Managed Security Service
Cyber Essentials. Monitored Daily.
Ongoing managed security monitoring and alerting for Massachusetts and Rhode Island small businesses. Endpoint protection, patch reporting, and password management—tailored to your environment, not a one-size-fits-all bundle.
Not sure where you stand? Take the free self-assessment first.
What Cyber Essentials Covers
We tailor the service to your environment. The following are the core categories we address -- specific tooling and coverage depth depend on your setup. Every engagement starts with a scoping call.
Endpoint Protection
Microsoft Defender
Real-time threat detection and response on your endpoints. We configure, monitor, and tune Defender for your environment so active threats surface before they spread.
Continuous Monitoring + Alerting
Ongoing Managed Service
We watch your environment and alert on anomalies, suspicious logins, policy violations, and threat indicators. You get notified when something needs attention -- not buried in dashboards.
Patch + Security Health Reporting
Monthly Reports
Regular patch status reports and security health checks so you always know where your environment stands. No surprises at audit time.
Password + Secrets Management
Keeper Security
Enterprise-grade password management for your team. Shared vaults, role-based access, and breach-watch monitoring so your team stops reusing weak credentials.
Need 24/7 SOC Coverage?
Blackpoint Cyber SOC coverage is available as a higher-tier option for businesses that need round-the-clock human-reviewed threat response. Ask us about it during your scoping call -- we'll recommend the right level for your risk profile and budget.
Pricing is scoped to your environment. Book a call for a quote.
Who Cyber Essentials Is For
This is an ongoing managed service for organizations that want consistent security coverage without building an in-house security team.
MA + RI Small Businesses
5 to 100 employees in Massachusetts and Rhode Island who want professional-grade security without hiring a full-time security team.
Businesses Handling Sensitive Data
You store customer records, financial data, health information, or personally identifiable information that regulators and customers expect you to protect.
Teams Without a Dedicated IT Security Function
Your IT support handles break/fix and email. Nobody is watching your endpoints, reviewing patch status, or managing password hygiene. That gap is what Cyber Essentials closes.
Companies That Completed a Compliance Project
You finished NIST, WISP, or another compliance engagement and need ongoing monitoring to stay compliant and catch new threats -- not just a one-time certification.
Managed Monitoring vs. Compliance Projects
These are complementary, not competing. Many clients do a compliance project first, then add Cyber Essentials for ongoing coverage.
| Compliance ProjectNIST, WISP, SOC 2 -- /services/security-compliance | Cyber EssentialsManaged monitoring + alerting | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A project with a defined start and end date | An ongoing monthly managed service |
| Goal | Achieve a certification or pass an audit | Continuous monitoring and active threat reduction |
| Frequency | One-time (or annual renewal) | Daily monitoring, monthly reporting |
| Output | Policy documentation, audit package, certification | Alerts, patch reports, health dashboards, incident response |
| Pricing | Fixed-price per engagement | Scoped to your environment -- book a call for a quote |
Already completed a compliance engagement? Book a call to add ongoing coverage.
Common Questions About Managed Monitoring
Ready to Talk Through Your Environment?
Pricing is scoped to your environment. Book a 20-minute scoping call and we'll give you a clear quote based on your actual endpoints, users, and risk profile.
Not sure where you stand yet? Take the free security self-assessment first. It takes about 5 minutes and gives you a directional posture report before the call.
Just In Time AI — Berkley, MA