Accounts and access
Review who has access to important systems, where multi-factor authentication can reduce account risk, and how access should change when people leave.
Practical small-business security
Cybersecurity for small businesses.
We provide cybersecurity support for small businesses that need practical safeguards for their accounts and business data. We help prioritize security improvements and plan for recovery. Support is available for Houston businesses and remotely elsewhere, with onsite work agreed separately.
What we can help with
We focus on the systems and work that matter to your team. The right scope depends on what you already have and what is getting in the way.
Devices and email
Look at endpoint and email protections, update practices, and the day-to-day settings that help reduce common paths into business systems.
Backups and recovery
Review what is backed up, how recovery would work, and which business systems should be brought back first after an outage or security incident.
Compliance-related IT safeguards
Help identify technical controls and documentation questions that may support your regulatory obligations. We provide IT guidance, not legal advice or a compliance certification.
When this support can help
We can prioritize work around your budget, operating hours, and the systems your team relies on.
- You are unsure whether multi-factor authentication is enabled across important accounts.
- A customer, insurer, auditor, or advisor has asked questions about your IT safeguards.
- You need a more useful picture of backup and recovery readiness.
- Security improvements compete with day-to-day operating costs and need to be prioritized.
Common questions
Where should a small business start with cybersecurity?
Start by reviewing access to important accounts, enabling multifactor authentication where available, keeping devices updated, and checking backup and recovery arrangements. We help prioritize these improvements around your risks and budget.
Does IT security support guarantee compliance?
No. Technical safeguards can support regulatory requirements, but compliance also depends on policies, staff practices, and other obligations. We provide IT guidance and coordinate with your compliance advisors, not legal advice or a compliance certification.
What should a backup and recovery review cover?
A backup and recovery review should identify what is protected, whether it can be restored, and which systems need to recover first. We help review those questions so recovery planning reflects how your business operates.
Further reading: CISA guidance on multifactor authentication for businesses
Talk with our team
Share the questions you are trying to answer, any systems or obligations in scope, and what safeguards you already use. We can help define a practical technical review and next steps.