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FASTER THAN THE MTA

Built to Work Faster Than a New York Minute

New York moves fast. Your technology should, too. CompassMSP supports organizations from Manhattan to Scarsdale with managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services tailored to how local teams’ work. From regulated industries like healthcare and financial services to fast-moving fields like construction, logistics, and manufacturing, our approach blends strategy, protection, and hands-on support. There’s no room for small potatoes cybersecurity in the Big Apple. With 24/7 U.S.-based SOC, vCIO guidance, and proactive security, we prevent issues before they disrupt your day.

New York City, New York

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    Driving and Transit Directions to CompassMSP New York

  • From the North (Bronx, Yonkers, Westchester County)

    Take I-87 S toward Manhattan → merge onto I-278 W → continue to the FDR Drive S → exit at 34th Street → continue across 34th toward 7th Avenue → turn left on 7th → Penn Plaza will be on your right.

  • From the South (Staten Island, Brooklyn via Battery Tunnel)

    Take the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel (Hugh L. Carey Tunnel) → continue on West Street / 12th Ave → turn right onto W 34th Street → continue east to 7th Avenue → turn left → the building is directly at Penn Plaza.

  • From the East (Queens, Long Island)

    Take I-495 W (Long Island Expressway) → follow signs for the Queens-Midtown Tunnel → exit onto E 34th Street → continue west past Herald Square → turn right onto 7th Avenue → Penn Plaza is just ahead.

  • From the West (New Jersey via Lincoln Tunnel)

    Take the Lincoln Tunnel into Manhattan → follow signs toward Dyer Avenue → turn right on W 34th Street → continue to 7th Avenue → turn left → arrive at Penn Plaza.

  • From Orbit

    Perform orbital re-entry over the Northeast corridor → align trajectory with the Hudson River → request landing clearance from LaGuardia (they’ll pretend they didn’t hear you) → switch to manual controls and follow 7th Avenue traffic patterns like everyone else squeezing into Midtown.👾

  • NYCT/MTA 34th St-Hudson Yards Terminal

    From the nearest subway stop, located at 455 W 34th St, → head southeast on W 34th St. toward Dyer Ave → turn right onto 8th Ave

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NYC TEAM PLAYLIST

Empire State of Tune

From the subway to the server room, this playlist is built for the Empire State pace. Curated by Compass technologists moving through Manhattan mornings, troubleshooting in Midtown, deploying in Brooklyn, and wrapping up days long after the lights stay on. It’s the soundtrack for problem-solvers who keep systems running in a city that never slows down. Headphones on, alerts handled, momentum intact. This is audio fuel for building,  protecting, and powering New York business.

Meet Your Local NYC vCIO: Mark Lacerra

Mark has more than two decades of experience in technology leadership, digital transformation, and strategic IT governance across enterprise, mid-market, and SMB environments. He has guided organizations through large-scale modernization, cybersecurity maturity programs, and operational resilience initiatives; always with a focus on clarity, measurable outcomes, and pragmatic execution.

 

Born and raised in the New York metro area, Mark understands how this region works: fast, demanding, and deeply dependent on reliable systems. His approach blends long-term planning with day-to-day operational alignment, so leadership gets fewer surprises and more forward momentum.

 

When New York businesses need a strategic partner, Mark is the person they trust.

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Solutions to New York's Top IT Challenges

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    Response Time

    Average SOC analyst reaction time to high-severity threats across NYC environments.

    24/7/365

    Security Monitoring

    Always-on threat detection and response powered by CompassMSP’s U.S.-based SOC.

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    Defend New York Businesses from Cyber Threats

    Solution: Apex Security and Core Defense deliver 24/7 monitoring, advanced threat detection, identity protection, and continuous hardening tailored to NYC’s high-target environment.

    Outcome: Reduced risk, fewer incidents, and stronger resilience across fast-moving financial, legal, and healthcare operations.

  • 92%

    Audit Success

    Compass-managed clients achieve clean audits with zero critical findings after adopting our compliance framework.

