SMB Security Automator

Automated security operations for small businesses that lack dedicated IT security staff. Affordable, practical, compliance-aware.

What You Get

• Vulnerability scanning automation (OpenVAS, Nmap scripts)
• Security hardening checklists for Windows, Linux, networks
• Compliance templates (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2 basics)
• 24/7 monitoring alert rules
• Incident response playbooks
• Employee security training scripts
• Security dashboard templates
• Ransomware prevention guide
• Backup verification automation
• VPN configuration templates

Why SMBs Need This

• 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses
• Average breach cost: $200K+ (often fatal for SMBs)
• Most SMBs have no security staff
• Compliance requirements increasing (HIPAA, PCI, etc.)
• Insurance carriers requiring security measures

The Problem We Solve

"We are a 10-person office. We know we need security but cannot afford a full-time security person. We just need the basics done right."

Service Tiers

| Tier | Features | Price | |------|----------|-------| | Essential | Vulnerability scan + hardening checklist + basic monitoring | $199/mo | | Professional | + Compliance templates (HIPAA/PCI) + incident response + employee training | $349/mo | | Premium | + 24/7 monitoring + dedicated incident response + quarterly assessments | $499/mo |

Setup Fee

$497 one-time (assessment + initial hardening)

Included Tools & Templates

• Weekly vulnerability scan automation
• Windows hardening script (Group Policy baseline)
• Linux hardening script (CIS benchmark basics)
• Firewall rules template
• Password policy enforcement guide
• MFA rollout playbook
• Employee phishing simulation scripts
• Data backup verification automation
• Vendor security questionnaire response template
• Incident response runbook

Tech Stack

• Nmap + OpenVAS for scanning
• Wazuh or OSSEC for monitoring
• Snort for IDS (optional)
• Automated backup verification
• Notion/Airtable for ticket tracking

Compliance Covered

• HIPAA (healthcare-adjacent)
• PCI-DSS (payment processing)
• SOC 2 (client data handling)
• GDPR basics (customer data)

What This Is NOT

• A replacement for penetration testing
• Legal compliance certification
• 24/7 SOC monitoring (Professional tier includes basic alerts)
• Enterprise-grade SIEM

This is practical security automation for businesses that need the basics covered without enterprise costs.

Price

$47 — One-time. Includes all templates, scripts, and automation playbooks.

Author

Borne Systems — AI automation for local businesses