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Assessments and Reviews

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Assessments and Reviews

Our experienced team conducts comprehensive assessments of systems, processes, and policies to identify vulnerabilities and areas of improvement based on regulatory and best-practice security frameworks. By utilizing industry-standard frameworks and methodologies, we help organizations evaluate and enhance their cybersecurity measures by providing in-depth analysis and actionable recommendations. Regular assessments and reviews play a vital role in staying ahead of emerging threats, ensuring that your organization’s digital assets and sensitive data remain protected. 

Comprehensive GRC Platform

To further enhance our assessment services, we leverage a robust Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform that streamlines the entire process. Our platform provides workflow automation to ensure efficient management of tasks and compliance requirements, while cloud-based access enables seamless collaboration between your teams and ours, regardless of location. With real-time updates and dynamic tracking of progress, our GRC platform allows for continuous monitoring and immediate adjustments to your cybersecurity posture, ensuring your organization remains agile and responsive to emerging threats. Unlike traditional point-in-time assessments, our platform offers continuous visibility and adaptability, providing ongoing insights to keep your security measures aligned with evolving risks and compliance needs.

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Simple Visual Overview

Our GRC platform offers real-time, color-coded visuals that simplify tracking your security controls. This allows you to quickly identify gaps and take action, ensuring your security posture remains strong and adaptable to evolving risks.

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Types of Assessments and Reviews

Evaluate your cybersecurity posture with our NIST CSF Assessment service. Our experts assess your organization’s alignment with the latest National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), including the recent updates in version 2.0. Through comprehensive evaluations and analysis, we identify gaps, provide actionable recommendations, and help you enhance your cybersecurity program to meet the evolving NIST CSF 2.0 guidelines, ensuring your organization stays ahead of emerging risks.

Evaluate and enhance your organization’s privacy practices with our NIST Privacy Framework assessment. Our expert consultants conduct a thorough review of your privacy policies, procedures, and controls, providing actionable recommendations to ensure compliance and protect personal information. Strengthen your privacy framework and demonstrate your commitment to responsible data handling with our trusted assessment services.

Prepare your organization for cyber insurance coverage with our Cyber Insurance Readiness service. Our experts assess your existing cybersecurity controls to ensure they align with the requirements for cyber liability and theft insurance policies. We evaluate your organization’s risk posture, identify gaps, and provide structured recommendations to strengthen your defenses. By ensuring that your systems, policies, and procedures meet insurer requirements, we help you secure comprehensive coverage and mitigate potential risks in the event of a cyber incident.

Assess and enhance your cybersecurity measures with our CIS (Center for Internet Security) Critical Security Controls Assessment service. Our experts evaluate your organization’s adherence to the CIS Critical Security Controls, a prioritized set of safeguards to mitigate the most prevalent cyber-attacks against organizations. Through comprehensive assessments and actionable recommendations, we help you identify vulnerabilities, prioritize security efforts, and strengthen your overall security posture. Additionally, we provide insights into mapping the CIS controls to industry-specific regulations and frameworks, ensuring a well-rounded and compliant security strategy.



Prepare for CMMC compliance with our comprehensive advisory service performed by CMMC Registered Practitioners (RP). Our experts evaluate your cybersecurity practices and controls, ensuring readiness for the specific CMMC-level 1 and 2 requirements. We provide structured recommendations and guidance to enhance your cybersecurity posture to help you prepare for the certified CMMC assessment.

Our NIST SP-800-171 / DFARS DoD assessment helps organizations meet the stringent cybersecurity requirements set by the Department of Defense (DoD). Our experienced team conducts a comprehensive evaluation of your organization’s security controls and practices to ensure compliance with NIST SP-800-171 and DFARS regulations. We identify gaps, provide remediation guidance, and help you implement the necessary measures to safeguard sensitive information and maintain compliance. Additionally, we have experience creating SSP (System Security Plans) and POA&M (Plan of Action and Milestones), navigating the SAM (System for Award Management) and CAGE Code requirements, and maintaining performance information within SPRS (Supplier Performance Risk System) to support your organization once the assessment is complete. Trust our expertise to navigate the complex landscape of cybersecurity regulations and secure your organization’s defense contracts. 

