Consulting · Risk Assessment

Know where you’re exposed—and what to fix first.

We review your network, devices, accounts, backups, and physical security, then give you a plain-language report with every finding ranked by risk and a practical plan to address it.

Why assess risk

Most small businesses find their gaps after an incident. An assessment finds them first, while fixing them is cheaper.

A clear picture

One report covering your network, devices, accounts, data, and physical security.

Ranked, not overwhelming

Findings are ordered by likelihood and impact, so effort goes where it matters most.

Plain language

Every finding explains what it means for your business, not just the technical detail.

Practical fixes

Each risk comes with a realistic recommendation sized for a small business.

A baseline to measure from

Repeat the assessment later to show what has improved.

Useful for insurers and partners

A documented review helps when cyber insurance questionnaires or partner security questions arrive.

What’s included

A structured review across the areas where small businesses are most often exposed.

Network

Network & Wi‑Fi

  • Firewall and remote-access review
  • Network separation for guest, staff, and payment or clinical systems
  • Wi‑Fi security settings

Devices

Computers & phones

  • Operating system and update status
  • Endpoint protection coverage
  • Unsupported or unknown devices

Accounts

Access & sign-in

  • Multi-factor sign-in coverage
  • Shared and former-staff accounts
  • Admin rights and who has them

Data

Backups & recovery

  • What is backed up and where
  • Whether restores have been tested
  • Recovery steps if something goes wrong

Physical

Cameras & door access

  • Camera coverage and recording health
  • Door access permissions and audit trails
  • Equipment rooms and network closets

Report

Findings & plan

  • Risk-ranked findings in plain language
  • Recommended fixes for each finding
  • A walkthrough of the results with you

Who it’s for

Restaurants (including POS), medical clinics, and hospitality businesses in New York City and Bergen and Sussex counties in New Jersey.

Restaurants & POS

Restaurants

Card readers and POS networks, guest Wi‑Fi, and back-office systems reviewed with PCI DSS in mind.

Restaurant IT

Healthcare

Medical clinics

Workstations, email, and patient data reviewed with HIPAA safeguards in mind.

Hospitality

Hospitality

Every venue reviewed against the same checklist, so gaps are easy to compare.

How it works

  1. Scope

    We agree on locations, systems, and what you’re most concerned about.

  2. Review

    We inspect configurations, devices, accounts, and physical security, onsite and remotely.

  3. Report

    You get findings ranked by risk, each with a recommended fix.

  4. Walkthrough

    We go through the results together and help you plan next steps.

Common questions

Is this a penetration test or a compliance audit?

No. It’s a practical risk assessment of how your systems are set up and used. It doesn’t certify compliance; see IT Regulatory Compliance for readiness and gap assessments.

Will it disrupt our business?

Reviews are scheduled around your hours, and nothing is changed without your approval.

What happens after the report?

The fixes are yours to schedule. We can carry them out, or your team can use the report as a checklist.

Want an honest look at your risks?

Book an assessment and get a clear, ranked list of what to fix first.

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