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We've Hunted Cyber Criminals

Now We Crush Cyber Risk Before It Crushes You.

We help organizations prevent attacks, reduce exposure,

and prepare for what happens when cybersecurity fails.

Financial exposure. Legal liability. Operational disruption.
This is what’s at stake—and what we’re built to handle.

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Built by FBI Cyber Agents. Now Protecting Your Business.

We’ve led national security investigations, hunted state-sponsored hackers, and built threat intelligence programs for the U.S. government. Now we use that same expertise to secure growing businesses like yours.

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Cybersecurity Alone Won’t Save Your Business

Most companies invest in tools.
Few are prepared for what happens when those tools fail.

Most companies invest in cybersecurity tools—firewalls, monitoring, endpoint protection.

But when a serious incident occurs, the damage isn’t caused by a lack of tools.

It’s caused by what happens next.

  • Can your business continue operating during an attack?
  • Will your insurance actually cover the loss?
  • Are you exposed legally or contractually?
  • Who makes decisions when everything is on the line?
  • What would a breach actually cost your business?
Understand Your Cyber Risk

Ransomware Scenario

  • 3 days of downtime
  • $280K lost revenue
  • $75K recovery costs
  • Insurance coverage reduced

Total Impact: $355,000+

Based on typical mid-market incidents

Cybersecurity stops attacks.

Cyber risk determines what happens when it doesn’t.

How a Cyber Incident Becomes a Business Crisis

Systems Disrupted
Hour 1
Systems
Disrupted

Operations begin to stall.

Business Impact Begins
Day 1
Business Impact Begins

Employees can’t work. Revenue slows.

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Day 2
Legal & Insurance Engaged

Response teams activated.

Fiancial Impact Grows
Week 1
Financial Impact Grows

Losses begin to compound.

Long-Term Consequences
Month 1
Long-Term Consequences

Reputation and regulatory impact.

Most organizations aren’t prepared for how quickly this escalates.

Where Most Companies Get It Wrong

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“We have cybersecurity tools in place”

Reality:

Tools don’t determine outcomes. Preparation does.

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“Our insurance will cover us”

Reality:

Coverage gaps often appear during claims—not before.

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“Our IT provider has this handled”

Reality:

Cyber incidents quickly become business-wide crises.

Most organizations aren’t failing because they lack cybersecurity.

They’re failing because they’re not prepared for what happens next.

We Do What IT Providers Do—And What They Don’t

 

Most firms focus on tools and monitoring.
We focus on reducing risk and preparing your business for real-world incidents.

Traditional IT / Cybersecurity

Focus on systems

Tool-driven approach

Reactive to threats

IT-led decisions

Stops attacks

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Focus on business impact

Risk-driven approach

Prepared for outcomes

Executive-aligned strategy

Manages consequences

We don’t replace your IT provider.
We make sure they—and your business—are prepared for what actually happens.

The Bawn Cyber Risk Engineering Framework

A structured approach to understanding, reducing, and surviving cyber risk—at the business level.

Most firms stop at protection.
Bawn extends into risk, insurance, and real-world outcomes.

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Assess Cyber Exposure
 
Identify where your business is vulnerable—not just technically, but operationally.
 
  • critical systems
  • threat entry points
  • exposure across the organization
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Quantify Business Risk
 

Translate cyber risk into financial and operational impact.

  • potential loss scenarios

  • downtime impact

  • business-critical dependencies

 

 

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Engineer Risk Reduction
 

Implement controls that actually reduce real-world risk—not just check boxes.

  • prioritized mitigation

  • layered defense strategy

  • practical security improvements

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Align with Cyber Insurance
 

Ensure your security posture holds up during underwriting and claims.

  • coverage gap analysis

  • control validation

  • claim defensibility

 

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Prepare for Incident Survival
 

Define how your business will operate during and after an attack.

  • incident response execution
  • leadership decision-making
  • continuity planning
This isn’t just a security program.
It’s how your business withstands a cyber event.

This Isn’t for Everyone—And That’s the Point

This approach is designed for organizations where a cyber incident would have real business consequences.

Not for companies that:

  • treat cybersecurity as routine IT support
  • rely solely on tools, alerts, and monitoring
  • assume insurance will cover the outcome

Built for organizations that:

  • would experience meaningful financial impact from a cyber incident
  • depend on systems to operate and generate revenue
  • face regulatory, contractual, or client obligations
  • need to make fast, informed decisions under pressure
  • take cyber risk seriously at the business level

 

If a cyber incident would materially impact your business, this is for you.

Understand Your Cyber Risk Before It’s Tested

Get a clear view of your exposure, identify critical gaps, and know what to do next—before an incident forces the issue.

Get Your Cyber Risk Score
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From National Security to Business Resilience

Bawn was founded by agents who led FBI cyber operations—responding to nation-state attacks, insider threats, and major data breaches.

We've seen what works (and what fails) when it comes to securing what matters.

Now we help you stay ahead of the threats without slowing down your business.

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Cybersecurity has changed — and most IT providers haven’t kept up. This critical new report reveals:

 
The hidden gaps in your IT company’s ransomware defenses
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“Discover what the vast majority of businesses don’t know and haven’t been told” — including what to do right now to dramatically reduce your cyber risk, stay compliant, and avoid lawsuits, fines, and downtime.

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We Chased Threats.
Now We Keep Them Out.

 

Bawn takes its name from the fortified walls that once surrounded Irish castles—the first layer of protection. Today, we bring that same layered defense to your business.

Like a castle’s moat, towers, and guards, our cybersecurity approach combines prevention, detection, and rapid response. From network security to incident readiness, each layer works together to protect what matters most.

Risk Assessments

We conduct thorough evaluations to identify and assess potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities within your organization.

Security Strategy Development

We create tailored cybersecurity strategies that align with your business goals, ensuring you take a proactive approach to cybersecurity.

Incident Response Planning

Our detailed incident response plans prepare you to manage and mitigate the impact of cyber incidents swiftly and effectively.

Continuous Monitoring and Threat Detection

With 24/7 monitoring, we identify and neutralize threats in real-time, providing constant vigilance.

Vulnerability Management

We perform regular scans and assessments to identify, prioritize, and remediate vulnerabilities, keeping your systems secure.

Let's Talk - Is Your Business Secure Enough?

Schedule a Free 10-Minute Call To See If You Qualify For A No-Cost IT Security Assessment

Most business leaders think their IT is “fine” — until it’s too late.
Let’s quickly uncover the invisible gaps putting your company at risk of:

Ransomware attacks and data breaches

Insurance denials and compliance violations

Unexpected costs, fines, and reputation damage


What You’ll Get:

A high-level review of your current cyber posture

Identification of critical vulnerabilities in plain English

Clear, no-pressure recommendations tailored to your risk level

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No commitment. No tech jargon. Just expert insight from former FBI cybersecurity professionals.

 
Ready to know where you stand?
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