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Cybersecurity Services

In today's digital landscape, the question is no longer whether your business will face a cyber threat—but when. At Affiliated Resource Group, our cybersecurity services are designed to give your organization the protection it needs to operate with confidence, even as cyber threats grow more frequent, complex, and damaging. Our approach combines advanced technology, certified expertise, real-world experience, and strategic foresight.

Whether you're managing sensitive client data, preparing for regulatory audits, or simply aiming to avoid downtime and data loss, we help you build cybersecurity into your core business infrastructure—not as a bolt-on, but as a foundational layer of your organization's success.

How We Stay Ahead of Evolving Threats

Affiliated takes a proactive approach to cybersecurity intelligence. Our team holds regular internal meetings to review the latest threat intelligence from trusted industry publications, compliance groups, and our network of advanced security tool providers. In addition to static updates, we analyze real-time telemetry from client environments to understand what's happening across systems—allowing us to adapt faster than adversaries.

This continuous improvement loop ensures that your defenses are always one step ahead.

Real-World Success: Rapid Recovery from a Weekend Incident

Recently, a client experienced a significant system outage early on a Sunday morning. Our on-call engineer received the alert by 7:30 a.m. and immediately activated our incident response plan. Within minutes, a full response team was assembled, and remediation efforts began. By 9:30 a.m. the next business day, the client was back up and running.

This 26-hour turnaround wasn't luck—it was the result of structured planning, defined escalation protocols, and real-time communication with leadership. We don't just respond—we lead recovery efforts with confidence and precision.

Certified to Deliver Security at the Highest Level

We invest in our team so you can trust our results. Our engineers hold key certifications, including:

• CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

• CISM (Certified Information Security Manager)

• CDPSE (Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer)

We've also successfully passed our SOC 2 Type 2 audit, proof that we don't just write policies—we live by them. For clients in regulated sectors, we're expanding into CMMC and StateRAMP certifications to better support defense and public-sector contracts.

A Look Inside Our Security Framework

Affiliated's security infrastructure is both adaptive and layered. We deploy a suite of tools across your environment, including:

• RMM (Remote Monitoring & Management) for performance visibility

• Vulnerability scanning for identifying exposure to known threats

• MDR and SIEM platforms for deep behavioral analysis

• 24/7 SOC partnerships for around-the-clock vigilance

Beyond tools, we conduct weekly reviews and monthly updates to ensure readiness, including tabletop incident simulations and IRP (Incident Response Plan) updates.

Training Your Team to Be the First Line of Defense

Technology alone can't stop cybercrime. Human error remains one of the most common causes of data breaches. That's why every Affiliated cybersecurity package includes client training components designed to cultivate a more secure workplace culture.

Our monthly security awareness modules focus on relevant and emerging threats. We complement them with role-specific phishing simulations to measure employee readiness in real-world scenarios. Participation and performance are tracked, and results are shared with your leadership so you can make informed decisions about risk and improvement. This is more than just compliance—it's a practical investment in your people.

Cybersecurity Services Designed for Compliance

Whether you're navigating HIPAA, CMMC, or cyber insurance mandates, our tools and processes are built to align with regulatory frameworks. From MFA enforcement and encryption to policy validation and documentation, we ensure that your security controls are technically sound and audit-ready.

Through our Liability-Guard program, we support risk assessments, compliance documentation, and policy governance—ensuring you can prove compliance, not just claim it.

Cybersecurity Service Packages: Cyberwatch & Liability-Guard

We offer two core services that work independently or in tandem:

1. Cyberwatch - Detection & Prevention

• Recurring vulnerability scans

• Detection of misconfigurations

• Alerts for exposed admin accounts, missing MFA, and more

2. Liability-Guard - Governance & Compliance

• Risk policy development

• Incident response planning

• Business continuity support

• Insurance and audit readiness

Together, these services form the foundation of a mature cybersecurity posture—one that catches gaps before attackers do, and prepares your business to respond when the worst happens.

How We Recommend the Right Solutions

No two businesses are alike. That's why we begin with a Cyber Risk Review, evaluating your current posture, business operations, and compliance needs. Based on this, we propose a combination of protection tools, policy enhancements, and user training that align with your goals and risk tolerance.

Our process is consultative, not transactional. You're not just buying tools—you're gaining a long-term cybersecurity partner. As your partner, we're not going to tell you the goal is no breaches. That's a myth. Instead, we focus on:

• Time to detect and contain threats

• Communication clarity with leadership

• Recovery speed and continuity of business operations

When incidents do occur, our playbooks guide response in a way that limits exposure and preserves trust. Clients stay productive, compliant, and confident—because we're always ready.

At Affiliated, we don't just prevent attacks—we prepare you for the future. Our strength lies in our strategic, partner-first model. We embed ourselves in your operations, advocate for your success, and adapt our services to match your unique risks.

Let's secure what matters most—together.

Schedule a free Cyber Risk Consultation with our team. Let's evaluate where you stand and show you how Affiliated can help reduce your risk, simplify compliance, and safeguard your future.