Discover The Benefits of Our Cyber Advanced Platform
- Roark Tech Services
- Aug 21
- 5 min read
Cybersecurity today is not just a technology issue; it’s a business survival issue. Large corporations dominate the headlines when they’re hacked, but the real story lies elsewhere. Small and midsize businesses are now prime targets because attackers know their defenses are often weaker, their teams smaller, and their losses more devastating.
At Roark Tech Services, we’ve seen firsthand how a single cyber incident can derail operations, drain resources, and fracture client trust. That is why we built the Cyber Advanced Platform, an integrated set of protections designed to give businesses like yours not just better defenses, but peace of mind.
In today’s post, we focus on the Cyber Advanced Platform. For businesses in highly regulated industries, our Cyber Complete tier may be the better fit.
This platform adds four essential elements to our Cyber Essentials package:
Next-Generation SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
Ongoing Cybersecurity Awareness Training
Custom Phishing Simulations
Automated Device Warranty Tracking
Let’s explore each one in plain English, and why together they create a powerful shield for your business.
THE FOUNDATION: A Smarter Watchtower with Next-Gen SIEM
Think of your business as a small town. You have offices, people coming and going, deliveries, and valuable assets inside. Would you rather rely on one guard at the gate, or an intelligent watchtower that sees every street, doorway, and alley, day and night?
That’s what Next-Generation SIEM provides.
Traditional security systems only look for known threats, like a lock that only works if the burglar uses a crowbar. Our Next-Gen SIEM constantly monitors your network and devices for suspicious activity in real time. It doesn’t just look for what’s been seen before. It analyzes patterns, connects the dots, and can flag unusual behavior before it becomes a crisis.
Imagine if someone logged into your company’s email system from New York at 9 a.m., and then from Moscow at 9:15 a.m. Clearly impossible, but without advanced monitoring, this might slip by unnoticed. With Next-Gen SIEM, an alert is raised instantly, and action can be taken before damage spreads.
This isn’t just technology; it’s a 24/7 security operations center in your corner, constantly watching over your business when you cannot.
THE HUMAN FACTOR: Awareness Training That Actually Works
No matter how strong your walls are, one careless click can open the gates. In fact, most breaches today don’t start with fancy technical exploits; they start with someone clicking a malicious link or trusting a fraudulent email.
That’s why ongoing cybersecurity awareness training is included in our Cyber Advanced Platform.
We don’t believe in one-and-done training. People forget. New employees join. Attackers evolve. Instead, our training is ongoing, short, engaging, and tailored to the real threats your staff face daily. It turns cybersecurity from an abstract IT concept into a practical part of how your team works.
Your employees don’t need to become experts. They need to know what a suspicious email looks like, how to verify before acting, and when to raise the alarm. By practicing and refreshing these skills regularly, your entire workforce becomes part of the defense system.
TESTING THE DEFENSES: Custom Phishing Simulations
Of course, training without practice is like fire drills without ever sounding the alarm. That’s why our platform includes custom phishing simulations.
We design and send safe, controlled test emails that mimic real-world scams. When someone clicks, they’re not punished, they’re coached. It’s a safe environment to learn from mistakes, long before a real attacker shows up.
What sets our approach apart is customization. Every employee has different strengths and gaps when it comes to cybersecurity awareness, and our program adapts to those differences. Instead of generic tests that anyone could dismiss at a glance, we create simulations that mirror the real messages your business encounters, vendor invoices, client requests, or HR communications . The outcome is training that feels authentic, relevant, and far more effective.
The result? Your people build sharp instincts. They stop treating emails as routine and start treating them as the critical entry points they are. Over time, your employees become your strongest line of defense, not your weakest.
PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENTS: Automated Device Warranty Tracking
This may seem less glamorous than catching hackers, but it’s vital.
Every computer, server, and device your company owns comes with a warranty. If a hard drive fails or a laptop breaks, that warranty can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars. The problem? Most businesses lose track. Warranties expire quietly, and when equipment fails, the costs land on you.
Our automated device warranty tracking solves this. It keeps a real-time inventory of your devices, monitors warranty status, and alerts you before coverage lapses. That way, you can renew warranties or plan replacements in advance.
This isn’t just about saving money. It’s about preventing disruptions. Imagine a laptop dying in the middle of a client presentation, or a server crashing during a busy season. Warranty tracking ensures you’re never caught off guard, and your technology lifecycle stays predictable and cost-efficient.
THE POWER IS IN THE INTEGRATION
Each of these elements is valuable on their own. But the true strength of the Cyber Advanced Platform lies in their integration.
The SIEM detects suspicious behavior.
The training ensures your people don’t cause most incidents in the first place.
Phishing simulations test and strengthen your human defenses continuously.
The warranty tracking eliminates the hidden risks and costs of overlooked assets.
Together, they create a comprehensive, layered defense that addresses both technology and human vulnerabilities, the two biggest causes of cyber incidents today.
WHY THIS MATTERS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
White-glove service. We don’t hand you tools and wish you luck. We manage, monitor, and fine-tune them for you.
Tailored to you. Our solutions aren’t cookie-cutter. They adapt to your industry, your business, your size, and your workflows.
Risk-managed approach. We don’t chase every shiny new tool. We focus on proven, high-impact protections that lower your actual business risk.
Human connection. Technology is only part of the solution. We’re partners who listen, advise, and guide—not just technicians in the background.
When you choose Roark’s Cyber Advanced Platform, you’re not just buying a bundle of services. You’re gaining a trusted ally whose only goal is to protect your business and help it thrive.
Cybersecurity threats are not slowing down, they are accelerating. Every week you delay adds risk. But with the right partner and the right platform, you don’t need to feel exposed.
Our Cyber Advanced Platform was built for businesses like yours: ambitious, hardworking, focused on clients and growth, not on chasing hackers. We’ll handle the vigilance, so you can handle the vision.
Established in 1998, Roark Tech Services is a boutique firm dedicated exclusively to supporting small businesses. Don’t wait for a breach to prove the point. Let our Cyber Advanced Platform safeguard your business today.
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