What BAI Security does

BAI Security is a U.S.-based, privately held IT security assessment and compliance audit firm operating as a subsidiary of Cyber Advisors, headquartered at 7550 Meridian Circle North, Suite 100, Maple Grove, Minnesota, with reported headquarters also referenced in Schaumburg. Founded in 2007 and operating with 11-50 employees, the firm delivers a core IT Security Assessment service supplemented by more than 15 modular add-ons spanning IT Risk Assessment, IT General Controls Audit, Ransomware & Endpoint Compromise Simulation, Red Team Assessment and Residency, Social Engineering Evaluation, Network Vulnerability Assessment & Management, Tabletop Exercises, HIPAA Security and Privacy Risk Assessments, FedLine Security & Controls Procedures Audit, Vendor Management Risk Assessment, and 11 sub-modules under Security and Compliance Best Practice Evaluations. The methodology relies on independently validated, best-in-class third-party tools combined with in-house expert auditors who produce customized remediation roadmaps; the firm reports that its assessments uncover serious, previously undetected issues in 85% of new client environments.

The firm's commercial model is a hybrid of project-based one-time engagements and multi-year subscription-style agreements. Clients can purchase à la carte assessment packages on a pay-as-you-go basis or commit to multi-year contracts (lock-in up to three years) that provide discounted pricing, consistent methodology, and year-over-year trend data, with a 30-day out clause in year one. Pricing is fully quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and consultative, targeting highly regulated verticals, primarily healthcare (HIPAA), financial services (FedLine audits), and government-adjacent organizations, with testimonials drawn from these industries. The firm leans heavily on thought-leadership content marketing, an active security blog, LinkedIn and Twitter presence, client testimonials, and a steady cadence of industry awards (Forbes Technology Council 2021-2023, 2023 Innovation Excellence Award, 2022 Most Trusted Cybersecurity Solution Providers) as credibility drivers.

BAI operates under a structural arrangement with parent company Cyber Advisors, which provides complementary managed security services (Virtual CISO, SOC, EDR, managed backup, Microsoft 365/Azure consulting). The two firms maintain a reciprocal referral channel in which BAI handles assessment-driven work and Cyber Advisors handles broader managed security engagements. Revenue is not disclosed in the available data, no funding rounds or M&A activity are reported, and there is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML capabilities, patents, or trademarks.

Name

BAI Security

Legal name

BAI Security

Website

https://baisecurity.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BAI Security is a U.S.-based IT security assessment and compliance audit firm, subsidiary of Cyber Advisors, serving healthcare, financial services, and other regulated organizations with à la carte and multi-year assessment engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Assessment Services

akta.pro primary industry

Vulnerability Assessment, Security Audits & Compliance Testing (BPAKAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Audits & Compliance (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX) (BPAKADAC)

Keywords

• IT security assessments
• Cybersecurity audits
• Compliance audits
• Vulnerability assessments
• Red team testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Security Assessment Services: Project-based IT security assessments, compliance audits, and specialized security evaluations. Services include IT Security Assessment, IT Risk Assessment, IT General Controls Audit, Ransomware Simulation, Red Team Assessments, Social Engineering Evaluations, Network Vulnerability Assessments, HIPAA assessments, and FedLine audits. Flexible à la carte packages allow clients to select specific services based on their needs and budget.
2. Multi-Year Assessment Agreements: Multi-year assessment agreements offering significant discounts, locked-in rates, and year-to-year trend data. Clients receive benefits including reduced costs, consistent audit methods, valuable trend data, and meaningful customization through ongoing relationships with in-house audit experts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BAI Security provides IT security assessments and compliance audits for organizations in highly regulated sectors, including IT security assessments, IT risk assessments, IT general controls audits, ransomware and endpoint compromise simulations, red team assessments and residencies, network vulnerability assessments, social engineering evaluations, tabletop exercises, and HIPAA and FedLine compliance audits. Engagements are delivered by in-house security experts using independently validated best-in-class tools, with customizable à la carte packages and multi-year partnership agreements available.

