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Cybersecurity Services

Protect your business. Reduce risk. Build confidence.

Practical cybersecurity solutions that protect what matters most—your business, your customers, and your reputation.

Cybersecurity doesn't have to be complicated or prohibitively expensive. At True Cedar, we help organizations identify vulnerabilities, strengthen their security posture, and make informed decisions about protecting their technology and data.

Whether you need a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment, help meeting compliance requirements, or ongoing security leadership, we bring decades of technology experience and industry-recognized cybersecurity expertise to your organization.

Business First

Cybersecurity Built Around Your Business.

Every organization faces cybersecurity risks, but not every organization needs an enterprise-sized security program.

We take a business-first approach to cybersecurity. Rather than overwhelming you with technical jargon, unnecessary tools, or lengthy reports, we focus on understanding your operations, identifying meaningful risks, and developing a practical plan to address them.

Our goal is simple: help you make smarter security investments, reduce exposure, and protect your organization without slowing down your business.

What We Do

Our Cybersecurity Services.

Six ways we help, from a one-time assessment to ongoing security leadership.

Understand where you're vulnerable and what to do about it

Cybersecurity Risk Assessments

You can't protect what you don't understand. Our cybersecurity assessments evaluate your existing technology environment, security controls, policies, and practices to identify potential weaknesses.

Our assessments can include:

What you receive: A clear assessment of your cybersecurity posture, prioritized findings, and an actionable roadmap for improving security.

Experienced cybersecurity leadership without the full-time executive cost

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO)

Not every organization needs a full-time Chief Information Security Officer. But every organization benefits from having someone who understands cybersecurity risks and can help leadership make informed decisions.

Our virtual CISO services provide strategic guidance and oversight tailored to your organization's size, industry, and risk profile.

Services include:

What you receive: Trusted cybersecurity leadership aligned with your business objectives and budget.

Turn security requirements into practical business processes

Cybersecurity Compliance & Governance

Whether you're responding to customer security questionnaires, preparing for an audit, or establishing internal security standards, we help you understand applicable requirements and build the processes needed to address them.

Our services can include readiness assessments and guidance related to:

We focus on making compliance manageable and sustainable—not simply checking boxes.

Secure the platforms your team relies on every day

Microsoft 365 & Cloud Security

Cloud platforms make it easier than ever to collaborate and operate efficiently. They also introduce security risks when identities, permissions, and configurations aren't properly managed.

We help organizations evaluate and improve their Microsoft 365 and cloud security environments.

Areas of focus include:

What you receive: Practical recommendations to strengthen your cloud environment while maintaining employee productivity.

Adopt artificial intelligence confidently and responsibly

AI Security & Governance

Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations operate, but it also introduces new security, privacy, and governance challenges.

True Cedar combines hands-on AI strategy experience with cybersecurity expertise to help organizations adopt AI responsibly.

Our services include:

What you receive: A practical framework for adopting AI while protecting sensitive information and managing emerging risks.

Prepare today so your organization can respond effectively tomorrow

Incident Response Planning & Business Continuity

A cybersecurity incident can disrupt operations, compromise sensitive information, and damage customer trust.

We help organizations develop the plans and procedures needed to respond to security incidents and recover from disruptions.

Services include:

What you receive: Clear, actionable plans that help your team respond quickly and minimize business disruption.

Why True Cedar

Why Choose True Cedar?

Experienced Leadership, Not Just Technical Advice

With more than 20 years of technology leadership experience and CISSP-certified expertise, True Cedar brings an executive-level perspective to cybersecurity. We understand that cybersecurity isn't just an IT issue. It's a business risk that affects operations, finances, customer relationships, and long-term growth.

Practical Recommendations

We don't believe in selling unnecessary software or creating complicated security programs that your team can't maintain. Our recommendations are based on your actual risks, operational needs, and available resources.

Independent, Business-Focused Guidance

We help you evaluate security investments objectively, prioritize improvements, and get more value from your existing technology.

Enterprise Experience. Small Business Approach.

Our experience spans complex enterprise and government technology environments as well as small businesses and nonprofit organizations. We bring the discipline and expertise of enterprise cybersecurity to organizations that need flexible, affordable solutions.

US-Based Expertise

Work directly with experienced, US-based technology and cybersecurity professionals who understand your business and communicate clearly.

Our Approach

Five Steps From Risk to Confidence.

Discover

We start by understanding your organization, technology environment, business objectives, and existing security concerns.

Assess

We evaluate your current cybersecurity posture, identify gaps, and determine which risks matter most.

Prioritize

We develop a practical, risk-based roadmap that considers business impact, cost, and implementation effort.

Improve

We help your team implement meaningful improvements, strengthen security practices, and establish sustainable processes.

Evolve

As your organization grows and technology changes, we provide ongoing guidance to keep your cybersecurity strategy aligned with emerging risks and business needs.

Who We Help

Cybersecurity for Organizations Like Yours.

We tailor our services to organizations that need experienced cybersecurity guidance without unnecessary complexity.

Small & Midsize Businesses

Protect your operations, customer data, and reputation with practical security solutions that fit your budget.

Nonprofits

Safeguard donor information, organizational data, and critical systems while making responsible use of limited resources.

Government & Public Sector

Strengthen cybersecurity governance, risk management, and technology oversight with experienced public-sector leadership.

Growing Organizations

Build a scalable cybersecurity foundation as you expand your team, technology, and operations.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions.

How Do I Know If My Business Needs a Cybersecurity Assessment?

If your organization relies on technology, stores sensitive information, uses cloud services, or has employees accessing business systems, a cybersecurity assessment can help identify risks you may not know exist. Assessments are particularly valuable after significant growth, technology changes, or security incidents.

Do You Work With Organizations That Already Have an IT Provider?

Absolutely. We frequently complement existing internal IT teams and managed service providers by providing independent security assessments, strategic guidance, and executive-level oversight.

What's the Difference Between IT Support and Cybersecurity Consulting?

IT support focuses primarily on keeping systems running. Cybersecurity consulting focuses on identifying and managing risks that could compromise your systems, information, and operations. Both are important, but they serve different purposes.

How Much Does a Cybersecurity Assessment Cost?

Pricing depends on your organization's size, technical complexity, and the scope of the assessment. We tailor engagements to your needs and provide clear pricing before work begins.

Can You Help Us Secure Microsoft 365 and AI Tools?

Yes. We help organizations evaluate Microsoft 365 security configurations, identity controls, data protection practices, and the security implications of adopting AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot.

Do We Need a Full-Time CISO?

Many small and midsize organizations don't need a full-time security executive. A virtual CISO can provide strategic cybersecurity leadership, governance, and oversight at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive.

Let's Strengthen Your Cybersecurity.

You don't need a bigger IT budget. You need a smarter security strategy. Whether you're concerned about existing vulnerabilities, preparing for compliance requirements, or looking for experienced cybersecurity leadership, True Cedar can help. Let's discuss your organization's security challenges and identify practical next steps.

Schedule a Free Cybersecurity Consultation