Security Risk Assessment & Security Score

Service Overview

Visual Edge IT's Security Risk Assessment & Security Score service delivers a comprehensive evaluation of your organization's security posture against industry-specific compliance requirements and security best practices. Unlike technical vulnerability assessments that focus solely on system weaknesses, this holistic assessment examines your entire security program—including policies, procedures, technical controls, and human factors—to identify gaps and provide a clear roadmap for improvement.

The assessment culminates in a detailed Security Score that quantifies your organization's security maturity, enabling you to benchmark your current posture, prioritize improvements, and demonstrate progress to stakeholders. This service helps bridge the gap between compliance requirements and effective security controls while providing actionable recommendations tailored to your specific business needs and risk profile.

Key Benefits

Compliance Alignment: Evaluation against specific regulatory frameworks relevant to your industry
Comprehensive Coverage: Assessment of both technical and non-technical security controls
Quantifiable Measurement: Clear Security Score to benchmark and track security maturity
Gap Identification: Detailed analysis of control deficiencies and improvement opportunities
Prioritized Recommendations: Actionable guidance ranked by risk impact and implementation effort
Expert Guidance: Assessment conducted by experienced security and compliance professionals
Executive Visibility: Clear reporting suitable for board and leadership presentations
Improvement Roadmap: Structured plan for enhancing security posture over time

Assessment Process

The Security Risk Assessment follows a methodical approach designed to thoroughly evaluate your organization's security controls:

Scoping & Planning: Identification of applicable compliance frameworks and business-specific risk factors
Environment Mapping: Documentation of current systems, data flows, and organizational structure
Documentation Review: Analysis of existing security policies, procedures, and standards
Control Evaluation: Assessment of implemented security controls against requirements
Gap Analysis: Identification of control deficiencies and compliance shortfalls
Risk Evaluation: Determination of potential impact from identified gaps
Security Scoring: Calculation of overall security maturity level
Recommendation Development: Creation of prioritized improvement roadmap
Report Generation: Compilation of comprehensive findings and guidance
Executive Presentation: Interactive review of results and recommendations

Assessment Areas

The Security Risk Assessment examines controls across multiple security domains:

Domain	Example Controls Assessed	Relevance
Governance & Risk Management	Security policies, risk assessment processes, security roles	Establishes program foundation and accountability
Asset Management	Inventory processes, data classification, ownership	Ensures understanding of protection requirements
Access Control	Authentication methods, privilege management, access reviews	Prevents unauthorized access to systems and data
Human Resources Security	Background checks, security awareness, acceptable use	Addresses human elements of security
Physical & Environmental	Facility controls, equipment security, environmental protections	Protects tangible assets and infrastructure
Operations Security	Change management, capacity planning, malware controls	Ensures secure day-to-day technology operations
Communications Security	Network controls, data transfer, email security	Protects information in transit
System Acquisition & Development	Secure coding, testing, software management	Builds security into new systems and changes
Supplier Relationships	Vendor assessments, contract requirements, service monitoring	Manages third-party security risks
Incident Management	Detection capabilities, response procedures, post-incident review	Prepares for security incidents
Business Continuity	Disaster recovery, backup processes, resilience testing	Ensures continued operations during disruptions
Compliance	Regulatory requirements, industry standards, control monitoring	Meets legal and contractual obligations

Security Score Methodology

The Security Score provides a quantifiable measurement of your organization's security maturity:

Comprehensive Scoring: Evaluation across multiple security domains
Control Weighting: Risk-based prioritization of control importance
Maturity Scaling: Assessment of control implementation quality and effectiveness
Comparative Analysis: Benchmarking against industry peers when available
Trending Capabilities: Measurement of improvement over time
Visual Representation: Intuitive dashboard displaying security posture
Gap Highlighting: Clear identification of highest priority improvement areas

Service Components

The Security Risk Assessment & Security Score service includes:

