Cybersecurity Services

Predictable outcomes through purposeful,
and pragmatic cybersecurity programs
and governance.

The uncertainty of today’s operating enviornment requires CISOs and business leaders to have the discipline to avoid throwing technology at every problem. Bigger datasets and sophisticated technology won’t always provide the same assurance or business enablement as a well-run cybersecurity program. With budgets in flux and threats left unmitigated, a pragmatic cybersecurity program that is data-driven and risk-based is essential for the safety and privacy of people and data.

Overview

It is commonly accepted that people, process, and technology are important to cybersecurity. But a typical organization takes a technology-centric approach to cybersecurity, implementing tools in an ad-hoc manner. To make matters worse, data silos and teams acting independently increase the risk to the business instead of reducing it.

A pragmatic approach to cybersecurity focuses on achieving the right balance between risk management and business goals while ensuring that the organization’s information assets are protected to the best of its ability.

“A pragmatic cybersecurity program that is
data-driven and risk-based is essential for
the safety and privacy of people and data.”

How ISG Helps

ISG offers the best practices from public and private sector engagements to every project, utilizing organizational change management services as a critical component for success. It is rarely technology that is the issue. The transition of people and organizations to the new environment is the barrier to success.

When people, process, and technology are aligned with purpose (business goals) and perspectives (strategic roadmaps), CISOs and managers have the insights they need to optimize investment and strategically allocated limited resources.

Simply put, purpose-led organizations perform better. Balancing cybersecurity with the myriad of business priorities is no longer optional.

ISG specializes in high-risk, large-scale, complex engagements. We believe that successful outcomes in cybersecurity are achieved by planning for the long term, building trust, and collaborating with all stakeholders across the enterprise.

ISG can help private and public sector companies achieve pragmatic cybersecurity and more predictable outcomes through purposeful programs and governance.

Our range of offerings, backed by our team of seasoned experts, can provide the experience you need to minimize risk and achieve business goals.

Service Brief

Cybersecurity Maturity & Risk Assessment

Cybersecurity maturity and risk assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of your cybersecurity readiness and potential risks to identify areas of improvement and prioritize investments in program and security measures.

Key Deliverables

Maturity and controls gap assessments
Compliance gap assessment for 141.10, PCI, NIST, CSF, GDPR, CCPA, FAIR, HIPAA, etc.
Security design review process
Risk management process assessment

Pragmatic Strategy Workshop

A hands-on training session designed to provide practical knowledge and skills to help leaders and organizations better understand and mitigate cybersecurity risks based on what works, rather than adhering to rigid plans or theoretical ideals.

Key Deliverables

Review current business goals and challenges
Stakeholder map and communication plan
Cross-agency collaboration models and
decision-making frameworks
Evaluation and selection of the most promising strategic options
Identify and develop meaningful metrics

Modernizing IAM Workshop

The Modernizing IAM workshop is designed to provide an overview and practical guidance for teams looking to update and improve their identity and access management practices in the context of modern cloud and hybrid environments.

Key Deliverables

Overview of the CIAM and IDAM vendor and technology landscape
Review and validate enterprise IAM requirements
Develop a conceptual framework and reference model for modern IAM
Develop a shared understanding of personas, user segments, and pain points
User-centered design practices and principles

IAM Program & Governance

Project or program oversight provides expert guidance and support to organizations seeking to establish or enhance their IAM governance framework and practices, tailored to their specific needs and goals.

Key Deliverables

IAM program strategy development
Architecture strategy and review
Develop policies and standard operating
procedures
Identify and develop meaningful metrics

Fractional or Virtual CSIO

Fractional CISO service provides virtual or on-site access to our experienced consulting CISOs to help organizations improve their cybersecurity leadership and risk management practices.

Key Deliverables

Cybersecurity program assessment
Strategy roadmap development
Oversee critical projects
Vendor management and contracts
On-demand advice and support
Organizational / team development