Your Business Deserves a Real Security Strategy — Not Just Another Antivirus
Most small businesses in Elkhart County have tools installed but no strategy behind them. We change that. Ma3SP's cybersecurity consulting helps you understand exactly where your risks are, what compliance you need to meet, and how to build a security posture that actually protects the business you've worked hard to build.
Why Businesses Call Us Consulting
"We got flagged in a vendor audit" — compliance requirements arrived fast and they needed a roadmap.
"Our cyber insurance asked for documentation" — we help you build and organize what insurers want to see.
"We don't know what we don't know" — we audit your posture and show you the full picture.
"We need a CISO but can't afford one" — our vCISO advisory gives you executive-level guidance at a fraction of the cost.
Cybersecurity Tools Are Not a Strategy. This Is.
If your business has antivirus software, a firewall, and maybe Microsoft 365 — that's a start. But it's not a cybersecurity strategy. A strategy means knowing what you're protecting, who might attack it, how you'd respond if something went wrong, and whether you meet the compliance standards your clients, partners, or insurers expect of you.
That's where cybersecurity consulting comes in — and it's different from managed cybersecurity services. Managed services means we're running your tools day-to-day. Consulting means we sit down with you at the leadership level, assess your organization's full risk profile, identify compliance gaps, and build a strategic roadmap that guides your security investments over the next 12 to 24 months.
Think of it this way: managed IT is your mechanic who keeps the car running. A cybersecurity consultant is the engineer who tells you which car to buy, what safety features you need for your driving conditions, and what your legal obligations are as a vehicle operator. Both matter. But most small businesses in Elkhart County have never had the second conversation.
Ma3SP brings that strategic advisory layer — clearly, affordably, and in plain language — to businesses across Goshen and Elkhart County that are ready to take security seriously without hiring a full-time Chief Information Security Officer.
Risk Assessment & Gap Analysis
We evaluate your current security posture across people, processes, and technology — and identify the specific gaps that put your business at greatest risk.
Compliance Roadmapping
Whether you need to meet HIPAA, CMMC, or PCI-DSS, we map your current state to the required controls and build a step-by-step remediation plan you can actually execute.
vCISO Advisory
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer support — board reporting, security program oversight, and strategic guidance without the full-time salary.
Policy & Documentation
We write and deliver the security policies, incident response plans, and documentation packages your auditors, cyber insurers, and enterprise clients expect to see.
Six Consulting Services That Change How You Think About Security
Each engagement is tailored to your business. We don't sell packages — we build programs.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
A thorough evaluation of your environment — people, processes, and technology — mapped against known threat vectors and industry benchmarks. You receive a prioritized risk register and an executive summary report.
Compliance Roadmapping
From gap analysis to remediation plan — we translate regulatory requirements (HIPAA, CMMC, PCI-DSS) into clear, actionable steps that match your timeline and budget.
vCISO Advisory Services
Fractional Chief Information Security Officer support — strategic oversight, board-level reporting, vendor security reviews, and security program development without hiring a full-time executive.
Policy & Documentation Writing
We draft the security policies, acceptable use agreements, incident response plans, and business continuity documentation your organization needs to meet compliance and demonstrate due care.
Security Program Development
We build or mature your organization's full security program — governance, risk, compliance, and operational controls — anchored to NIST CSF or CIS Controls depending on your industry.
Cyber Insurance Readiness
Insurers are asking harder questions than ever. We help you organize and document your security controls so you can confidently answer underwriting questionnaires — and potentially reduce your premiums.
Not Sure Where to Start? That's Exactly Why You Should Call.
Your first conversation with Ma3SP is a strategy call — not a sales call. We listen, ask the right questions, and give you an honest read on where your business stands. Whether you become a client or not, you'll leave with more clarity than you came in with.
30-minute call — no homework required on your end. Just talk to us.
No pitch, no pressure — we're advisors, not salespeople.
Plain-language follow-up — we'll send you a summary of what we discussed and what we'd recommend next.
