Evaluation of an organisation's security posture to identify weaknesses and improvement opportunities.
A security assessment evaluates an organisation's overall security posture, identifying vulnerabilities, policy gaps, and areas for improvement. Assessments vary in scope—from focused technical assessments (network security review) to comprehensive evaluations covering technology, people, and processes. Methods include interviews, document review, technical testing, and gap analysis against frameworks (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials). Security assessments provide actionable recommendations prioritised by risk and help organisations understand their current security state.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Security assessments provide an objective view of where you stand and what needs improvement. They're valuable before major initiatives, after incidents, or periodically to validate security programme effectiveness.