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ABOUT US

MELISSA THORNTON
FOUNDER AND PRINCIPAL CYBERSECURITY CONSULTANT

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Welcome to Cybersecurity Advisory Group!  We’re so glad you stumbled upon us.

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At Cybersecurity Advisory Group (CAG), our mission is to empower our clients with the knowledge, solutions, and best practices needed to protect their assets and safeguard their customers’ data. We believe cybersecurity risk management is an essential part of growing your business—not an afterthought.

 

Founder, Melissa Thornton, recognized that small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and startups often have limited access to experienced cybersecurity resources, despite the increasing need for protection.  Determined to level the playing field, she formed CAG, a cybersecurity consulting firm focused on providing solutions and strategies that are simple to execute and more cost-effective for companies with limited resources and budgets.   

 

As a former CEO, Melissa has a unique understanding of the challenges that businesses face in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world. She has first-hand experience navigating the complex and ever-changing landscape of business operations, technology, and security. Melissa's diverse background and expertise in technology, business operations, and security allow her to have a "think like an owner" mentality when prescribing adequate controls and countermeasures for her clients. Her unique perspective allows her to comprehend a company's overall business objectives and limitations, as well as the technical and operational complexities of implementing cybersecurity measures.

 

At Cybersecurity Advisory Group (CAG), our top priority is to proactively identify and address any potential risks and vulnerabilities that could impact your business operations. We understand that in today's digital age, it's crucial for businesses to stay ahead of potential security threats, and we're here to help you do just that.

 

Trust Cybersecurity Advisory Group (CAG) to be an extension of your team, a valued partner in your business, who will help scale your reach while safeguarding what matters most - your business, your customers, and your data.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE

CAG has the expertise and experience providing a broad range of solutions across all aspects of Information Security Risk Management including but not limited to:

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  • Cybersecurity Strategy and Roadmap

  • Cyber Incident Response Planning

  • Custom Security Policies and Procedures

  • Cybersecurity Risk Assessments

  • Ransomware Readiness Assessment

  • Cybersecurity Gap Assessments

  • Penetration Testing Services

  • Fractional CISO Services

  • Security Advisory Services

  • Data Backup and Recovery Strategy

  • Endpoint Detection and Response

  • Vulnerability Assessments and Continuous Monitoring

  • Governance Risk and Compliance

  • Security Controls Selection & Implementation

  • Security Awareness Training

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