Features & Quick Stats
Key Features
- Microsoft Licensing
- Private or Public Hosting
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Dedicated Account Manager
- Service Desk
- Virtual Desktops & Secured Desktops Through VDI
- Email Security
- Security Awareness Training
- Cybersecurity Program Development
- Vulnerability Assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Penetration Testing
- Risk Assessment
- Policies & Procedures
Core Business
How Rhodian Group Helps Independent Agents & Brokers
Partnerships
Certifications & Awards
CompTIA Security+, PNPT – Practical Network Penetration Tester, CMMC-AB Registered Practitioner, OSCP – Offsec Certified Professional, CRTO – Certified Red Team Operator, CRTP – Certified Red Team Professional, CISM – Certified Information Security Manager
Catalyit Team Review
Published: March 13, 2024
What we like:
- 3 plans for pricing flexibility
- Includes IT/MSP services
Things to consider:
- First tier plan doesn’t include a 24/7 security operations center
Summary:
Rhodian Group provides IT, Cybersecurity, and Compliance Services for the insurance industry. Their national and international operations are backed by a dedicated team of IT and Cybersecurity professionals, focusing on MSP and MSSP services and consulting. With a client base of nearly 100 agencies and growing, they tailor their diverse IT and cybersecurity solutions to meet specific client needs, positioning themselves in key categories like IT Services, Managed Services, and Cybersecurity Consulting.
The company has strategic partnerships with organizations like the IIABA, ACT, Big I associations in various states, and AMS vendors like Applied Systems and Vertafore. Their expertise is enhanced by prestigious certifications like GPEN, CISSP, and Security+, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in their field.
Central to Rhodian’s mission is their support for independent agents and brokers, leveraging their industry knowledge and partnerships to help these professionals face and overcome IT and cybersecurity challenges. By offering services like IT infrastructure scaling, proactive cyberattack prevention, and regulatory compliance assurance, Rhodian not only empowers their clients but also extends discounted services to subscribers, affirming their dedication to accessible and advanced technological solutions.
Recently, Rhodian added packages that are geared toward smaller agencies. These packages have complete cyber protection and tech support that is affordable. This is protection that is worth looking into.
* Unbiased review based upon information and insights available.
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Product FAQs
Cybersecurity & IT/MSP
CYBER-Provide reports on training activity?
Yes
CYBER-Offer flexible range of support contracts/plans?
Yes
CYBER-How on-site service calls handled for out-of-state-clients?
We do not do on-site service calls for the majority of our remote clients, but we can work with partners in the area for on-site support as needed.
CYBER-Share WISP templates?
Yes
CYBER-Have E&O insurance in place?
Yes
CYBER-Offer client references?
Yes
CYBER-Provide regular scans for PII on local devices and report location of files?
No
CYBER-Provide automatic patch management?
Yes
CYBER-Insurance industry client experience?
Yes
CYBER-Automatic vulnerability scanning capabilities included?
Yes
CYBER-Offer questionnaire/other resource to manage third-party service provider risks?
Yes
CYBER-Align WISP plan to insurance industry compliance drivers?
Yes
CYBER-Provide disaster recovery plan?
Yes
CYBER-Provide assessments on ongoing scheduled basis?
No
CYBER-Provide staff security awareness training?
Yes
CYBER-Provide forensic analysis in event of security breach using certified forensics consultant?
No
CYBER-EDR solution include virtual firewall solution?
Yes
CYBER-Technology specialty?
Managed IT, Cybersecurity, and Compliance Services and Consulting
CYBER-Provide regular reporting indicating protections status/identified alerts?
Yes
CYBER-Require all technicians to have certifications?
No
CYBER-Support local hardware?
No
CYBER-Set up/configure SP/DKIM/DMARC?
Yes
CYBER-Provide Cybersecurity Risk Assessment?
Yes
CYBER-Endpoint solution monitored by?
Monitored by Company
CYBER-Provide tracked phishing email simulations?
Yes
CYBER-States in which you have clients
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, ON, PA, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA
CYBER-Endpoint solution protection real-time?
Yes
CYBER-Have certifications with Microsoft/Network Management/Cyber Security?
