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RISK ASSESSMENT SERVICES
Understand Your Risk Before It Understands You

> Comprehensive security and AI risk assessments that give you clarity on threats, vulnerabilities, and the strategic investments that actually matter—before incidents force your hand.

THE CHALLENGE

Understanding Risk Makes All the Difference

Every organisation carries risk. The difference between those who thrive and those who scramble lies in understanding which risks demand attention and when. Our risk assessment services cut through security theatre to deliver actionable intelligence. We don't produce shelf-ware reports filled with generic findings—we deliver prioritised roadmaps that align security investments with business objectives and regulatory obligations. Whether you're facing board-level scrutiny, preparing for certification, or integrating AI systems that introduce novel threat vectors, we provide the structured analysis you need to make confident decisions.

RISK AREA 1

Security Risk

Traditional cyber threats, access controls, data protection, infrastructure vulnerabilities

// Foundation of organisational resilience—gaps here cascade into every business function

RISK AREA 2

AI & Emerging Technology Risk

Model integrity, data poisoning, adversarial attacks, algorithmic bias, supply chain dependencies

// AI systems introduce risks that traditional frameworks weren't designed to detect or manage

RISK AREA 3

Compliance & Regulatory Risk

Privacy Act 1988, SOCI Act 2018, industry-specific requirements, ISO/IEC 42001 readiness

// Non-compliance isn't just fines—it's operational disruption and reputational damage

AUDIENCES

Who We Work With

We partner with organisations where security decisions carry real weight—and where generic advice falls short.

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Scaling Organisations ($50M+ Revenue)

Companies experiencing rapid growth often inherit security debt alongside success. We help leadership teams understand where their risk profile has outpaced their controls—before customers, regulators, or attackers notice the gaps.

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Companies Deploying or Developing AI Systems

Whether you're integrating third-party AI tools or building proprietary models, you're navigating risks that most security consultants don't yet understand. We assess the full AI lifecycle—from training data integrity to production model security.

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Healthcare, Finance, Critical Infrastructure

When compliance frameworks dictate your operating environment, risk assessments must speak the language of your regulators. We map findings directly to APRA CPS 234, SOCI requirements, and emerging AI governance standards.

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Universities and Cross-Institutional Collaborations

Multi-stakeholder environments create unique governance challenges. We've built ISMS frameworks that work across institutional boundaries—balancing academic openness with appropriate security controls.

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ENGAGEMENT

How We Work With You

We offer flexible engagement models designed to match how you actually operate—not force you into our preferred workflow.

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Comprehensive snapshot when you need definitive answers

Point-in-Time Assessment

Our structured assessment methodology examines your environment against recognised frameworks (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISO/IEC 42001) while accounting for your specific operational context. You receive a prioritised findings report with clear remediation guidance and risk quantification your leadership can act on.

Features

  • Executive summary suitable for board presentation
  • Technical findings with evidence-based severity ratings
  • Prioritised remediation roadmap with effort/impact analysis
  • Compliance gap mapping to relevant regulatory requirements
  • 90-day follow-up review included
SECUREACTIVEv3.0
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Ongoing visibility into your evolving risk posture

Continuous Risk Partnership

We become an extension of your security function—conducting quarterly risk reviews, monitoring emerging threats relevant to your industry, and providing on-demand guidance as your environment changes. Ideal for organisations without dedicated risk management resources or those in rapidly evolving sectors.

Features

  • Quarterly comprehensive risk reviews
  • Monthly threat intelligence briefings
  • Priority access for emerging risk consultation
  • Annual board-ready risk report
  • Regulatory change impact analysis
SECUREACTIVEv3.0
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Purpose-built evaluation for AI systems and governance

AI-Specific Risk Assessment

Traditional risk frameworks weren't designed for machine learning models, training data pipelines, or algorithmic decision-making. This specialised engagement addresses the unique risks AI introduces across three dimensions: Security For AI, Security From AI, and Security By AI.