Component	Description	Benefit
Detailed Environment Mapping	Comprehensive documentation of systems, data flows, and organizational structure	Ensures complete coverage of all security domains
Dedicated Security Consultant	Assignment of an experienced compliance and security control expert	Provides specialized knowledge of both security practices and compliance requirements
Custom Security Scorecard	Detailed visual representation of security posture with findings and metrics	Offers clear executive-level view of security maturity
Control Gap Analysis	Identification of missing or ineffective security controls	Highlights specific improvement opportunities
Compliance Mapping	Correlation of existing controls to regulatory requirements	Demonstrates regulatory alignment and gaps
Prioritized Recommendations	Risk-ranked guidance for addressing identified gaps	Enables efficient allocation of security resources
Implementation Roadmap	Phased approach for implementing recommendations	Provides realistic improvement timeline
Report Review Call	Interactive discussion of findings and recommendations	Ensures understanding and appropriate response planning

Compliance Frameworks

The Security Risk Assessment can be customized to evaluate controls against various regulatory and industry frameworks:

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
NIST 800-53 (Federal/Government)
HIPAA/HITECH (Healthcare)
PCI DSS (Payment Card Processing)
CMMC (Defense Contractors)
SOC 2 (Service Organizations)
ISO 27001 (International Standard)
GDPR (European Data Protection)
CIS Controls (General Security)
Industry-specific regulations and standards

Deliverables

Each Security Risk Assessment includes the following deliverables:

Executive Summary: Business-focused overview of key findings and risks
Security Scorecard: Visual representation of security maturity across domains
Detailed Findings Report: Comprehensive documentation of all control gaps
Compliance Mapping Matrix: Correlation of findings to regulatory requirements
Risk-Ranked Recommendations: Prioritized guidance based on risk impact
Implementation Roadmap: Phased approach for addressing findings
Technical Evidence Appendix: Supporting documentation for control evaluations
Interactive Review Session: Guided walkthrough of results and next steps

Visual Edge IT Responsibilities

As your security assessment provider, Visual Edge IT will:

Assign qualified security and compliance professionals to your assessment
Work with your team to gather necessary information efficiently
Conduct thorough analysis of security controls and documentation
Identify gaps against applicable compliance frameworks
Generate an accurate and meaningful Security Score
Provide clear, actionable recommendations prioritized by risk
Deliver comprehensive documentation of findings and guidance
Conduct an interactive report review session
Offer guidance on implementing recommended improvements
Provide follow-up support for clarification questions

Client Responsibilities

To ensure a successful assessment, clients are responsible for:

Designating a primary point of contact for assessment coordination
Providing necessary documentation and access to key personnel
Completing information request questionnaires in a timely manner
Facilitating access to relevant systems and processes for review
Participating in control interviews and discussions
Reviewing preliminary findings for accuracy and context
Attending the report review session
Developing action plans for addressing identified gaps

Why Choose Visual Edge IT's Security Risk Assessment?

Holistic Approach: Examination of technical, procedural, and human security elements
Compliance Expertise: Deep understanding of regulatory requirements across industries
Business Context: Recommendations aligned with your specific risk profile and needs
Actionable Results: Practical guidance that balances security with operational realities
Quantifiable Metrics: Clear scoring mechanism to demonstrate security progress
Executive Clarity: Reporting designed for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Improvement Focus: Emphasis on practical, prioritized enhancement opportunities

Integration with Visual Edge IT Services

The Security Risk Assessment & Security Score complements other Visual Edge IT security and managed services:

vCISO services (for ongoing security program guidance)
Penetration Testing (for technical vulnerability validation)
Vantage Point security monitoring
Enhanced SentinelOne endpoint protection
Security awareness training and testing

Getting Started

For more information about the Security Risk Assessment & Security Score service or to schedule an assessment, contact your Visual Edge IT Account Manager or reach our security team .

Visual Edge IT's Security Risk Assessment & Security Score service provides a comprehensive evaluation of your security program against industry standards, delivering actionable insights and a clear roadmap for enhancing your organization's security posture.