OCALA CYBER
Protecting Your Business From a World of Cyber Attacks
Plain-language cybersecurity reviews for small businesses, home offices, and individuals
throughout Marion County, FL — no jargon, no scare tactics, no enterprise price tag.
What We Do
We help you understand your real risk — clearly, affordably, and without the pressure.
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We Assess Your Risks
We look at your email security, network, accounts, and devices — then tell you exactly what's at risk and how serious it is, in plain English.
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We Give You a Clear Plan
Every engagement ends with a written deliverable: a findings report, a response plan, or a policy set — something you keep and actually use.
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No Upsells. No Jargon.
We don't sell software or managed services. We sell clarity. We walk you through everything and answer your questions honestly — that's it.
How It Works
A simple process — no technical background required.
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Reach Out
Tell us your concerns or goals. We'll schedule a free 15-minute discovery call.
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Short Questionnaire
A brief intake form helps us scope the work and bring the right tools.
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We Do the Work
Remote or on-site, we perform the review using industry-standard tools and procedures.
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You Get a Report
Written deliverable in your hands within 3–5 business days.
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We Walk You Through It
We review findings with you and answer every question. No upsell, no pressure.
Who We Serve
Cybersecurity isn't just for large corporations. We serve the Marion County community.
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Small Businesses
Medical offices, law firms, contractors, retailers — any business that uses computers and can't afford a breach.
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Home & SOHO
Remote workers, home businesses, and families who want to know their network and devices are secure.
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Seniors & Individuals
Plain-language help locking down personal accounts and defending against scams — no tech background required.
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Churches & Nonprofits
Limited budgets shouldn't mean limited protection. We offer practical, affordable options for your mission.
Ready to Know Where You Stand?
Get a free 15-minute discovery call — no commitment, no pressure, just honest answers.
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Our Services
Straightforward cybersecurity reviews for every budget and business size.
🔒 Tier 1 — Cybersecurity Reviews
Ideal for businesses or homeowners who want a fast, affordable starting point. Engagements are typically 1–3 hours and require minimal technical access.
A comprehensive 1–2 hour review of your core security posture. Perfect for businesses that want to know where they stand before something goes wrong.
What's included:
- Email security review (M365 or Google Workspace)
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) status check
- Admin account inventory
- Backup status verification
- Antivirus / endpoint protection check
- Password policy review
- Written 3–5 page findings report
A review of your home or small office Wi-Fi and network gear. Great for remote workers, home businesses, or anyone with smart devices on their network.
What's included:
- Router configuration review
- Wi-Fi encryption standard verification
- Guest network isolation check
- Default credential audit
- Firmware version check
- Connected device inventory
- Written summary with recommendations
We walk you and your team through enabling MFA, eliminating shared passwords, and setting up a password manager — live, hands-on assistance.
What's included:
- MFA enrollment for all key accounts
- Shared password identification & remediation
- Password manager setup
- Live walkthrough with staff
- Quick-reference guide for ongoing use
We verify your domain's email authentication records and flag gaps that allow phishing and spoofing attacks targeting your business name.
What's included:
- SPF record review and verification
- DKIM configuration check
- DMARC policy assessment
- Anti-spam filtering review
- One-page findings report with fix instructions
🛡️ Tier 2 — Cybersecurity Deliverables
Ideal for businesses that need documentation, planning, or staff education. These engagements result in a tangible document or training session your business keeps and uses.
Cyber insurance questionnaires are confusing and costly to get wrong. We review your application, translate the technical questions, and tell you exactly where you stand.
What's included:
- Full questionnaire review with plain-language answers
- Gap identification: what you have vs. what's required
- Short prioritized remediation list
- Written summary you can share with your broker
A simple, practical plan your team can actually follow when something goes wrong — ransomware, stolen laptop, phishing click. No 200-page document; just what you need.
What's included:
- Custom response steps for your most likely scenarios
- Escalation contact list (internal & external)
- Visual decision tree (laminate-ready)
- Vendor & insurance contact section
- 2–4 page PDF deliverable
Most small businesses have zero written security policies — which creates real liability. We build a baseline policy set tailored to your business.
What's included:
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Password Policy
- Remote Work / BYOD Policy
- Basic Incident Reporting Procedure
- Customized to your business size and industry
⚙️ Tier 3 — Advanced Deliverables
Ideal for businesses with existing IT infrastructure that want a deeper look. These engagements involve technical tooling, require a signed service agreement, and are scoped individually.
We review your cloud configuration in Microsoft 365, AWS, or Google Workspace to identify misconfigurations, over-permissioned accounts, and exposed data.
