Cybersecurity for small businesses · Seattle, Tacoma & Puget Sound Security with a watchful eye.

Cybearr is a cybersecurity firm in Edgewood, WA, in the Seattle metro. We help small and mid-sized businesses find and fix the gaps in their IT, meet CMMC and SOC 2 requirements, secure AWS, Azure and GCP, and adopt AI without exposing their data. If something goes wrong, incident response starts within 24 hours.

96%
of ransomware victims were small and mid-sized businesses1
$4.99M
global average cost of a data breach2
247d
average time to identify and contain a breach2
24hr
incident response start, committed in writing

Sources: 1 Verizon 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report (where victim size was known). 2 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026.

Security coverage, from first assessment to ongoing defense

Every service is delivered by a security engineer with hands-on experience across cloud, compliance and threat operations. No hand-offs to a faceless SOC.

Specialty

AI security

Put AI to work without leaking your data. We review how your team uses AI tools, model the risks in the AI systems you build, and set guardrails so client data stays where it belongs.

  • AI usage policy and governance (NIST AI RMF)
  • Data exposure review for Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and other AI tools
  • LLM threat modeling and prompt injection testing
  • Agentic AI and integration security review
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Vulnerability assessment & pen testing

We find the gaps in your IT before someone else does, rank them by risk, and hand you a remediation roadmap you can act on right away.

  • Internal & external network scanning
  • Web application testing (OWASP Top 10)
  • Endpoint and cloud configuration review
  • Executive summary + technical report
Pen testingRisk scoringRemediation

Managed detection & response

Continuous SIEM monitoring, threat hunting and response, so someone is watching your environment around the clock without you hiring a security team.

  • 24/7 log ingestion & alert triage
  • EDR deployment and management
  • Threat hunting & behavioral analytics
  • Monthly threat reports & briefings
SIEMEDR/MDR24/7

Cloud security

Lock down AWS, Azure and GCP with least-privilege IAM, network segmentation, posture management and data protection policies.

  • IAM least-privilege audits & hardening
  • Cloud security posture management (CSPM)
  • Storage exposure & data classification
  • Zero Trust network architecture design
AWSAzureGCP

Compliance & GRC

Gap analysis, policy development and audit readiness for the frameworks your customers, insurers and regulators require. Compliance becomes a selling point.

  • NIST CSF / CMMC 2.0 gap assessments
  • SOC 2 Type I & II readiness
  • Policy & procedure documentation
  • Cyber insurance questionnaire support
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Incident response

When something goes wrong, speed matters. We contain the threat, preserve forensic evidence and guide recovery to keep damage and downtime small.

  • IR plan development & tabletop exercises
  • Rapid containment & forensic analysis
  • Root cause determination
  • Post-incident hardening recommendations
IR planningForensicsRecovery

Security awareness training

Most breaches start with an email. Phishing simulations and role-based training help your team spot it and report it.

  • Simulated phishing campaigns
  • Role-based security training modules
  • Acceptable use & password policies
  • Quarterly awareness metrics reporting
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Security that fits your business

Senior-level security engineering for organizations across the Seattle metro and nationwide, from someone local who answers the phone. The rigor of a dedicated security team, without the overhead of a large vendor.

  • Scoped to your organization
    Every engagement is built around your environment, risk profile and business goals, not recycled from a generic playbook.
  • Hands-on operational experience
    Real background in SIEM operations, cloud security, incident response and compliance across multiple industries and environments.
  • Plain-English findings
    No jargon-heavy reports that sit unread. Clear findings, clear priorities and a clear next step, every engagement.
  • Fast incident response
    When something goes wrong, you won't be waiting in a ticket queue. Incident response starts within 24 hours.
100%
of engagements include an executive-ready summary report
<24hr
incident response start
6
compliance frameworks supported
AWS
Azure
GCP
multi-cloud coverage in one engagement

We speak your regulator's language

Whether you're a Seattle-area DoD contractor pursuing CMMC, a SaaS company going for SOC 2, or a healthcare organization under HIPAA, we've worked through these frameworks before and know what auditors look for. The Puget Sound has a high concentration of aerospace and defense suppliers with active CMMC requirements.

NIST CSF Cybersecurity Framework

Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover. We map your current controls to the NIST framework and build a prioritized improvement plan.

CMMC 2.0 DoD supply chain

The Department of Defense's cybersecurity certification for contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). We handle Level 1 and Level 2 readiness.

SOC 2 Type I & Type II

Increasingly required by enterprise customers. We guide you through the Trust Services Criteria and prepare you for a clean audit.

ISO 27001 ISMS standard

The international standard for information security management. We help with risk assessments, policy development and audit preparation.

FedRAMP Federal cloud advisory

Advisory for cloud providers seeking federal authorization, including documentation and security control implementation guidance.

HIPAA Healthcare privacy

Risk analyses, Security Rule gap assessments and technical safeguard implementation for covered entities and business associates.

Simple. Structured. Effective.

Engagements are structured and transparent. You'll know what's happening at every stage and what you get out of it.

01
Discovery call

A 30-minute conversation about your environment, your business and what you're trying to protect.

Deliverable: Scope & proposal
02
Assessment

Hands-on evaluation of your network, cloud posture, endpoints and compliance status. We find the gaps before attackers do.

