CYBERSECURITY CONSULTING BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

SentinelBridge (name reflects a vigilant guard that connects SMBs to enterprise-grade security) was founded in 2026 and is based in Austin, Texas. We operate in the cybersecurity consulting sector, delivering on-demand, expert-led security services to U.S. small and medium-sized businesses. Our core offerings are incident response, vulnerability assessments, managed detection and response (MDR) consulting, compliance readiness, and security training—delivered through a flexible, subscription or on-demand engagement model. One-liner: enterprise security for SMBs, delivered on their schedule.

We deliver services through a lean team of certified specialists who combine remote monitoring, hands-on assessments, threat hunting, and policy implementation to reduce client exposure. What sets us apart is a scalable partnership model that gives SMBs enterprise-level controls without hiring large security teams, plus fast SLAs and transparent pricing. Target markets are high-risk SMB sectors (healthcare, legal, fintech, e-commerce) across the U.S. Short-term goals: sign 50 clients and validate unit economics in 12 months. Long-term goals: become a leading mid-market provider and scale to multiple U.S. regions within five years. One-liner: scale trusted, enterprise security for high-risk SMBs.

Problem

Small and mid-sized U.S. businesses face increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks—including AI-driven techniques and cloud misconfigurations—while lacking in-house expertise and affordable, flexible defenses. This gap turns common breaches into company-ending events.

Existing solutions are either too expensive or too rigid for the mid-market, leaving SMBs exposed to catastrophic financial loss, data breaches of customer and employee information, regulatory fines and remediation costs, prolonged operational downtime, and reputational damage that hinders hiring and retention.

There is a clear market need for accessible, enterprise-level security delivered through a scalable, on-demand partnership model that provides certified expertise without the fixed costs of an internal security team.

Solution

Small and mid-size businesses face AI-driven attacks, ransomware, and cloud breaches while lacking internal security teams and regulatory expertise. We deliver on-demand cybersecurity consulting for SMBs that combines 24/7 threat monitoring, a Security Operations Center (SOC), periodic risk assessments, employee security training, incident response planning, and advanced threat intelligence to prevent breaches, reduce downtime, and meet industry rules.

One-liner: comprehensive, outsourced cyber defense so owners focus on growth.

Mission Statement

We protect U.S. small and medium-sized businesses with expert, affordable, and scalable cybersecurity so they can grow with confidence. We bridge the gap between enterprise security and SMB budgets through continuous innovation and technical excellence. We commit to being the most trusted cybersecurity partner by delivering measurable protection, clear guidance, and responsive service.

Key Success Factors

Success depends on talent, rapid unit economics, scalable delivery, and high-value referrals.

• 18 FTE cybersecurity team by 2030 to deliver depth and scale.
• Flexible on-demand revenue model that maximizes customer satisfaction and retention.
• Breakeven within five months of launch showing immediate market demand and operational efficiency.
• Strategic MSP and insurance partnerships supplying steady, high-quality referrals.
• Focus on healthcare and finance to secure loyal, high-value, compliance-driven clients.

Financial Summary

Financial summary for the Executive Summary: projected rapid breakeven and strong equity returns.

Financial requirements: minimum cash of $745,000 (Feb-26); breakeven in May-26; payback in 10 months; IRR 0.2%; marketing budget scales to $360,000 by 2030.

Outlook: EBITDA grows from $679k in Year 1 to $18.134M in Year 5, with strong ROE and early payback.

Funding Requirements

The business requires $1,512,000 in upfront funding to buy capital equipment, fund launch operations, and maintain a minimum cash reserve to reach breakeven and deliver a 10-month payback.

Financial summary: Year 1 EBITDA is projected at $679,000, growing to $18,134,000 by Year 5, with breakeven by May 2026, a 10-month payback, and a 41.1% return on equity as retainer revenue and hourly rates scale.