Cybersecurity Consulting Services
Strategic defense against evolving threats. Secure your Peoria business with help from Central Illinois’ most trusted technology partner.
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Professional Cybersecurity Consultants in Peoria
Hackers strike every three seconds. Cybercrime costs reach $10.5 trillion by 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures, 2025). Your business needs strategic cybersecurity consulting before becoming another statistic.
Achieving a robust security strategy is crucial for businesses. Between increasing threats and increasing insurance costs, regular assessment of your security stance is crucial. Our team of experts provides cybersecurity consulting that cuts through the noise to deliver actionable insights.
Cybersecurity Consulting: the Numbers Tell the Story
Average Breach Cost
$4.88 million (IBM, 2024)
Detection Time
204 days (IBM, 2023)
Containment Period
73 days additional (IBM, 2023)
Human-Caused Breaches
68% (Verizon DBIR, 2024)
SMBs Aren't Exempt
Small businesses aren’t exempt. Organizations under 500 employees saw breach costs surge 13.4% to $3.31 million (IBM, 2023).
Why Businesses Need Cybersecurity Consultants Now
Attack Sophistication Outpaces Traditional Security
Supply chain attacks exploded 431% from 2021-2023 (Embroker, 2025). Phishing targets 85% of breached businesses (UK Gov Cyber Security Survey, 2025). Yesterday’s defenses fail against today’s threats.
Financial Devastation Beyond Initial Loss
Direct breach costs represent 43% of total damage (Varonis, 2024). Hidden impacts multiply:
- 57% of breached companies raise prices (IBM, 2023)
- Healthcare faces $5.9 million average breach costs (SentinelOne, 2025)
- Customer acquisition costs spike 64% post-breach (American Journal of Managed Care)
Compliance Penalties Compound Damage
Non-compliance transforms security incidents into existential threats. Healthcare, finance, government contractors—regulatory violations destroy businesses faster than hackers.
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Cybersecurity Consulting Services: The Facet Method
Comprehensive Security Assessment
Our cybersecurity consultants examine:
Attack surface mapping – Every entry point identified
Credential exposure – 88% of intrusions use stolen credentials (Verizon DBIR, 2025)
Third-party risks – 30% of breaches involve vendors (Verizon, 2025)
Human vulnerabilities – Training gaps that invite disaster
Industry-Specific Cybersecurity Strategies
- Healthcare Cybersecurity Consulting Third-most attacked sector globally (Viking Cloud, 2025). HIPAA compliance plus operational continuity.
- Financial Services Security $5.9 million average breach cost (SentinelOne, 2025). PCI requirements meet fraud prevention.
- Manufacturing Cybersecurity Operational technology creates unique attack vectors. Production protection without disruption.
- Defense Contractors CMMC compliance mandatory. Security clearance preservation.
Business Continuity Solutions
Natural disasters and cyber attacks don’t announce themselves. Be ready:
- Instant Recovery Backups – Business operations restored in minutes
- Ransomware Prevention – Isolated backups attackers can’t touch
- Disaster Recovery Planning – Tested procedures for any emergency
Practical Implementation Roadmaps
Facet’s cybersecurity consultants deliver actionable plans:
- Priority-ranked vulnerabilities
- Budget-aligned improvements
- Phased deployment schedules
- Measurable security metrics
Your IT and Cybersecurity Team
Our team is our greatest strength. Whenever you call Facet, you are assisted by experts who are always knowledgeable, friendly and happy to help.
Proven Cybersecurity Consulting Results
Ransomware defense: Facet works to prevent ransomware from multiple vectors using state-of-the-art defenses. You receive best-in-class security that’s necessary for today’s threat landscape.
Training ROI: Security awareness reduces successful phishing from 60% to 10% within 12 months (Viking Cloud, 2025)
Detection speed: AI-powered monitoring catches breaches 54 days faster (IBM, 2024)
Our Proven Process
Looking for an cybersecurity consultant? Our partnerships work better because we follow a proven process to ensure success.
Phase 1: Security Assessment
Network architecture review
Vulnerability scanning
Compliance gap analysis
Risk prioritization
Phase 2: Strategic Planning
Custom security roadmap
Budget optimization
Implementation timeline
Success metrics definition
Phase 3: Execution Support
Technology deployment
Team training
Process documentation
Continuous improvement
Critical Security Indicators
Immediate cybersecurity consulting needed if:
No multi-factor authentication deployed
Backup systems untested for 6+ months
Missing documented incident response plan
Zero security awareness training conducted
Firewall technology 3+ years old
Network activity goes unmonitored
No dark web credential monitoring
Compliance status unknown
Two indicators = elevated risk. Three or more = critical vulnerability.
