Security Program Assessments

Leverage IANS to make assessments an embedded, continuous part of your cybersecurity strategy

Control-based compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, CIS 18, and more provide a standard set of guidelines for evaluation.

A comprehensive review of controls & governance

Maintaining security program effectiveness over time requires constant fine tuning to reflect changes, not only in technologies, but in business processes and people.  Where are our gaps? What level of investment is needed to close those gaps? How do we stack up to our peers? IANS helps you answer the tough questions with the added credibility of an objective third party. 

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Interview, Intake, Analyze

We gather data from your business stakeholders, review process/control documentation, and develop a gap analysis based on our findings.

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Project Management

You'll have strong lines of communication, a defined project plan, and a team advocating for your needs so you meet milestones on time.

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Actionable Reporting

Reports include maturity level relative to industry framework(s), recommended short and long-term investments, and a roadmap you can use to reach a desired level of maturity.

The IANS approach

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Assessment process 

  • Gather insights and data from your IT, security, and GRC team—the people who know your systems and organization best.
  • Review your existing security, compliance, and process documentation.
  • Map your implementation of security controls to framework requirements.
  • Deliver detailed report that tells you what’s working and what can be improved.
  • Present to your executive leadership or board to field questions and ensure understanding of results.

Final report 

  • Executive summary: History, purpose, and overview suitable for non technical and executive audiences.
  • Purpose & methodology: Project drivers and methodology used for the assessment.
  • Findings: Detailed analysis and assessment of current maturity with supporting guidance.
  • Recommendations: Summary of engagement and findings with prioritized list of action items.

Exclusive cybersecurity focus

IANS focuses solely on Information Security, helping clients improve security, risk, and compliance programs.

Dedicated project managers

IANS handles all project management and Faculty engagement to ensure smooth delivery and standardized reporting.

Highly skilled, vetted experts

All projects are staffed by expert practitioners with deep, hands-on domain and technical experience.

Multi-level insights

Standardized reporting delivers both technical and executive level insights to help you reduce risk and justify investments to the C-suite.

Continued support for clients

IANS clients can access Decision Support tools to ensure smooth implementation once a consulting engagement is complete.