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AegisPro CyberShield is a Texas-based cybersecurity firm that provides managed security and compliance services for small businesses. We act as your outsourced security team — handling threat monitoring, vulnerability assessments, compliance support, and incident response.

Think of us as the cybersecurity department most small businesses can't afford to staff in-house — at a fraction of the cost.

We specialize in serving Texas small businesses — including retailers, restaurants, healthcare providers, professional service firms, and any business handling sensitive customer data or processing card payments.

Our solutions are scaled for businesses with anywhere from 1 to 250 employees. If you're handling customer information, payment data, or operating under any compliance framework (PCI, HIPAA, etc.), we can help.

We're headquartered in Fort Worth and serve clients across Texas. For on-site services included in our higher-tier plans, we cover the entire Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex within a 50-mile radius. Remote security services are available to any business in Texas.

For clients outside DFW, we coordinate on-site visits as needed and travel costs are quoted in advance.

Three things set us apart:

• Built for small business: Most security firms target enterprise clients. We're purpose-built for businesses that need real protection without enterprise pricing or complexity.
• Local Texas team: No overseas call centers. When you call, you reach a Texan who knows your business and your industry.
• Clarity over jargon: We translate complex security and compliance into plain English. Our reports, recommendations, and conversations are designed for business owners, not IT departments.

Our team holds industry-recognized cybersecurity credentials, including:

• CISSP Associate (ISC²) — the gold standard for information security professionals
• CompTIA Security+ and A+ — foundational and advanced IT security certifications
• Qualys PCI Compliance — specialized credentials for payment card industry assessments
• Qualys VMDR — Vulnerability Management, Detection & Response certification

You can read more about our background on our About page.

Our subscription plans range from monthly month-to-month coverage to full annual partnerships. Every plan includes:

• POS and network vulnerability monitoring
• Compliance checklist reviews
• Remote security consultations
• Threat detection and alerting

Higher-tier plans add on-site visits, staff training, phishing simulations, social engineering testing, and annual full-spectrum audits. See our Pricing page for a complete breakdown.

Our plans start at $299/month for monthly coverage, with annual plans averaging as low as $250/month. Pricing scales with your business size, the systems you need protected, and the level of service you require.

For comparison: hiring even a part-time in-house IT security professional typically costs $40,000-$80,000+ per year. Our managed service delivers comparable expertise for a fraction of that cost.

One-time services like a Remote Assessment ($349) or POS Hardening Package ($499) are also available without a subscription.

No — we offer flexibility based on what works for your business:

• Month-to-month: Cancel anytime, no commitment
• 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month packages: Discounted pricing in exchange for a longer commitment
• One-time services: Pay per project, no ongoing relationship required

We believe in earning your business every month, not locking you into multi-year enterprise contracts.

Our Introductory Security Assessment (normally $299) is offered free to our first 50 customers, and at a discounted $99 thereafter. It includes:

• A POS and network vulnerability scan
• A 3-page written risk summary report
• A 15-minute consultation with a security analyst

It's the easiest way to understand where your business currently stands from a security standpoint — with no pressure to sign up for ongoing services.

Most clients are fully onboarded within 3-5 business days. Here's the typical timeline:

• Day 1: Discovery call and scoping
• Day 2-3: Initial assessment and baseline scan
• Day 4-5: Tool deployment, monitoring setup, and team briefing

Emergency situations (active breaches, imminent audits) can be addressed within 24-48 hours through our Emergency Audit service.

If a security incident occurs while you're a subscription client, here's what happens:

• Immediate detection through our monitoring systems
• Triage and containment by our security team
• Communication with you in plain English about what's happening and what we're doing
• Recovery support to restore systems and prevent recurrence
• Documented incident report for compliance and insurance purposes

Higher-tier plans include emergency response built-in. Lower-tier plans can access emergency services on a per-incident basis.

An MSP — Managed Service Provider — is a company that handles your business's IT and security operations on an ongoing basis, typically for a flat monthly fee. Instead of hiring in-house IT staff, you outsource to a team of specialists.

AegisPro is specifically an MSSP (Managed Security Service Provider) — meaning we focus exclusively on cybersecurity and compliance, rather than general IT support like printer issues or software installs.

Small businesses are increasingly the primary target for cyberattacks. Attackers know that small businesses often lack the dedicated security resources of larger enterprises — making them easier to breach.

The consequences of a breach can be severe:

• Financial losses from theft, ransomware, or fraud
• Regulatory fines under HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and Texas state laws
• Loss of customer trust and reputation damage
• Lawsuits from affected customers or partners
• Potential business closure (industry studies suggest a high percentage of small businesses that suffer major breaches close within months)

A vulnerability assessment is a systematic evaluation of your business's IT systems, networks, and applications to identify security weaknesses before attackers can exploit them.

