Helmlight Foundation is a one-time setup project that establishes a clean, independent technology baseline for solo and small law firms.
One-time engagement — no subscriptions, no long-term contracts, no vendor lock-in.
Helmlight Foundation establishes ownership and control of your firm’s core systems—your domain, business email, cloud file storage, and administrative access—configured correctly and documented clearly.
This service is ideal as a starting point, or as a reset when leaving an MSP.
Helmlight Foundation is delivered as a fixed-scope, one-time professional services engagement.
✅ With Helmlight Foundation, you’ll be able to:
Own your domain, email, and cloud accounts outright
Access and recover systems without relying on third parties
Use business email and file storage set up correctly from day one
Know exactly where your data lives and who controls it
Begin with a clean baseline before adding cybersecurity protections
✅ Who Helmlight Foundation is for:
Helmlight Foundation is for law firms that:
Are leaving or transitioning away from an MSP
Need business email and file storage set up correctly
Want full ownership and administrative control
Prefer guided setup via Zoom or in person
Are not yet ready for a full cybersecurity engagement
✅ What Helmlight Foundation Includes
Helmlight Foundation is a one-time project, not ongoing IT support.
Core Setup
Domain ownership verification and DNS configuration
Business email setup (Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, based on your needs)
Secure cloud file storage baseline
Business phone system setup (if applicable)
Access & Continuity
Administrative access verified
Account recovery options confirmed
No vendor lock-in
Documentation
A concise Foundation Setup Summary that documents:
What was configured
Where data is stored
Who controls access
Recommended next steps (optional)
Client Intake
You complete a short intake form outlining your current setup and goals.
Discovery Call
We confirm scope, providers, and expectations before any changes are made.
Setup Plan
A clear checklist is defined so there are no surprises.
Guided Setup
Configuration is completed via Zoom or in person.
Validation & Handoff
Access and settings are verified.
Documentation
You receive clear documentation of your environment.
What Helmlight Foundation Does Not Include
To keep scope clear and predictable, Foundation does not include:
Ongoing IT support
Advanced cybersecurity controls
Device fleet management
Monitoring or endpoint detection
These areas are addressed in Helmlight Essentials and Helmlight Secure+.
How Foundation Fits with Other Helmlight Services
Helmlight Foundation
Establishes ownership and a clean technology baseline
Helmlight Essentials
Adds core cybersecurity protections and documentation
Helmlight Secure+
Provides deeper assessment, hardening, and preparedness
Foundation stands alone, but also prepares your firm for future security work.
Confidentiality & Trust
Helmlight Consulting understands the confidentiality and ethical obligations faced by legal professionals. All information shared during a Foundation engagement is treated as confidential and handled in accordance with applicable professional standards.
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