Advisory & Assurance
Cybersecurity Advisory & Assurance
Independent advice on where your security stands, what matters most and how to improve it, from risk advisory to maturity audits and control assurance.
Overview
Why it matters
Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, and protecting an organization now takes a deliberate, proactive approach. Our advisory and assurance work brings together three disciplines: IT security and risk advisory, cybersecurity maturity audits and cyber assurance.
Every organization has different security needs, so every engagement is tailored. We look at your business goals and risk profile first, then assess your existing controls to show where you are strong, where the gaps are and what to fix first.
Scope
What the service covers
01Security and risk advisory
IT security assessment
An in-depth review of your network, systems and applications to identify weaknesses that could be exploited.
Vulnerability management
Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities across your IT infrastructure, with clear remediation guidance.
Security architecture review
Examining the design and implementation of your security systems and recommending improvements.
Compliance consulting
Expert guidance to meet requirements such as PCI DSS, HIPAA and GDPR.
02Cybersecurity maturity audit
Policies and procedures
Evaluating how effective your security policies and procedures are in practice.
Awareness and training
Checking whether your people are trained to recognize and respond to cybersecurity risks.
Compliance assessment
Measuring your compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Maturity baseline
A clear view of your current maturity level, strengths and weaknesses, to plan improvements against.
03Cyber assurance and control validation
Control assessment
Assessing whether your existing security controls protect your systems and data as intended.
Technical validation
Vulnerability scanning, penetration testing and social engineering testing, delivered through our VAPT service.
Regulatory alignment
Evaluating compliance with relevant regulations and standards, with recommendations where gaps exist.
Ongoing visibility
Continued insight into your security posture so you can respond to emerging threats with confidence.
Engagement
How an engagement works
- 01
Understand
We start with your business goals, your risk profile and the scope of the work, and agree what will be reviewed.
- 02
Assess
We review your existing controls, documentation and systems to identify gaps and weaknesses.
- 03
Report
You receive a clear report of our findings, with practical recommendations ranked by priority.
- 04
Improve
We work with your team to prioritize and address the findings and strengthen your security posture.
Outcomes
What you gain
- A clear, prioritized picture of your security risks and gaps
- Recommendations aligned with your business goals and risk profile
- Better visibility and control over your security posture
- Improved compliance and more confidence in your security program
Advisory & Assurance
Related services
Third-party vendors are essential, but they also extend your attack surface. We assess how well your vendors protect your data and systems.
Data Privacy & ProtectionProtect sensitive information and the privacy of your customers, and meet data protection regulations with a practical, end-to-end approach.
Cybersecurity AwarenessYour people are part of your defense. We help employees recognize threats and build a lasting culture of security.
You build, we protect
Talk to us about Advisory & Assurance
Tell us about your environment and goals, and we will suggest a practical scope.
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