Small Business Cybersecurity Consulting

Enterprise Grade Security.
Small Business Pricing.

You don’t need a six figure CISO. Instead, you need an expert in your corner who understands your budget, your risks, and your goals. In short, that’s what I do.

✓ No Long Term Contracts ✓ Serving Clients Nationwide ✓ CISM Certified Verified on the Cyber AB Marketplace

Why does this matter? Because most small businesses sit one incident away from disaster.

81%

of small businesses were hit by a cyberattack or breach in the past year

Identity Theft Resource Center, 2024

88%

of small business breaches involved ransomware

Verizon DBIR, 2025

$264K

average cyber insurance claim for a small or midsize business

NetDiligence Cyber Claims Study, 2025

Services

Small Business Cybersecurity Services

Security leadership without the overhead. For example, choose from monthly advisory retainers, standalone assessments, and full compliance programs. Then pick what fits your business and budget.

Security Advisory Retainer

A cybersecurity expert on call when you need one. Also included: priority email and monthly strategy calls, all for one flat fee.

vCISO / Fractional CISO

Ongoing compliance guidance, security leadership, and a response within one business day. Because the plan is monthly, you scale it as you grow.

CMMC Compliance

Level 1 and Level 2 assessment packages. In addition, each includes documentation, gap analysis, and implementation support.

HIPAA Security Rule

Complete security assessments for healthcare providers, as well as business associates handling ePHI.

Risk Assessments

Specifically, assessments built on NIST CSF 2.0 and 800-53. Afterward, you get a prioritized remediation plan you can act on.

Vendor Risk Management

Third party security evaluations that protect you from supply chain risk. First I vet your critical vendors, then I flag the gaps that matter.

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Email Threat Analysis

First, forward suspicious emails to a dedicated address. Then a human analyst reviews each one and replies with a clear verdict and next steps. As a result, you get phishing email analysis on a simple subscription with no contract required.

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Why The Cyber Friend

Built for Businesses Like Yours

You Work With Me Directly

No handoffs to junior staff, and likewise no rotating consultants. Instead, you work with one person who knows your business, your systems, and your goals.

IT Providers Bring Me In

Notably, part of my work comes from managed service providers who need compliance depth their own teams do not carry. Specifically, I have built security programs for MSPs and delivered CMMC readiness alongside them for their clients.

Direct Access, Not a Ticket Queue

Reach me by phone, text, or email during business hours. As a result, there is no support portal, no queue, and no waiting while your question moves down someone’s list.

No Jargon, No Upselling

I explain security in plain language, so you always know what needs to happen and why. Above all, you get no scare tactics and no unnecessary services.

Built for SMB Budgets

Generally, enterprise firms charge enterprise prices. However, small business cybersecurity should not work that way. So I deliver enterprise grade protection at small business pricing, without the six figure overhead.

Flexible, Not Fixed

Furthermore, month to month agreements keep you in control. Scale up when you need more, then scale back when you don’t. You can also cancel anytime with 30 days notice.

Client Feedback

What Clients Say

★★★★★

“Sam was a pleasure to work with. He has a deep understanding, is a proactive communicator and very detail oriented. Would definitely recommend and look forward to working with him in the future.”

Verified Client

CMMC Level 1 Engagement · Fiverr review, October 2025

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★★★★★

“I was happy with all the work.”

Verified Client

CMMC Level 2 Engagement · Fiverr review, August 2025

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Sam Durso, small business cybersecurity consultant and founder of The Cyber Friend

Not Sure Where Your Small Business Cybersecurity Stands?

First, take the free 2 minute security assessment. Specifically, you’ll see where you’re covered and where you’re exposed. Then you’ll know what to prioritize first.

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No email required, and results arrive in under 2 minutes.

If you’d rather talk it through first, then book a free call below.

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