You don’t need to be an expert to know that computer misconfigurations can lead to problems. And these problems are particularly concerning when the misconfigurations are related to security settings.

Most industry benchmarks – or recommended configurations – like the widely respected standards from the Center for Internet Security (CIS), are built for enterprise organizations with the time and tools to sort through hundreds or thousands of complex rules. They’re incredibly thorough…and overkill for most smaller businesses.

At OrbitalFire, we’ve helped secure tens of thousands of users and their computers. And here’s what we’ve learned: smaller businesses don’t need an enterprise-grade checklist. They need clarity. Simplicity. And an achievable objective that reflects their reality.

That’s why we’ve created the OrbitalFire Configuration Benchmark for Small Businesses—a simple, clear, and achievable set of computer security configurations that are specifically designed for the smaller organizations we serve.

 What Is It?

The Configuration Benchmark for Small Businesses is a curated and streamlined set of configuration standards built into OrbitalFire’s Configuration Management service. It dramatically simplifies the process of identifying misconfigured computers, without sacrificing security or compliance.

We’ve distilled the industry benchmarks into what matters for small business environments. The result? A practical, effective benchmark that avoids overkill and focuses on meaningful risk reduction.

 Built for Small Business. Backed by Compliance.

Our OrbitalFire Configuration Benchmark is thoughtfully designed to help your business align with critical regulatory requirements. We can map our streamlined approach directly to frameworks, including:

• HIPAA Security Rule
• NIST 800-171
• NYS Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS)
• SOC 2
• Many more

 Why It Matters

• Actionable Insights: Get clear, prioritized recommendations.
• Compliance-Ready: Built with your regulatory requirements in mind.
• Included in Your Subscription: The Benchmark for small Businesses is now automatically part of your OrbitalFire Configuration Management Service. Not yet a customer? Contact Us Today to see how we can help.

The Benchmark for Small Businesses is just one more way we’re cutting through cybersecurity noise to deliver clarity, confidence, and compliance.

Have questions or want to see it in action? Reach Out to us today to see how OrbitalFire can help your small business.