Cyber Security Services

Cyber Security Services (CSS) is a Columbus, Ohio-based cybersecurity consulting firm established in 2013. The company operates primarily through distribution channels and technology partners, delivering penetration testing, virtual CISO services, and compliance consulting to businesses ranging from tech startups to Fortune 100 enterprises. CSS reports having worked with 10% of the top 100 companies on the Forbes 2024 Global 2000 list.

The firm's core capabilities include penetration testing, virtual CISO services, risk assessments, and compliance consulting for frameworks including SOC 2, HIPAA, GLBA, ISO 27001, and CMMC. CSS also offers managed detection and response (MDR) services and cloud infrastructure security assessments. Their approach emphasizes channel partnerships, with white-label and co-delivery options for MSPs, VARs, and consulting firms.

CSS contributed to the development of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and participated in ANSI's ISO/IEC 27001 standard development. The company maintains offices in Ohio and Florida and operates as a 100% U.S.-based provider.

Consider CSS when you need a compliance-focused cybersecurity provider with experience serving large enterprises, particularly if you require penetration testing combined with ongoing virtual CISO guidance. Their multi-framework expertise makes them suitable for organizations navigating multiple compliance requirements simultaneously.

The partner-centric model makes CSS particularly relevant for MSPs and consulting firms needing to augment their security capabilities without building in-house teams. Expect standardized deliverables, U.S.-based delivery, and flexible engagement structures.

CSS offers HIPAA compliance services including risk assessments and implementation of administrative, technical, and physical safeguards required for healthcare organizations. The company positions healthcare as a high-value target sector requiring stringent protection for patient records and ePHI. However, healthcare appears to be one compliance vertical among several rather than the company's primary specialization, with equal emphasis on SOC 2, GLBA, and general enterprise security.

Organizations needing enterprise-grade compliance assessments and penetration testing, particularly mid-market companies preparing for SOC 2 audits or healthcare entities requiring HIPAA risk assessments. Also well-suited for technology distributors, MSPs, and VARs seeking a U.S.-based security services partner they can resell or co-deliver to their clients.