    40+

    Compliance Controls

    Policies, controls, and evidence managed year-round to keep regulated NYC organizations audit-ready.

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    Meet New York Compliance Standards (HIPAA, NYDFS, SOX, PCI)

    Solution: vCIO-led governance, structured risk assessments, documentation support, policy alignment, and compliance-focused Managed IT Services.

    Outcome: Clear audit readiness, predictable remediation, and fewer surprises when regulators or clients request evidence.

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    Helpdesk Response

    Average time for NYC end users to reach a live CompassMSP technician.

    85%

    First-Contact Fixes

    Most support issues for New York hybrid teams are fully resolved during the initial interaction.

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    Connect Hybrid Workforces Across NYC

    Solution: Cloud optimization, secure remote access, modern telecom/UC, and Managed IT Services that keep teams connected from borough offices to home workspaces

    Outcome: Seamless collaboration, consistent security controls, and fewer workflow disruptions—no matter where employees are working.

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Response Time

Average SOC analyst reaction time to high-severity threats across NYC environments.

24/7/365

Security Monitoring

Always-on threat detection and response powered by CompassMSP’s U.S.-based SOC.

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92%

Audit Success

Compass-managed clients achieve clean audits with zero critical findings after adopting our compliance framework.

40+

Compliance Controls

Policies, controls, and evidence managed year-round to keep regulated NYC organizations audit-ready.

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Helpdesk Response

Average time for NYC end users to reach a live CompassMSP technician.

85%

First-Contact Fixes

Most support issues for New York hybrid teams are fully resolved during the initial interaction.

No Substitute for Proactive Security

Local businesses in the New York area face real cybersecurity and productivity challenges. These quick data points show why proactive IT leadership matters.

43%

Cyberattacks Target Smaller Firms
Most attackers now focus on companies with limited in-house protection, making proactive security essential.
Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report

$7500/hr

Average Cost of Downtime
System outages can cripple productivity and revenue. Real-time monitoring and recovery planning reduce the damage dramatically.
Datto Global SMB IT Report 2025

14%

Rate Their Cybersecurity High
Only a small share of organizations view their cybersecurity posture as highly effective.
Vistage SMB Cybersecurity Confidence Index 2024

Managed & Co-Managed IT

Businesses in New York don’t have time for clunky systems, slow support, or MSPs that treat you like a ticket number. Managed & Co-Managed IT from CompassMSP gives your team dependable, right-sized support built around how local organizations actually operate. We handle the day-to-day essentials (patching, monitoring, updates, device management, remote support, and strategic guidance) so your people can stay focused on the work that moves the business forward.

For companies with an existing IT team, our Co-Managed model adds true leverage: escalations, advanced security, coverage during PTO, and the tools your internal team never has the bandwidth to implement. It’s a partnership, not a handoff.

Whether you're running a hybrid workforce, multiple offices across Long Island, or a fast-moving local operation, our approach ensures uptime stays high, issues get resolved quickly, and your IT roadmap stays aligned with your growth. This is IT support that feels local, works fast, and follows through.

Cybersecurity Services (MSSP)

Cyber threats in New York don’t care about your size; they care about opportunity. That’s why CompassMSP delivers fully managed security designed for SMBs and mid-market organizations who need enterprise-grade protection without enterprise bloat. Our cybersecurity program includes 24/7 SOC monitoring, threat detection and response, SIEM analytics, vulnerability management, MFA, endpoint protection, strategic vCISO oversight, and continuous compliance readiness.

We take a proactive stance because reactive security is expensive. Instead of waiting for something to break, our team hunts risks, neutralizes threats early, and keeps your environment hardened against ransomware, phishing, account compromise, insider risk, and misconfigurations.

For regulated industries, healthcare, financial services, legal, insurance, and manufacturing, we align controls to your compliance frameworks and build security programs that stand up to audits. In a city where business moves fast, our MSSP offering keeps your data protected and your team confident.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Whether your team works across the city, remote, hybrid, or multi-state, the backbone of your productivity is your cloud and infrastructure, and it needs to run flawlessly. CompassMSP manages your entire environment: servers, networks, cloud workloads, Microsoft 365, Azure deployments, backups, firewalls, Wi-Fi, VPNs, and everything your people rely on every day.

