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Risk Assessment

OVERVIEW

Cybersecurity risk isn’t just about the installation of technology, it’s about protecting your business from financial, operational, and reputational harm.

Our Cybersecurity Risk Assessment service provides a comprehensive evaluation of your security posture, identifying threats, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps across systems, processes, and people.

We prioritise risks based on impact and likelihood, then deliver a clear roadmap for remediation aligned with industry standards like ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and ACSC Essential Eight.

With actionable insights and expert guidance, you gain confidence to make informed decisions, reduce exposure, and strengthen resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Start today, because a risk ignored is risk a exploited.

OUR SERVICES

Our Risk Assessment Services are broken in three categories:

1. Core Risk Assessment Services

Our Core Risk Assessment service establishes a comprehensive baseline of risk across people, processes, and technology. Using broad coverage and standardised methodologies, we focus on identifying and ranking risks that could impact your operation. Typical scope includes enterprise cyber risk, IT infrastructure, cloud environments, applications, and third-party relationships. The outcome is a detailed risk register, maturity score, prioritised recommendations, and a strategic roadmap for improvement. These services are ideal for operations starting their risk program or seeking periodic, operation-wide visibility, this assessment is typically performed annually or semi-annually, and after major changes to ensure your security posture remains strong.

2. Specialised Risk Assessment Services

Our Specialised Risk Assessment service delivers deep-dive evaluations into specific domains or technologies using tailored tests and benchmarks. With a narrow scope and greater technical detail, we focus on domain-specific controls and checks to uncover hidden risks.
Typical areas include IoT and connected devices, wireless networks, databases, patch and configuration management, and compliance gap analysis. The outcome is a detailed report with domain-specific findings, hardening guidance, secure configuration baselines, and compliance alignment. These services are ideal for environments with unique risks, such as healthcare IoT, retail WiFi, or regulated databases, these assessments are performed as needed, often tied to deployments, audits, or incidents.

3. Advanced Risk Services

Our Advanced Risk Services validate real-world exploitability and operational resilience while driving continuous improvement.

These services go beyond identifying vulnerabilities, they demonstrate actual impact through evidence-based testing and integrate with your operations for ongoing risk reduction.

Typical scope includes penetration testing, risk prioritisation and remediation planning, continuous vulnerability monitoring, threat modelling, and incident response readiness.

The outcome is a risk-prioritised backlog with SLAs and ownership, exploit-proof demonstrations, verification after fixes, and continuous metrics for tracking progress.

These services are ideal for operations seeking assurance beyond “what’s vulnerable” to “what’s exploitable”, these services are delivered on a scheduled basis (e.g., quarterly penetration tests) with optional always-on monitoring.

Core Risk Assessment Services

1. Enterprise Cybersecurity Risk Assessment

Our Enterprise Cybersecurity Risk Assessment delivers a top‑down, enterprise‑wide view of cybersecurity risk across people, processes, and technology.

We evaluate governance, identity and access controls, data protection, infrastructure, applications, suppliers, and incident readiness, mapping each area against leading frameworks (ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, ACSC Essential Eight).

Using interviews, evidence reviews, and targeted technical validation, we identify threats and vulnerabilities, quantify business impact and likelihood, and prioritise remediation. You receive a clear risk register, maturity scorecard, and a phased roadmap with owners, SLAs, and quick wins, so you can reduce exposure fast while supporting compliance and stakeholder confidence.

This service is ideal for boards, executives, and security leaders seeking actionable clarity, this assessment turns complex risk into a practical plan for resilient, measurable improvement.

Take control of your enterprise’s security posture. Book your Enterprise Risk Assessment today.

2. IT Infrastructure Risk Assessment

Our IT Infrastructure Risk Assessment delivers a clear, ground‑level view of cyber risk across your networks, servers, endpoints, identity services (e.g., Active Directory/Azure AD), virtualisation, and hybrid cloud.

We evaluate configuration baselines, patching, segmentation, remote access, backup/DR readiness, logging/monitoring, and change processes to uncover vulnerabilities and operational gaps.

Using targeted technical checks, evidence reviews, and stakeholder interviews, we quantify likelihood and business impact, then prioritise fixes.

