We don’t sell hours—we deliver outcomes. Choose the engagement model that fits your goals and compliance needs.
One-time assessment, defined project, or ongoing counsel—without surprise invoices.
Explore the details of our Assessment Packages, Project Delivery, and Advisory Retainers—so you know exactly what to expect before we begin.
Good fit if: You have a defined objective with measurable outcomes.
Not a fit if: Scope must remain fluid without change control.
Feature / Model | Assessment Package | Project Delivery | Advisory Retainer | Custom Projects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Primary Goal | Establish a baseline & roadmap | Deliver a defined IT/compliance initiative | Ongoing counsel & compliance oversight | Tailored solution for unique/complex needs |
Billing | Fixed scope / fixed fee | Milestone-based, fixed fees | Flat monthly retainer | Scoped after discovery; custom pricing |
Timeline | 2–4 weeks | 4–12+ weeks | Continuous (quarterly/monthly reviews) | Variable; defined after assessment |
Deliverables | Gap analysis, risk heatmap, 90-day plan, executive readout | Roadmap, configuration, training, runbook, post-cutover checkpoints | Roadmap updates, vendor scorecards, compliance posture tracking, leadership reviews | Bespoke roadmap, phased delivery milestones, vendor orchestration |
Compliance Mapping | NIST/WISP baseline | If in scope | Ongoing tracking | Full alignment to governance & cultural requirements |
Vendor/MSP Coordination | Optional | Included | Ongoing vendor scorecards | Multi-vendor orchestration & role definition |
Executive Reporting | Executive readout | Per milestone | Regular leadership updates & board-ready reports | Custom reporting cadence |
Best Fit | Firms needing clarity fast | Firms with defined project objectives | Firms needing ongoing strategy & oversight | Sovereign nations, complex environments, or non-standard initiatives |
DeSoto Consulting provides secure, low-maintenance IT counsel for law firms, accounting practices, small businesses, and sovereign nations. We help you overcome cybersecurity threats, ensure data privacy compliance, integrate cloud systems, control costs, and navigate change with confidence — so your team can focus on what matters most.”
Our partnerships span law firms, accounting practices, tribal nations, nonprofits, and growing enterprises. Each one trusted DeSoto to deliver secure, practical, and lasting solutions tailored to their needs.
From sovereign nations to small businesses and national franchises, we’ve guided a wide range of organizations .
We believe, in taking a fresh creative look at every project, by not applying a standard box based theory.
