Cybersecurity services · Houston, Texas
Security that holds up to attackers, auditors and your biggest customers
Senior security practitioners who protect growing organizations and produce the evidence auditors, insurers and enterprise customers ask for.
Who we are
CyberAccord is a cybersecurity managed service provider and advisory firm based in Houston, Texas. We run managed security for devices, email and cloud; test applications, networks and AI systems; and prepare companies for SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS and other frameworks, working with clients across the United States.
Where clients start
Most engagements start with one of these
- 01An audit is comingSOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS or another framework, with a date already set.Compliance readiness
- 02A customer sent a security questionnaireA SIG, CAIQ, HECVAT or custom questionnaire is holding up a contract.Security questionnaires
- 03Your cyber insurance renewal is dueThe insurer is asking about MFA, endpoint protection, email security and backups.Managed security
- 04You need security leadershipSomeone has to own the program, the policies and the board conversation.vCISO
Services
Four service lines, one accountable team
Protection, testing, cloud and security leadership, delivered by the same certified practitioners.
Managed Security ServicesManaged Security
Managed endpoint, email, and cloud security, with a team that monitors alerts and responds to incidents for you.
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Security TestingSecurity Testing
Vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, AI security tests, source code analysis, and phishing and social engineering tests, with prioritized fixes.
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Cloud SecurityCloud Security
AWS and Azure security assessments and architecture reviews that find misconfigurations and give you a prioritized plan to fix them.
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Security AdvisorySecurity Advisory
Security policies, controls assessments, awareness training, risk management, vCISO leadership, and help with security questionnaires.
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Compliance
Pass the audit. Win the security review.
Gap assessments, remediation and evidence for the frameworks your auditors, customers and regulators use.
Security frameworks
- SOC 2SOC 2 readiness and renewal: gap assessment, controls, policies and evidence, prepared for your independent CPA firm's audit.
- ISO 27001ISO/IEC 27001:2022 readiness: ISMS design, risk assessment, Annex A controls and preparation for an accredited certification audit.
- PCI DSSPCI DSS v4.0.1 readiness: cardholder data scoping, control gap analysis, SAQ support and preparation for a Qualified Security Assessor.
- NISTNIST gap assessments against CSF 2.0, SP 800-171 and SP 800-53, with scored findings and a prioritized remediation plan.
Privacy and sector rules
- HIPAAHIPAA Security Rule compliance: risk analysis, gap assessment, security policies and remediation planning for covered entities and business associates.
- Data PrivacyData privacy compliance for GDPR and CCPA/CPRA, including data mapping, gap assessment, security controls and Data Protection Impact Assessments.
- NYDFS 500NYDFS 23 NYCRR Part 500 compliance: risk assessment, policies, CISO support, incident response and annual compliance filing preparation.
- FTC Safeguards RuleFTC Safeguards Rule compliance: written risk assessment and security program, MFA and encryption, testing, and FTC breach-notice readiness.
- EU AI ActEU AI Act readiness: provider and deployer classification, risk-tier mapping, gap analysis and a roadmap aligned to the Act's phased dates.
Industries
Built around the rules your sector answers to
Each industry page sets out the obligations that apply and the services that address them.
- SaaS & TechnologySOC 2 and ISO/IEC 27001
- Law FirmsABA Model Rule 1.6(c)
- HealthcareHIPAA Security Rule, 45 CFR Part 164 Subpart C
- Financial ServicesSEC Regulation S-P, 17 CFR 248.30
- Accounting FirmsFTC Safeguards Rule and IRS Publication 4557
- Defense ManufacturingDFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC (32 CFR Part 170)
- Real Estate and TitleFTC Safeguards Rule, 16 CFR Part 314
- Auto DealersFTC Safeguards Rule, 16 CFR Part 314
- Nonprofits2 CFR 200.303(e), Uniform Guidance
- ConstructionFAR 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding
- ManufacturingFAR 52.204-21 and 21 CFR Part 11
- Retail and HospitalityPCI DSS
- Education & EdTechGLBA Safeguards Rule and FERPA
- All industriesHow we approach regulated sectors
Why CyberAccord
How we're different
Senior hands on the work
Certified practitioners do the testing, configuration and audit preparation themselves. Your engagement isn't handed down to juniors.
Protection that produces proof
Managed security, testing and compliance come from one team, so the controls and the evidence that proves them come from the same place.
Framework-fluent
We work in SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, NYDFS and the EU AI Act, and map every deliverable to the control it supports.
Fixed scope, plain English
Fixed quotes, defined deliverables, and findings ranked by business risk rather than scanner output, each with a clear owner.
How we work
Five steps, from first call to evidence
Scoped up front with a fixed quote, and closed with a plain-English readout and evidence organized for auditors and customers.
- 01
Scoping call
A free 20-minute call to understand what's driving the need: an audit, a customer questionnaire, an insurance renewal or an incident.
- 02
Fixed quote
A written scope with defined deliverables and a fixed price. No open-ended meter.
- 03
Assessment
Senior practitioners test, review and interview against the framework or threat model in scope.
- 04
Delivery
We close gaps with you: hardening, policies, controls and managed protection where it fits.
- 05
Readout and evidence
A plain-English readout, findings ranked by business risk, and evidence organized for auditors and customers.
Credentials
Certified practitioners on every engagement
The people who scope your engagement are the people who do the work.
Credentials our practitioners hold
- CISSP
- CISSP-ISSAP
- CISM
- CCISO
- CCSP
- CEH
- CDPSE
- AIGP
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- ITIL
- Qualys Certified Specialist
- CyberArk
- CompTIA Linux+
- LPIC-1 Linux Administrator
Platforms we deploy and manage
Insights
Latest insights
ExplainerSOC 2 Type I vs Type II: which report do you need?
Type I tests control design on one date. Type II tests operation over a period. What each covers, when to choose which, and what buyers check.6 min read
ChecklistWhat should a Microsoft 365 hardening baseline include?
A Microsoft 365 hardening checklist for small and mid-sized firms, built on CISA's SCuBA baselines and Microsoft Learn guidance, with license notes.6 min read
GuideWhat does the FTC Safeguards Rule require of small firms?
Who the FTC Safeguards Rule covers, its nine required elements, what the under-5,000-consumer exemption removes, and the 30-day FTC breach notice.7 min read
FAQ
Questions, answered
What does CyberAccord do?
CyberAccord provides managed security (device, email and cloud protection with monitoring), security testing including penetration testing and AI security testing, cloud security assessments, vCISO and advisory services, and readiness for compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA and PCI DSS.
Where is CyberAccord located?
Our office is at 8990 Kirby Dr, Suite 220, Houston, TX 77054. We serve clients across the United States, and most engagements are delivered remotely.
What size companies do you work with?
Mostly small and mid-sized businesses and growing software companies: teams that need real security and audit readiness but don't have, or don't yet need, a full in-house security department.
How do we get started?
Book a free consultation or call us. In 20 minutes we learn what's driving the need (an audit, a customer questionnaire, an insurance renewal, an incident) and recommend a scoped next step with a fixed quote.
Talk to a security practitioner
Book a free 20-minute consultation. We'll learn what's driving the need and recommend a scoped next step with a fixed quote.