HARRISON, NJ · AI-POWERED CYBER SECURITY

Cyber Threats Don't Sleep.
Neither Do We.

NexGuard delivers AI-powered threat detection, vCISO advisory, GRC compliance, and incident response — purpose-built for mid-market businesses, government contractors, and regulated industries.

CISA Certified|MBA|ISACA Member|HBS Executive Program|NJ SBDC Supported
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Average cost of a data breach in 2024: $4.88M (IBM)
74% of breaches involve human error
Ransomware attack every 11 seconds globally
60% of SMBs close within 6 months of a cyberattack
Average time to detect a breach: 194 days
NJ businesses lost $500M+ to cybercrime in 2023
Average cost of a data breach in 2024: $4.88M (IBM)
74% of breaches involve human error
Ransomware attack every 11 seconds globally
60% of SMBs close within 6 months of a cyberattack
Average time to detect a breach: 194 days
NJ businesses lost $500M+ to cybercrime in 2023
Led by Certified Expertise
Rad Valiev
Rad Valiev
MBA · CISA · CFE
Founder & Principal Advisor
Economist — RUDN UniversityMBA — MGIMO UniversityCISAACFEHBS SDG Executive ProgramM.S. Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (CUNY John Jay)
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Our Mission

Strategic Cybersecurity, Not Just Tools

NexGuard was founded on one conviction: most organizations don't have a tools problem — they have a strategy problem. We bridge the gap between sophisticated cyber threats and the business decisions that respond to them.

As a minority-owned, NJ-based advisory practice, we bring Big4-caliber frameworks to organizations that can't afford Big4 prices — with the agility and accountability of a founder-led firm.

From board-level risk governance to hands-on incident response, our team operates at every layer of your security posture — so you can focus on growing your business, not managing threats.

$4.88M
Avg. Breach Cost
194
Days avg. breach undetected
100%
Client-focused advisory
What We Do

End-to-End Cybersecurity & Advisory Services

From strategic risk governance to real-time threat hunting — NexGuard covers every layer of your security program.

Tier 1

Strategic Advisory

Most Popular

vCISO Services

Fractional CISO leadership for boards, compliance officers, and executive teams. Risk-aligned roadmaps, policy governance, and security program ownership.

GRC Advisory

NIST CSF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, CMMC frameworks. Gap analysis, risk register management, and remediation planning.

Security Architecture Review

Cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environment assessments. Zero Trust design and implementation roadmaps.

Tier 2

Compliance & Audit

Compliance Audits

HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, FISMA, CMMC. Audit-ready documentation, evidence packages, and control testing.

Policy & Procedure Development

Enterprise-grade security policies, incident response plans, business continuity frameworks.

Third-Party Risk Management

Vendor assessment programs, supply chain risk scoring, contract review frameworks.

Tier 3

Threat Management

Penetration Testing

Network, web app, social engineering, and cloud testing. Executive summary + technical report + remediation plan.

Digital Forensics & IR (DFIR)

24/7 response capability. Evidence preservation, root cause analysis, regulatory notification support.

Cyber Threat Intelligence

Threat actor profiling, dark web monitoring, IOC feeds, and executive threat briefings.

Tier 4

Managed Security

Managed Detection & Response

AI-powered threat monitoring, alert triage, and escalation. SIEM integration. Monthly reporting.

Vulnerability Management

Continuous scanning, prioritized remediation, patch management oversight.

Security Awareness Training

Phishing simulation, employee training modules, compliance certification tracking.

AI-Powered Platform

NexGuard AI: Threats Detected Before They Strike

Our AI-enabled threat intelligence platform continuously monitors your attack surface, correlates threat signals across dark web, endpoint, and network sources, and delivers prioritized alerts before adversaries can move laterally.

  • Real-time anomaly detection across 500+ threat vectors
  • Automated MITRE ATT&CK mapping for every alert
  • Executive-ready risk dashboards updated every 15 minutes
  • Integrates with your existing SIEM, EDR, and cloud environment
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Endpoint Risk82%
Network Anomalies47%
Cloud Posture94%
T1078 · Valid Accounts abuse detected
MITRE
Anomalous outbound traffic — endpoint NJ-04
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Who We Protect

Sector-Specific Expertise Across Regulated Industries

Healthcare & HIPAA
Patient data protection, EHR security, HIPAA compliance audits.
Financial Services
PCI-DSS, SOX compliance, fraud prevention, FinTech security.
Government & Defense
CMMC, FISMA, FedRAMP readiness, cleared facility support.
Legal & Professional Services
Attorney-client privilege protection, conflict-of-interest risk, M&A due diligence.
Critical Infrastructure
OT/ICS security, NERC CIP compliance, utility sector risk.
Technology & SaaS
DevSecOps, secure SDLC, cloud security posture management, SOC 2 readiness.
Why NexGuard

The Advantages of a Boutique Practice — With the Discipline of an Enterprise Firm.