Product overview

BAI Security offers a unified IT security assessment and compliance audit platform centered on its flagship IT Security Assessment service, complemented by 15+ modular add-on evaluations. The core IT Security Assessment provides comprehensive security evaluations using best-in-class tools and in-house experts, while clients can customize their engagement with specialized modules including Red Team Assessment, Ransomware & Endpoint Compromise Simulation, Social Engineering Evaluation, Network Vulnerability Assessment, HIPAA compliance audits, FedLine audits, and both Security and Compliance Best Practice Evaluations. The Security Best Practice Evaluations include 11 specific sub-modules (Ransomware Preparedness, Network Security, Antivirus/Malware, Firewall, Remote Worker, Microsoft Office 365, Mobile Device Management, VMware, Wireless Configuration, Password Audit, and Facility Security) that can be selected à la carte within the customizable IT Security Assessment framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IT Security Assessment Comprehensive IT security assessment service for organizations that reveals previously undetected security issues using independently validated best-in-class tools and expert in-house auditors, with customized recommendations and prioritized remediation steps.
• IT Risk Assessment Assessment service focused on identifying and evaluating IT-related risks within an organization's environment for enterprise clients.
• IT General Controls Audit Audit service evaluating IT general controls and compliance with regulatory requirements for enterprise clients.
• Ransomware & Endpoint Compromise Simulation Technical assessment that simulates ransomware and endpoint compromise scenarios to test organizational defenses and endpoint security posture.
• Red Team Assessment Advanced security testing that simulates real-world attack scenarios to evaluate an organization's security posture and detection/response capabilities.
• Red Team Residency Extended engagement providing ongoing red team capabilities with security expertise embedded within the client organization for continuous testing.
• Security Best Practice Evaluations Customizable security evaluations covering specific environment aspects including Ransomware Preparedness, Network Security, Antivirus/Malware, Firewall, Remote Worker, Microsoft Office 365, Mobile Device Management, VMware, Wireless Configuration, Password Audit, and Facility Security.
• Compliance Best Practice Evaluations Evaluations assessing organizational compliance with industry regulations and best practices, delivered as a customizable à la carte offering.
• Tabletop Exercises Scenario-based exercises designed to test and improve an organization's incident response capabilities through facilitated simulations.
• HIPAA Security Risk Assessment Security-focused risk assessment for healthcare organizations ensuring compliance with HIPAA security requirements.
• HIPAA Privacy Risk Assessment Privacy-focused risk assessment for healthcare organizations ensuring compliance with HIPAA privacy requirements.
• FedLine Security & Controls Procedures Audit Audit service designed for financial institutions using FedLine services, assessing security controls and procedural compliance.
• Social Engineering Evaluation Assessment service that simulates social engineering attacks including phishing, pretexting, baiting, and tailgating to test employee security awareness, using real-world breach-derived scenarios.
• Network Vulnerability Assessment & Management Assessment identifying security risks arising from network configuration deficiencies and vulnerabilities, with management support for remediation.
• Vendor Management Risk Assessment Assessment evaluating risks associated with third-party vendors and supply chain relationships for client organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% of new client environments have serious, previously undetected issues discovered regardless of prior audits by other firms
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Cyber AdvisorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCyber Advisors is the parent company of BAI Security. BAI Security operates as a specialized security assessment firm under the Cyber Advisors umbrella. Cyber Advisors provides complementary services including Virtual CISO, SOC, EDR, managed backup, and Microsoft 365/Azure consulting. The companies maintain a referral relationship where Cyber Advisors directs clients with broader security needs to BAI Security for assessments, while BAI refers clients requiring managed services to Cyber Advisors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Schellman & Co. Schellman is a top-ranked IT audit and compliance firm delivering SOC audits, ISO certifications, HIPAA, and FedRAMP assessments. Directly comparable to BAI Security's audit-and-compliance focus on regulated sectors.
• Bishop Fox: Bishop Fox is a cybersecurity consulting firm specializing in offensive security testing, red teaming, and vulnerability research. Directly comparable to BAI Security's Red Team Assessment and Network Vulnerability Assessment capabilities.
• A-LIGN: A-LIGN is a cybersecurity compliance and audit firm offering SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, HIPAA, and PCI assessments alongside penetration testing. Directly comparable to BAI Security as a compliance-and-audit-focused boutique serving regulated industries.
• Coalfire: Coalfire is a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in compliance audits, penetration testing, and risk assessments for highly regulated industries. Directly comparable to BAI Security given overlapping IT security assessment, vulnerability assessment, and compliance audit services to healthcare and financial services clients.
• KirkpatrickPrice: KirkpatrickPrice is a cybersecurity audit and compliance firm providing penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, and regulatory audits (HIPAA, PCI, SOC). Directly comparable to BAI Security's assessment and audit service catalog.
• Tevora: Tevora is a cybersecurity consulting firm offering penetration testing, red team assessments, social engineering, and compliance services. Directly comparable to BAI Security's red team, social engineering, and IT security assessment offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Secureworks: Secureworks is a global cybersecurity services provider offering managed detection, incident response, and vulnerability assessment. Comparable to BAI for assessment and testing services, though Secureworks is significantly larger and listed publicly.
• Optiv Security: Optiv is a large cybersecurity solutions integrator offering advisory, risk management, and assessment services alongside managed security. Comparable to BAI as a competitor in IT security assessment, but operates at significantly greater scale with a broader portfolio including managed services.
• Trustwave: Trustwave is a global cybersecurity firm offering managed security, threat intelligence, and compliance/audit services. Comparable to BAI Security for its assessment and compliance work, but much broader in scope and scale.

Emerging players

• Rapid7: Rapid7 provides vulnerability management, penetration testing, and managed detection services through its Insight platform. Comparable to BAI for network vulnerability assessments and red team engagements, but is more product- and platform-led than boutique-assessor-led.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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