SMB1001 Compliance Readiness
Many organizations handle sensitive data but lack a clear framework to ensure their systems, policies, and operations meet modern cybersecurity expectations. SMB1001 provides a structured security standard designed to help small and mid-size businesses implement strong security controls and demonstrate trust to customers and partners.
Prodeo helps organizations prepare for SMB1001 compliance by assessing current security posture, identifying gaps, and implementing the controls required to meet the standard. Our approach focuses on practical security improvements that strengthen your environment while positioning your organization for a successful certification.
What We Provide:
Security Posture Assessment
We evaluate your current infrastructure, policies, and operational security practices against SMB1001 requirements to determine your readiness level.
Gap Analysis & Compliance Roadmap
We identify areas that do not meet the standard and provide a clear remediation plan with prioritized steps toward compliance.
Policy & Documentation Development
We help develop the security policies, procedures, and documentation required to align with SMB1001 governance and operational controls.
Security Control Implementation
Our team assists with implementing the technical safeguards necessary to meet compliance requirements, including identity, device, and cloud security configurations.
Pre-Audit Readiness Review
Before certification, we conduct a final readiness review to ensure your organization is prepared for the official SMB1001 audit process.
The Outcome
By preparing for SMB1001 compliance, your organization strengthens its cybersecurity posture, improves operational security practices, and demonstrates a commitment to protecting customer data and business systems.
Prodeo Advisory Support
P.A.S provides clients with ongoing access to our engineers for technical guidance, troubleshooting insight, and collaboration expertise. Designed as a consulting-style support model, P.A.S helps organizations make informed technology decisions and maintain reliable communication environments. Whether you need quick advice or deeper strategic input, our team is available to help when questions arise.
Operational Support
Focus: Provide responsive technical support that keeps employee devices, accounts, and collaboration tools operating smoothly. This tier focuses on quickly resolving common issues that impact productivity while ensuring systems remain properly configured and secure.
Services:
• User account support
• Password resets and identity assistance
• Email and collaboration troubleshooting
• Endpoint troubleshooting and configuration
• Software installation and configuration
• Basic network troubleshooting
• Security alert triage and initial investigation
Outcome:
Small businesses receive responsive technical support for everyday operational issues.
Systems & Security Management
Ensure systems remain secure, updated, and properly configured through continuous oversight and proactive management. This tier focuses on maintaining the health, performance, and security of the organization’s infrastructure to reduce risk and prevent operational disruptions.
Endpoint and device management
Patch and update oversight
Firewall and network configuration support
Backup monitoring and recovery assistance
Identity and access management reviews
Email security and anti-phishing configuration
Security posture reviews
Performance and reliability improvements
Outcome: Organizations maintain stable, secure, and properly managed systems.
Strategic Advisory
Provide strategic technology and security guidance that helps organizations plan for growth, manage risk, and make informed technology decisions. This tier focuses on aligning IT strategy, security posture, and governance with long-term business objectives.
Virtual CIO / Security Advisory
Security architecture consulting
Risk assessments and security reviews
Incident response planning and guidance
Vendor and technology selection guidance
IT policy and governance development
Technology roadmap planning
Compliance strategy consulting
24-hour advisory support for critical issues
Outcome: Organizations gain expert guidance to align technology with business goals and security best practices.
Prodeo Automation
Prodeo Automation Services help organizations streamline repetitive IT and operational tasks through secure automation. By reducing manual processes, businesses improve efficiency, maintain consistency, and strengthen operational security.
Focus:
Automate simple, repetitive administrative tasks to reduce manual workload and improve operational consistency.
Services
• User Onboarding & Offboarding Automation – Automate account creation, permission assignment, and access removal for employee lifecycle events.
• Password & Account Management Automation – Automate password reset workflows and identity-related administrative tasks.
• Notification & Alert Automation – Automatically notify administrators of system events, security alerts, or operational issues.
Outcome
Organizations reduce routine administrative work and improve response time to operational events.
Focus:
Automate operational workflows across systems to improve coordination, reduce human error, and streamline day-to-day IT operations.
Services
• Patch & Update Automation – Automate deployment of system and software updates across endpoints and servers.
• Backup Verification & Monitoring Automation – Automate backup status checks, validation reporting, and alerting.
• Access Request & Approval Workflows – Automate user access requests and approval processes for systems and applications.
Outcome
Organizations gain more reliable and consistent operational processes through integrated automation.
Focus:
Implement advanced automation that improves security operations, infrastructure management, and long-term operational scalability.
Services
• Security Incident Response Automation – Automate response actions for security alerts and suspicious activity.
• Infrastructure Configuration Automation – Automate system configuration, policy enforcement, and environment standardization.
• Compliance Monitoring Automation – Automate security posture checks and compliance reporting.
Outcome
Organizations achieve scalable, intelligent automation that strengthens operational efficiency and security posture.
NEXUS
NEXUS
Ongoing Security, Technology, and Operational Advisory for Small Businesses
Prodeo is a Membership Program that provides organizations with continuous access to cybersecurity consulting, operational support, and automation services. Through tiered membership levels, businesses receive the guidance and technical support needed to maintain secure, reliable, and efficient technology environments.
Core
Essential security and operational guidance
$450 / month
$5,200 / year
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Focus:
Provide small businesses with foundational cybersecurity guidance and operational support to maintain a secure and well-managed environment.
Includes:
SMB1001 baseline readiness guidance
L1 Prodeo Advisory Support access
Basic automation setup (1–2 workflows)
Security best-practice guidance
Quarterly environment review
Email support
Advisory Hours Included:
**2 advisory hours per month**
Used for operational guidance, security questions, and environment review discussions.
Designed for:
Small businesses with fewer than 20 employees that need security guidance but not full operational oversight.
Outcome:
Organizations establish strong security fundamentals and receive ongoing support for common operational issues.
Guard
Managed security and operational support
$1,400 / month
$14,280 / year (15% off)
POPULAR
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Focus:
Provide ongoing oversight and operational consulting to maintain system health, security posture, and operational efficiency.
Includes:
SMB1001 readiness assessments and remediation guidance
L1–L2 Prodeo Advisory Support access
Workflow automation implementation
Security posture reviews
Backup and patch management oversight
Security awareness guidance
Advisory Hours Included:
6 advisory hours per month
Used for operational consulting, automation planning, security posture reviews, and environment improvements.
Designed for:
Businesses with 20–75 employees that want consistent operational support and security guidance.
Outcome:
Organizations maintain stable, secure, and well-managed systems with proactive operational support.
Sentinel
Comprehensive security and technology advisory
$3,200 / month
$30,000 / year (22% off)
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Focus:
Provide strategic technology leadership and advanced security consulting to help organizations scale securely and align technology with business objectives.
Includes:
Full SMB1001 readiness consulting and compliance preparation
L1–L3 Prodeo Advisory Support access
Advanced automation and workflow optimization
Security architecture consulting
Risk assessments and compliance advisory
Technology roadmap planning
24-hour support availability for critical issues
Advisory Hours Included:
**12 advisory hours per month**
Used for executive advisory, security architecture guidance, automation strategy, compliance planning, and technology roadmap development.
Additional Benefits:
• Quarterly strategic security and technology review with Prodeo leadership
Designed for:
Organizations that want fractional CIO or security leadership without hiring a full-time executive.
Outcome:
Organizations receive expert guidance, proactive security oversight, and strategic planning to support long-term growth and security maturity.