Yes
CYBER-Types of support offered?
[Break/fix (service as needed), Bucketed Hours (set times per week/month), Set number of hours monthly, annually, etc.]
CYBER-Offer SLA?
Yes
CYBER-Provide endpoint protection for distributed workforce?
Yes
CYBER-Vulnerability scanning for External/Internal Networks?
[External Networks, Internal Networks]
CYBER-Provide dedicated support person to clients?
No
CYBER-Provide risk assessment for new clients?
Yes
CYBER-Offer implementation plan of technology requirements based on evaluation?
Yes
CYBER-Network security attended by a person?
Yes
CYBER-Geographic range of your insurance clients?
National
CYBER-Provide immediate response once cyber event reported?
Yes
CYBER-Number of insurance agency clients?
70
CYBER-Provide frequent short training videos?
Yes
CYBER-Cyber Risk Assessment time to take?
4 weeks
CYBER-Training videos monitored?
Yes
CYBER-EDR solution allow for automatic updates?
Yes
CYBER-Products used for security awareness training?
KnowBe4
CYBER-WISP frameworks able to work with?
NIST CSF, CISv8, 23NYCRR500, CCPA, etc.
CYBER-Offer managed hosted solutions?
Yes
CYBER-Frequency of backups
Daily
CYBER-Provide network security monitoring?
Yes
CYBER-Provide Written Security Policy for third-party service providers?
Yes
CYBER-Provide state cyber compliance guidelines/recommendations/solutions where agency operates?
Yes
CYBER-Provide WISP writing services?
Yes
CYBER-Experience with recovering client from cyber event?
Yes
CYBER-Have data center?
Yes
CYBER-Backups on-site?
No
CYBER-Offer 24x7 monitored support?
Yes
CYBER-Help customize WISP plan?
Yes
CYBER-Snapshot backups available?
Yes
CYBER-Backups off-site cloud-based?
Yes
CYBER-EDR solution behavior or database based?
Behavior patterns
CYBER-Email threat filter based on triggers or static message?
[Static message, Based on triggers]
CYBER-Provide penetration testing by certified consultant?
Yes
CYBER-Vulnerability scan frequently
Up to monthly
CYBER-Provide backup and restore solution?
Yes
CYBER-Help desk country of origin?
United States
CYBER-Support email?
Yes
CYBER-Assist in resolving any cyber event issues?
Yes
CYBER-Create/provide incident response plan aligned with breach notification requirements?
Yes
CYBER-Provide Managed Endpoint Protection compliant with regulatory requirements?
Yes
CYBER-Links inside email messages scanned before opening?
Yes
CYBER-Provide email threat filter?
Yes
CYBER-Provide SOC for 24x7 monitoring?
Yes
CYBER-Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) products
Datto EDR, Bitdefender, Microsoft Defender
CYBER-Provide best practice training for email activities?
Yes
CYBER-Email backup/archiving solutions?
Yes
CYBER-Provide Incident Response Plan in line with regulatory requirements?
Yes
CYBER-Offer e-cycling/other data disposal services for non-public information?
No
CYBER-Offer MFA solutions?
Yes
CYBER-Cyber Risk Assessment score based on Likelihood and Impact?
Yes
CYBER-Provide managed email threat filter?
Yes
CYBER-Detect devices without protection installed?
No
CYBER-Users failing simulations automatically added to re-training?
Yes
CYBER-Provide vulnerability scanning?
Yes
CYBER-Remediation validation after penetration test findings addressed?
Yes
CYBER-Vulnerability scan software
Nessus
CYBER-How long have you been classified as an MSP?
18+ years
CYBER-Provide email encryption?
Yes
CYBER-AI-based penetration testing?
No
CYBER-Provide spam filter?
Yes
CYBER-Security awareness training managed by?
Company
CYBER-Percent of business managed services?
95
CYBER-Training videos include assessments/certifications?
Yes
CYBER-Company classification
Both Cybersecurity and IT/MSP
CYBER-Help remediate discovered vulnerabilities?
Yes
CYBER-Cyber Risk Assessment based on NIST?
Yes