Compliance Risk Assessments
Evaluate and treat risks related to in-scope assets
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Risk assessments are required as part of many regulatory and contractual processes, and ISO 27005, NIST 800-30, PCI DSS all include specific practices for performing these assessments. Our risk assessments use specific practices for evaluating and treating risks related to in-scope assets. The ISO 27005 methodology aligns closely with the requirements of ISO 27001, while NIST SP 800-30 methodology is often used to support other federal requirements including NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, and HIPAA.
“Weaving risk, group theory, and adaptation with business strategy is one way we stand out.”Rockie BrockwayDirector of Advisory Innovations
Rockie Brockway
Director of Advisory InnovationsRockie's focus is on helping organizations strengthen their security posture by better aligning security with business needs and requirements.
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