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Free IT Security Assessment for Charleston Businesses
Most security problems are found after something goes wrong. A security assessment finds them first. Our free IT assessment reviews how your business is set up today, flags the risks that matter most and gives you a clear, prioritized plan, with no obligation.
Short answer: An IT security assessment reviews your accounts, devices, email, backups, network and policies to find real risks and rank them by importance. The Computer Guyz offers a free IT assessment for Charleston businesses that ends with a clear plan and no obligation. It is also the fastest way to find gaps before a cyber insurance application or compliance review.
Ready for a straight answer? Start with a free IT assessment. No pressure, no obligation.
What You Get
- Findings in plain language. No jargon walls.
- A prioritized plan. What to fix first, and why.
- A view of cyber insurance readiness. See how you line up against common carrier requirements. Read our cyber insurance checklist.
- An honest recommendation. A clear plan, with no obligation.
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What we review
| Area | What we look at | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts and access | Multi-factor authentication, admin accounts, shared logins and how access is removed when people leave | Stolen or stale accounts are a leading way attackers get in |
| Computers and servers | Patching, endpoint protection, encryption and unsupported systems | Unpatched and unprotected devices are easy targets |
| Spam and phishing filtering, domain protection settings and user training | Email is the most common starting point for attacks | |
| Backups | What is backed up, where copies are kept and whether restores are tested | Tested backups decide how fast you recover from ransomware |
| Network and Wi-Fi | Firewall, remote access and guest and internal Wi-Fi | Weak network settings expose internal systems |
| Microsoft 365 and cloud apps | Security settings, sharing and retention | Misconfigured cloud settings leak data |
| People and policies | Security training, written policies and an incident response plan | Staff awareness and a plan reduce damage when something happens |
| Compliance and insurance | Safeguards related to HIPAA, PCI-DSS and CMMC where they apply, and cyber insurance requirements | Gaps here can affect contracts, audits and claims |
Who should request an assessment
- Businesses preparing for a cyber insurance application or renewal
- Companies that handle client, patient or payment data
- Teams that have not reviewed their IT setup in a year or more
- Anyone after a phishing incident, downtime or a failed backup
- Businesses considering a new IT provider
How to prepare
- A list of the software and cloud services you use
- Who has administrator access today
- Your cyber insurance questionnaire, if you have one
- Any past incidents or recurring IT problems
FAQs: IT Security Assessment
Is the IT assessment really free?
Yes. The free IT assessment has no cost and no obligation. We review your current setup, flag real risks and give you a clear plan.
What does an IT security assessment cover?
It covers accounts and access, computers and servers, email, backups, network and Wi-Fi, Microsoft 365 and cloud settings, people and policies, and compliance and cyber insurance readiness.
Can the assessment help with cyber insurance?
Yes. It shows how your controls compare with common insurer requirements such as multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection and tested backups, so you can close gaps before you apply or renew.
Does it cover HIPAA, PCI-DSS or CMMC?
We review safeguards related to HIPAA, PCI-DSS and CMMC where they apply to your business, and we help with the safeguards and documentation you need.
How do I get started?
Call (843) 884-1323 or fill out the form on this page. We will confirm the scope based on the size of your business.
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