Local to Goshen — available in-person across Elkhart County or by video call.
You're Not Getting a Firm. You're Getting Graham.
When you engage Ma3SP for cybersecurity consulting, you work directly with Graham Pearson, MBA — founder, lead advisor, and the person who will sign your risk assessment, walk you through your compliance roadmap, and pick up the phone when you call.
Graham has spent his career at the intersection of technology and business strategy. His background in both IT operations and business administration means he can translate technical risks into business language — and business priorities back into technical requirements. That's a rare combination, and it's exactly what a small business owner needs when navigating cybersecurity.
He's based right here in Goshen. He understands the industries that drive Elkhart County — manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, hospitality — and the specific compliance pressures each one faces. You won't spend time educating your consultant on the basics. Graham already knows your world.
What Elkhart County Business Owners Say
"We were flagged during a vendor audit and had no idea where to start. Graham came in, assessed everything, and handed us a roadmap that was actually doable. We passed the audit three months later. Worth every penny."
"Our cyber insurance renewal asked questions we couldn't answer confidently. Ma3SP helped us get our documentation together and our policies written. The process was painless and Graham kept it in plain English the whole time."
"As a small medical practice, HIPAA compliance felt overwhelming. Graham broke it down into steps, helped us update our policies, and gave us a written report we could actually share with our practice administrator. Genuinely refreshing."
The Threats Targeting Businesses Like Yours Right Now
Indiana ranked among the top 15 states for reported cybercrime incidents in the FBI's 2024 Internet Crime Report. Manufacturing, healthcare, and professional services — the backbone of Elkhart County's economy — are among the top three most targeted sectors nationally. Understanding what you're up against is the first step toward protecting yourself. Here's what we're seeing in businesses across our region.
Business Email Compromise (BEC)
Attackers impersonate vendors, executives, or payroll contacts via email to redirect wire transfers or extract sensitive data. Indiana manufacturers with supplier networks are prime targets. BEC attacks averaged $137,000 in losses per incident in 2024. Consulting helps you establish verification procedures and email authentication controls that make these attacks far harder to execute.
Ransomware & Data Extortion
Healthcare practices are goldmines for ransomware operators because patient data is time-sensitive and providers often can't afford downtime. Indiana had multiple healthcare data breaches reported to HHS in 2024. A cybersecurity consulting engagement helps your practice understand your HIPAA exposure, implement proper backup and recovery controls, and establish an incident response plan before you need it.
Supply Chain & Third-Party Attacks
Attackers increasingly compromise a vendor or software provider to gain access to that provider's customers. Defense contractors under CMMC requirements know this well — but even non-defense businesses are vulnerable. We help you assess your third-party risk, review vendor security practices, and add contractual protections where appropriate.
AI-Powered Phishing & Social Engineering
Generative AI has dramatically lowered the barrier to creating convincing phishing emails, voice clones, and deepfake video messages. In 2025, employees are encountering threats that look and sound exactly like their colleagues or leadership. Security awareness programs and strong identity verification policies — both part of our consulting work — are your most effective defense against human-layer attacks.
Our 5-Phase Consulting Process — Start to Finish
Every engagement follows the same structured process so you always know what's happening, what's next, and what you're getting out of each phase.
Discovery & Scoping
We meet with your leadership to understand your business, your technology environment, your industry obligations, and your biggest concerns. No assumptions.
Assessment & Data Collection
We conduct the technical and administrative assessment — reviewing your controls, policies, vendor relationships, and user behaviors against the relevant framework.
Analysis & Risk Register
We compile findings, score risks by likelihood and impact, and map gaps to the applicable compliance framework. You get a prioritized risk register — not a list of everything that could go wrong.
Roadmap & Report Delivery
We deliver your written report in plain language — executive summary, detailed findings, and a phased remediation roadmap with realistic timelines and budget guidance.
Implementation Support
We stay with you through implementation — answering questions, validating remediation steps, and advising on vendor selection. Or we hand off the report and you take it from there. Your choice.
