Business-grade firewalls
Fortinet firewalls configured properly — filtering, segmentation and VPN — not just plugged in.
Cybersecurity & Endpoint Protection
Cybersecurity for small businesses in Central Florida
Most small-business breaches aren’t sophisticated. They start with a reused password, a convincing phishing email or a firewall that was never configured. I put practical, layered protection in place — the kind that actually stops those attacks and that you can show an insurance carrier.
Sound familiar?
- A consumer router is the only thing between your network and the internet
- Staff share passwords, and MFA is “on the list”
- Your cyber-insurance renewal is asking questions you can’t answer
- You’re not sure you’d even know if someone was already inside
A good fit for
- Businesses filling out cyber-insurance applications or renewals
- Medical, legal and financial offices handling sensitive client data
- Anyone who has had a close call — a phishing click, a fake invoice, a locked account
- Owners who want a one-time security audit before committing to anything ongoing
What's included
Cybersecurity & Endpoint Protection from Bearded Bytes
Endpoint detection & response
Malwarebytes EDR on every workstation and server to catch ransomware and malware that slips past traditional antivirus.
MFA & account hardening
Multi-factor authentication on email and critical apps, plus Microsoft 365 security settings tuned for small business.
Email & phishing protection
Filtering, impersonation protection and SPF/DKIM/DMARC set up so spoofed email in your name gets blocked.
Dark-web monitoring
Alerts when your company’s credentials show up in a breach dump, so passwords get changed before they’re used.
Security awareness training
Short, practical training so your team can spot phishing and business-email-compromise attempts.
How it works
From first call to done
- Free security review of your firewall, endpoints, email and accounts
- Prioritized, plain-English findings — biggest risks first
- Fixes implemented and documented, scheduled around your business hours
- Ongoing monitoring, or a re-check before your next insurance renewal
Questions
Cybersecurity & Endpoint Protection: common questions
Can you do a one-time security audit?
Yes. One-off cybersecurity audits are quoted flat-rate, and you get a written report whether or not you hire me for the fixes.
Will this help with cyber-insurance requirements?
Usually, yes. Carriers commonly ask about MFA, EDR, backups and training — the same controls covered here — and I document what’s in place.
Isn’t antivirus enough?
Traditional antivirus misses a lot of modern ransomware. EDR watches behavior, not just known signatures, which is why carriers increasingly expect it.
Further reading
From the blog
The 5 Cybersecurity Basics Every Florida Small Business Needs in 2026
A practical, no-jargon cybersecurity checklist Florida small businesses can implement this week to dramatically reduce ransomware and phishing risk.
Cyber Insurance Requirements Every Florida Small Business Must Meet
Cyber insurance applications now demand MFA, EDR, and tested backups. Here's what Florida small businesses need in place to qualify and avoid a denied claim.
What Is a Firewall, and Does Your Florida Small Business Need One?
A firewall is your network's front door. Here's what it actually does, the difference between consumer and business-grade gear, and how to know if yours is doing its job.
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