CyberReadyLabs is founder-led. When you hire us, you work directly with John Codis, not a junior analyst, not a rotating team.
I started CyberReadyLabs because I saw a massive gap in the market that nobody was filling well.
Small businesses were getting pressured by cyber insurance carriers, enterprise customers sending security questionnaires, and compliance requirements they couldn't navigate. But the only options available were large consulting firms charging $50,000-$150,000 for assessments, far beyond what most small businesses can afford.
They don't need a six-figure engagement. They don't need a team of 12 consultants on-site for three months. They need clarity: where do we stand, what's the risk, and what do we fix first?
That's what CyberReadyLabs delivers. Fixed-fee assessments, fast timelines, and recommendations that are actually practical for companies without a dedicated security team.
A decade of cybersecurity experience across military, defense, and private sector. Brought to bear for small and mid-size businesses.
4.0 GPA. Coursework in Zero Trust architecture, AI security, vulnerability management, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2).
Completed all 8 CISSP domains: Security & Risk Management, Asset Security, Security Architecture, Network Security, IAM, Security Testing, Security Operations, and Application Security.
Defense security operations, communications security (COMSEC), anti-terrorism, and 80+ military training certifications. Security clearance holder.
Google AI Essentials, Generative AI & Prompt Engineering (IBM). Specialized in assessing AI tool risks for businesses using ChatGPT, Copilot, and similar platforms.
Google Project Management Certificate. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (U.S. Navy). Every engagement runs on time, on scope, on budget.
CIS Controls v8, NIST CSF 2.0, NIST 800-53r5, NIST 800-66r2, PCI DSS v4.0.1, HIPAA Security Rule, SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria, CMMC, DISA STIGs.
We built CyberReadyLabs to be the opposite of what frustrates people about cybersecurity consulting.
No hourly billing, no scope creep, no surprise invoices. You know exactly what you'll pay before we start. Our assessments run 31-68% below what large consulting firms charge.
5-20 business days from kickoff to final report. Large firms take 4-8 weeks minimum. You don't have time to wait, and you shouldn't have to.
You work directly with John Codis from kickoff to debrief. No handoffs to junior analysts, no rotating team members, no "your consultant is unavailable this week."
Our recommendations are written for companies without a security team. Clear language, specific tools, realistic timelines. Not 200-page documents that collect dust.
Assessments are one-time engagements. Our vCISO retainer is month-to-month, cancel anytime. We earn your ongoing business by delivering value, not by locking you into contracts.
No travel fees, no on-site visits required. We serve clients nationwide from our Michigan headquarters. Your location doesn't limit your options.
We work with companies in industries where security, compliance, and customer trust directly impact revenue.
HIPAA compliance, patient data protection, cyber insurance requirements, EHR system security.
Client data confidentiality, AI tool governance, customer security questionnaires, consulting firms.
SOC 2 readiness, enterprise customer requirements, secure development practices, cloud security.
OT/IT convergence security, CMMC compliance, supply chain security, ransomware protection.
Regulatory compliance, data protection, fraud prevention, cyber insurance, customer trust.
PCI DSS compliance, payment security, customer data protection, e-commerce security.
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