SMB CYBERSECURITY READINESS
Turn security questionnaires into an actionable readiness plan
Practical help for 10–150 person businesses preparing for cyber-insurance, customer security reviews, or an internal baseline. Anthony Bahn is a CISSP and IT Director with 25+ years of experience.
Where the work starts
Evidence and gap review
Compare your current policies, controls, and available evidence with the questions brokers and customers commonly ask. The output distinguishes what is documented, what is implemented, and what still needs an owner.
Prioritized readiness roadmap
Organize gaps by business risk and dependency so your team can address the most important work first rather than treating every checkbox as equal.
Written security baseline
Use the existing SMB Security Document Pack as a starting point, or the Named Pack when you need documents prepared with your organization’s name and basic details.
Typical deliverables
- A plain-language inventory of requested security evidence
- A documented gap list with priorities and owners
- A practical sequence for policy, backup, identity, endpoint, and incident-response improvements
- Clear notes on assumptions, unresolved evidence, and items that require a specialist
Scope and boundaries
This work supports readiness and documentation. It is not legal advice, an audit opinion, a certification, a guarantee of insurance coverage, or a substitute for an insurer, attorney, managed security provider, incident-response firm, or compliance assessor. Recommendations depend on the evidence you provide and the scope agreed before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Is this only for cyber-insurance?
No. The same evidence discipline also helps with customer questionnaires and internal security planning.
Do I need to buy a document pack first?
No. You can start with the free ten-question checklist or contact Anthony about your current situation.
Will documents prove controls are operating?
No. Policies describe intent; operating evidence and technical validation are separate and must be evaluated honestly.
Start with the evidence you already have
Email a short description of your organization, the questionnaire or deadline you are preparing for, and the outcome you need.
Email me@anthonybahn.com