Why it matters
Every organization has more security work than it has time or budget for. Without a structured view of risk, decisions get made by whoever is loudest, whatever was in the news last week, or whichever vendor called most recently.
A risk assessment replaces guesswork with a ranked list. It looks at what you need to protect, what could realistically go wrong, how likely that is, and what it would cost you — so you can fix the things that matter most first.
Is this right for you?
This service is a good fit if:
- A framework, regulation, contract, or insurer requires a formal risk assessment
- You are planning next year's security budget
- You've had an incident or near-miss and want to know what else is exposed
- You have new systems, a new product, or a major change coming
- Leadership is asking "how secure are we?" and you need a defensible answer
What's included
Scoping and asset identification
Agree on what is in scope and identify the systems, data, and processes that matter most to your business.
Threat and vulnerability analysis
Realistic threat scenarios informed by years of hands-on security operations and threat intelligence work — not a generic checklist.
Control evaluation
Review the safeguards you already have and how well they actually work.
Likelihood and impact rating
A consistent, documented method for scoring each risk, aligned to NIST SP 800-30 or ISO 27005 where needed.
Risk register
Every identified risk recorded with an owner, rating, and recommended treatment.
Prioritized treatment plan
Practical recommendations ranked by risk reduction and effort, so you know what to do first.
What you receive
- Executive summary written for leadership and boards
- Detailed risk assessment report with methodology
- Risk register you can maintain going forward
- Prioritized remediation roadmap
- Read-out session with your leadership team
How it works
- 1
Review
Scope the assessment, gather documentation, and interview key people.
- 2
Evaluate
Identify threats and vulnerabilities, test controls, and rate each risk.
- 3
Report
Document findings in a register and a report built for decision-makers.
- 4
Enhance
Walk leadership through the results and agree on a treatment plan.
Common questions
Is this the same as a penetration test?
No. A penetration test tries to break into specific systems. A risk assessment looks across your whole environment — people, process, and technology — to rank what matters most. They complement each other, and we can help you scope a penetration test if one is needed.
Which methodology do you use?
We typically align to NIST SP 800-30, and can align to ISO 27005, HITRUST, or a methodology required by your regulator or customer.
How often should we do this?
At least annually, and whenever you have a significant change to your systems, business, or threat environment.