Information security goes well beyond technology. It is Risk Management. 65% of small and medium sized businesses and enterprises have experienced a cyberattack in the last year. Regulatory demands and cyber insurance requirements have never been more stringent. In today’s climate, strategic cybersecurity guidance is a necessity, not a luxury. You need someone who can assess risks and vulnerabilities, create and execute a comprehensive cybersecurity plan, ensure compliance and safeguard business continuity.
Our team is constantly developing solutions and training to assist clients in improving the measurable fundamentals of their information security programs. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve
Our approach to information security is characterized by a delicate balance between simplicity and thoroughness, recognizing that while the concept may be straightforward, its execution demands meticulous attention to detail. We make information security simple, but not easy—a mantra that underscores our dedication to providing accessible yet comprehensive solutions that leave no stone unturned in safeguarding businesses against cyber threats.
Our mission at Secure Shield is to fix the broken information security industry. Our priority is helping people. Not only do we respond to incidents, but we also solve as many weaknesses as we can in your security environment. Being with organizations before, during, and after a breach is the only way we can truly improve their security and protect the sensitive information entrusted to them.
There is no such thing as a “cookie cutter” approach or an “easy button” with information security. Each organization is different, and every security program is at a different stage of maturity. We get to know your business intimately, use an information security risk assessment to inform your team what your strengths and weaknesses are, and then apply industry best practices to help you make improvements.
We view Risk Assessments a bit differently than most MSP’s and Cybersecurity firms. Our unique risk assessment methodology helps you establish a quantifiable baseline for your security posture and prioritize remediation efforts for the most critical issues. Conducting a cyber risk assessment is the essential first step in developing an effective, comprehensive, and measurable security strategy. Our assessments are based on NIST, maps to every major industry standard and extends far beyond simple technical IT controls.
We do not sell any third-party products, and information security is all we do. Since we are not an MSP, you can be confident that we are not out to sell you the perfect “stack”, or push you towards tools you do not understand or need. Our advice will always be made with improving your security program. We will never recommend hardware or software unless it’s what’s best for your organization.
“Since our industry is so highly regulated, we wanted to be sure our security was performing as well as it possibly could. We are subject to customer audits, and Secure Shield helped us strengthen our policies and operating procedures to frame us in the best light with our clients. There is a lot of depth to their background in information security and physical security. They know how to provide full coverage and give good suggestions to eliminate gaps.”
Colleen Lessmann
Health Director
Qwemtsin Health Society
Cybersecurity protects the technology, whereas Information Security deals with the protection of data from any form of threat. Our team consults your organization to make good information risk decisions, then develop solutions and training to assist in improving the measurable fundamentals of your information security program. These fundamentals are lacking in our industry, and while progress is being made, we can’t do it alone. Whether you’re wondering where to start, or looking for a team of experts to collaborate with you, we are ready to serve
Each business has its own unique challenges when it comes to protecting data. Sometimes it takes outside assistance in order to not only recognize, but address information security issues. Whether you need to validate your current program, or need guidance in leveling up the efforts that reduce risk, we can help.
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Secure Shield offers a comprehensive risk assessment designed to discover and quantify information security risk. An industry standard used by security practitioners around the country, A risk assessment with Secure Shield includes a thorough evaluation of risks within four phases: administrative controls, physical controls, internal technical controls, and external technical controls. This allows organizations to understand their current standing, where they want to be, and how to get there.
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Virtual CISO is a service designed to make top-tier security experts available to organizations who need security expertise and guidance. Our team of experts has decades of experience; building information security programs that work WITH business objectives and show measurable improvement to security posture.
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The SecureRisk Method is more than “checking a box”, or adding to your “advanced security stack”. We emulate the attack lifecycle to measure cyber risk in a standardized and scalable way. We don’t just passively observe – we actively interrogate targets.
We believe that risk management should encompass ALL points of risk, and not just going through an a la carte menu of cyber security services. Information security incidents happen. It’s not a matter of if, but when—regardless of how secure you feel you are. It’s important that organizations not only have defenses in place but that they test those defenses for gaps.
Learn MoreNo matter the size of your business, Secure Shield has you covered with information security services customized to your company’s specific needs.
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