You receive a practical risk register, infrastructure maturity scorecard, and a phased remediation roadmap with owners, SLAs, and quick wins, so operations teams can harden critical assets, reduce exposure fast, and support compliance while maintaining uptime.

Secure your core systems now. Schedule an Infrastructure Risk Review and reduce exposure fast.

3. Cloud Risk Assessment

Our IT Infrastructure Risk Assessment delivers a clear, ground‑level view of cyber risk across your networks, servers, endpoints, identity services (e.g., Active Directory/Azure AD), virtualisation, and hybrid cloud. We evaluate configuration baselines, patching, segmentation, remote access, backup/DR readiness, logging/monitoring, and change processes to uncover vulnerabilities and operational gaps.

We use targeted technical checks, evidence reviews, and stakeholder interviews, we quantify likelihood and business impact, then prioritise fixes.

You receive a practical risk register, infrastructure maturity scorecard, and a phased remediation roadmap with owners, SLAs, and quick wins, so operations teams can harden critical assets, reduce exposure fast, and support compliance while maintaining uptime.

Protect your cloud environment from misconfigurations and breaches. Request your Cloud Risk Assessment today.

4. Applications Risk Assessment

Our Applications Risk Assessment focuses on identifying and mitigating security risks within your web, mobile, and enterprise applications.

We evaluate authentication mechanisms, session management, input validation, and API security against industry standards such as the OWASP Top 10.

Using a combination of automated scanning and manual testing, we uncover vulnerabilities like injection flaws, insecure configurations, and business logic weaknesses that attackers could exploit.

The outcome includes a detailed risk register, prioritised remediation roadmap, and secure coding recommendations to strengthen application resilience.

This service is ideal for enterprises developing or deploying critical applications, this assessment ensures compliance and protection against evolving threats.

Ensure your applications are resilient against attacks. Start your Application Security Review now.

5. Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Assessment

Our Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk Assessment helps you identify and manage risks introduced by vendors, partners, and service providers.

We evaluate contractual obligations, access controls, data handling practices, and technical safeguards to ensure your supply chain meets security and compliance requirements.

Using risk profiling, documentation reviews, and targeted technical checks, we uncover vulnerabilities that could lead to breaches or regulatory violations. The outcome includes a vendor risk register, tiered risk ratings, and a remediation roadmap with governance recommendations.

This service is ideal for enterprises with complex ecosystems or regulatory mandates, this service strengthens trust and reduces external risk exposure.

Reduce vendor risk and strengthen your supply chain. Book a Third-Party Risk Assessment now.

Specialised Risk Assessment Services

1. IoT and Device Risk Assessment

Our IoT and Device Risk Assessment focuses on securing the growing ecosystem of connected devices that often operate outside traditional security controls.

We evaluate smart sensors, cameras, industrial controllers, medical devices, and other IoT endpoints for vulnerabilities in firmware, authentication, communication protocols, and configuration.

Using targeted scans and manual validation, we identify risks such as hardcoded credentials, insecure APIs, outdated firmware, and weak encryption.

The outcome includes a detailed risk register, prioritised remediation roadmap, and hardening guidance to protect against lateral movement and data compromise.

This service is ideal for operations in healthcare, manufacturing, and smart environments, this service ensures your IoT infrastructure is resilient and compliant with best practices.

Don’t let connected devices become your weakest link. Book an IoT Risk Assessment today.

2. Wireless Network Risk Assessment

Our Wireless Network Risk Assessment ensures your WiFi infrastructure is secure, resilient, and compliant with best practices.

We evaluate access points, SSID configurations, encryption protocols, and authentication mechanisms to identify weaknesses that could allow unauthorised access or data interception.

Using targeted scans and manual validation, we check for legacy protocols, rogue access points, weak segmentation, and insecure remote access configurations.

The outcome includes a detailed risk register, prioritised remediation roadmap, and hardening guidance to protect corporate and guest networks. This service is ideal for operations with distributed offices or high user mobility, this service strengthens wireless security without compromising performance.

Lock down your wireless networks. Schedule a Wireless Security Assessment now.

3. Database Risk Assessment

Our Database Risk Assessment focuses on securing the systems that store your most sensitive business data.

We evaluate database configurations, access controls, authentication mechanisms, and encryption practices to identify vulnerabilities that could lead to unauthorised access or data breaches.

