Practical, Auditor-Ready Cybersecurity Consulting
Nearest Solutions helps mid-sized businesses translate IT risks for leadership, offering compliance-driven cybersecurity, risk management, SOC 2, and board-ready services.
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About Nearest Solutions
Nearest Solutions was founded by Eric Near, who brings over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity leadership to every client engagement. We understand that mid-sized organizations need security protocols that are not only robust but also align with what executives and boards actually understand and require.
Our mission is to bridge the crucial communication and expectation gap between IT departments and business leadership. By delivering services that stand up to audits, insurer scrutiny, and regulatory review, Nearest Solutions ensures your security investments generate measurable, practical results.
Our Services
We offer a range of cybersecurity and risk management services tailored to mid-sized organizations, including policy development, tabletop incident response, risk assessments, and compliance support for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and NCUA.
Policy Development
We craft practical and compliant policies that clarify expectations for your teams and align with business goals and regulatory standards.
Vendor Risk Reviews
Assess and manage third-party vendor risks with clear reporting, reducing potential exposures and satisfying compliance demands.
SOC 2 Readiness
Get your organization ready for SOC 2 audits with tailored gap assessments, documentation, and guidance for smooth certification processes.
Incident Response Tabletops
Simulate real-life security incidents in tabletop exercises to prepare and train leadership, improve response, and meet audit requirements.
Operational Risk Assessments
Comprehensive reviews of your business operations to identify, prioritize, and mitigate IT and cyber risks for actionable outcomes.
HIPAA, PCI DSS & NCUA Compliance Support
Ensure your organization meets HIPAA, PCI DSS, and NCUA standards with expert support covering documentation, process improvement, and readiness.
Our Mission
Nearest Solutions provides accessible, results-oriented cybersecurity strategy that stands up to the scrutiny of auditors, insurers, and regulatory boards. We focus on clear communication and alignment with business goals—making security an understood business enabler, not just an IT issue.
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