Such vendors offer their clients the benefit of their experience, whether it's from having had a good number of prior customers or just years of know-how gained from servicing a wide range of companies. Their client-focused approach will provide your organization with an assessment tailored to your company's needs and present it in a clear, concise format.

Douglas Schweitzer is a freelance writer and Internet security specialist in Nesconset, N.Y. Contact him at dougneak@juno.com.\