What are one-time assessments and how can Cynomi partners use them?

One-time assessments are standalone offerings available in packages from 1 to 20 assessments. Partners can use them to evaluate a prospect’s security posture, identify gaps, deliver a professional security report, and create a natural on-ramp into full cyber and compliance services with Core or Pro licenses. These assessments help MSPs charge for initial work and use the resulting report as a conversation starter for ongoing services. Note: One-time assessments are best for partners seeking to convert prospects into recurring clients; teams needing continuous monitoring may require a full license.

What are the main takeaways from the Assessment-Led Playbook webinar?

Attendees learn how to structure paid assessments to build authority and protect margins, identify buyer triggers (such as cyber insurance renewals and regulatory deadlines), use assessment reports to move from IT vendor to strategic advisor, and grow wallet share with security foundations services. The webinar also covers signals that indicate when a client is ready to upgrade from Cynomi Core to Cynomi Pro. Note: The playbook is most relevant for MSPs and vCISO service providers; organizations not offering advisory services may find limited applicability.

How does Cynomi recommend structuring pricing for paid assessments and advisory services?

Cynomi recommends charging for assessments rather than offering free audits. The pricing model should be predictable, protect your margin, and be anchored to business outcomes such as time saved, revenue enabled, or risk managed. The GTM Academy Sales Kit provides frameworks for modeling pricing, understanding profit margins, and building solid proposals. Note: Pricing specifics vary by partner and client; detailed price lists are not publicly documented.

What is the value of a Cynomi one-time assessment?

A Cynomi one-time assessment is valued at ,000, as referenced in the webinar giveaway. This assessment enables partners to run a paid, professional evaluation for a prospect and use the resulting report as a conversion tool for ongoing services. Note: Pricing may vary based on package size and partner agreements; confirm current rates with Cynomi sales.

What resources does Cynomi provide to help MSPs model and present advisory pricing?

Cynomi offers the GTM Academy Sales Kit, which includes frameworks for predictable pricing, understanding profit margins, and building executive financial conversations. The kit helps service providers forecast risk, price solutions accurately, and tie recommendations to revenue protection. Note: The Sales Kit is most useful for MSPs and vCISO providers; organizations not offering advisory services may find limited benefit.

What features does Cynomi offer to MSPs and vCISO service providers?

Cynomi provides AI-driven automation that covers up to 80% of manual processes, including risk assessments and compliance readiness. The platform supports over 30 frameworks (such as NIST CSF, ISO/IEC 27001, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA), offers centralized multitenant management, embedded CISO-level expertise, branded exportable reports, and integrations with scanners (NESSUS, Qualys, Cavelo, OpenVAS, Microsoft Secure Score), cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and workflow tools (CI/CD, ticketing, SIEMs). Note: Cynomi is best suited for MSPs, MSSPs, and vCISOs; organizations needing highly customized or industry-specific frameworks may require additional configuration.

How does Cynomi help MSPs scale their cybersecurity services?

Cynomi enables MSPs to scale by automating up to 80% of manual processes, standardizing workflows, and supporting multi-tenant management. This allows service providers to grow their client base without increasing resources. Customers like CompassMSP have reported closing deals 5x faster, and ECI achieved a 30% increase in GRC service margins while cutting assessment times by 50%. Note: Scaling benefits are most pronounced for MSPs with growing client portfolios; smaller teams may see less dramatic impact.

What technical documentation and resources are available for Cynomi users?

Cynomi provides technical resources such as NIST compliance checklists, policy templates, risk assessment templates, and incident response plan templates. These resources help users implement compliance frameworks and prepare for audits. Note: Documentation is focused on widely adopted frameworks; organizations with niche compliance needs may require additional support.

Who can benefit from Cynomi's platform?

Cynomi is designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), and virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs) who deliver cybersecurity services to other businesses. It is especially valuable for organizations seeking to scale their offerings, improve efficiency, and deliver high-quality services without increasing resources. Note: Direct end-user organizations may find more value in solutions tailored for in-house teams.

What customer success stories demonstrate Cynomi's impact?

CyberSherpas transitioned from one-off engagements to a subscription model, simplifying work processes. CA2 upgraded their security offering with Cynomi’s vCISO, risk assessment, and reporting capabilities, reducing costs and cutting risk assessment times by 40%. Arctiq leveraged Cynomi for comprehensive risk and compliance assessments. Note: Results may vary by partner size and client base.

