Our cyber risk management services are designed to fortify your organization’s defenses against evolving cyber threats. We begin by conducting a thorough asset inventory to identify and catalog all network and computer devices, providing a clear overview of your digital landscape and its potential vulnerabilities. Our vulnerability assessment process then evaluates these assets for security weaknesses, using cutting-edge tools and methodologies to identify and prioritize risks.

Additionally, we can assist in the development of a Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) plan, which can enhance transparency and security in software components by detailing all constituent elements. Furthermore, we specialize in mapping business risks to specific security requirements, ensuring that your cybersecurity measures align effectively with your organizational objectives.  A structured approach not only helps in mitigating risks but also enhances compliance and supports a proactive cybersecurity posture.

Examples of some of the global cyber risk management frameworks we have worked with are:

1. NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF): Developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the NIST CSF is widely adopted across various sectors due to its comprehensive approach to cybersecurity. It provides guidelines for organizations to identify, protect, detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. The framework is flexible and can be adapted by both U.S. and international organizations, making it a popular choice for improving cybersecurity practices. For risk management offerings, we adhere to standard reference frameworks such as the NIST CSF 2.0 and NIST 800-53 to guide our risk assessment and management strategies.

2. Another important security architecture stems from the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) risk management framework.  This is a structured approach designed to identify, analyze, and mitigate risks throughout the lifecycle of a project or product. It emphasizes early and continuous risk identification and management, ensuring that potential problems are addressed before they can impact critical objectives. This proactive approach helps organizations to systematically plan and implement risk mitigation strategies, thereby enhancing their ability to achieve project goals and maintain high-quality standards.

For U.S. federal government agencies, implementing the CMMI risk management framework is crucial because it provides a robust process improvement methodology that enhances operational efficiency and effectiveness. By adopting CMMI, agencies can ensure that their processes are mature, predictable, and capable of managing risks effectively. 

3. ISO 27001: This international standard describes best practices for an Information Security Management System (ISMS). ISO 27001 helps organizations manage the security of assets such as financial information, intellectual property, employee details, or information entrusted by third parties. Achieving accredited certification to ISO 27001 demonstrates that an organization is following information security best practices and provides an expert assessment of whether data is adequately protected.

4. CIS Critical Security Controls: The CIS Controls are a set of actionable best practices for cybersecurity, designed to prevent the most pervasive and dangerous cyber attacks. Organizations use the CIS Controls to quickly establish the protections providing the highest payoff in their attack surface. These controls are organized into 20 categories, each addressing a specific area of cybersecurity, making them a practical framework for organizations to reduce their risk of cyber attacks.

5. PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard): Although not a comprehensive cybersecurity framework, PCI DSS is crucial for any organization that handles credit and debit card information. The standard outlines measures that businesses should take to secure cardholder data that is processed, stored, or transmitted. Compliance with PCI DSS is mandated by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council, which is formed by major credit card brands.

These frameworks are integral in guiding organizations through the complex landscape of cybersecurity threats and compliance requirements, providing structured approaches to managing and mitigating cyber risks effectively.