Question 1

Do small businesses really need cybersecurity?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 43% of cyberattacks target small businesses, and 60% of small businesses that suffer a breach close within 6 months. Even basic security measures like email authentication, SSL certificates, and security headers can dramatically reduce your risk.

Question 2

How much does cybersecurity cost for a small business?

Accepted Answer

Vigil starts with a free security scan and offers paid plans from $79/month. Compare that to hiring a full-time CISO ($200k–$400k/year) or a traditional security consultant ($150–$300/hour). Vigil gives you automated, always-on cybersecurity leadership at a fraction of the cost.

Question 3

What is a vCISO and why do SMBs need one?

Accepted Answer

A virtual CISO (vCISO) provides the cybersecurity leadership of a Chief Information Security Officer without the full-time hire. For small and mid-sized businesses that can't justify a $300k salary, a vCISO delivers security strategy, compliance guidance, risk management, and incident response planning on demand.

Question 4

What compliance frameworks does Vigil support?

Accepted Answer

Vigil maps your security controls to NIST CSF, SOC 2, HIPAA, CIS Controls, and ISO 27001. It tracks compliance gaps, generates audit-ready reports, and provides specific remediation steps to help your small business meet regulatory requirements.

Question 5

How does Vigil's security scan work?

Accepted Answer

Enter your domain and Vigil automatically checks your email security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), SSL/TLS configuration, security headers, DNS settings, exposed services, and known vulnerabilities. You get a 0-100 security score with prioritized, plain-English remediation steps.

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