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Cybersecurity & Compliance · Monona, WI

Practical Security for Wisconsin Businesses Under Real Compliance Pressure

HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, PCI DSS, and Wisconsin Stat. § 134.98 — we implement the technical controls, gather the evidence, and keep the stack managed day-to-day. No theatre, no over-selling, no jargon.

  • Layered defense architecture
  • Compliance control & evidence support
  • Same-day response + 5% SLA credit
  • Security awareness & phishing simulation
Layered cybersecurity and compliance controls for Wisconsin SMBs
300+
Endpoints Protected
9
Wisconsin Counties Served
5.0 ★
Google (8 reviews)
Est. 2023
Wisconsin-Based
The Reality

The Attacks SMBs Actually Face

SMBs are targeted because defenses are often partial. These are the three patterns we see and stop on Wisconsin networks week after week.

Phishing & BEC

  • Fake invoices and wire-fraud redirects
  • Credential harvesting via lookalike portals
  • Executive impersonation (CEO fraud)
  • Compromised vendor accounts in your supply chain

Ransomware

  • File and server encryption
  • Backup destruction before detonation
  • Double extortion (data theft + encryption)
  • Weeks of downtime, insurer involvement, breach notice

Account Takeover

  • Stolen or reused passwords (dark-web dumps)
  • Missing or bypassed MFA
  • Lateral movement through shared drives and M365
  • Silent data exfiltration over weeks

All three are preventable with the right controls, training, and monitoring — not with more paranoia.

Our Approach

Defense in Depth, Not a Single Product

No single tool stops everything. We build layered controls so when one fails, another catches it — and the whole stack is managed, not just installed.

01
Identity & Access
MFA, conditional access, least privilege, SSO
02
Email Security
Phishing filtering, DMARC/DKIM/SPF, impersonation defense
03
Endpoint Protection
EDR, application control, disk encryption
04
Network Security
Firewall, VLAN segmentation, DNS filtering, zero-trust remote access
05
Backup & Recovery
Immutable backups, quarterly restore testing
06
Monitoring & Response
24/7 automated alerting with same-day analyst response

Why Layers Matter

Attackers don’t stop after one failed attempt — they probe for weaknesses across your environment. Layered controls give you multiple chances to detect and stop them before damage is done.

Right-Sized to Your Risk

Not every business needs the same stack. We scope controls to your industry, compliance load, and actual threat model — without over-engineering or under-protecting.

Managed, Not Just Installed

Security tools are useless if nobody’s watching. We tune, monitor, and respond to alerts under published SLAs — so you’re protected in practice, not just on paper.

What We Deliver

Cybersecurity Services, End to End

From first assessment to ongoing protection, we handle the technical complexity so your team can focus on running the business.

Security Posture Review

Comprehensive review of identity, endpoint, email, network, backup, and policy controls. Deliverable: prioritized findings with risk ratings and specific remediation steps.

Managed Security Operations

Ongoing protection: endpoint security, email filtering, MFA enforcement, patching, DNS filtering, 24/7 alerting with same-day analyst response, and monthly SLA reporting.

Security Awareness & Phishing Simulation

Monthly micro-training, simulated phishing campaigns, policy reinforcement, and reporting. Track risk-by-department and reduce human-error exposure over time.

Compliance Control & Evidence Support

Gap analysis, control implementation, and evidence collection for HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, and cyber-insurance questionnaires. We work with your auditor; we do not replace them.

Incident Response

When something happens, we contain, investigate, and recover — aligned to the Wisconsin Stat. § 134.98 notification timeline. Post-incident root-cause analysis and hardening to prevent recurrence.

Vulnerability Management

Continuous scanning, prioritized remediation, patch cadence, and coordinated third-party penetration testing on an annual or compliance-driven cadence.

Compliance

Security That Supports Your Actual Obligations

Whether you’re preparing for a first audit or maintaining ongoing compliance, we implement the technical controls and organize the evidence. We align to frameworks; we don’t perform formal attestations.

HIPAA 42 CFR Part 2 PCI DSS NIST CSF Wisconsin § 134.98 Cyber Insurance

Gap Analysis

We map your current controls against framework requirements and produce a prioritized list of what’s missing, with effort and risk scoring.

Control Implementation

We deploy and configure the technical and administrative controls — MFA, logging, encryption, access reviews, policies — to meet requirements.

