FOR SMBs WORKING TOWARD A CYBER INSURANCE, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, NIST, OR CMMC

Compliance-mapped security for your growing business

How we help

Cybersecurity Compliance
Meet industry security standards and compliance requirements.
Security Assessments
Identify security gaps, risks, and weaknesses in your environment.
Security Monitoring
Continuously monitor systems for threats and suspicious activity.
Vulnerability Management
Find, prioritize, and address security vulnerabilities.
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Identify and reduce cybersecurity risks before they become incidents.
Security Policies & Documentation
Create and maintain policies and documentation for security and compliance.
Cybersecurity Awareness / Training
Train employees to recognize and prevent common cyber threats.
Incident Response
Prepare for, respond to, and recover from cybersecurity incidents.
Cyber Insurance Readiness
Strengthen security controls to meet cyber insurance requirements.

Why Choose Hacker Watchdog?

We run the security operations your auditor checks — patching, endpoint protection, monitoring, encryption, backup, and training — and we map every control to your SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI, or CMMC framework. 

  • Security + Compliance Support in One Team
  • Built for Growing Businesses
  • Framework-Aligned Controls
  • Audit-Ready Documentation
  • Practical, Clear Guidance
  • Right-Sized Solutions

About Us

Our History

We’re a New Jersey–based cybersecurity firm built after seeing how disruptive a security incident can be for a business. We’ve watched organizations struggle with locked‑up data, stalled operations, and uncertainty about what systems were affected.

In the early days, we assumed that a determined attacker was nearly impossible to stop. Years of hands‑on work in cybersecurity, network architecture, and endpoint protection showed us otherwise. With the right tools, clear visibility, and a proactive approach, businesses can meaningfully reduce risk and stay resilient.

After strengthening our own environment—deploying advanced threat detection, zero‑trust principles, and real‑time monitoring—we saw how much stability a well‑designed defense can provide.

That experience shaped our commitment to helping small and mid‑sized businesses build a security foundation that’s cost‑effective, technically solid, and proven in real‑world conditions.

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Our Team

Our team is the foundation of our success—technically skilled, mission-driven, and united by a deep commitment to make cybersecurity transparent and doable. With expertise spanning network engineering, threat intelligence, and incident response, we bring both strategic insight and hands-on experience to every solution we deliver.

Our Mission

At Hacker Watchdog, our purpose is straightforward: we help small and mid‑market businesses put the right security controls in place and maintain them with confidence. Whether the goal is SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI‑DSS, CMMC, NIST, or meeting cyber‑insurance requirements, we make the technical work clear, manageable, and sustainable. We combine hands‑on managed security services with the right software tools so you always know where you stand. We aim to be the security team that’s easy to work with, direct in our guidance, and consistently dependable.

Service Tiers & Pricing

We offer three service tiers priced per user per month (PUPM). All tiers include onboarding, configuration, ongoing management, and monthly reporting.
WATCHDOG ESSENTIAL
$55–$75
per user / month
Best for: SMBs 10–50 users
WATCHDOG STANDARD
$95–$125
per user / month
Best for: Compliance-driven, 25–150 users
WATCHDOG COMPLETE
$135–$175
per user / month
Best for: Audit-ready, 50–500 users
Service Included Essential Standard Complete
Patch Management ✓ ✓ ✓
Endpoint Protection / AV ✓ ✓ ✓
Email Security ✓ ✓ ✓
Security Awareness Training ✓ ✓ ✓
Backup & Recovery — ✓ ✓
Encryption Management — ✓ ✓
Threat Detection & Remediation — ✓ ✓
System Refresh Consulting — — ✓
Monthly Compliance Reporting ✓ ✓ ✓
Quarterly Business Review — ✓ ✓
Compliance Advisory (vCISO) — — ✓

Additional Services

The following services are available as standalone engagements or add-ons to any tier:

+ Compliance Readiness Assessment
+ Framework Attainment Engagement (SOC 2, HIPAA, etc.)
+ System Refresh — Hardware Procurement & Deployment
+ vCISO Retainer (standalone)
+ Compliance Maintenance Retainer (standalone)
+ Incident Response (emergency)

What's Not Included

In the interest of full transparency, the following are outside the scope of our current service tiers. We can recommend trusted partners for each:

  • Written policy and procedure development (Phase 2 offering — available Q3 2027)
  • Identity & Access Management / SSO administration
  • Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing
  • GRC platform implementation and management
  • Network infrastructure management and firewall configuration
  • Physical security assessment and remediation

Why Hacker Watchdog

What You Get What It Means for You
Compliance-mapped delivery Every service ties directly to framework controls — no guesswork on what satisfies auditors
Two-founder accountability You always reach a senior expert — not a support queue
Tool-agnostic advisory We recommend what's right for your environment, not what pays us the highest margin
Monthly reporting included You always know your security posture — and so does your auditor
Scalable scope We can own as much or as little as you need — from full managed services to advisory only

Sample Monthly Investment

To illustrate real-world pricing, here are example monthly costs at common company sizes:

Company Size Tier Est. Monthly
20 users Essential $1,100 – $1,500/mo
50 users Standard $4,750 – $6,250/mo
100 users Complete $13,500 – $17,500/mo

Next Steps

✓ Schedule a complimentary 30-minute discovery call to discuss your current environment and compliance goals.
✓ Receive a free Compliance Readiness Assessment — we map your current state against your target framework and identify the highest-priority gaps.
✓ Review a custom proposal tailored to your exact user count, environment, and compliance timeline.
✓ Sign and onboard — most clients are fully onboarded within 10–15 business days.

Ready to get started?

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions beyond what’s answered here, please reach us at info@hackerwatchdog.com

Do you service near me?

Most of our Cybersecurity Compliance Services can be offered remotely. We’re happy to schedule a virtual meeting to discuss your needs regardless of location. We actively support clients in other areas of the US outside of New Jersey. For on-site services, we can send out a dedicated team to you.

No, our top-notch solutions and services are designed to succeed remotely. Many of our customers like the efficiency of how they receive them. In addition, it keeps our overhead low so we can offer cost effective solutions to our clients.

We accept payments via bank transfer using a secure link. We also accept POs and credit card payments.

Our team offers flexible technical support options on top of the guaranteed support from solutions we establish for your organization. For advanced troubleshooting, we collaborate with vetted partners to ensure you get the help you need.

Feel free to contact us by phone or email to begin and we’ll  schedule a free-of-charge assessment to understand your needs and answer any questions.

No, and by design — SOC 2 attestations have to be performed by an independent licensed CPA firm. We get you audit-ready and we coordinate with audit partners we work with regularly. You get a clean handoff between operations and attestation. 

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