Our engineers optimize performance, stabilize aging systems, modernize environments, and build scalable architectures that support growth without disruption. We keep your infrastructure secure, patched, monitored, and aligned to best practices so your business stays resilient against outages, latency, and cyber threats.

From cloud migrations to hybrid cloud setups, from network redesign to connectivity support, we make sure your tech foundation works the way your business works. The result: reliability, scalability, and an IT backbone you don’t have to think about because it just works.

Telecom & Unified Communications

When your team is spread across offices, works hybrid, or collaborates with partners throughout the boroughs, communication has to stay seamless. CompassMSP delivers modern telecom and unified communications solutions that bring voice, video, messaging, and meetings together into one simple, reliable experience.
We support cloud phone systems, Microsoft Teams integration, VoIP deployments, contact center setups, and connectivity designed to reduce dropped calls, lag, and frustration. Our team handles onboarding, configuration, vendor management, and ongoing troubleshooting so you never get stuck dealing with phone carriers again.

This isn’t just a phone system upgrade; it’s a communication strategy tailored to how your business operates and how your teams collaborate. Clear calls, stable video, reliable messaging, and the flexibility to work from anywhere. That’s the Compass difference.

Compliance & Risk Management

Organizations in New York face increasing pressure to meet regulatory standards, secure sensitive data, and document compliance in a way that satisfies auditors, clients, and stakeholders. CompassMSP brings deep experience across frameworks like HIPAA, NYDFS, SOX, PCI, and industry-specific controls.

Our team performs risk assessments, security gap analysis, policy development, evidence collection, audit preparation, and ongoing oversight. With vCISO leadership built into the program, we guide your governance, documentation, and decision-making so your business can grow without introducing unnecessary risk.

Instead of scrambling every time regulations shift or an auditor calls, you get clarity and confidence. You’ll know where your risks are, what matters most, what needs to be prioritized, and how to maintain compliance year-round. Compliance shouldn’t be a fire drill, we make it a strategic advantage.

AI Enablement & Advisory

AI is changing how every industry in New York operates, but it also introduces new security, privacy, and compliance risks. CompassMSP helps your organization adopt AI safely, strategically, and in a way that supports your people instead of exposing your data.

We evaluate your current tech stack, shadow-AI usage, data exposure points, vendor risk, compliance obligations, workflow opportunities, and the maturity of your internal controls. Then we build an AI roadmap that aligns with your business goals and risk tolerance.

Our team also trains your staff, establishes guardrails, and configures approved tools so you get meaningful productivity gains without inviting unnecessary vulnerabilities. Whether you’re exploring automation, AI-assisted operations, or data-driven decision-making, we help you implement AI with confidence.

Healthcare

HIPAA, HITECH, breach forensics.

Protect Patient Data

Financial Services

NYDFS, PCI DSS, SOX, FINRA, forensic reporting.

Stay Audit Ready

Legal

SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, eDiscovery forensics.

Safeguard Client Trust

Manufacturing & Logistics

CMMC, NERC CIP, supply chain compliance.

Secure the Supply

Insurance

PCI DSS, SOC 2, privacy audits

Prove Compliance Fast

Construction

CMMC, NIST 800-171, ISO 27001, OSHA IT compliance

Build Without Breach

Industry Spotlight: New York

New York businesses operate under constant pressure. Regulatory demands, tight timelines, and zero tolerance for downtime mean technology has to work cleanly, securely, and without slowing the business down. Compass aligns IT, cybersecurity, and compliance to how New York teams actually operate, so systems stay reliable, audits stay clean, and growth stays uninterrupted.

Financial Services

Purpose-built IT and cybersecurity for firms navigating SEC, SOX, NYDFS, and state-level financial data requirements. Secure access, encryption, MFA, and audit-ready documentation without disrupting client-facing work.