Evidence & Documentation

We collect, organize, and maintain evidence in a structured repository so audits and insurer questionnaires don’t derail operations.

How We Work

From Posture Review to Ongoing Protection

Clear stages, no surprises. Most engagements follow this path from first call to steady-state operations.

1

Discover

Scope your environment, business risks, compliance obligations, and existing controls.

2

Assess

Evaluate controls against framework and threat model; produce prioritized findings.

3

Harden

Deploy layered controls, enforce policies, close critical gaps, train users.

4

Monitor

Ongoing detection, same-day response, monthly reporting, quarterly review.

Written Accountability

The SLA Credit Guarantee

Managed security is only meaningful if someone’s on the hook for response times. If we miss a published SLA in any billing month, you get an automatic 5% credit on that month’s invoice — no paperwork, no dispute process. It’s in the MSA, not a slide.

  • 5% monthly credit — automatic, no forms
  • Same-day response on critical security incidents
  • Incident response aligned to Wisconsin § 134.98 timelines
  • Monthly SLA reporting in every client review
Why Us

What Makes This Different

Practical, Not Paranoid

Controls that fit your actual threat model and workflow — not checklists that block productivity.

Right-Sized Investment

Security spend matched to real risk and compliance load — no over-engineering, no under-protection.

Plain-Language Reporting

We explain risks and recommendations in language a non-technical owner can act on — no jargon, no fear tactics.

Wisconsin-Based & Accountable

Monona HQ, Dane County team, 9 counties served. When you call, someone who knows your environment answers.

FAQ

Cybersecurity & Compliance Questions, Answered

How much does a security engagement cost?

Assessment and managed-security pricing depends on environment size, compliance scope, and whether we’re layering onto an existing Managed IT agreement (where much of the stack is already included in the $125–$200/user/month range). For standalone security engagements, we scope per environment. Request a quote.

We’re small — are we really a target?

Yes. Automated attack tooling doesn’t discriminate by company size — it scans for vulnerabilities at scale. SMBs are actively preferred by some attacker groups because defenses are often partial and ransomware payouts are more likely. The meaningful question isn’t whether you’re a target; it’s whether you’re a hard one.

What’s included in a Security Posture Review?

We review identity and access, endpoint protection, email security, network architecture, backup and recovery posture, logging and monitoring, policies, user awareness, and applicable compliance controls. Deliverable: a written report with risk ratings, prioritized findings, and specific remediation steps — yours to keep regardless of whether you engage us for remediation.

How long does meaningful hardening take?

Quick wins (MFA enforcement, email filtering posture, backup verification, local admin lockdown) deploy in days. Comprehensive hardening typically runs 4–8 weeks depending on environment complexity, compliance load, and whether policy rewrites are in scope. Compliance-heavy environments (HIPAA with multi-site or 42 CFR Part 2) extend to 10–12 weeks.

Can you support HIPAA, PCI DSS, and other frameworks?

Yes — for HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, PCI DSS, NIST CSF, Wisconsin Stat. § 134.98, and cyber-insurance questionnaires. We perform gap analysis, implement controls, and organize evidence. We do not perform formal attestations (e.g., SOC 2 reports are issued by licensed CPA firms; PCI ROCs are issued by QSAs). We align your environment and documentation so those audits go smoothly when you engage one.

Do you perform penetration testing?

We perform continuous vulnerability scanning and coordinate formal penetration tests through vetted third-party firms on an annual or compliance-driven cadence. We interpret the findings, prioritize remediation, and verify closure. This separation keeps the testing independent — a compliance best practice.

What happens if we get breached?

We contain the incident, preserve forensic evidence, coordinate with your cyber insurer and legal counsel, assess notification obligations under Wisconsin Stat. § 134.98 and any applicable federal statutes (HIPAA Breach Notification Rule, etc.), support recovery, and conduct post-incident root-cause analysis and hardening. For Managed Security clients, incident response is included in the agreement; for others, we offer emergency response engagements.

Before The Incident, Not After

Find the Gaps Before Attackers Do

Most organizations don’t know where they’re exposed until something goes wrong. A Security Posture Review surfaces the real gaps, ranks them by risk, and gives you a remediation plan you can act on — whether you engage us for the work or not.

Get Started

Request a Security Posture Review

Tell us about your environment, compliance load, and concerns. We’ll respond with scope options, timeline, and pricing guidance — usually within one business day.