Deliverable: Risk report
03
Remediation

Prioritized implementation of controls, tooling, policies and configurations, with full documentation and knowledge transfer.

Deliverable: Hardened environment
04
Ongoing defense

Continuous monitoring, quarterly reviews and proactive threat intelligence. Your security posture improves month over month.

Deliverable: Monthly reports
assessment summaryexample
$ cybearr assess --scope m365
› scanning tenant, 44 accounts, 3 admins
MFA enforced ........ 41/44
Legacy auth ......... enabled
Backups tested ...... 14 months ago
Mail spoofing (DMARC) enforced
› 3 findings · fix plan ready
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Small doesn't mean off the list

Attackers are opportunistic. They look for gaps, not big logos. The question isn't whether you'll be targeted. It's whether you'll be ready.

  • 96% of ransomware victims in Verizon's 2026 breach report were small and mid-sized businesses
  • Breaches take an average of 247 days to identify and contain (IBM, 2026)
  • Phishing and stolen passwords remain the most common ways in, and your employees see these attempts daily
  • Cyber insurers now ask for documented controls like MFA, tested backups and EDR before issuing or renewing policies
  • For DoD contractors, CMMC Level 2 third-party assessments start appearing as a condition of contract award on November 10, 2026
  • The fix is usually unglamorous: MFA everywhere, tested backups, patched edge devices and a trained team. We help you get there.

Every engagement is custom-scoped

Security isn't one-size-fits-all. We scope every engagement around your environment, risk profile and business goals, so you only pay for what you need.

One-time assessments

Point-in-time engagements scoped to a specific need: a vulnerability assessment, compliance gap analysis, cloud security review or incident investigation. Delivered with a clear report and remediation roadmap.

Vuln assessment Pen test Gap analysis Cloud audit

Ongoing retainer

A monthly retainer for organizations that need continuous coverage: monitoring, recurring assessments, compliance support and a security partner who knows your environment.

MDR / SIEM Compliance vCISO IR retainer

Program buildout

For organizations starting from scratch or maturing an existing program. We design and implement your security program end to end: policies, tooling, compliance framework and team training.

Policy dev GRC program Audit readiness Training

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to what people ask before reaching out. If your question isn't here, email contact@cybearr.com.

What cybersecurity services does Cybearr offer?
Cybearr offers vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, managed detection and response (MDR), cloud security for AWS, Azure and GCP, compliance consulting for NIST CSF, CMMC 2.0, SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP and HIPAA, incident response, AI security assessments, and security awareness training.
Where is Cybearr located and what areas do you serve?
Cybearr is based in Edgewood, Washington, in Pierce County between Seattle and Tacoma. We work on site across the South Sound and Puget Sound, including Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, Auburn, Puyallup, Sumner, Fife, Lakewood, Gig Harbor and Olympia, and remotely with clients nationwide.
Which industries does Cybearr work with?
Cybearr works with small and mid-sized businesses, including construction and remodeling contractors, aerospace and defense suppliers that need CMMC, technology and SaaS companies, healthcare practices, financial services and professional services firms such as accounting and law offices.
Does Cybearr help with CMMC compliance?
Yes. Cybearr provides CMMC 2.0 readiness for Level 1 and Level 2: a gap assessment against NIST SP 800-171, a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M), policy documentation, technical remediation, and preparation for a third-party (C3PAO) assessment. The Puget Sound's aerospace and defense supply chain makes this especially relevant for Seattle and Tacoma-area contractors.
What is CMMC Level 2, and when is it required?
CMMC (Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification) is the Department of Defense's cybersecurity requirement for contractors. Level 2 applies to companies that handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and covers the 110 security controls in NIST SP 800-171. The DFARS rule took effect on November 10, 2025, starting with self-assessments. Phase 2 begins November 10, 2026, when third-party (C3PAO) Level 2 assessments become a condition of award for applicable contracts. Level 2 assessments generally repeat every three years.
How quickly can Cybearr respond to a security incident?
Cybearr commits to starting incident response within 24 hours. When you report an active or suspected incident, containment and forensic work begin within one business day, without a ticket queue. Incident response retainers are available for organizations that want priority response.
Does Cybearr offer cloud security for AWS, Azure, and GCP?
Yes. Cybearr performs cloud security posture assessments across AWS, Azure and GCP, including IAM least-privilege audits, network segmentation review, storage exposure analysis and Zero Trust architecture design. Multi-cloud environments are covered in a single engagement.
Does Cybearr provide AI security services?
Yes. Cybearr helps businesses adopt AI without exposing their data: AI usage policies and governance aligned to the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, data exposure reviews for tools like Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT, LLM threat modeling, prompt injection testing, and security reviews of agentic AI systems and integrations.
How does Cybearr price its engagements?
Cybearr scopes every engagement individually. We start with a free 30-minute discovery call to understand your environment and goals, then send a written proposal before any work begins. Engagements can be one-time assessments, monthly retainers or full security program buildouts.
How do I get started with Cybearr?
Email contact@cybearr.com or use the contact form on this page to schedule a free 30-minute discovery call. We discuss your environment and goals, then provide a written scope and proposal. There is no commitment until you sign the proposal.

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  • LocationEdgewood, WA, in the Seattle metro. Serving the South Sound, the Puget Sound region and clients nationwide.