Using targeted scans and manual validation, we uncover risks such as weak permissions, outdated versions, insecure protocols, and poor patch management.

The outcome includes a detailed risk register, prioritised remediation roadmap, and hardening guidance aligned with standards like PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and ACSC Essential Eight.

This service is ideal for enterprises handling financial, customer, or regulated data, this service ensures your databases remain secure, compliant, and resilient against evolving threats.

Safeguard your most sensitive data. Request a Database Risk Assessment today.

4. Configuration and Patch Management Risk Review

Our Configuration and Patch Management Risk Review addresses two of the most common causes of security breaches, misconfigurations and unpatched systems.

We assess operating systems, applications, network devices, and cloud resources to identify insecure settings, configuration drift, and patching gaps that increase your attack surface.

Using industry benchmarks such as CIS, NIST SP 800-40, and ACSC Essential Eight, we review hardening policies, patch deployment processes, and governance controls to ensure consistency and compliance.

The outcome includes a detailed risk register, prioritised remediation roadmap, and secure configuration templates, helping you close vulnerabilities quickly and maintain a resilient, well-managed environment.

Close security gaps fast. Schedule your Patch & Configuration Risk Review now.

5. Compliance Gap Analysis

Our Compliance Gap Analysis benchmarks your security posture against leading frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ACSC Essential Eight.

We review policies, processes, technical controls, and evidence to identify gaps that could impact audit readiness or regulatory compliance.

Through interviews, document analysis, and spot technical checks, we deliver a clear compliance scorecard, prioritised remediation plan, and evidence checklist for certification or attestation.

This services is ideal for enterprises preparing for audits or seeking to improve governance, this service provides clarity, confidence, and a practical roadmap to achieve and maintain compliance without disrupting operations.

Achieve audit readiness with confidence, Start your Compliance Gap Analysis today.

Advanced Risk Services

1. Penetration Testing (Ethical Hacking)

Our Penetration Testing service, also known as Ethical Hacking, goes beyond identifying vulnerabilities to validate real-world exploitability and demonstrate business impact.

We simulate controlled cyberattacks using industry-standard methodologies such as OWASP, PTES, and MITRE ATT&CK to uncover weaknesses in networks, applications, cloud environments, and wireless infrastructure.

Through safe exploitation, we show how attackers could gain access, escalate privileges, and compromise critical assets.

The outcome includes an evidence-backed report, prioritised remediation roadmap, and verification after fixes, ensuring your defences are robust and resilient.

This is ideal for enterprises seeking assurance beyond “what’s vulnerable” to “what’s exploitable,” this service provides actionable insights for continuous improvement.

Validate your defences with real-world testing. Book a Penetration Test today.

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2. Risk Prioritisation & Remediation Planning

Our Risk Prioritisation & Remediation Planning service turns vulnerability findings into a clear, actionable roadmap for reducing risk quickly and effectively.

We analyse identified risks based on severity, exploitability, business impact, and compliance requirements, then rank them to ensure your resources focus on what matters most.

Each plan includes detailed remediation steps, such as patches, configuration changes, and compensating controls, along with SLAs, ownership assignments, and timelines.

Ideal for enterprises seeking structured, measurable improvement, this service provides clarity, governance, and confidence that vulnerabilities are addressed in the right order, minimising exposure and supporting compliance with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and ACSC Essential Eight.

Turn findings into action, get your Risk Remediation Plan now.

3. Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring

Our Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring service delivers real-time visibility into your security posture, ensuring new threats are detected and addressed before they can be exploited.

We deploy automated scanning tools across networks, endpoints, applications, and cloud environments, integrated with threat intelligence feeds for the latest CVE updates.

Combined with expert validation, this service identifies configuration drift, missing patches, and emerging vulnerabilities, then prioritises remediation based on risk and business impact.

The outcome includes a live vulnerability dashboard, monthly posture reports, and a remediation workflow aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and ACSC Essential Eight.

This service is ideal for enterprises seeking proactive, always-on security assurance. Stay ahead of threats with always-on protection, enable Continuous Vulnerability Monitoring today.

You may also be interested in our 24/7 Threat Monitoring Service

4. Business Impact and Threat Modelling

Our Business Impact and Threat Modelling service helps you understand how cyber threats could affect your critical assets and operations.

