Risk Assessment Services
Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, OCTAVE
Bolstering your Information Security Program through Risk Analysis
Risk Assessment, through the evaluation of security best practices, is a key component in helping organizations identify and reduce cybersecurity risk. In addition to the technologies in use, Risk Assessments take into account an organization's people, policies and procedures, and environments as it relates to risk management. Lastly, a Risk Assessment can be an excellent tool for communicating between both internal and external stakeholders about cybersecurity.
Meeting your Risk Assessment needs
At Contextual Security Solutions, we know one size does not fit all. That's why we offer a variety of Risk Assessment options to cater to your specific needs and industry. Whether you're an organization responsible for critical infrastructure, a retail company looking to address PCI DSS 4.0 requirement 12.3 (Risks to the cardholder data environment are formally identified, evaluated and managed), or a healthcare provider looking to satisfy Security Rule section §164.308(a)(1)(ii)(A) (Security Management Process --Risk Analysis), we are here to help. Our team of security and compliance consultants can assist you in identifying the best and most efficient approach to meet your Risk Assessment needs.
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Critical Controls Risk Assessment
How Do You Manage Your Cyber Risk?
Contextual Security Solutions' Critical Controls Risk Assessment delivers a comprehensive evaluation of your organization's security posture across technical, administrative, and physical domains—examining your people, processes, technologies, and environments.
What's Included
Our assessment focuses on a prioritized set of defensive actions that form a layered security strategy designed to mitigate the most prevalent threats facing modern organizations. The evaluation centers on six core functions that work together to strengthen your cybersecurity risk management:
- Govern – Establishing policies and oversight
- Identify – Understanding your assets and risks
- Protect – Implementing safeguards
- Detect – Monitoring for threats
- Respond – Taking action when incidents occur
- Recover – Restoring operations after disruptions
Aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
The Critical Controls Risk Assessment provides clear visibility into how effectively your organization manages and reduces risk across these six functions. You'll receive measurable data that pinpoints specific areas and categories requiring remediation or enhancement, enabling you to make informed decisions about strengthening your security posture. Other benefits are displayed below:
Executive Out-Brief
Every assessment includes a detailed Executive Out-Brief where we walk through the findings, provide context around your highest-risk areas, and answer any questions your team may have.
A Foundational Practice for Every Organization
Risk assessments represent one of the foundational security practices that every organization should conduct annually. The cybersecurity landscape evolves constantly—new threats emerge, business operations change, and technology environments expand. Regular assessments ensure you maintain current visibility into your risk profile and can adjust your defenses accordingly.
Other Risk Assessment Services
Octave Allegro Risk Assessment
This streamlined risk assessment is ideal for organizations who need to efficiently assess the risk associated with those specific information assets critical to their operation. It primarily focuses on how the information assets are used, where they are stored, transported, and processed. As a result, Octave Allegro risk assessments can be, and often are utilized to support adherence to compliance frameworks, such as the PCI Data Security Standard and HIPAA, which require organizations to periodically assess the risks to the sensitive data (e.g. CHD, ePHI, PII, etc.) they store, process or transmit.
ISO 27001 Risk Assessment
The ISO 27001 is a framework for establishing, implementing, maintaining and continually improving your organization's information security program. Our ISO 27001 Risk Assessment is ideal for large organizations with more mature risk management processes. Using our Perigon360 platform, organizations can track their progress and changes in status and maturity level with each requirement year over year.
NIST 800-53 Risk Assessment
Our NIST 800-53 assessments focus on those security and privacy controls that are critical for risk management. The latest revision of the special publication includes privacy and supply chain risk management controls. A NIST 800-53 Risk Assessment is ideal for medium to large organizations across all industries looking to establish or build upon their existing risk management processes.