What's included:
- IAM / user permission review
- MFA enforcement check
- Storage exposure audit (S3, SharePoint, Drive)
- Logging & monitoring configuration
- Publicly exposed services identification
- Written findings report with severity ratings
We run a non-invasive assessment script on your Windows or Mac workstations to produce a security posture summary for each device.
What's included:
- OS patch level check
- Disk encryption status (BitLocker / FileVault)
- Local admin account inventory
- Antivirus / EDR presence verification
- Host firewall status
- Per-device findings summary
🏠 Personal & Home Security
Ideal for individuals, seniors, retirees, and families. Plain-language help with no technical background required.
A focused 1-hour session to lock down your personal accounts and devices. Great for retirees, seniors, or anyone who wants peace of mind without the tech jargon.
What's included:
- MFA setup on key accounts (email, banking, social media)
- Password review and password manager setup
- Email safety walkthrough — spotting scams and phishing
- Browser security settings check
- Quick-reference tip sheet to keep
A thorough review of your home's digital security — devices, router, backups, and identity protection. Ideal for households with multiple devices or family members.
What's included:
- Router and Wi-Fi configuration review
- Laptop / desktop security check
- Backup status and cloud storage review
- Identity protection basics (breach check, credit monitoring guidance)
- Written summary with prioritized recommendations
📡 Threat Intelligence Feed
A daily automated email digest of cybersecurity threats, CVEs, and threat actor activity targeting the specific software and platforms your business uses — with plain-language recommendations. No IT background needed to act on it.
Basic
$49/mo
- Daily threat digest email
- Up to 5 monitored products
- Plain-language AI summaries
- CVE prioritization by severity
Standard
$79/mo
- Everything in Basic
- Up to 15 monitored products
- Monthly summary report PDF
Premium
$129/mo
- Everything in Standard
- Unlimited monitored products
- Quarterly 30-min briefing call
Add-ons & Recurring Services
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| Monthly Cyber Check-In — Personal / Senior clients (phone or Zoom, scam help, account questions) |
$25 – $35/mo |
| Monthly Phishing Training Emails — Ongoing staff awareness emails with real-world phishing examples and tips |
$10/mo |
| Simulated Phishing Campaign — Realistic fake phishing email test; full click-rate report after |
$100 – $200 per campaign |
| Employee Offboarding Security Checklist — Clean account revocation and access removal when staff leave |
$75 – $150 flat |
Important Notes
Service Agreement Required: All Tier 3 engagements and any service involving active scanning or system access require a signed Service Agreement prior to work beginning.
Scoped Pricing: Pricing ranges reflect variation in business size, complexity, and number of users or devices. A final quote is provided after intake review.
What We Don't Do: Ocala Cyber does not perform penetration testing, red team exercises, or offensive security engagements. Our role is assessment and advisory only.
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
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About Ocala Cyber
Local expertise. Real-world experience. No enterprise price tag.
Sidney Wilson
Founder & Principal Cybersecurity Analyst
Sidney Wilson is a U.S. Army veteran and cybersecurity professional with over 17 years of experience in threat intelligence and network analysis. He has supported some of the nation's most critical security missions, working alongside the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command as a data and network analyst — where he analyzed threats, identified vulnerabilities, and helped protect national infrastructure at the highest levels.
After years operating in government cybersecurity, Sidney founded Ocala Cyber to bring that same expertise home to Marion County — helping small businesses, home offices, and individuals understand and reduce their real cyber risk, in plain language, without the enterprise price tag.
He holds a Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification and is completing a B.S. in Cybersecurity Operations from the University of Maryland Global Campus.
Why Ocala Cyber?
Most small businesses in Marion County don't have an IT department — they have one person who knows a little about computers and a prayer. Attackers know this. Ocala Cyber exists to level the playing field: delivering the kind of honest, expert review that used to be reserved for Fortune 500 companies, at a price point that actually makes sense for the businesses that need it most.
Background & Credentials
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U.S. Army Veteran
Staff Sergeant, SIGINT Analyst
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NSA
Data & Network Analyst
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US Cyber Command
Data & Network Analyst
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CEH Certified
Certified Ethical Hacker
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B.S. Cybersecurity Ops
UMGC (2026)
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TS/SCI Clearance
with FS Polygraph
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17+ Years
Threat Intelligence
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Marion County, FL
Locally Owned & Operated
Our Promise to Every Client
✓ All work is performed with your explicit written authorization.
✓ We sign a service agreement for every engagement.
✓ Your data and findings are treated as strictly confidential.
✓ We never sell software, hardware, or upsell services you don't need.
✓ We serve Marion County — this community is our community.
Get In Touch
Request a service, ask a question, or book your free 15-minute discovery call.
Tips & Insights
Plain-language cybersecurity advice for small businesses, home offices, and individuals.
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