Core Cybersecurity Services
Immediate Protection Services
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) Blocks credential theft instantly. 32% of human-element breaches involve credential abuse (Verizon, 2025).
24/7 Security Operations Center Round-the-clock threat detection. Attacks don’t respect business hours.
Incident Response Planning Tested response teams contain breaches faster. Preparation beats panic.
Security Awareness Training Transform employees from targets into defenders. Human error causes 60% of breaches (Verizon, 2025).
Advanced Cybersecurity Architecture
Zero-Trust Implementation Never trust, always verify. Essential when 46% of compromised systems are unmanaged (Huntress, 2025).
Supply Chain Security 45% of organizations will face supply chain attacks by 2025 (Gartner). Protect vendor connections.
Cloud Security Management 23% of cloud incidents stem from misconfiguration (SentinelOne, 2025). Secure migration and monitoring.
Compliance Consulting
- HIPAA for healthcare
- PCI DSS for payment processing
- CMMC for defense contractors
- SOC 2 for service providers
Cybersecurity Consultant Expertise You Can Trust
Local Presence, Enterprise Protection
Central Illinois-based cybersecurity consultants since 1989. Regional understanding, big capabilities.
Transparent Security Investment
- Fixed project pricing
- Clear monthly managed services
- No surprise assessments
- ROI-focused recommendations
True Partnership Approach
Your cybersecurity consultant becomes your strategic advisor. We succeed when attacks fail.
The AI-Threat Acceleration
State-sponsored actors deploy AI for vulnerability discovery (Google Threat Intelligence/WSJ, 2025). 47% of organizations faced deepfake attacks (iProov, 2025). Traditional security can’t match AI-powered threats.
Your cybersecurity consulting needs require three questions to be answered:
Can your business survive a breach?
AI powered threat detection stops breaches before they move laterally through your network, mitigating risk.
Will your current defenses stop AI-enhanced attacks?
As the AI cyber threat increases, your defenses must adapt.
Does your team have documented incident response procedures?
Often required by cyber liability insurance providers, incident response procedures are a key part of your business continuity strategy.
Cybersecurity Consulting FAQs
What does a cybersecurity consultant do?
Cybersecurity consultants assess vulnerabilities, design defense strategies, implement security technologies, ensure compliance, and train teams to prevent breaches.
How much does cybersecurity consulting cost?
Investment varies by organization size and security maturity. Average breach costs reach $4.88 million—prevention costs fraction of recovery.
Do small businesses need cybersecurity consultants?
Absolutely. Small businesses face $3.31 million average breach costs. Size doesn’t deter attackers.
How long does cybersecurity consulting take?
Initial assessments: 1-2 weeks. Strategic planning: 2-4 weeks. Implementation varies by scope. Ongoing protection: continuous.
What do business leaders have to say about Facet?
“Excellent customer support.”
My company has been using Facet Technologies since we launched 2 years ago. They have the resources and expertise of a large IT firm, but they also have excellent customer support. Working with the team at Facet has allowed us to setup data backup and security systems that eliminate manual processes. The team at Facet is very easy to work with and always gets whatever we need done. I cannot recommend this organization enough!
Mitch Johnson, Veloxity Labs
“They succeed by helping us succeed.”
Partnering with Facet for our IT allows us to focus our resources on the things we do best and make us profitable. We don’t have to build our own IT department. We’ve experienced that True Tech Peace of Mind just like their advertising states. The sense of security and personal relationships we have with Facet employees sets Facet apart from other IT firms. We trust them to have our best interests in mind. It’s a partnership. They succeed by helping us succeed. If someone was on the fence about choosing Facet as their IT firm, I would tell them to look at the total value proposition. You can’t put a price on trust and security. Give Facet a try. You won’t be disappointed.
Mike Shrier, Excalibur Seasonings
“Facet is the winning IT firm, time and time again.”
Facet earned our trust so that we can focus on expanding our business. Facet recruits top notch professionals who provide leading edge technology, communicate effectively and are accountable for the excellent service they provide. Finger pointing is not part of their business model which is valuable for growth-oriented companies like ours. Facet drills down into the IT needs of our business BEFORE they start providing services. They document the internal and external interfaces so they can hit the ground running. This provides traction right out of the gate. Facet is on the leading edge of IT hardware, as well. Their focus on excellent communication skills avoids a breakdown in service that we experienced with other IT firms. If you are on the fence about choosing an IT provider, do YOUR due diligence and then choose Facet. I provide references only for those service providers for whom I am a raving fan. Facet earned and maintains my respect by their support of our daily operations as well as special projects including replacing our full intranet platform. They have worthy competitors, but I found Facet to be the winning IT firm, time and time again.
Stan Butler, Former President/CEO – Heights Finance Corp., Executive Coach – How Can YOU Make a Difference?
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