The organizations that hold a community together
Local businesses
Non-profits
Community groups
Schools & colleges
Clear work, with something real at the end
Each service ends with a deliverable you keep, written for your size and resources.
Security awareness training
In-person or virtual sessions that teach staff and volunteers to recognize phishing, scams and other everyday threats.
Policies & standards
Clear cybersecurity policies that guide safe everyday practice and meet the requirements you're held to.
Business continuity planning
Identify your critical operations and prepare to keep going through outages, ransomware or a lost laptop.
Vendor risk management
Check that the apps and service providers you rely on meet a sensible security bar before they hold your data.
Audit preparation
Get ready for cybersecurity, compliance or funding-related audits by finding and closing gaps early.
Not sure where to start?
Most organizations begin with a short conversation about what worries them most.
Contact meFour steps, at your pace
- 1
Contact me
Thirty minutes to talk through your organization and what's keeping you up at night.
- 2
Discussion / assessment
A light-touch review of your people, practices and vendors. No jargon, no judgment.
- 3
A plan to meet your budget
Clear priorities, so you know what to tackle first.
- 4
Ongoing support
Training, policies and check-ins as you need them, not a long contract.
Hi, I'm Ashley Burke.
Founder, Rural Coast Cyber Security
- Incident Management Certification
- Third Party Risk Assessment
- Cybersecurity Certification
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified
I've spent more than four years in risk management, compliance and cybersecurity governance, helping small and medium business owners feel secure. My background covers policy development, third-party risk, regulatory compliance and security awareness training.
I started Rural Coast Cyber Security because rural organizations rely on technology as much as anyone, but rarely have a security team. I help close that gap with guidance that's clear, practical and sized to you.
Cybersecurity should support your operations, not complicate them.
Common questions
We're tiny. Do we really need this?
Small organizations are often targeted precisely because they have fewer defenses. A few basics, like trained staff and a recovery plan, prevent most common incidents.
Do you work in person?
Yes. Training and workshops can be in person across South West Nova, or virtual anywhere.
How much does it cost?
Every organization's needs are different, so reach out to discuss pricing.
Do you replace our IT person?
No. I focus on people, policies, planning and risk, and work alongside whoever looks after your computers.
Let's make your organization harder to hit.
Tell me a little about your organization and I'll get back to you within 2 business days.