We know that IT cybersecurity risk assessments often get a bad rap. “People have been memeing the idea of free assessments,” says our Client Solutions team member Conor Pickering, and it’s true: there is a stereotype of any sort of free assessment being a sales ploy—clunky, generic, and designed to push unnecessary services.

We created this blog to clear things up.

It’s true that we offer our risk assessments for free, but that is because we cover the cost to a third-party provider.

Why do we offer the scans for free if we have to pay for them? We take this approach because we believe in providing our clients and prospects with actual value and information that empowers them to make an informed decision as to how they’d like to proceed.

Our assessments aren’t a bait-and-switch, or a simple checklist (though we do offer some great checklists)—it includes a scan that mirrors a breach, giving you insight into what information would be available to a hacker who breached your organization.

We never want business leaders to leave an assessment feeling like their time has been wasted. If the assessment uncovers areas that you feel you need to address or raises further questions, and you decide to work with us, great.  If not, you’ve gained some valuable insight into your cybersecurity posture, like running a fire drill in your building before having an actual emergency.

 

How It Works

Here’s how the assessment works:

  • You get in touch with our team and we plan when we’ll start the assessment.
  • We send you a simple link, with instructions.
  • You confirm to your team that it is team clicks, and the assessment runs.
  • It simulates a breach scenario, exposing what a hacker could access right now.

 

This scan reveals potential issues with:

✅ Password hygiene
✅ Email security
✅ System configurations
✅ External vulnerabilities

By the end, you’ll have a snapshot of your current cybersecurity standing.

 

Receiving Your Results

Once we review the scan and provide you with your results, you’re in control. There’s no hidden cost to accessing your full results, and you can take the insights and act on them however you choose.

There’s zero obligation to work with us afterward. But if you do decide to partner with us? Expect next-level security solutions tailored to your needs.

 

Book An Assessment

Each month, we are able to offer a number scans to qualified businesses who would gain value from this assessment.

DM us today for more information to book your spot!

 

FAQs

Who is this scan for?

This assessment is ideal for businesses with 7 or more users looking to gain a clear understanding of their cybersecurity posture.

 

What if I already have an IT department?

We’re not here to replace your IT team—we’re here to enhance it. As a trusted co-managed IT partner to many businesses, we collaborate with internal IT teams to provide additional expertise, support, and clarity. Think of us as an extra layer of defense and specialty support, not competition.

Many internal IT teams are heavily focused on the day-to-day tasks, and a scan can help reveal items that can be prioritized, or the need for some extra support in key areas.

 

What happens if the scan gets blocked? What does it mean?

Think of cybersecurity like a house—if our scan gets blocked, it’s like your front door is locked. That’s a great first step! But security doesn’t stop there. If you want a deeper assessment or full pen testing, there are more comprehensive evaluations.

 

I think my cybersecurity is good—do I still need this?

Even the best cybersecurity strategies need a regular checkup and testing, especially with the landscape changing so fast. Just like going to the doctor when you feel fine, an IT risk assessment can confirm your security is solid and boost your peace of mind—or uncover hidden gaps before they become major issues.