Core security for small businesses
ReadyState Essentials brings together security awareness training, email security, backup, and vulnerability scanning, with licensing, setup, and support included. These are essential protections that are often part of cyber insurance requirements, and they are where securing a small business starts.
SEE IF ESSENTIALS FITSNo obligation. Submitting the form sets up a short call to confirm the fit and your pricing.
Start with the protections that matter most
Most cyber incidents at small businesses begin with something ordinary, like an email someone clicks, a device that missed an update, or data that cannot be recovered after a mistake. Essentials covers those gaps first, so your office is protected against the most common threats while you plan what comes next.
Getting these tools on your own is harder than it looks. Many of them require minimum seat counts or setup fees that small offices cannot reach, and managing several vendors takes time most businesses do not have. Essentials gives you one price and one team to call.
What is included
Security awareness training
Short trainings and realistic phishing simulations teach your staff to spot threats, with reports that show who may need more help. Powered by Phin Security.
Email security
Phishing, malware, and spam are filtered before they reach your inboxes, and you have access to reports on what was caught. Powered by Barracuda.
Backup for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
Your email and files are backed up, so a deleted mailbox, a ransomware attack, or a simple mistake does not mean losing your data for good. Powered by AFI.
Vulnerability scanning
Your network is scanned for devices and weaknesses that attackers look for, with reports that show what needs attention. Powered by Nodeware.
Add password management with 1Password for $6 per user per month.
How it works
1. Tell us about your office
Fill out the short form below with your user count and whether you use Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
2. Confirm the fit
We schedule a short call to answer your questions, confirm your pricing, and make sure Essentials is the right starting point.
3. We set it up
We handle licensing and setup with your admin, walk you through your reports, and stay available for support throughout the year.
Simple pricing
5 to 9 users
$50 per user per month
Example: 5 users is $250 per month
10 to 19 users
$40 per user per month
Example: 10 users is $400 per month
20 or more users
$30 per user per month
Example: 20 users is $600 per month
Your tier sets the rate for every licensed user in Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace. For example, an office with 12 users pays $40 per user, or $480 per month. Essentials is an annual agreement billed monthly, and setup and support are included.
Fewer than 5 users? We may be able to put together a smaller package. Reach out and let us see what we can find for you.
When you need more than the essentials
Essentials covers the core, but it is not everything. For endpoint protection, we usually recommend Microsoft 365 Business Premium, which includes Defender for Business. When you need more, we can add SentinelOne or a managed detection and response option outside of this package.
If you are not sure where to focus next, a risk assessment shows you which risks matter most and what to work on first.
Common questions
Is this a managed service?
We handle licensing, setup, and support. You get access to email security and vulnerability scanning reports so you can see what needs attention, and we are available when you have questions. Training and backup run on their own once they are set up.
Why does every user need to be included?
Email security and backup protect every mailbox in your Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace account, so pricing is based on your total number of licensed users.
Will this meet my cyber insurance requirements?
These are essential protections that are often part of cyber insurance requirements, and they are a strong place to start. Every application is different, so we are happy to look at yours on the call.
What does the agreement look like?
Essentials is a 12-month agreement billed monthly, with setup included in the price.
Is there any obligation?
None. The call is there to answer your questions and confirm your pricing. You decide from there.
See if Essentials fits your office
PickĀ a time convenient for you and share a few details to help us prepare for your call.
