naturally with clinical workflows. Our approach is to understand how care is actually delivered, then implement security measures that protect patient data while preserving clinical efficiency.

Yes, we help organizations prepare for HIPAA audits and can provide support during Office for Civil Rights investigations. We also conduct internal HIPAA assessments to identify and address potential compliance gaps before they become problems.

The Department of Labor recognizes that retirement plan data is valuable to cybercriminals and has established cybersecurity as a fiduciary responsibility. Plan sponsors must implement reasonable cybersecurity measures to protect participant information and plan assets.

The DOL guidance calls for annual cybersecurity audits, strong access controls, vendor cybersecurity oversight, incident response procedures, and staff cybersecurity training. The key word is "reasonable" , measures should be appropriate for the plan's size and complexity.

ERISA fiduciary liability can extend to personal assets in cases of breach of fiduciary duty. Implementing reasonable cybersecurity measures and following proper procedures helps protect against this liability exposure.

The DOL recommends annual cybersecurity audits as a baseline. Plans with higher risk profiles, recent security incidents, or significant changes in service providers may benefit from more frequent assessments.

Cloud security depends on proper configuration and management. Major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) provide robust security tools, but customers are responsible for configuring and using these tools correctly. Most cloud security issues result from customer configuration errors rather than platform vulnerabilities.

Cloud providers secure the underlying infrastructure, while customers are responsible for securing their data, applications, and access controls. Think of it like renting an apartment , the building has security, but you're responsible for locking your own door.

We design cloud architectures that meet specific compliance requirements like HIPAA, SOC 2, or PCI-DSS. This includes proper data classification, access controls, encryption, logging, and monitoring configurations that satisfy regulatory requirements.

Yes, we provide cloud migration security planning that ensures your data and applications are properly protected throughout the migration process and in their new cloud environment.

The best first step is a conversation about your specific needs and challenges. We can discuss your situation, explain our relevant experience, and outline how we might help. From there, we can develop a specific proposal if there's a good fit.

Yes, we're happy to provide references from clients with similar needs or in similar situations, subject to confidentiality requirements. These conversations can help you understand our approach and the results we've achieved for others.

That's a common situation, and it's often where we can provide the most value. We can help you assess your cybersecurity needs, understand your compliance requirements, and develop an appropriate action plan based on your specific situation and objectives.