Cybersecurity Solutions, Vetted by Partner Security Architects
Good cybersecurity for a growing business starts with knowing where you’re actually exposed, then buying only the protection that closes those gaps. AIS and our partner security architects review your risk, compare security services from 400+ suppliers, and help you roll them out, at no cost to you.
The problem with buying security from whoever calls first
Most small and mid-sized businesses buy security one product at a time: an antivirus here, a firewall there, a backup tool from the IT provider. The result is overlap in some places and gaps in others. Often nobody is watching alerts at 2 a.m., and nobody has tested whether backups actually restore. Insurers, customers and auditors are asking harder questions, and “our IT guy handles it” isn’t an answer they accept anymore.
Start with a free Tech Risk Report
In 59 seconds, our Tech Risk Report gives you a first read on where you stand. From there, a solutions architect reviews your environment and priorities with you.
Security services we help you compare
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Managed detection and response (MDR/XDR): 24/7 monitoring by a security operations center (SOC) that investigates and contains threats.
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Endpoint protection (EDR): modern protection on laptops, servers and phones.
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Email security and awareness training: phishing filtering, simulated phishing tests and short training for staff.
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Backup, disaster recovery and ransomware readiness: immutable backups, tested restores and recovery planning.
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Firewalls, SASE and zero-trust access: secure remote access without old VPN headaches.
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Identity and access: multi-factor authentication, single sign-on and privileged access management.
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Vulnerability management and penetration testing: find weaknesses before attackers do.
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Compliance support: help aligning with frameworks your customers or regulators require, such as HIPAA, PCI, SOC 2 or CMMC, together with your auditors.
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OT and IoT security: visibility and segmentation for plant-floor and building systems.
How AIS runs a security project
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Risk review. An architect looks at your users, devices, cloud apps, network and any compliance requirements.
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Prioritized plan. We rank gaps by risk and cost, so you know what to fix first and what can wait.
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Vendor comparison. For each priority, we compare two or three providers that fit your size, not enterprise tools you’ll never fully use.
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Rollout support. We coordinate onboarding with the supplier and your IT team or MSP.
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Ongoing review. We revisit your setup at renewal time and when new threats or requirements come up.
Who leads security at AIS
Assessments are done with our partner security architects, experienced specialists we bring in for your environment. Meet the team.
Serving Brownsville, the Rio Grande Valley and clients nationwide
Manufacturers, nearshoring plants, clinics, logistics firms and professional offices across the Rio Grande Valley face the same ransomware and phishing threats as companies anywhere, often with smaller IT teams. AIS, based in Brownsville, TX, helps businesses from Brownsville and Harlingen to McAllen and Edinburg, and clients nationwide, get enterprise-grade protection without enterprise complexity. Rio Grande Valley Service Area
Frequently asked questions
Our MSP handles IT. Do we still need a separate security provider?
Sometimes. Many MSPs focus on keeping systems running rather than 24/7 threat monitoring and response. We review what your MSP covers today, find the gaps, and can source MDR or other services that work alongside them.
What is MDR?
Managed detection and response is a service where a team of security analysts watches your devices, network and cloud accounts around the clock, investigates suspicious activity, and acts to contain threats. Software tools alone only raise alerts.
How much does cybersecurity cost for a small business?
It depends on the number of users and devices and on your requirements. A prioritized plan helps you spend on the biggest risks first. AIS’s assessment and comparisons are free to you, and we show pricing side by side.
Can you help us meet cyber insurance or compliance requirements?
Yes. We help you understand which controls your insurer or framework asks for, such as multi-factor authentication, EDR, backups and training, and source services that meet them. We work with your auditor or counsel and don’t replace them.
What does AIS charge?
Nothing for our advisory work. Suppliers compensate AIS when you choose a service through us.