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Managed Security Services for Small & Mid-Sized Businesses

Cyber and Information Security for
Modern Workplaces

We protect your Microsoft 365 environment, secure your sensitive data, and prepare your business for cyber insurance — so you can focus on what you do best.

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20+
Years Experience
M365
Security Specialists
MSSP
Managed Security
// Our Approach

Security Shouldn't Be Another Problem to Solve

You started a business to do what you're great at — not to decode firewall logs. We get that.

CLARITY

You'll Know Exactly Where You Stand

No vague warnings. No 200-page reports designed to confuse you. We give you a clear, honest picture of your security posture — what's working, what's exposed, and what to fix first.

PLAIN LANGUAGE

No Jargon. No Scare Tactics.

We explain everything in language that makes sense to you — not to an IT department. You'll understand every recommendation we make and why it matters to your business.

PROTECTION

You'll Actually Be Covered

Most businesses think they're protected until something happens. We close the gaps between what you assume is in place and what's actually protecting your data, your people, and your revenue.

PEACE OF MIND

We Handle It So You Don't Have To

Ongoing monitoring, documentation, incident readiness — we manage your security posture so it never becomes your weekend emergency. You focus on running your business.

Every engagement starts with a conversation, not a sales pitch. We listen first, then build a security plan that fits your business — not the other way around.

// The Reality

Cyber threats don't wait. Neither should your defenses.

Small and mid-sized businesses face the same threats as enterprises — but without the same protection. We change that.

[ THREAT_01 ]

Ransomware & Phishing

Over 80% of breaches start with a phishing email. Your inbox is the front door — and most businesses leave it wide open.

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Insurance Denials

Insurers are denying claims and raising premiums for businesses that can't demonstrate proper controls. Documentation matters.

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Data Exposure

Client records, financial data, employee information — without proper classification and protection, one mistake can mean a reportable breach.

// Services

What We Protect

Focused cybersecurity services for businesses running Microsoft 365 and cloud-based operations.

Managed Security

MSSP Services

Ongoing security monitoring and management so your business stays protected without the burden of an in-house security team.

  • Identity and access management hardening
  • Email security configuration and monitoring
  • Endpoint protection oversight
  • Vulnerability and risk review
  • Incident preparedness planning
  • Monthly security reporting
Insurance Readiness

Cyber Insurance Support

We prepare your business to qualify for — and maintain — cyber insurance with documented controls and clear evidence of security maturity.

  • Pre-application security posture review
  • Control validation for insurer requirements
  • Gap identification and remediation roadmap
  • Executive-ready documentation packages
  • Renewal preparation and support
Governance

GRC & Documentation

Structured governance that moves your security posture from reactive to mature — with documentation that proves it.

  • Security policy framework development
  • Risk register creation and management
  • NIST/CIS control mapping
  • Maturity assessments
  • Audit-ready documentation
Data Protection

DLP & Information Security

Protect sensitive business data, client records, and regulated information with classification, loss prevention, and handling policies — including specialized support for healthcare practices handling PHI.

  • Data identification and classification
  • DLP configuration and policy design
  • Email and cloud data protection controls
  • Backup validation and recovery planning
  • Compliance-ready documentation
  • Healthcare PHI and HIPAA alignment
// The Framework

Built on Zero Trust Principles

We don't assume anything inside your network is safe. Every identity is verified. Every device is validated. Every access request is evaluated — continuously.

This isn't a product we sell. It's the framework behind everything we build for you. From your email security to your endpoint protection to your data handling policies — every recommendation follows a single principle: never trust, always verify.

Zero Trust architecture aligned with NIST SP 800-207 · CIS Controls · Microsoft Security best practices
Pillar 01

Verify Every Identity

Multi-factor authentication, conditional access, and continuous identity monitoring for every user.

Pillar 02

Protect Every Endpoint

Device compliance, endpoint detection, and response capabilities that keep threats from spreading.

Pillar 03

Secure Every Byte

Data classification, loss prevention, and encryption controls that protect your most sensitive information.

Pillar 04

Document Everything

Clear security policies, risk registers, and executive-ready reports that satisfy insurers and auditors.

// Insurance Readiness

Qualify for Cyber Insurance.
Keep it.

Insurers aren't just asking if you have MFA anymore. They want evidence of documented policies, endpoint protection, email security controls, incident response plans, and more.

We bridge the gap between what your insurer expects and what your business actually has in place — then we document every control so you never scramble at renewal time.

01

Posture Review

We assess your current security controls against what insurers look for.

02

Gap Identification

Clear, prioritized findings — not a 200-page scare report.

03

Remediation Roadmap

Actionable steps to close gaps, aligned with your timeline and budget.

04

Documentation & Evidence

Executive-ready packages that demonstrate your controls to insurers and auditors.

// What Our Clients Say

Trusted by Business Owners Who Refuse to Be the Next Headline

We were denied cyber insurance twice before working with Sentient Shield. Glen reviewed our entire M365 setup, closed the gaps, and gave us a documentation package that our insurer actually complimented. We were approved within two weeks.

David R.Managing Partner
Legal
Regional Law Firm

I run a dental practice with three locations and had no idea how exposed our patient data was. The assessment was eye-opening but never felt like a scare tactic. They explained everything in plain English and built a protection plan that actually fit our budget.

Dr. Michelle T.Owner
Healthcare
Multi-Location Dental Practice

We had an IT guy who said we were covered. Sentient Shield showed us we had no MFA, no email filtering, no backup verification, and no documentation. Six weeks later we were fully hardened and had the paperwork to prove it. This is what real security looks like.

Marcus J.CEO
Construction
Commercial Construction Firm

What sets them apart is that they don't just set things up and disappear. The monthly reporting gives me actual visibility into what's happening with our security. For the first time, I feel like I understand our risk posture as a business owner.

Sarah K.Operations Director
Financial Services
Financial Advisory Group

Our previous IT provider told us we needed to spend $80K on new infrastructure. Glen showed us how to secure what we already had in Microsoft 365 for a fraction of that. Practical, honest, no upselling. Exactly what a small business needs.

James L.Owner
Real Estate
Real Estate Brokerage
// Why Sentient Shield

Built on Experience. Backed by Standards.

We bring enterprise security thinking to businesses that need it most.

[ EXP ]

20+ Years

Deep cybersecurity and IT experience across enterprise and SMB environments.

[ M365 ]

Microsoft Security

Specialized in Microsoft 365 security, Purview, Defender, and Entra ID.

[ NIST ]

Standards-Aligned

Controls mapped to NIST CSF, CIS Controls, and insurer requirements.

[ ZT ]

Zero Trust Framework

Every engagement built on never trust, always verify principles.

[ GRC ]

Governance Ready

Policies, documentation, and risk registers that satisfy auditors.

[ SMB ]

Built for SMBs

Enterprise-grade security designed for small and mid-sized business realities.

Ready to Strengthen Your
Security Posture?

Start with a complimentary security posture conversation. No pressure. No jargon. Just a clear picture of where you stand and what comes next.

Your information is kept strictly confidential. We'll reach out within one business day.