Construction & Engineering

Technology designed for job sites, offices, and field crews. Reliable connectivity, rugged device support, cloud-based plan access, and communication tools that keep projects moving anywhere work happens.

Media, Communications & Advertising

Fast, resilient infrastructure built for tight deadlines and high visibility. Secure systems that protect creative assets, prevent outages, and keep production moving at New York speed.

Legal Services

Confidential, dependable IT for law firms where trust and access matter. Secure document handling, protected communications, and infrastructure that holds up in court, the boardroom, and every deadline in between.

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Why Trust CompassMSP?

Choosing an IT partner isn’t just a technical decision, it’s a trust decision. Businesses across New York’s Tri-State area choose CompassMSP because we show up, follow through, and deliver exactly what growing organizations need: clarity, reliability, and real accountability.

Most providers promise quick fixes or flashy tools. We build long-term momentum by becoming an extension of your team. That means understanding your business, guiding your decisions, and protecting your people with the kind of consistency that only comes from a right-sized partner who knows New York as well as they know the technology.

Right-Sized Partnership

CompassMSP combines national resources with local responsiveness. You get the depth of a large provider, including engineers, security analysts, vCIOs, specialists, without feeling lost in a ticket queue or shoved into a one-size-fits-all plan. This balance makes us perfect for small to mid-sized organizations that want enterprise-grade capability with real human support.

Proactive Support

Many providers wait for something to go wrong before they react. We do the opposite. Our team monitors your systems around the clock, resolves issues before you notice them, and stays ahead of cyber threats so your people stay productive. This proactive model cuts downtime, prevents fire drills, and keeps leadership confident that the business is protected.

Industry-Deep Expertise

We support highly regulated, high-demand industries across New York City, healthcare, financial services, legal, construction, logistics, and manufacturing. Our solutions aren’t generic; they’re shaped by the workflows, compliance rules, software stacks, and operational realities your industry faces every day.

Dependable Compliance

Regulators are raising the bar. Auditors are stricter. Data privacy expectations keep growing. With our cybersecurity packages and vCISO advisory baked into our service model, we help organizations meet and maintain compliance with HIPAA, NYDFS, SOX, PCI, and other frameworks that matter in New York. It’s audit-ready governance without the guesswork.

Human Support

When you call, real people answer, people who know your name, your systems, and your business. There are no overseas call centers. No bouncing between departments. No scripted responses. Just experts who do what they say they’ll do and finish the job the right way.

Technology Partner

CompassMSP doesn’t just keep the lights on; we help your business plan for what’s next. From strategic budgeting and lifecycle planning to modernization, cloud migration, and emerging AI capabilities, we guide your technology so your organization can scale without stress.

Grab a Bite While You’re in the Area

If you’re stopping by our New York City office in the Big Apple, here are a few local spots the team swears by:

FAQs

Common IT Questions from New York Businesses

Operating in the nation’s busiest business corridor comes with intense demands for cybersecurity, compliance, and operations. These FAQs reflect the issues New York organizations raise when partnering with CompassMSP.

Do you provide true on-site support in Manhattan and the outer boroughs?

Yes. Our New York team dispatches technicians across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and nearby suburbs (Jersey City, Hoboken, Long Island, Westchester). We’re familiar with Class-A building access rules, COIs, freight elevator scheduling, after-hours security, and vendor sign-ins. Remote resolution is fastest; when hands-on work is required, we roll a tech. Start with Managed IT.

How do you help NYC financial firms with NYDFS (23 NYCRR 500)?

We map applicability (including limited exemptions), run risk and gap assessments, standardize controls, and provide board-ready reporting. Apex Security/Core Defense cover identity protection, monitoring, and incident response; Managed IT ensures patching, backups, and change control are disciplined. We align to exam expectations without bloating cost. See Financial Services.

What about the New York SHIELD Act and client data privacy?