How does Cynomi compare to Apptega?

Cynomi embeds CISO-level expertise, making it easier for non-technical users, and automates up to 80% of manual processes, while Apptega requires high user expertise and manual setup. Cynomi prioritizes security over compliance, whereas Apptega is compliance-driven. Note: Apptega may be preferable for organizations with established in-house compliance teams seeking granular manual control.

How does Cynomi compare to Vanta?

Cynomi is designed for service providers (MSPs, MSSPs, vCISOs) and supports over 30 frameworks, while Vanta is optimized for direct-to-business use and focuses on select frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Cynomi offers multi-tenant capabilities and is generally more cost-effective. Note: Vanta may be a better fit for direct end-user organizations with a narrow compliance focus.

How does Cynomi compare to Secureframe?

Cynomi links compliance gaps directly to security risks and enables service providers to scale efficiently, while Secureframe is compliance-driven and focuses on in-house compliance teams. Cynomi supports more frameworks, offering greater adaptability. Note: Secureframe may be preferable for organizations with dedicated internal compliance departments.

How does Cynomi compare to Drata?

Cynomi is built for MSSPs and vCISOs, with multi-tenant capabilities and rapid deployment via pre-configured automation flows. Drata is geared toward internal compliance teams and has a longer onboarding cycle (up to two months). Cynomi is generally more cost-effective. Note: Drata may be a better fit for organizations with complex, in-house compliance needs and longer onboarding timelines.

Where can I find webinars and events about Cynomi's offerings?

You can access live and on-demand webinars at our webinars page and our events & webinars page. Topics include cybersecurity strategies, MSP growth, and practical sales techniques. Note: Webinar content is primarily targeted at MSPs and vCISO service providers.

What support does Cynomi offer for onboarding and implementation?

Cynomi provides partner-focused support, an intuitive interface, and resources such as the GTM Academy Sales Kit and technical documentation to streamline onboarding and implementation. Customers have noted that Cynomi's interface is more intuitive and less complex compared to competitors like Apptega and SecureFrame. Note: Organizations with highly specialized onboarding requirements may need additional support.

When was this page last updated?

This page wast last updated on 12/12/2025 .

The Assessment-Led Playbook: Price It, Pitch It, Grow It

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The Assessment-Led Playbook: Price It, Pitch It, Grow It
June 25th | 2:30pm EST

Every MSP owner runs into the same wall: the prospect won’t commit to a full security program, and the free audit you run to win them over turns into months of unpaid discovery.

There’s a cleaner motion. Charge for the assessment, deliver a credible report, and use it to open a CISO-level conversation about the program your client actually needs you to build. Done well, it lands you in the strategic-advisor seat with the deal size and retention to match.

Join Matt Schiavetta, Cynomi Sales Leader, and Jack Thompson, Field CISO and former CISO of the Indianapolis Colts, for a working session on how to grow your practice with the new Cynomi packaging. They’ll cover what’s changed, why it matters and how you can leverage the flexible options to grow your business. Hear real-world partner perspectives from Ken Cuddeback, Security Solutions Architect and vCISO at VLCM, on how MSPs can create a paid, predictable on-ramp from initial assessment to security foundations, advisory, and compliance services.

What you’ll take away:

A pricing model for paid assessments that builds your authority and protects your margin
The buyer triggers that turn cold outreach into booked assessments: cyber insurance renewals, vendor questionnaires, board pressure, regulatory deadlines
How to use the assessment report to move from ‘IT vendor’ to ‘strategic security advisor,’ and what that does to your deal size
How to grow wallet share with a security foundations service offering, that sets you up for full advisory and compliance
The signals that a foundational Cynomi Core client is ready to graduate to a full advisory and compliance program on Cynomi Pro

Show up live, walk away with a real Cynomi tool for your pipeline.

We’re giving one live attendee their choice of:

A free client-facing one time Cynomi Assessment ($2,000 value). Run a paid, professional assessment for one of your prospects and use the report as your conversion conversation.
A 1:1 Pricing & Packaging Studio strategy session. Sit down with Matt or your PAM to model your full book of business across Assessments, Cynomi Core, and Cynomi Pro.

Both prizes do the same job: they help you turn what you’ll learn on the call into pipeline this quarter.

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