Our assessments typically include:

• Network scanning to find exposed services and outdated software
• POS and payment system security review
• Wi-Fi configuration audit
• Endpoint (computer, tablet, mobile device) security check
• A prioritized report of findings with clear remediation steps

Phishing is when attackers impersonate trusted sources (your bank, a vendor, even a coworker) to trick employees into giving up credentials, clicking malicious links, or wiring money to fraudulent accounts.

It's one of the most common — and most dangerous — attack methods because it bypasses technical security and exploits human trust. The vast majority of successful data breaches start with a phishing email.

That's why staff training and phishing simulation testing are core components of our service.

Antivirus software is just one piece of cybersecurity — like a lock on your front door. It catches known threats but misses many modern attacks.

What AegisPro provides is comprehensive security:

• 24/7 monitoring to catch active threats as they emerge
• Vulnerability management to find weaknesses before attackers do
• Compliance support to meet legal and regulatory requirements
• Staff training to prevent human-error breaches
• Incident response when something does go wrong
• Policy and documentation to formalize your security posture

Antivirus is part of the puzzle — not the whole picture.

Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts your business's files and demands payment (a "ransom") to restore access. Attackers also often steal your data before encrypting it and threaten to release it publicly — a tactic called "double extortion."

Key protections include:

• Regular, tested, off-network backups
• Email filtering and phishing protection
• Multi-factor authentication on every account
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
• Staff training on suspicious links and attachments
• Patch management to close known vulnerabilities

All of these are part of our managed security services.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) requires more than just a password to log in — typically a code from your phone, an authenticator app, or a physical security key. Yes, you really need it.

MFA is one of the highest-impact security controls available. Microsoft has reported that MFA blocks the vast majority of automated account takeover attempts. It's free or very inexpensive to enable and dramatically reduces your risk.

If you're not using MFA on email, banking, POS systems, and admin accounts — that should be your immediate next step.

PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is a set of security requirements for any business that accepts, processes, stores, or transmits credit card information.

If you take card payments — yes, PCI-DSS applies to you. The exact requirements scale based on your transaction volume, but every business handling cards must:

• Maintain a secure network and systems
• Protect cardholder data
• Run regular vulnerability scans
• Implement strong access controls
• Monitor and test networks regularly
• Maintain an information security policy

Non-compliance can result in fines, increased transaction fees, and loss of the ability to process cards.

Texas Senate Bill 2610, effective September 1, 2025, creates a "safe harbor" for small and mid-sized businesses (under 250 employees) that maintain a documented cybersecurity program aligned with recognized frameworks like NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.

The benefit: businesses with a compliant program receive legal protection from punitive damages in lawsuits arising from a data breach. Without it, your business could face significantly higher exposure if you're sued after a breach.

This is one of the most business-friendly cybersecurity laws in the country — but only if you've implemented a qualifying program. We help businesses get and stay compliant with SB 2610 requirements.

Texas has several laws with significant penalties for businesses that fail to protect customer data:

• Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA): Up to $7,500 per violation
• Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act: Up to $50,000 per violation for failing to notify Texas residents of a breach
• PCI-DSS violations: $5,000–$100,000 per month from card networks
• HIPAA violations (for healthcare-related businesses): $100–$50,000 per violation

Sources: Texas Attorney General's Office; Texas Business & Commerce Code, Chapter 521.

Probably, yes. Compliance applies to far more industries than people realize. You may be subject to:

• PCI-DSS: Any business accepting credit card payments
• HIPAA: Healthcare providers AND their business associates (lawyers, accountants, IT vendors)
• SOC 2: Companies handling client data in SaaS, finance, or professional services
• GDPR / CCPA: Businesses with customers in the EU or California
• FTC Safeguards Rule: Financial institutions including loan brokers and tax preparers
• Texas state laws (TDPSA, SB 2610): Most businesses operating in Texas

Our Compliance Readiness Assessment can identify exactly which frameworks apply to your specific business.

Industry best practice is to conduct a comprehensive security assessment at least annually, with vulnerability scans monthly or quarterly between full assessments.

Additional assessments are recommended when:

• You add new POS systems, payment processors, or critical software
• You open a new location
• You expand into a new compliance framework (e.g. start handling healthcare data)
• After any suspected security incident
• Before any external audit

All our subscription plans include scheduled assessments at appropriate intervals for your tier.

A "safe harbor" provision is a legal protection that shields businesses from certain liabilities — provided they've taken specific, documented protective actions.

Under Texas SB 2610, businesses with a documented and maintained cybersecurity program receive safe harbor protection from punitive damages in breach-related lawsuits. This can mean the difference between a manageable incident and a business-ending one.

Think of it like having a documented food safety program in a restaurant: if someone gets sick, the documented program demonstrates you took reasonable precautions and limits your liability exposure.