A note on timelines: The above reflects a standard Risk Assessment engagement. Compliance roadmapping, vCISO advisory, and policy writing projects are scoped individually based on your organization's size and current posture. Most small-to-mid-sized businesses in Elkhart County complete a foundational assessment within 3–5 weeks. We'll give you a specific timeline estimate during your free strategy call.
You Need a CISO. You Don't Need to Hire One.
A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is the executive responsible for your organization's cybersecurity strategy, compliance, and risk management. In enterprise organizations, this is a full-time, six-figure role. For most small and mid-sized businesses in Elkhart County, that's not realistic — and it shouldn't have to be.
A virtual CISO — or vCISO — gives you the same strategic leadership on a fractional basis. You get executive-level security guidance, board-level reporting, program oversight, and compliance expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire. Ma3SP provides this through a monthly advisory relationship that scales with your business.
Whether you're a 15-person manufacturing company in Goshen that just landed a defense contract requiring CMMC compliance, or a growing healthcare practice navigating HIPAA's Security Rule, our vCISO service gives you the strategic voice you've been missing — right alongside your leadership team.
This isn't a ticket system. It's a relationship. You meet with Graham monthly (or more often as needed), receive written security program reports, and have a direct line for guidance when something unexpected comes up. That's how real CISOs work — and it's how we work too.
●What vCISO Advisory Includes
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Custom Monthly RetainerPriced for Indiana small businesses — not enterprise budgets
We Speak the Language of Every Compliance Framework You Face
Different industries carry different compliance obligations. We know them all — and we translate each one into a practical plan for your specific business.
Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act
HIPAA's Security Rule requires covered entities and business associates to protect electronic PHI through administrative, physical, and technical safeguards. The penalties for non-compliance range from $100 to $1.9 million per violation category — and breaches must be reported to HHS and, in many cases, directly to patients.
We help Indiana healthcare businesses conduct a required Security Risk Analysis, document policies that satisfy HIPAA's administrative requirements, review Business Associate Agreements, and build a sustainable compliance program that doesn't require a compliance department to maintain.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification
CMMC 2.0 is mandatory for DoD suppliers — including many Indiana manufacturers. At Level 1, you must meet 17 foundational practices from NIST SP 800-171. At Level 2 (the most common for mid-tier suppliers), you must meet all 110 NIST 800-171 controls and may require a third-party assessment. Failing to achieve certification means losing your DoD contracts.
We conduct a gap assessment against your required CMMC level, build a System Security Plan (SSP), create a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), and guide your technical remediation so you're audit-ready.
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard
PCI-DSS v4.0 — the current standard — applies to any organization that touches cardholder data, regardless of size. Non-compliance can result in fines, increased processing fees, and in the event of a breach, financial liability for fraudulent charges. Many small businesses assume their payment processor handles compliance for them — but that's only partially true, and the gaps can be costly.
We assess your cardholder data environment (CDE), help you complete your Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ), identify technical vulnerabilities, and ensure your policies align with PCI-DSS v4.0 requirements — including the newer authentication and monitoring mandates.
Cybersecurity Best Practices for Small Business
Not every business is subject to HIPAA, CMMC, or PCI-DSS. But every business is a potential target — and increasingly, enterprise clients, insurance underwriters, and even local government contracts are requiring vendors to demonstrate baseline security hygiene. "We have antivirus" is no longer enough.
We anchor general SMB consulting to the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) or CIS Controls v8 — both widely recognized baselines that are practical for small organizations. You get a clear, actionable security program that's proportionate to your size and risk level, and documentation you can share with clients and insurers when they ask.
