What to Expect When Partnering With The Baran Agency
May 14, 2024 at 6:00 AM
The Baran Agency offers data protection for organizations across many different industries

Securing your company’s data and systems against cyber threats is not just a precaution—it’s a necessity. For this reason, many organizations are partnering with trusted cybersecurity specialists to safeguard their operations.

At The Baran Agency, data protection and compliance are central to all of our services, especially for those operating within the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. Continue reading to learn what you can expect when you partner with us.

Expertise and Experience

Our team at The Baran Agency is composed of Certified Veterans and ex-military personnel who are not only highly trained in cybersecurity but are also well-versed in the intricacies of federal cybersecurity standards and regulations. When you choose to work with us, you're choosing a partner that brings years of frontline experience in protecting national security interests and can apply that same level of diligence and expertise to safeguard your enterprise.

Comprehensive Cybersecurity and Compliance Services

Our services are tailored to meet the needs of Department of Defense contractors, ensuring compliance with federal mandates such as the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and NIST 800-171, among others. From the onset, our approach is to identify and assess your vulnerabilities through an independent and unbiased audit. This initial assessment is based on the U.S. Department of Defense draft CMMC or other relevant standards, providing a comprehensive report of our findings.

Strategic Advisory and Corrective Actions

Following the audit, The Baran Agency doesn’t just leave you with a list of issues. Instead, we step into an advisory role to help align your organization with the necessary industry standards and compliance requirements. We work closely with your team to address and correct any deficiencies identified, ensuring your company not only meets but exceeds the required cybersecurity thresholds.

Prevention and Response

We understand that preventing a cyber-attack is as important as having a robust response plan in place. The Baran Agency deploys a range of services and solutions designed to fortify both your physical and virtual defenses. Our team collaborates with your IT staff, supplementing existing initiatives to protect your data and systems comprehensively. Moreover, we prepare your company for the "worst day event" of a cyber or data breach through rigorous preparation, including breach response plans, attack simulations, penetration testing, and employee training.

Flexibility and Accessibility

Recognizing the diverse needs of different organizations, we offer our cybersecurity services both onsite and remotely, available on an as-needed, hourly, or per-project basis. Whether you need assistance with network and security administration or require a full-time or fractional CTO, The Baran Agency ensures data protection with well-trained, experienced personnel ready to support your needs.

Training and Continuous Improvement

At The Baran Agency, we believe in empowering your workforce to strengthen your cyber defenses. We provide onsite or virtual training and certification courses that not only enhance the skill set of your employees but also contribute to building a resilient organizational culture against cyber threats.

Risk Management and Insurance

Lastly, we address the inevitability of cyber incidents through proactive risk management, which includes the preparation of breach response plans and the strategic placement of Cyber and Data Breach Insurance. This approach helps transfer the potentially high costs associated with responding to a breach. Our clients also benefit from 24/7/365 access to our Breach Response Team, ensuring that help is always just a call away.

When you partner with The Baran Agency, you’re securing more than just your systems—you’re investing in peace of mind with a team that stands ready to defend against the next generation of cyber threats. Let us help you take proactive steps towards a secure and compliant future. Discover your vulnerabilities before someone else does by contacting us today.