// why
we believe security is misunderstood.
Mid-market leaders deserve honest, plain-English answers about what protects them — not fear, jargon, or one-size-fits-all frameworks built to sell software.
// our position
Security clarity for leaders responsible for risk, reputation, and spend.
The cyber industry’s mission is to provide defensibility, not crime prevention. If you actually want to stop crime, it’s much cheaper than checking boxes on a one-size-fits-all framework.
// why · how · what
Start with why.
// how
by modeling actual crime, not checklists.
We work as a fully remote team using a proprietary method to assess how criminals would actually exploit your firm — same rigor as Big 4, a fraction of the cost, and zero kickbacks.
// what
one service: the threat assessment.
A focused engagement that delivers a plain-English threat model, a ranked list of exploitable gaps, and a spend audit telling you what to keep and what to cut.
we work with the leaders responsible
CFOs and managing partners at high-trust professional services firms — the people who own risk, reputation, and spend.
we show what stops crime
We identify how criminals would actually exploit your firm. Then we show how specific actions change your risk profile — before you spend another dollar.
we replace checkbox security
On paper, everything looks covered. In reality, tech stacks are bloated, staff work around security, and leaders can't tell whether spend equals safety.
confidence, backed by data
Measurable protection instead of audit theater. Stop guessing, stop overpaying, and know your security strategy is actually working.
// the gap
Most firms are “defensible” but still vulnerable.
On paper, everything looks covered. In reality:
- Tech stacks are bloated and fragile.
- Staff work around security instead of with it.
- Leaders can't tell whether their spend actually equals safety.
We close the gap by replacing checkbox security with measurable protection.
// by the numbers
the numbers behind the logic
3x
Market Volatility
Average increase in cyber insurance premiums. Without controls, firms are becoming uninsurable.
1 yr
Survival Horizon
Average lifespan of a firm post-breach. Failure isn't instant; it's a slow leak of client trust.
86%
The Advice Gap
Of mid-market leaders report receiving biased or confusing cyber advice.
$3.1B
Financial Theft
Lost to wire fraud (BEC) in 2025. The #1 financial threat — not stolen records.
$50k+
The Entry Barrier
The starting price for Big 4 assessments. Simple Salt closes the gap for firms that need the expert, not the bill.
// ready when you are
Is your security strategy stopping crime, or just checking boxes?
Stop guessing. Get clear answers about what protects you, what doesn't, and what you can stop paying for.