Ma3SP Consulting vs. Your Other Options
| What You Need | Ma3SP Consulting | National Firm | In-House IT Staff | DIY / Templates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic security roadmap | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✗ |
| HIPAA / CMMC / PCI compliance | ✓ | ✓ | ~ | ✗ |
| Priced for small business | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Direct, single advisor relationship | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Local to Elkhart County | ✓ | ✗ | ~ | ✗ |
| Plain-language deliverables | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✗ |
| Ongoing advisory support | ✓ | ~ | ✓ | ✗ |
| No long-term contract required | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Questions We Hear Every Day
Managed cybersecurity services means we're actively running and monitoring your security tools on an ongoing basis — antivirus, email security, firewall management, and so on. Consulting is different: it's strategic and advisory. We assess your risk posture, identify compliance gaps, build you a roadmap, and advise your leadership on decisions. You can have one without the other, but the two work best together.
Every engagement is scoped individually based on your organization's size, industry, and complexity. For most small businesses in Elkhart County, a foundational risk assessment is significantly more affordable than most people expect — far less than the cost of a single security incident. We provide a clear, fixed-fee proposal after your free strategy call, so there are no surprises.
If you handle patient health information — yes, HIPAA applies to you, and the requirements are not optional. If you're a supplier or subcontractor in the DoD supply chain handling Controlled Unclassified Information — CMMC applies, and non-compliance will cost you your contracts. If you accept credit or debit cards — PCI-DSS applies. The first step is figuring out exactly which obligations apply to your specific business, which is something we determine in the discovery phase of every engagement.
You receive a written deliverable in plain language — always. For a risk assessment, that's an executive summary, a prioritized risk register, and a phased remediation roadmap. For compliance work, it includes a gap analysis report and a documented action plan. For vCISO clients, it includes monthly written security program reports. Everything we produce is designed to be readable by your leadership team, not just your IT staff.
A foundational risk assessment for a small business typically takes three to five weeks from kickoff to final report delivery. CMMC gap assessments for manufacturing companies can take four to eight weeks depending on complexity. vCISO advisory is an ongoing monthly relationship. We'll give you a specific timeline estimate during your free strategy call based on your organization's size and situation.
Often, yes — and many of our best engagements are with businesses that already have IT staff. Your internal IT team is typically focused on keeping systems running. Cybersecurity consulting is a specialized, strategic discipline that requires a different skill set and an outside perspective. We work alongside your existing IT team, not instead of them. Many IT professionals actually welcome having a dedicated security advisor in their corner.
Absolutely. Many clients engage us for a one-time risk assessment and then move into our vCISO advisory or managed cybersecurity services for ongoing implementation support. Others take the roadmap and handle implementation themselves. We're flexible — the goal is your security, not locking you into something you don't need.
Yes — and honestly, smaller businesses often benefit more from consulting than larger ones, because you're making security investment decisions without a dedicated security team to guide you. We scope every engagement to fit the reality of small business budgets. The goal isn't to sell you everything at once — it's to show you where your highest risks are and help you address the most important ones first. A single consulting engagement often saves businesses far more than it costs by preventing wasteful or misaligned security spending.
Cybersecurity Consulting Rooted in Elkhart County
Ma3SP is based in Goshen — right in the heart of Elkhart County. When we say we serve local businesses, we mean it. We drive to your office. We meet with your team in person. We understand the industries that drive this community: manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, hospitality, and the tight-knit network of businesses that make Elkhart County one of Indiana's most resilient economies.
We serve cybersecurity consulting clients across the entire county — from downtown Goshen to Elkhart's manufacturing corridor, from Nappanee's agricultural businesses to Middlebury's tourism economy and Bristol's growing commercial district.
In-Person Consulting Available
Not every consultant will meet you at your office. We will. If you're in Goshen, Elkhart, Nappanee, or anywhere across Elkhart County — we'll come to you for the discovery and report delivery sessions. For out-of-area clients, we handle everything securely by video call. Either way, you get the same quality of engagement and the same written deliverables.
Schedule a Free Strategy Call →Your Business Deserves a Security Strategy as Serious as Your Work
If you've read this far, you're taking this seriously — and that matters. Most Elkhart County businesses are one bad email, one unpatched system, or one failed compliance audit away from a problem that's expensive to fix. We help you get ahead of that. Clearly. Honestly. Locally.
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