Know Your Risks, Prioritize Remediation, and Protect Your Business
A comprehensive security assessment uncovers the vulnerabilities attackers exploit and delivers a prioritized roadmap to reduce risk. i3 Business Solutions conducts business-focused security assessments for organizations in Grand Rapids and across Michigan. Whether you need a vulnerability scan, a targeted penetration test, a cloud security review, or a full security posture evaluation, our team produces actionable findings and clear next steps your IT staff can implement immediately. We tailor each assessment to your company size, critical assets, and regulatory requirements.
Why a Security Assessment Matters
Security incidents often begin with preventable oversights: an unpatched server, an exposed remote access port, or a successful phishing email. A third-party assessment gives you an objective view of those blind spots and helps your team prioritize the fixes that matter most to operations and compliance. Beyond reducing technical risk, assessments strengthen insurance position, provide audit evidence, and demonstrate to customers and partners that you manage security responsibly. Regular assessments also let you measure progress against prior results and reduce repeated exposure over time.
Types of Assessments We Offer
Vulnerability Scan &
Network Discovery
We run authenticated and unauthenticated scans to map internet-facing and internal attack surface. These scans identify missing patches, open ports, misconfigured services, and outdated software. Scans are an efficient hygiene check and work well as part of an ongoing security program.
Penetration Testing
(Targeted & Business-Driven)
Penetration tests simulate real-world attacker techniques against specific systems such as web apps, VPN gateways, remote desktop services, and critical servers. We validate exploitability, capture proof-of-concept evidence, and translate technical findings into business impact and remediation steps.
Configuration &
Architecture Review
We review firewalls, segmentation, Wi-Fi design, routing, and cloud security groups to enforce least privilege and reduce lateral movement. This analysis also checks third-party/vendor access to close supply-chain gaps and limit unnecessary privileges.
Cloud & Office
365 Security Review
Cloud platforms require specialized scrutiny. We inspect Office 365 tenant settings, Azure role assignments, conditional access policies, and storage permissions to prevent accidental exposure. We also validate backups and identity protections.
Social Engineering &
Phishing Simulations
Human behavior is often the easiest entry point. Our phishing simulations and social tests measure susceptibility, identify repeat offenders, and feed targeted training that reduces click rates over time.
Our Assessment Process: Practical, Transparent, and Collaborative
- Scope & Kickoff: Define assets, stakeholders, objectives, and timelines.
- Discovery & Data Collection: Automated tools plus manual inspection map assets and find misconfigurations.
- Exploitation & Validation: For pen tests we safely validate exploitability and record evidence.
- Analysis & Prioritization: Findings are scored by severity, exploitability, and business impact.
- Reporting & Executive Review: You receive a technical report, an executive summary, and a prioritized remediation roadmap with suggested timelines.
- Remediation Support & Verification: i3 can implement fixes, mentor your team, and re-test to confirm remediation success.
i3 Cybersecurity Stats & Impact
What You’ll Receive
- Executive summary with business-impact scoring and recommended timelines.
- Detailed technical report with evidence, CVSS scores, and step-by-step remediation guidance.
- Prioritized remediation roadmap listing quick wins, medium work, and strategic initiatives.
- Policy and configuration recommendations to reduce repeat vulnerabilities.
- Optional re-tests to verify remediation results.
- Resource and budget estimates plus an optional leadership debrief workshop to ensure alignment and buy-in.
How Assessments Support Compliance & Incident Readiness
Findings map directly to compliance frameworks such as HIPAA, PCI, and NIST. i3 helps translate technical gaps into controls auditors accept and builds the remediation evidence auditors request. Assessment data also drives realistic scenarios for tabletop exercises and updates incident response playbooks so your IRP reflects validated risks and runbooks mirror actual attack paths.
Engagement Models, Timelines & Pricing Considerations
We offer flexible engagement models to match risk profile and budget: Quick Scan, Comprehensive Assessment, Pen Test + Remediation, and Continuous Assessment Programs. Typical timelines run from one week for focused scans to up to three weeks for comprehensive assessments and pen tests. Pricing depends on asset count, cloud footprint, and manual testing depth; we provide transparent, itemized quotes after scoping and recommend the cadence that fits your operational risk.
Real-World Impact – Example Outcomes
A mid-sized manufacturing client in Grand Rapids reduced high-severity exposure by 70% within 30 days after our assessment prioritized emergency patching and firewall rule cleanup. That remediation prevented a likely ransomware incident and saved the client substantial downtime and recovery costs. Another healthcare client used our findings to achieve audit-ready documentation in two weeks, reducing follow-up items and strengthening regulator confidence.
FAQs: Security Assessments
What’s the difference between a vulnerability scan and a penetration test?
Scans inventory issues at scale with automated tools; penetration tests use manual techniques to exploit vulnerabilities and demonstrate real-world impact.
How disruptive are assessments?
We design tests to minimize impact. Passive scans run quietly; intrusive tests occur in scheduled windows and we provide clear communication.
Will i3 work with our internal IT team?
Absolutely, we collaborate through scoping, testing, remediation, and knowledge transfer so your team retains control.
How do assessments support audits and insurance?
Reports and remediation evidence show due diligence to auditors and insurers, often improving audit posture and insurability.
Can i3 remediate findings?
Yes, we offer remediation engagements or guidance for internal teams, plus re-testing to confirm fixes.
How do you price assessments?
Pricing depends on system count, cloud complexity, and manual testing level. We give clear, itemized quotes after scoping.
