Ever feel like cybersecurity is a maze you can’t navigate? You know the risks are real. Chances are you’ve heard about large corporations being hacked, their data being breached, or even becoming victims of ransom attacks. You may even be awake at night thinking, “Am I next?” 

For small to medium-sized businesses, it can often feel like a tightrope walk between affordability and necessity. However, finding a cybersecurity solution that is both effective and within budget does not have to be difficult!

Enter Mike Crandall, founder and CEO of Digital Beachhead, a Veterans Administration certified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, based in Colorado Springs. Mike brings an arsenal of experience to the table. He’s not just a seasoned veteran of the United States Air Force; he’s a pioneer in the cybersecurity space. “I’ve helped the development of how the Department of Defense does cybersecurity to this day,” Mike says. He’s also been awarded by the likes of Wealth and Finance International for being the “Most Trusted Cybersecurity Consulting Firm” for both 2022 and 2023!

But what truly sets Digital Beachhead apart is their unique Virtual Chief Information Security Officer, or vCISO services, bridging the knowledge gap that often exists in many companies. “We act as the intermediary between your IT department and your management,” Mike explains. “Management often knows they need cybersecurity but might not understand the nitty-gritty details. On the other hand, your IT team might be overwhelmed with daily tasks and not have the bandwidth to focus on what’s best in terms of cybersecurity. That’s where we come in.”

In addition to this, the unparalleled experience and expertise of the team at Digital Beachhead make them a cut above the rest. “I think the biggest separation is just the sheer breadth and depth of experience on my team. We don’t just have cybersecurity expertise; we have been pioneering practices that are both timeless and up-to-date with modern trends,” Mike adds.

Digital Beachhead is on a mission, focusing its efforts on small to mid-sized businesses, a segment often ignored by bigger cybersecurity firms. “The little guys deserve as much protection as the big ones,” Mike says. “While cybersecurity can be intimidating and costly, it can also be made affordable and accessible. That’s where we come in, helping you allocate your available budget towards genuinely impactful cybersecurity measures.”

One of the most important things that Mike stresses is that cybersecurity is not a destination but a journey. “There’s a misconception that spending a set amount of money will suddenly make you ‘secure.’ That’s not how it works,” he warns. “Cybersecurity is an ongoing, ever-changing field. What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow.”

Does all of this resonate with you? Are you a small to medium-sized business struggling to navigate the minefield of cybersecurity? Reach out to Mike Crandall and his expert team at Digital Beachhead. In reaching out, Mike and his team offer free consultations to first listen and understand your needs. In auditing your existing digital practices, you will be given essential and inexpensive resources that will not only put your mind at ease, but empower you in building your own cybersecurity fortress.