A focused 3–4 week engagement to assess where you are, define where you're going, and map out how to get there. Whether you’re building out a cybersecurity function, maturing a specific program like incident response or vulnerability management, or aligning your overall technology strategy with business objectives, the Strategy Sprint delivers clarity and direction—fast. We combine stakeholder interviews, documentation reviews, and facilitated working sessions to produce a tailored roadmap grounded in real-world execution, not theory. Ideal for organizations looking to move with purpose without the burden of a drawn-out consulting process.

Our Maturity Assessment service provides an objective, experience-driven evaluation of your current program—whether it’s cybersecurity, cloud governance, incident response, or broader technology strategy. We help you understand not just how you’re performing today, but what “good” looks like for your organization.

Through interviews, documentation review, and alignment with leading frameworks, we define your current state, establish a target state tailored to your risk profile and business needs, and outline practical steps to close the gap.

Not every program needs to be best-in-class to be effective. We focus on helping you invest where it matters most—because maturity isn’t about getting a perfect score, it’s about being prepared, aligned, and able to execute at the right level for your business.

Whether you're preparing for a formal audit, responding to investor due diligence, navigating vendor security reviews, or facing a regulatory exam, Cipher North helps you get ready with confidence.

Our process starts with a pre-exam assessment to evaluate how your current controls, documentation, and processes align with expected standards. From there, we deliver a tailored remediation plan—not a generic checklist—built specifically for your organization’s environment, risk profile, and resource constraints.

You won’t get a templated list of vague best practices. You’ll get clear, actionable next steps grounded in real-world experience—designed to help you meet requirements without overengineering your program. Whether you're weeks away from an exam or planning ahead, we'll help you prepare, respond, and communicate with the clarity and credibility your stakeholders expect.

We help your organization assess and prepare for the strategic, operational, and security impacts of disruptive technologies like GenAI, Post-Quantum Cryptography, and beyond. Through a focused risk workshop and follow-up summary report, we identify critical considerations across compliance, architecture, and data protection. The result is a clear, actionable view of what matters most to your business—now and in the future.

Cipher North helps mid-sized businesses build practical, right-sized security programs that scale with your organization. Our approach integrates directly with your existing teams—without adding unnecessary complexity—and focuses on real business risks, not theoretical checklists. We work with you to align your security posture with regulatory expectations, investor scrutiny, customer demands, and operational realities. Whether you're navigating compliance, maturing your security strategy, or preparing for audits, Cipher North is your partner in building security that fits—today and into the future.

This isn’t just about cybersecurity.
It’s about business resilience, technology continuity, reporting obligations, and the human side of crisis leadership.

And it’s not something most companies can staff for—but it’s something every company can prepare for.

If you’re a founder or leader and you’ve ever thought “what would we actually do?”—you don’t have to answer that alone.

We’ve been there. We can help.

Small businesses and startups are playing in a space that often times has the same expectation as a large enterprise for security. But the budget, people, and business case just aren’t there. If you need someone you can trust to just call or email at any time, to come help review a new vendor contract, to vet a new hire, or just to have a shoulder to lean on in the ever changing world of security and technology, then reach out.

Starting a business is exciting—but the details can be overwhelming. Cipher North helps early-stage founders navigate the foundational steps with clarity and confidence. From choosing and securing a domain name, to connecting you with trusted partners for legal formation and accounting, to selecting the right tools and technology to get off the ground—we’re here to guide you through it all.

We’ll help you avoid common pitfalls, save time, and set up your business the right way from day one—so you can focus on building, not Googling.

Have a product or service you want to sell to large enterprises? Before you get in front of a decision-maker, get real, executive-level feedback from someone who’s been on the other side of the table.

This service offers founders, sales teams, and small business owners a unique opportunity to pitch their solution to a seasoned enterprise executive and receive candid, practical insights on how it would be perceived within a large organization. I’ll help you understand:

How your product aligns with enterprise priorities and pain points

What language and framing resonates with executive leadership and procurement teams

Potential blockers — from security and compliance concerns to internal politics and budget cycles

How to navigate complex buying processes, including IT, risk, legal, and procurement reviews

What you’ll get:

Vulnerability scanning and reporting with help prioritizing and planning remediation.

If necessary, penetration testing for PCI compliance.

Strategy and assistance on overall technology plan and cost saving options.

Protect your data and your reputation

Best for small business ready to grow and integrate with other tools

Includes:

- Custom, mobile-friendly website (up to 5 pages)

-Domain name registration and setup

- Content writing and page design (Home, About, Services, Contact, etc)

- Contact form with email notification

- Help setting up Microsoft365 for business email

- Basic SEO and performance optimization

- Advisory on integrating online tools (booking systems, CRMs, e-commerce)

- Security-first build (HTTPS, backups, and privacy best practices)

Best for solo professionals or startups who just need a clean, professional site

Includes:

- Custom, mobile-friendly website (up to 3 pages)

- Domain name registration and setup

- Website copy/content support

- Contact form or direct email link

- SSL certificate for basic security

- No email, hosting, or platform advisory included

Small businesses can’t always hire an IT support staff. But who do you trust. Through our experience and our network, we have built a large pool of companies that are trusted, and provide top value. If there is something we can’t support, we know someone who can. Reach out to have a conversation today.