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Cyber Security Assessment Know Your Risk Before Attackers Do

A cyber security assessment reveals the vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and compliance gaps hiding in your IT environment. Petronella's CMMC-RP certified team conducts thorough assessments aligned with NIST, ISO 27001, and CMMC frameworks -- giving you a clear picture of your security posture and a prioritized roadmap to fix it.

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Overview

What Is a Cyber Security Assessment?

A cyber security assessment is a systematic evaluation of your organization's security controls, policies, and infrastructure. It identifies where you are vulnerable, measures your risk exposure, and produces a clear plan to strengthen your defenses.

What a Cyber Security Assessment Covers

  • Network infrastructure: firewalls, routers, switches, VPNs, and segmentation
  • Endpoint security: workstations, servers, mobile devices, and IoT
  • Cloud security: Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Google Workspace configurations
  • Identity and access management: MFA, password policies, privileged accounts
  • Security policies and procedures: incident response, acceptable use, data handling

What You Receive

  • Executive risk summary with business-impact analysis for leadership
  • Detailed technical findings with risk-rated vulnerabilities (Critical/High/Med/Low)
  • Compliance gap analysis mapped to your specific frameworks (CMMC, HIPAA, SOC 2)
  • Prioritized 90-day remediation roadmap with cost estimates and quick wins
  • Risk register documenting all identified threats with likelihood and impact scores


Process

How Our Cyber Security Assessment Works

A structured, transparent process that minimizes disruption to your business while maximizing the value of every finding.

1

Free Scoping Call

We discuss your business objectives, compliance requirements, IT environment scope, and any known concerns. This call is free and typically takes 30 minutes. You will receive a clear proposal within 48 hours.

2

Data Collection

We gather network diagrams, asset inventories, policy documents, and access credentials. Automated discovery tools scan your environment to build a complete picture of your technology stack and attack surface.

3

Technical Assessment

Our cyber security assessment team conducts vulnerability scanning, configuration reviews, policy analysis, and compliance mapping. We combine automated tools with manual expert analysis to find issues that scanners alone miss.

4

Risk Analysis

Each finding is assigned a risk rating based on exploitability, business impact, and likelihood. We build a risk register that enables data-driven prioritization of your security investments.

5

Report Delivery

You receive a comprehensive cyber security assessment report with executive summary, technical findings, compliance gap analysis, and a 90-day remediation roadmap. We walk your team through every finding in a live briefing session.

6

Remediation Support

We can implement fixes directly, guide your IT team through remediation, or provide ongoing monitoring through our managed XDR platform. We do not just find problems -- we solve them.


Industries

Who Needs a Cyber Security Assessment

Every organization with digital assets needs a cyber security assessment. These industries face the highest risk and most stringent regulatory requirements.

Defense Contractors (CMMC/DFARS) Healthcare (HIPAA) Financial Services (SOC 2/PCI) Legal and Law Firms Government Agencies Manufacturing (ITAR) Education (FERPA) Retail and E-Commerce Accounting and CPA Firms Technology Companies Nonprofits Insurance Companies

Why Petronella

Why Our Cyber Security Assessment Is Different

Most cyber security assessment reports end up sitting on a shelf. Ours are designed to drive action and produce measurable security improvements.

CMMC-RP Certified Assessors

Every consultant on our team holds CMMC Registered Practitioner certification. Craig Petronella (CMMC-RP, CCNA, CWNE, DFE #604180) leads a team of CMMC-RP certified professionals -- Blake Rea, Justin Summers, and Jonathan Wood -- ensuring your cyber security assessment meets the highest standards.

24+ Years, 2,500+ Clients

Since 2002, we have conducted thousands of cyber security assessments across every major industry. This breadth of experience means we immediately recognize risk patterns specific to your sector and can benchmark your security posture against peer organizations.

Actionable Remediation Roadmaps

Our cyber security assessment deliverables include a 90-day remediation roadmap with cost estimates, effort levels, and quick wins highlighted. We prioritize fixes by actual business risk -- not just CVSS score -- so your limited budget addresses the most impactful issues first.

Full-Service Security Partner

Unlike assessment-only firms, Petronella can implement every recommendation. From penetration testing to cybersecurity consulting to managed detection and response, we are your one-stop security partner.


FAQ

Cyber Security Assessment FAQ

Common questions organizations ask about cyber security assessments and what to expect from the process.

What is a cyber security assessment?
A cyber security assessment is a systematic evaluation of an organization's security posture. It examines technical controls, policies, procedures, and compliance status to identify vulnerabilities and risks. The assessment produces a prioritized roadmap of improvements that reduce your exposure to cyberattacks and help you meet regulatory requirements.
How much does a cyber security assessment cost?
Our comprehensive cyber security assessment starts at $2,497 for small to mid-size organizations. Larger enterprises and complex multi-site environments may require additional scope. We provide transparent pricing during the free scoping call -- no hidden fees, no surprise charges.
How often should we get a cyber security assessment?
At minimum, annually. Many compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI DSS, CMMC) require annual assessments. Best practice for high-risk organizations is semi-annual. You should also conduct a cyber security assessment after any significant change: new systems, mergers, security incidents, or changes in regulatory requirements.
What is the difference between a cyber security assessment and a penetration test?
A cyber security assessment is broader in scope -- it evaluates policies, controls, compliance, and overall security posture. A penetration test is narrower and deeper, focusing specifically on exploiting technical vulnerabilities to demonstrate real-world attack impact. Most organizations benefit from both: assessments for strategic direction, pen tests for tactical validation.
Will a cyber security assessment disrupt our business operations?
No. Our assessment methodology is designed to minimize disruption. Vulnerability scanning is conducted during low-traffic hours, interviews are scheduled around your team's availability, and we use read-only access whenever possible. Most organizations do not notice any operational impact during the assessment process.
Is a cyber security assessment required for CMMC compliance?
Yes. CMMC Level 2 requires an assessment by a C3PAO (Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization). Before that formal assessment, most organizations conduct a CMMC gap assessment to identify and fix issues. Our CMMC-RP certified team can prepare you for the official assessment so you pass the first time.
What frameworks does your cyber security assessment cover?
We map findings to NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-171, CMMC 2.0, ISO 27001, HIPAA Security Rule, SOC 2 Trust Service Criteria, PCI DSS, and CIS Controls. Your assessment report includes compliance scoring against whichever frameworks are relevant to your industry and contractual obligations.
Do you provide remediation after the cyber security assessment?
Yes. Unlike assessment-only firms, we offer full remediation services. Our team can implement security controls, deploy monitoring tools, write policies, configure managed IT services, and provide ongoing security operations. We can fix everything we find, or guide your internal team through the process.
What should we prepare before a cyber security assessment?
Gather network diagrams, asset inventories, existing security policies, previous assessment reports, and a list of compliance frameworks you need to meet. Identify your key IT contacts and schedule time for interviews. Do not fix things before the assessment -- we need to see your actual security posture to provide honest, useful recommendations.

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