The CastelGuard Readiness Assessment

In one week, you'll know exactly where your business is exposed, and whether your cyber insurance would actually pay out when you need it.

Most small businesses don't find out their security has a gap until it's too late: after a breach, during an audit, or worst of all, when an insurance company denies their claim over a box they checked "yes" on but never actually put in place.

The Readiness Assessment fixes that. I sit down with your business, look at how you really operate, and measure it against the same frameworks the big companies use — NIST and CIS — the very ones that also unlock your legal protection under Ohio's Safe Harbor law. No jargon. No scare tactics. Just a clear, plain-English picture of where you stand.

Here's what you walk away with:

  • A simple risk score: where you're strong, where you're exposed

  • A prioritized roadmap in plain English: what to fix first, what can wait

  • A straight answer on whether you'd actually pass your cyber insurance requirements

  • A clear picture of what compliance (HIPAA, FTC Safeguards, PCI, CMMC) really requires of you

The report is yours to keep. Fix it yourself, hand it to your current IT provider, or have me handle it. Your call, no strings.

Start with a free 20-minute call. We'll talk through your business, your industry's requirements, and what's putting you most at risk. You'll walk away with a clear sense of where you stand and whether a full Readiness Assessment is worth it for you. No scans, no obligation, just a straight conversation.

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Ready to go deeper? The CastelGuard Readiness Assessment is a full review of your setup against the frameworks your insurer and regulators expect, delivered as a written report with a risk score and a prioritized fix-it plan. We'll scope it together on the call.

Our Services

Looking to protect yourself from ransomware and phishing emails, or need a more comprehensive cyber security offering? We offer these services and more in three comprehensive tiers, to help protect your business from threats and to protect your data, or meet your cyber insurance and compliance needs.

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  • The Digital Bodyguard

    • What it is: Most people call this "Antivirus," but modern hackers have evolved past that. We use EDR (Endpoint Detection & Response).

    • The Problem: Old antivirus is like a "Wanted" poster; it only stops criminals it already knows. If a brand-new virus shows up, it walks right past.

    • The Solution: Our system doesn't just look for "known" bad guys; it watches for bad behavior. If a computer suddenly starts trying to lock up files or send data to a foreign country, our system tackles it instantly.

    • The CastelGuard Difference: I don't just "check the box" and install the software. I personally configure the settings to match how your specific business operates, ensuring you're protected without being slowed down.

  • The Undo Button

    • What it is: A fail-safe copy of every single important file, email, and record your business owns.

    • The Problem: Hardware fails. People delete things by accident. Ransomware tries to hold your data hostage for thousands of dollars.

    • The Solution: We keep a "frozen" copy of your data in a secure, off-site vault. If the worst happens, we don't pay hackers—we just hit the "Undo" button and restore your business to where it was before the trouble started.

    • The CastelGuard Difference: A backup is only as good as its last test. I don't just hope your data is there; I regularly test the recovery process so I know it works.

  • The Double-Lock

    • What it is: This is often called MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication). It’s that second code you get on your phone when you log in.

    • The Problem: Passwords are stolen every day. If a hacker gets your password, they are you. They can read your emails, redirect your wire transfers, and lock you out of your own systems.

    • The Solution: We add a "Double-Lock" to your accounts. Even if a hacker has your password, they can't get in without that second tap on your phone.

    • The CastelGuard Difference: I help your team set this up so it’s a quick, 2-second habit rather than a daily frustration. I’ll show you how to stay secure without losing your mind.

  • The Human Firewall

    • What it is: Simple, short training sessions to help your team spot a scam before they click.

    • The Problem: You can have the best locks in the world, but they don't work if someone opens the door for a stranger. Most hacks start with a trick email that looks like it’s from "The Boss" or "The Bank."

    • The Solution: I provide your team with the "street smarts" they need to spot a phishing attempt. We run friendly, "fake" tests to keep everyone sharp.

    • The CastelGuard Difference: I don't lecture your employees. I explain things in a way that helps them protect not just the company, but their own personal bank accounts and identities, too.

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