Enterprise Security Built Into Your IT
gShield is GXA's comprehensive cybersecurity platform. Every managed services client gets gShield Tools included—enterprise-grade protection without the enterprise price tag.
Need dedicated security leadership or regulatory compliance? Add gShield vCISO or gShield Compliance.
Our security credentials:
SOC 2 Type II Attested 
ISO 9001 Certified 
CISSP-Certified Leadership 
Microsoft Security Partner 
Vanta Partner Three Tiers of gShield Protection
Every Virtual IT Department client gets gShield Tools included. Add vCISO or Compliance tiers based on your security maturity and regulatory requirements.
gShield Tools
Enterprise security stack included with every managed services agreement.
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24/7 Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
Continuous monitoring of your systems and Microsoft 365 environment for suspicious activity. Our SOC (Security Operations Center) team actively hunts threats, investigates alerts, and takes action to stop incidents.
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Phishing Simulation & Training
Quarterly simulated phishing campaigns to test employee readiness. Security awareness training for anyone who clicks, plus annual training for all employees.
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Vulnerability Management
Monthly internal and external vulnerability scans with remediation plans. Zero-day vulnerability alerts and an annual "light" penetration test.
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Annual Risk Assessment
Comprehensive yearly risk assessment with executive summary, detailed gap analysis, and recommended action plan.
gShield vCISO Basic
Dedicated security leadership with GRC platform for growing organizations.
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Dedicated vCISO Leadership
Your own virtual Chief Information Security Officer providing strategic security leadership and guidance.
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GRC Platform (ControlMap)
GRC (Governance, Risk, and Compliance) platform providing annual full assessment with quarterly updates. Executive dashboard showing maturity progress during quarterly reviews.
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Security Policies & Incident Response
Development and annual updates of security policies and incident response plans. Annual tabletop exercises.
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Quarterly Security Reviews
Regular QISR (Quarterly Information Security Review) meetings, security questionnaire responses, and user access reviews to maintain security posture.
gShield vCISO Compliance
Full regulatory compliance support for HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI, CMMC, and more.
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Regulatory Compliance Support
Expert guidance for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, CMMC, GDPR and other regulatory frameworks.
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Vanta GRC Platform
Compliance management platform to prepare, manage, monitor and maintain compliance maturity.
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Compliance Assessments
Periodic security risk assessments against required regulatory frameworks with POA&M (Plan of Action and Milestones) for remediation.
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Audit Preparation
Compliance audit preparation, evidence gathering, and auditor response support.
Enterprise Tools, Included
gShield includes a comprehensive security stack—no hidden fees, no per-tool charges.
Huntress
MDR & Threat Hunting
DNSFilter
Web Security
Microsoft Defender
Endpoint Protection
ThreatLocker
Zero Trust
Barracuda
Email Security
AutoElevate
Privileged Access
QuickPass
Password Management
BullPhish ID
Security Training
Cyrisma
Vulnerability Management
Vonahi
Penetration Testing
CIS SecureSuite
Security Benchmarks
Dark Web ID
Dark Web Monitoring
ControlMap
GRC Platform
Security That Enables Growth
We don't use fear tactics. Our security approach focuses on protecting what matters most: your reputation with clients, your standing in your industry, and the trust you've spent years building.
Most businesses have a "warm and fuzzy" feeling about security that's completely wrong. We do honest assessments—not to scare you, but to show you reality and build real protection.
What We Protect
- Your Reputation & Client Trust — Reduce email compromise and wire-fraud risk so clients keep trusting your brand and your invoices.
- Your Operations & Cash Flow — Minimize downtime from ransomware and account takeovers so you can keep serving customers.
- Your Compliance & Leadership Defensibility — We help you meet compliance and contractual security requirements, giving leadership clear evidence of due diligence and a defensible position.
- Your People — Train employees to spot threats and use tools (including AI) safely, so secure behavior becomes the default.
Which gShield Tier Do You Need?
gShield Tools — Start Here
Every Virtual IT Department client gets gShield Tools included. This covers fundamental security: MDR, phishing simulation, vulnerability scans, and annual risk assessment. For most businesses, this provides excellent protection.
Add gShield vCISO Basic If...
You want dedicated security leadership, formal security policies, regular security reviews, and a GRC platform to track your security maturity over time. Ideal for companies with security-conscious clients or preparing for eventual compliance.
Add gShield vCISO Compliance If...
You have regulatory requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, CMMC, GDPR) and need help achieving and maintaining compliance. Includes Vanta platform, compliance assessments, and audit preparation support.
Ready to Strengthen Your Security?
Every conversation starts with understanding your current security posture and business needs. No sales pitch—just clarity about where you stand and what makes sense for your situation.