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Big4 Frameworks, Boutique Price

We deliver KPMG/Deloitte-caliber security frameworks at 30–50% lower cost. No bloated teams, no junior consultants on your account — your engagement is led by the principal advisor.

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Minority-Owned, NJ-Certified

As a minority-owned and NJ SBDC-supported firm, NexGuard qualifies for 8(a), SDB, and M/WBE set-aside contracts. Government and enterprise procurement teams: we're already pre-qualified.

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Retainer-Based Continuity

Unlike project-based consultants who disappear after the report, NexGuard operates on retainer models that give you continuous advisory access, monthly reporting, and a dedicated advisor who knows your environment.

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Proven Certifications + Academic Rigor

Our team holds CISA, PMP, CISSP, ACFE, CHFI, CEH, and many other certifications and is continuously trained through ISACA, HBS executive programs, and academic research at CUNY John Jay's Digital Forensics program.

Frameworks & Compliance

Every Major Framework. Every Regulation. Covered.

NIST CSFISO 27001SOC 2 Type IICMMCFedRAMPZero Trust
HIPAAPCI-DSSFISMAGDPRSOXNY DFS Cybersecurity
15+
frameworks supported
CISA-Led
engagements
NJ SBDC
certified partner
Our Process

From Risk Discovery to Continuous Protection — In 4 Steps

STEP 01
Discovery & Assessment
We begin with a no-obligation risk assessment: asset inventory, threat surface mapping, compliance gap analysis, and executive stakeholder interviews. You receive a prioritized risk register within 5 business days.
STEP 02
Strategy & Roadmap
NexGuard delivers a 12-month security roadmap aligned to your business objectives, risk appetite, and regulatory requirements. Every recommendation is budget-conscious and sequenced by impact.
STEP 03
Implementation & Integration
Our advisors work alongside your IT team — or fully independently — to implement controls, run tabletop exercises, deploy monitoring tools, and close compliance gaps.
STEP 04
Monitor, Report & Improve
Continuous threat monitoring, monthly executive reports, quarterly business reviews, and 24/7 incident response retainer. Your security posture improves every month — measurably.
Transparent Engagements

Scoped to Your Domain. Sized to Your Risk.

Every engagement is scoped to your industry, regulatory footprint, and threat profile. All partnerships begin with a free 30-minute risk discovery call — pricing follows scope, not the other way around.

Advisory Engagement
Essentials
Small businesses, startups, and pre-compliance teams
Scope of Work
vCISO AdvisoryPolicy & GovernanceAwareness & Phishing
Monthly retainer · 1–50 employees
  • Monthly vCISO advisory session (4 hrs)
  • Security policy review & gap report
  • Phishing simulation (quarterly)
  • Incident response SLA: 4 hours
  • Email/Slack access to advisor
Start with Essentials
Most Popular
Managed Security Program
Professional
Mid-market, compliance-driven, and government contractors
Scope of Work
Fractional vCISOGRC & Audit Prep24/7 MDR + SIEMOffensive Testing
Monthly retainer · 50–500 employees
  • Fractional vCISO (20 hrs/mo)
  • GRC advisory + quarterly audit prep
  • Penetration test (annual, included)
  • MDR monitoring: 24/7 AI-powered
  • SIEM integration & monthly reporting
  • Incident response SLA: 1 hour
  • Board-ready quarterly presentations
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Full-Spectrum Cyber Program
Enterprise / Government
Enterprises, federal contractors, and M&A targets
Scope of Work
Dedicated vCISO TeamCMMC / FedRAMPDFIR + LegalExecutive Threat Intel
Multi-year engagement · 500+ employees
  • Dedicated vCISO + advisory team
  • Full CMMC / FedRAMP readiness
  • Annual penetration testing program
  • DFIR retainer + legal liaison
  • Executive threat briefings
  • Custom SLA & NDA
  • White-glove onboarding
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All pricing is retainer-based. Project-based engagements available. 30-day trial period for new clients. NJ SBDC members eligible for discounted rates.

Social Proof

Trusted by Business Leaders

"NexGuard's vCISO service gave our $15M healthcare firm board-level confidence in our security posture for the first time. We passed our HIPAA audit with zero findings."
COO
Regional Healthcare Network, NJ
"Rad's team built our entire CMMC compliance program from scratch. We won a $2.3M DoD subcontract six months later. Worth every dollar."
CEO
Defense Technology Contractor, NJ
"We had a ransomware incident on a Friday evening. NexGuard had us contained and operational within 18 hours. The post-incident report was board-ready the following Monday."
CTO
Financial Services Firm, NY
Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

Most MSSPs provide tools and alerts — we provide strategy, context, and leadership. NexGuard combines the hands-on capability of an MSSP with the strategic depth of a Big4 advisory practice, at a price point accessible to mid-market organizations.
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