Ensure your organization’s compliance with healthcare regulations through our HIPAA Assessment service. We evaluate your adherence to the HIPAA Security Rule, Privacy Rule, and Breach Notification Rule, identifying gaps and providing actionable recommendations to strengthen your data protection practices. Our experts conduct thorough assessments of your administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to ensure that electronic protected health information (ePHI) is adequately protected, while also helping you establish protocols for breach reporting and patient privacy.

Demonstrate your commitment to security and compliance with our SOC 2 Assessment service. We evaluate your organization against the five Trust Service Criteria—Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy. Our experts conduct thorough assessments of your controls to ensure they meet SOC 2 standards. We provide structured recommendations and guidance to enhance your cybersecurity posture, helping you prepare for a successful SOC 2 audit by ensuring that your systems, policies, and procedures are audit-ready and aligned with industry best practices.

Ensure your organization is prepared for PCI DSS compliance with our PCI DSS Readiness Review. Our experts, who have formal PCI DSS training, guide you through the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard requirements. We help identify gaps, implement best practices to protect cardholder data, and provide actionable recommendations. Whether you’re new to PCI or preparing for a formal audit, our review helps ensure a smooth path to compliance with confidence in your security controls.

Ensure compliance with New York’s stringent cybersecurity requirements through our NY DFS Part 500 Assessment service. We assess your organization’s adherence to the regulation, with a focus on Class A companies, covered entities, and small businesses. Our experts evaluate your cybersecurity program to ensure it meets the required standards for data protection, risk management, and reporting. We provide structured recommendations to help you align with the regulation and prepare for potential audits, ensuring both regulatory compliance and enhanced security across your organization.

Achieve compliance with the FTC Safeguards Rule through our comprehensive assessment service. We evaluate your organization’s adherence to the rule, which mandates specific security measures for protecting consumer information. Our experts assess your administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to identify gaps and ensure compliance with the FTC’s standards. Whether you’re a financial institution or another covered entity, we provide structured recommendations to strengthen your data protection practices and prepare your organization for audit readiness and regulatory compliance.

Our comprehensive Ransomware Assessment, using NISTIR 8374 guidelines, thoroughly evaluates and strengthens your organization’s cybersecurity against ransomware threats. This assessment provides strategic insights and actionable recommendations to enhance protection, detection, response, and recovery capabilities, ensuring business continuity and the safety of your digital assets.

We understand that not every organization is ready to tackle the project of building a full security program. Some organizations need help in understanding where to start and how to make the biggest security impact with a limited budget and resources. This is where our cybersecurity review will provide your team with actionable items that will reduce cyber risk. Our experts conduct walk-through reviews and discussions of your systems, networks, and processes to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses. We review your security controls, policies, and procedures, providing actionable recommendations to enhance your overall cybersecurity resilience. By proactively addressing potential risks and gaps, we help you strengthen your defenses and protect your valuable assets from cyber threats.  Gain valuable insights into your organization’s cybersecurity posture with our limited scope Cybersecurity Review service.

For organizations not yet ready for a full assessment, our Cybersecurity Review offers a practical starting point. We provide expert guidance on foundational security practices and deliver tailored recommendations to help you build a robust cybersecurity program. Our review focuses on identifying immediate risks, implementing best practices, and developing a roadmap for improving your security posture over time. Whether you’re just beginning or refining your approach, our review helps lay the groundwork for a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy.

Why are assessments and reviews important?

Assessments and reviews are crucial in maintaining a firm cybersecurity posture. They provide a clear picture of your organization’s current security state, revealing vulnerabilities and gaps that could potentially be exploited by cyber threats. Regular assessments and reviews help ensure that your cybersecurity measures are up-to-date and effective, aiding in compliance with industry regulations and standards, and enhancing overall security awareness within your organization. This proactive approach not only protects your digital assets but also supports business continuity by preventing potential security breaches.

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