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Strategic cybersecurity built for operational reality
This package delivers a fully integrated set of services that prioritize visibility, speed, resilience, and strategic alignment. Whether you're filling gaps in your current posture or laying a foundation for a more mature program, the Essentials package provides what every IT leader needs: expert leadership, operational defense, infrastructure hardening, and cost-optimized performance.
Virtual CISO
Strategic leadership without the full-time headcount.
Access Point’s Virtual CISO provides executive-level security guidance that aligns risk management with your broader business goals. Our vCISO offering ensures that your cybersecurity investments are well-placed, your policies and controls are tested and current, and your teams are aligned around a roadmap that evolves with your threat profile. We help you . . .
- Set and execute long-range security strategies
- Evaluate security maturity and mentor internal staff
- Validate and strengthen technical and procedural controls
- Identify high-risk, high-impact areas for investment
- Align cybersecurity with business priorities and C-suite expectations
- Develop and test both incident response and business continuity plans
- This is ideal for organizations that want security oversight at the strategic level without adding executive overhead.
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Real-time visibility, faster response, and smarter automation.
We deploy and fine-tune advanced threat detection across your endpoints, networks, and cloud workloads—providing the tools and expertise to identify and contain threats before they cause damage. You get . . .
- SIEM integration configured for signal clarity and reduced alert fatigue
- Enhanced EDR visibility across endpoint and cloud environments
- Automated incident response using SOAR workflows
- Behavioral analytics to flag insider threats and anomalous behavior
- Root cause analysis to prevent repeat incidents
- Real-time metrics tracking MTTD and MTTR
- AI/ML-based detection to catch evolving threats that lack signatures
Whether you're launching detection capabilities or refining existing tools, this service accelerates time to value and reduces your risk exposure—without the overhead of a managed SOC.
Zero Trust Network Access
Limit exposure. Enforce identity. Secure every connection.
Zero Trust isn’t a buzzword—it’s a mindset that replaces perimeter-based assumptions with rigorous, identity-aware access. We help you implement zero trust strategies that reduce lateral movement and lock down the most common attack vectors. Our Zero Trust service includes . . .
- Zero trust network architecture design and implementation
- Identity-based access controls to support hybrid and remote workforces
- Continuous authentication and real-time risk scoring
- Enforced least-privilege access across all environments
- Integration of zero-trust into DevSecOps workflows
You don’t have to “boil the ocean.” We prioritize high-impact zero-trust actions that work within your existing environment.
Cloud Optimization (add-on)
Security, performance, and cost control—without compromise.
Cloud platforms unlock scale and speed, but without proper governance, they also introduce security risks and runaway costs. We help you take control. This service delivers . . .
- Cost reduction through resource optimization and right-sizing
- Performance and security tuning of workloads
- Cloud governance frameworks to enforce policies and monitor drift
- Application performance automation that boosts reliability
- Evaluations of cloud provider offerings for better ROI
- Integrated DevOps security controls
Our team helps your cloud spend work harder—and smarter—while ensuring your cloud footprint remains secure and agile.
Why choose APC Essentials?
The Essentials package from Access Point Consulting delivers exactly what growing organizations need: practical, high-impact cybersecurity and IT optimization without unnecessary complexity. Designed for security-conscious teams that need to move quickly, this bundle combines strategic oversight with hands-on protection and performance gains—giving you clarity, confidence, and control across your digital operations.
Executive visibility into security posture and priorities
With Virtual CISO leadership baked in, you gain board-level insights and actionable roadmaps that translate technical risk into business impact—enabling smarter decisions at the top.
Faster detection and response to threats
From endpoints to the cloud, we deploy and tune security tools that reduce noise and speed up action—so your team can detect and contain threats before they disrupt operations.
Reduced business risk through expert oversight
Business continuity and incident response planning aren't theoretical—they’re built, tested, and owned by experts who align your protection strategies with real-world demands.
Improved cloud ROI and application performance
We right-size your cloud footprint, streamline DevOps workflows, and eliminate waste—delivering more value and performance for every dollar you spend.
Proven frameworks aligned with industry standards
Our services are rooted in widely adopted security frameworks (NIST, CIS, ISO), so you can meet customer, regulatory, and audit expectations without reinventing the wheel.
What Our Clients Are Saying
The team blended really well together with our team at Jefferson. The Access Point team was always available and provided the right documentation. Overall, working with Access Point was a great experience for me.
Working with Access Point has been a game changer. Their expertise in cybersecurity, coupled with their strategic approach to risk management and ISO 27001 preparation was highly valuable. They provided actionable recommendations and aided our team in implementing measures appropriate to our needs, giving us confidence in our data protection.
The cyber risk to internet-connected organizations is real. Access Point has the knowledge, experience, and expert resources to support my cybersecurity, compliance, and audit needs. They know how to guide organizations through the minefield of cybersecurity, adeptly balancing and prioritizing compliance requirements and right-sized services ensuring the safety and resiliency of my data assets and applications. Access Point is my partner and CISO, and the reason I do not lay awake at night worrying about cybersecurity and compliance.
"Access Point is more than staff augmentation. We don't have someone that we're just assigning tickets to and they’re processing. We have someone who's helping leadership, helping to set strategy, and helping us answer our customers’ questions. When done right, it doesn't have to be an additional management headache.”
Access Point’s expertise in cybersecurity operations is remarkable. They helped establish our robust incident response team and implemented advanced monitoring and detection systems, tailoring solutions to our specific needs.
