What is a Security Advisory Retainer?
It's like having a trusted security advisor on speed dial. Instead of hiring a full-time cybersecurity employee (which can cost $80,000–$150,000+ per year), you get access to the same expertise on a monthly basis at a fraction of the cost.
We handle the technical complexity so you don't have to. When a vendor sends you a security questionnaire, when you hear about a new data breach in the news and wonder if you're affected, or when you need to make a technology decision with security implications — you call us.
Think of it this way
You probably don't have a full-time lawyer on staff, but you have one you can call when you need legal advice. A security advisory retainer works the same way — expert guidance available when you need it, without the overhead of a full-time hire.
What's Included?
- Monthly check-ins — we review your security posture, discuss any new concerns, and update recommendations
- Report translation — got a vulnerability scan or audit report full of technical jargon? We'll translate it into plain language and tell you what actually matters
- Security news briefing — when a major breach or vulnerability hits the news, we'll proactively tell you if it affects your business and what to do about it
- Vendor evaluation — thinking about a new software tool or cloud service? We'll review it from a security perspective before you commit
- Incident guidance — if something goes wrong, you have someone to call immediately who knows your environment
- Status summaries — need to brief a business partner, insurer, or stakeholder? We'll prepare a clear security overview on your behalf
Who is This For?
This service is designed for:
- Business owners who know security is important but don't have the technical background to manage it themselves
- Small teams with an IT person who handles day-to-day tech but needs security expertise they don't have
- Growing businesses that are starting to handle sensitive data (customer info, payment data, health records) and need to get serious about security
- Anyone who's been breached before and never wants it to happen again
What Does "Retainer" Mean?
A retainer is a fixed monthly fee that reserves a set amount of our time for your business. You're not paying per question or per hour — you have a budget of advisory time each month that you can use however you need. Unused hours don't roll over, but the predictable cost makes budgeting easy.
The tier you choose determines how much time and how many services are included each month. We'll help you pick the right level based on your business size and needs.