Managed Cybersecurity® for Texas Businesses
GXA® protects growing Dallas-Fort Worth businesses with 24/7 SOC monitoring, vCISO leadership, MDR, and compliance support — delivered through our gShield™ cybersecurity platform. Enterprise-grade security, CISSP-led, SOC 2 attested.
Whether you need managed cybersecurity services, ransomware protection, or compliance consulting for HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI or CMMC — gShield is built in from day one.
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Our security credentials
SOC 2 Type II Attested 
ISO 9001:2015 
CISSP Leadership 
Microsoft Security Partner 
Vanta Partner What's Inside GXA's Managed Cybersecurity Program
Nine defense layers, one integrated cybersecurity platform. Every component is continuously monitored by our 24/7 Security Operations Center.
24/7 Managed Detection & Response (MDR)
Continuous monitoring across endpoints, identity, and Microsoft 365. Our SOC hunts threats, investigates alerts, and contains incidents around the clock.
vCISO Security Leadership
A dedicated virtual Chief Information Security Officer — CISSP-led — owning your security strategy, policies, risk register, and board-ready reporting.
Vulnerability Management
Monthly internal and external vulnerability scans with remediation plans, zero-day alerting, and an annual penetration test.
Phishing Simulation & Training
Quarterly simulated phishing campaigns, targeted remediation training for clickers, and annual security awareness training for the whole company.
Endpoint Detection & Response
Next-generation endpoint protection with Huntress, Microsoft Defender, and ThreatLocker zero-trust application allow-listing to block ransomware before execution.
Email & DNS Security
Barracuda email security plus DNSFilter web filtering to block phishing, malware downloads, and command-and-control traffic at the network edge.
Privileged Access & Identity
AutoElevate privileged access management, QuickPass password management, and Entra ID conditional access to harden identity — the #1 attack surface.
Dark Web Monitoring
Continuous monitoring of the dark web for leaked credentials tied to your domains, with proactive alerts and remediation.
Backup & Incident Response
Immutable, tested backups plus documented incident response plans with annual tabletop exercises so your team is ready if the worst happens.
Generic Cybersecurity Tools vs. GXA's gShield™ Program
Tools alone don't stop breaches. A managed program — with named security leadership and a 24/7 SOC — does.
Generic Security Tools
- Antivirus alone — signature-based
- No dedicated security leader
- Alerts pile up without triage
- Compliance is a once-a-year scramble
- Employees are the weakest link
- Recovery plan lives in a binder
GXA gShield™ Program
With GXA- MDR with 24/7 SOC human analysts
- Dedicated vCISO (CISSP-led)
- Threats hunted and contained
- Continuous compliance with Vanta GRC
- Quarterly phishing simulation + training
- Tested incident response with tabletops
Cybersecurity Compliance Consulting for Regulated Industries
Our gShield vCISO Compliance tier includes the Vanta GRC platform, gap assessments, policy development, evidence collection, and auditor response support — so compliance becomes a continuous program, not a fire drill.
HIPAA
Healthcare Security & Privacy Rules, breach notification readiness, BAA management.
SOC 2 Type II
Trust Services Criteria mapping, evidence collection, auditor coordination.
PCI DSS 4.0
Scoping, SAQ guidance, ASV scans, annual assessment support.
CMMC 2.0
Level 1 & Level 2 readiness for DoD contractors, DFARS 252.204-7012 alignment.
NIST 800-171
Gap analysis, POA&M development, control implementation for CUI environments.
GLBA / FFIEC
Financial services safeguards rule, written information security program (WISP).
Cybersecurity Services Across Dallas-Fort Worth
GXA delivers managed cybersecurity services across the DFW metroplex and Texas. Our Richardson headquarters supports clients throughout:
Cybersecurity Services FAQ
Common questions from business leaders evaluating managed cybersecurity providers.
What are managed cybersecurity services?
Managed cybersecurity services combine 24/7 monitoring, managed detection and response (MDR), vCISO leadership, vulnerability management, phishing simulation, and compliance support into a single program. GXA's gShield cybersecurity platform is included with our managed IT engagements — so cybersecurity is built in, not bolted on.
Do I need a vCISO if I already have an MSP?
Yes, if you handle regulated data, carry cyber insurance, or face compliance requirements (HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI, CMMC, NIST). An MSP runs your technology. A virtual CISO runs your security program — strategy, policy, risk assessment, incident response planning, and executive reporting. GXA includes a dedicated vCISO in our Virtual IT Department model.
What is MDR and why does it matter?
Managed Detection and Response (MDR) combines 24/7 threat monitoring, expert analysts in a Security Operations Center (SOC), and rapid incident response. Unlike legacy antivirus that only blocks known threats, MDR hunts for suspicious behavior across endpoints, identity, and cloud — and contains incidents before they become breaches.
Which compliance frameworks does GXA support?
GXA supports HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, CMMC 2.0, NIST 800-171, NIST CSF, and GLBA/FFIEC for financial services. Our gShield vCISO Compliance tier includes the Vanta GRC platform, gap assessments, POA&M development, evidence gathering, and auditor response support.
How fast can GXA respond to a security incident?
Our 24/7 SOC monitors alerts continuously with a 15-minute average response time. For active incidents, our vCISO leads executive communication and our engineering team executes containment. Every gShield client has a documented incident response plan tested annually with tabletop exercises.
Do you offer ransomware protection?
Yes. Our layered defense includes endpoint detection and response, email security, DNS filtering, privileged access management, zero-trust application allow-listing (ThreatLocker), and immutable backups tested for recovery. We also conduct tabletop exercises so your executive team knows exactly what to do if ransomware hits.
Can cybersecurity services be delivered without managed IT?
GXA offers cybersecurity services as part of a managed or co-managed IT engagement. This ensures security controls are actually implemented and maintained in your environment — not just recommended in a report. Contact us to discuss the right fit for your organization.
Are you SOC 2 attested yourselves?
Yes. GXA is SOC 2 Type II attested and ISO 9001:2015 certified. Our leadership includes CISSP-credentialed professionals, and we are a Microsoft Modern Work SMB Solutions Partner and Vanta Partner. We practice what we deliver.
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