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End-to-end IT services
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From day-to-day managed IT to complex cloud migrations and custom software — we cover the full technology stack so you can focus on growing your business.

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Cloud Infrastructure
Infrastructure · Cloud · DevOps

Cloud Infrastructure & Migration

Design and migrate your workloads to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. We handle architecture, security hardening, and ongoing cost optimization — reducing overhead while improving resilience and scale.

AWS Azure Google Cloud Kubernetes Terraform CI/CD
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Cybersecurity
Security · Compliance · Risk

Cybersecurity & Risk Management

Penetration testing, SIEM deployment, Zero Trust architecture, and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA) to keep your business protected against modern threats.

Pen Testing SOC 2 SIEM Zero Trust
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Managed Services
Support · Operations · Monitoring

Managed IT Services

24/7 helpdesk, proactive monitoring, patch management, and vendor coordination. Your IT operations — handled completely, so your team can focus on what matters.

24/7 Support RMM Patch Mgmt ITSM
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Software Development
Development · Integration · Automation

Custom Software & Integrations

Web apps, APIs, automation scripts, and system integrations built to fit your exact workflow. Clean, maintainable code that scales with your business.

React Node.js Python REST APIs
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Data & Analytics
Data · Business Intelligence · ML

Data & Business Intelligence

Data warehousing, ETL pipelines, Power BI dashboards, and predictive analytics that turn raw data into competitive advantage and clearer decisions.

Power BI SQL ETL ML Models
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Why GM IT

Built for businesses that can't afford to stop

We're not a break-fix shop. We're a strategic technology partner embedded in your growth — combining enterprise-grade infrastructure with the responsiveness of a boutique firm.

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No outsourcing, ever

Your work is handled by our in-house engineers — not offshored or delegated to third parties you've never met.

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Fixed-fee transparency

Clear pricing, no surprise invoices. You know exactly what you're paying and what you get in return.

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Response in under 1 hour

Critical issues get a response within 60 minutes, every time — not "within the next business day."

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Security-first architecture

Every solution we design starts from a security baseline. Compliance and risk management are built in, not bolted on.

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Vendor-agnostic advice

We recommend what's best for you — not what earns us the highest partner tier. Your goals drive every recommendation.

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Add-on services

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IT Audits & Assessments

Comprehensive reviews of your infrastructure, security posture, and compliance gaps with actionable remediation plans.

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Disaster Recovery Planning

RTO/RPO-aligned backup strategies, failover testing, and business continuity documentation to minimize downtime risk.

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Security Awareness Training

Phishing simulations, policy workshops, and role-based training to build a security-conscious workforce.

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Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace

Deployment, migration, user management, and ongoing support for your productivity suite and collaboration tools.

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Network Design & SD-WAN

Enterprise-grade LAN/WAN architecture, SD-WAN deployments, and network security policy for distributed teams.

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AI & Automation Consulting

Workflow automation, LLM integration, and process optimization to reduce manual overhead and accelerate decisions.

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What Is a Cybersecurity Audit and How Does It Work?

What is a cybersecurity audit?

A cybersecurity audit is a comprehensive, structured review of an organization's IT environment — including its networks, systems, applications, and policies. The goal is to verify that security controls are in place, properly configured, and actually working as intended.

Unlike a penetration test, which actively tries to break in, an audit evaluates your compliance posture, policy gaps, and control effectiveness against a defined framework — such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, SOC 2, or HIPAA.

Why does your business need one?

Most breaches don't exploit zero-day vulnerabilities — they exploit misconfigurations, unpatched systems, and weak access controls that a proper audit would have caught. Regulatory requirements aside, a cybersecurity audit gives leadership a clear, evidence-based view of their actual risk exposure.

  • Identify vulnerabilities before attackers do
  • Meet compliance requirements (SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
  • Validate that your security investments are effective
  • Build trust with clients and partners
  • Establish a security baseline to measure progress

Types of cybersecurity audits

Internal audit: Conducted by your own team or an internal security function. Good for routine checks but limited by organizational blind spots.

External audit: Performed by an independent third party like GM IT Consulting. Provides an unbiased assessment and is typically required for certifications.

Compliance audit: Measures adherence to a specific standard — SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA Security Rule, PCI-DSS, or ISO 27001.

Vulnerability assessment: A technical scan of your infrastructure to identify known weaknesses in systems, software, and network configurations.

How the audit process works

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Scoping & Planning

Define what systems, processes, and locations fall within the audit scope. Set objectives, establish the framework (NIST, ISO, SOC 2), and agree on timelines with stakeholders.

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Information Gathering

Collect documentation: network diagrams, asset inventories, existing policies, access control lists, incident response plans, and vendor contracts. This is the foundation of every finding.

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Technical Assessment

Run vulnerability scans, review firewall rules, inspect patch levels, evaluate identity and access management (IAM) configurations, and test backup integrity. Tools commonly used include Nessus, Qualys, and CIS-CAT.

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Policy & Control Review

Compare documented policies against actual practice. Do your access control policies match how users are provisioned? Is multi-factor authentication enforced everywhere it's claimed to be?

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Risk Analysis & Findings

Findings are rated by severity — Critical, High, Medium, Low — based on likelihood and potential impact. Each finding maps to a specific control failure and a remediation recommendation.

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Report & Remediation Plan

The final deliverable is a written report with an executive summary, detailed findings, risk ratings, and a prioritized remediation roadmap. GM IT Consulting stays engaged through remediation — not just delivery.

Ready to understand your actual security posture? Our team conducts full cybersecurity audits aligned to NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and HIPAA frameworks.

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