We harden identity, encrypt data at rest/in transit, standardize access reviews, and centralize incident procedures and evidence. Using Cybersecurity plus Managed IT, we reduce exposure from lost devices, misconfigurations, and shadow apps and create documentation clients/procurement teams expect.

Our office is in a landmarked Midtown building with ancient cabling. Can you stabilize it without a rip-and-replace?

Yes. We survey MDF/IDF closets, re-plan switching and AP placement, introduce segmented Wi-Fi, replace critical runs, and shift server-room functions to the cloud to cut heat and failure points. The result is reliable coverage and fewer tickets. See Cloud & Infrastructure.

How do you keep us online around Penn Station/Madison Square Garden on big event days?

We design ISP redundancy with diverse entry paths, SD-WAN or dual-WAN failover, and LTE/5G backup where fiber construction limits diversity. QoS on voice/video plus proactive monitoring keeps calls clear when the area is slammed. Details under Telecom & Unified Communications.

We’re hybrid across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Westchester. What’s the best way to secure access?

Standardize MFA everywhere, enroll all devices in management, adopt conditional access, and route logging to a monitored platform. Apex Security/Core Defense provide 24/7 detection and response; Managed IT maintains patching and configuration baselines so security stays consistent no matter where people work.

Can you coordinate with building management and union trades for cabling or closet work?

Yes. We handle COIs, union rules, and after-hours windows common in Midtown/Fidi towers. We also manage carriers for demarc extensions, cross-connects, and MMR coordination (e.g., 60 Hudson/32 AoA scenarios). Our project team drives timelines so your staff doesn’t babysit vendors. See Cloud & Infrastructure.

We use WeWork/Industrious. Can you manage networks we don’t fully control?

We secure endpoints and identities, implement encrypted tunneling, harden SaaS access, and isolate sensitive workflows. Where the facility provides shared networks, we layer controls at the device, identity, and application level. Guidance lives in Cybersecurity.

Do you support after-hours maintenance? Our freight elevators and white-glove access are midnight only.

Yes. We regularly schedule late-night windows to meet freight elevator availability and minimize user disruption. Changes follow documented plans with rollback steps and stakeholder notifications handled by your vCIO. Covered under Managed IT.

What’s your approach to email security in NYC’s high-target sectors (finance, legal, healthcare)?

Advanced filtering, impersonation and supplier-fraud controls, DMARC enforcement, and account-takeover detection paired with security awareness that reflects NYC-specific lures (real estate wire fraud, invoice redirection, event tickets). Monitoring and response are delivered via Apex Security/Core Defense. See Compliance Management.

How fast can you onboard a New York office?

We start with a discovery and assessment, stabilize priority risks (identity, backups, patching), then sequence projects around your building’s access windows. Most teams feel improvements quickly while we finalize the roadmap with your vCIO. Begin here: Contact CompassMSP.

Do you co-manage with internal IT? We need escalation and coverage, not a takeover.

Absolutely. Co-managed Managed IT gives your IT lead breathing room: advanced escalations, tooling, security depth, and PTO coverage. You keep control; we add the bench strength and 24/7 vigilance.

New York Chamber of Commerce

Your direct line to networking opportunities, government updates, business advocacy programs, and local events that shape the New York business landscape. Strong business growth starts with a strong partner.

New York Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

NYC SBDC provides free consulting, growth planning, market insights, and guidance on financial strategies for small and mid-sized businesses throughout New York. A reliable resource for scaling your organization.

Central New York Business Journal

Stay informed with regional business news, hiring trends, and economic insights. Whether you're tracking industry movement or planning your next growth phase, local business media keeps you ahead.
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The Compass Approach to NIST and Other Cybersecurity Frameworks

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A Practical Cybersecurity Budget Planning Guide for CFOs and COOs 

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CMMC Compliance in 2025: The Strategic Roadmap for Defense Contractors 

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NIST CSF for Financial Services: Meeting SEC, FINRA, and NYDFS Expectations

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The Foundation of CMMC: How the NIST Framework Prepares Manufacturers for DoD Contracts

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