Why We Built Our Own Configuration Benchmark
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 created the OrbitalFire Configuration Benchmark for Small Businesses — a simple, clear, and achievable set of computer security configurations designed specifically for the smaller organizations we serve.
What it is
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 is a practical, effective benchmark that avoids overkill and focuses on meaningful risk reduction.
Built for small business, backed by compliance
The OrbitalFire Configuration Benchmark is designed to help your business align with critical regulatory requirements. We map our streamlined approach directly to frameworks including:
- The HIPAA Security Rule
- NIST 800-171
- NYS Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS)
- SOC 2
Why it matters
Actionable insights. Clear, prioritized recommendations, in the order your systems people should work through them.
Compliance-ready. Built with your regulatory requirements in mind.
Included in your subscription. The Benchmark for Small Businesses is automatically part of your Configuration Management service.
The Benchmark is one more way we cut through cybersecurity noise to deliver clarity, confidence, and compliance.