We map potential attack paths using frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and align them with your business processes to identify high-value targets and likely adversary tactics.

Through workshops, technical analysis, and scenario modelling, we quantify the potential financial, operational, and reputational impact of different threat scenarios.

The outcome includes a threat model, prioritised risk scenarios, and a mitigation roadmap that strengthens resilience and informs strategic decisions.

This service is ideal for enterprises seeking proactive defence and risk-based security planning.

Understand your true risk exposure. Request a Threat Modelling session now.

You may also be interested in our 24/7 Threat Monitoring Service

5. Incident Response Readiness Assessment

Our Incident Response Readiness Assessment ensures your operation is prepared to detect, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents effectively.

We review your incident response policies, escalation procedures, communication plans, and technical capabilities against best practices and frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27035, and ACSC Essential Eight.

Through tabletop exercises, process walkthroughs, and technical validation, we identify gaps in detection, containment, and recovery strategies.

The outcome includes a readiness scorecard, prioritised improvement plan, and actionable playbooks to strengthen resilience and minimise downtime during a real incident.

This service is ideal for operations seeking confidence in their ability to respond quickly and effectively.

Be ready when it matters most. Book your Incident Response Readiness Assessment today.
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About Us

Northwick Cybersecurity is a dedicated brand from Bushey Pty Ltd. that is focused on supporting your Cybersecurity needs and partnering to keep your business data and systems safe from data theft and breaches.

Contact Info

Level 1/9-11 Grosvenor St. Neutral Bay 2089 NSW Australia

FAQs – Risk Assessment Services

Q1. What’s included in a Risk Assessment and how is it different from a Vulnerability Assessment?
A Risk Assessment evaluates people, process, and technology to understand likelihood and business impact, then prioritises remediation. A Vulnerability Assessment focuses on technical flaws (e.g., CVEs/misconfigurations). We often combine both, findings feed into a risk prioritised roadmap with owners and SLAs.
Q2. Will the assessment disrupt our operations?
No. We use safe, non intrusive methods, schedule scans in agreed maintenance windows, and coordinate with your teams. Penetration testing exploitation is controlled and follows rules of engagement to prevent downtime.
Q3. How long does a typical engagement take?
Most assessments complete in 5–15 business days, depending on scope (e.g., Enterprise vs. a single domain like Wireless). Penetration tests often run 1–2 weeks; Continuous Monitoring is always on after initial setup.
Q4. What deliverables will we receive?
You’ll get:
• Executive Summary (risk narrative, key findings, investment priorities)
• Risk Register & Scorecards (severity, likelihood, impact, maturity)
• Remediation Roadmap (owners, SLAs, quick wins, timelines)
• Compliance Mapping (ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, SOC 2, ACSC Essential Eight – as required)
• Verification Report after retesting (where applicable)
Q5. How do you prioritise what to fix first?
We apply CVSS + business impact weighting, consider exploitability, asset criticality, regulatory obligations, and exposure. The result is a risk prioritised backlog with SLAs (e.g., Critical 7 days; High 14 days) and assigned owners.
Q6. Do you align to standards and compliance frameworks?
Yes. Our methods and reporting align with ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Benchmarks, OWASP, PCI DSS, SOC 2, and ACSC Essential Eight (or as required if different), supporting audit readiness and customer assurances.
Q7. Will you help us remediate and verify fixes?
Absolutely. We provide clear, actionable guidance, run remediation workshops, and perform retesting/verification. You’ll receive an updated report or closure letter suitable for auditors and stakeholders.
Q8. How frequently should we assess risk or test controls?
• Enterprise / Compliance, Annual or semi annual, plus major changes
• Specialised (Wireless, IoT, Database), as needed, deployments, audits, incidents
• Penetration Testing, Quarterly or per release for critical systems
• Continuous Monitoring, Always on with monthly/quarterly reporting
Q9. What access or information do you need to start?
We’ll agree scope, assets/targets, testing windows, and rules of engagement. Typical inputs, architecture diagrams, lists of domains/IPs, cloud accounts/services, key stakeholders, and relevant policies. For grey/white box tests, we may use limited credentials to deepen coverage safely.