You have security tools. But who's actually watching them?
Your IT team is juggling helpdesk tickets, infrastructure projects, and vendor calls. Security tasks keep getting pushed to "next week." Alerts go unreviewed. Logs pile up. And every day that passes is another day you're hoping nothing slips through.
This is what we hear every week.
01 / THE PROBLEM"We have alerts firing, but nobody's triaging them."
Your firewall, endpoint protection, and SIEM are generating data. But without someone dedicated to reading it, those dashboards are just expensive screensavers.
"We can't justify a full-time security hire."
A senior security analyst costs $120K+ before benefits. You need the expertise, but not 40 hours a week of it. You need someone who shows up, does the work, and keeps things moving.
"Security tasks keep getting pushed to next month."
Vulnerability scans, access reviews, policy updates, phishing tests -- they're all on the to-do list. But when your IT team is fighting fires, security maintenance is the first thing that slides.
A security analyst on your team. Not your payroll.
02 / THE SOLUTIONOur Virtual Security Analyst becomes part of your IT team. They show up on a predictable schedule -- weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly -- and handle the day-to-day security work that's been falling through the cracks. No recruiting. No onboarding. No benefits package. Just experienced, consistent security execution.
Proactive Protection
Scheduled assessments and reviews so threats are found before they become incidents -- not after.
Senior Expertise, Fractional Cost
Get a seasoned security professional at a fraction of what a full-time hire would cost. No recruiting fees, no turnover risk.
Predictable Schedule
Pre-scheduled visits with minimal disruption. Your team always knows when security work is happening and what's being covered.
Compliance-Ready Documentation
Every task is documented. When auditors ask "who's doing your security work?" you'll have a clear, defensible answer.
What your vSA handles.
03 / THE WORKEach task exists to close a specific gap in your security operations. We use your existing tools when possible, or provide our own licensing -- whatever gets the job done.
Vulnerability Management
"Are there holes in our network we don't know about?"
Regular network and system scans to identify vulnerabilities before attackers find them. We prioritize by real-world risk, not just CVSS scores, so you fix what matters first.
Security Policy Review & Updates
"Our policies are outdated and nobody owns them."
We review and update your security policies to match your current environment and compliance requirements -- so they're living documents, not dusty binders.
User Access & Permission Audits
"Do former employees still have access to our systems?"
Regular audits of who has access to what -- and whether they should. We catch orphaned accounts, excessive privileges, and access creep before they become breach vectors.
Security Log Analysis
"Something could be happening right now and we'd never know."
We review your firewall logs, server logs, and security event data to spot anomalies, failed login patterns, and indicators of compromise that your team doesn't have time to chase.
Phishing & Security Awareness Testing
"Our employees are one bad click away from a breach."
Realistic phishing simulations using KnowBe4 that show you exactly which employees would fall for an attack -- and targeted training to build the muscle memory that stops real threats.
Patch Management Review
"We think everything is patched. We're not sure."
We verify that critical patches are actually deployed -- not just approved. We catch the gaps between "the vendor released a fix" and "your systems are actually protected."
Security Configuration Reviews
"Are our firewalls and endpoints actually configured correctly?"
We audit firewall rules, network segmentation, antivirus/endpoint configurations, and access controls to make sure your defenses are doing what you think they're doing.
Monthly Security Reports & Recommendations
"Leadership wants a security update but I don't have one."
Clear, executive-ready monthly reports that document what was done, what was found, and what to focus on next. No jargon, no filler -- just the information your leadership needs.
Built around your schedule, not ours.
Every organization is different. Some need weekly attention. Others need a focused bi-weekly or monthly cadence. We build a schedule that matches your risk profile and your team's workflow -- not a one-size-fits-all package.
Weekly, Bi-Weekly, or Monthly
Choose the cadence that fits your environment. Higher-risk environments or compliance-driven industries may need weekly; others start with monthly and scale up.
Pre-Scheduled, Minimal Disruption
Every visit is planned in advance. Your team knows exactly when we're coming, what we're working on, and what they'll get afterward. No surprises.
Your Tools or Ours
We work with the security tools you already own. If you have gaps in tooling, we can provide licensing through Digital Elevation. Either way, you get the coverage you need.
What a typical monthly cycle looks like:
Vulnerability scan & triage
Run scans, prioritize findings, and flag critical items for immediate attention.
Log review & anomaly detection
Analyze firewall, server, and endpoint logs for suspicious patterns.
Access audit & configuration check
Review user permissions, firewall rules, and endpoint configurations.
Phishing test & patch verification
Run awareness campaigns and confirm critical patches are deployed.
Monthly report delivered
Executive summary with findings, actions taken, and next-step recommendations.
How it compares.
You have options. Here's why companies like yours choose a Virtual Security Analyst.
| Do Nothing | Full-Time Hire | vSA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $0 (until the breach) | $120K-$180K+ | A fraction of a hire |
| Time to Value | N/A | 3-6 months recruiting + ramp | Day one |
| Coverage Consistency | Ad hoc / reactive | Depends on retention | Predictable & documented |
| Turnover Risk | N/A | High (security talent shortage) | Zero -- backed by a team |
| Compliance Documentation | None | Varies by individual | Built in every visit |
Questions about the vSA.
Straight answers, no jargon.
How is this different from a managed security service (MSSP)? expand_more
An MSSP typically monitors alerts remotely and escalates tickets. A vSA embeds with your team, handles hands-on security tasks, reviews configurations, runs tests, and delivers reports. Think of it as the difference between a monitoring service and an actual team member who does the work.
Do we need to buy new security tools? expand_more
Not necessarily. We work with the tools you already have. If there are gaps -- for example, no vulnerability scanner or no phishing simulation platform -- we can provide licensing through Digital Elevation. We'll never push tools you don't need.
What if we already have an IT team or MSP? expand_more
That's actually the most common scenario. Your IT team or MSP handles infrastructure and support. The vSA complements them by owning the security-specific tasks they don't have bandwidth for -- vulnerability management, log analysis, phishing tests, and compliance documentation.
How quickly can we get started? expand_more
Most engagements are up and running within one to two weeks. We'll start with an intake call to understand your environment, tools, and priorities, then build a task plan and schedule that works for your team.
Is the vSA on-site or remote? expand_more
Both. Most of the technical work -- scanning, log review, configuration audits -- is done remotely. For organizations in the Grand Rapids area, we can include on-site visits as part of the cadence. We'll work with you to find the right balance.
Stop hoping your tools are enough.
Tell us about your environment and we'll show you exactly what a vSA engagement would look like for your team. No commitment, no pressure -- just a clear plan.