Features

  • AI asset inventory and criticality classification
  • Training data integrity and provenance review
  • Model vulnerability assessment (adversarial robustness)
  • Third-party AI supplier risk evaluation
  • Algorithmic bias and fairness screening
  • AI incident response planning
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PROCESS

Our Assessment Methodology

> Rigorous process. Practical outcomes. No surprises.

Our methodology balances comprehensive coverage with operational efficiency—we understand you can't pause business operations for weeks of assessment activities.

1

Scoping & Context

Define boundaries, identify critical assets, understand business drivers, establish success criteria

Your involvement: 2-3 hour workshop with key stakeholders

2

Evidence Collection

Documentation review, technical configuration analysis, control testing, stakeholder interviews

Your involvement: Provide access to systems and documentation

3

Analysis & Validation

Threat modelling, vulnerability correlation, control effectiveness evaluation, risk quantification

Your involvement: Validation sessions to confirm findings accuracy

4

Reporting & Roadmap

Prioritised findings, executive summary, remediation guidance, implementation planning

Your involvement: Final presentation and Q&A

PRIORITIZATION

Risk Rating Matrix

Clear prioritisation based on what actually matters to your organisation.

We don't use arbitrary severity labels. Every finding is rated against two dimensions that directly affect your decision-making.

Impact Assessment Criteria

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    Financial:Direct costs, regulatory penalties, operational disruption
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    Reputational:Customer trust, market position, stakeholder confidence
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    Strategic:Ability to pursue business objectives, competitive positioning
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    Safety:Physical safety of personnel, customers, or public

Likelihood Assessment Factors

  • >Threat actor capability and motivation
  • >Existing control effectiveness
  • >Attack surface exposure
  • >Historical incident data (internal and industry)
LIKELIHOOD / IMPACT
Negligible Impact
Minor Impact
Moderate Impact
Significant Impact
Severe Impact
Almost Certain
Medium
Medium
High
Critical
Critical
Likely
Low
Medium
High
High
Critical
Possible
Low
Medium
Medium
High
High
Unlikely
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
High
Rare
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Medium
DELIVERABLES

From Findings to Remediation

Assessment without action is just expensive documentation. We ensure you can move from insight to implementation.

What You Receive

Prioritised Remediation Roadmap

Not just a list of problems—a sequenced plan that accounts for dependencies, resource constraints, and quick wins. We identify which remediations unlock others and where parallel workstreams make sense.

Effort/Impact Analysis

Every recommendation includes realistic implementation effort (time, cost, expertise required) against expected risk reduction. This lets you make informed trade-offs and defend investment decisions to leadership.

Implementation Guidance

Technical findings include specific remediation steps, configuration examples, and control implementation patterns. We don't leave you guessing how to fix what we've found.

Residual Risk Documentation

For risks you choose to accept or defer, we provide clear documentation suitable for risk registers and audit evidence—including recommended compensating controls and review triggers.

JOURNEY

Your Journey to Risk Clarity

Here's what working with us actually looks like—transparent timelines, clear deliverables, no scope creep.

Phase 11-2 weeks

Discovery & Scoping

We align on what matters most. Through stakeholder interviews and documentation review, we establish assessment boundaries, identify critical assets and processes, and agree on success criteria. This phase prevents wasted effort and ensures findings address your actual concerns.

Deliverables:

  • Signed scope agreement with clear boundaries
  • Assessment schedule with key milestones
  • Stakeholder interview calendar
  • Documentation request list
Phase 22-4 weeks

Assessment Execution

The core assessment work. We review documentation, analyse technical configurations, interview key personnel, and test control effectiveness. We maintain regular communication throughout—no radio silence followed by surprise findings.

Deliverables:

  • Weekly progress updates
  • Preliminary findings briefing (week 2)
  • Evidence collection completion confirmation
  • Draft findings for validation
Phase 31-2 weeks

Analysis & Reporting

We synthesise findings into actionable intelligence. Risk ratings are calibrated to your context, remediation is prioritised for your constraints, and executive summaries are crafted for your specific audience (board, regulators, technical teams).

Deliverables:

  • Executive summary report
  • Detailed technical findings
  • Prioritised remediation roadmap
  • Risk register entries (if applicable)
  • Board presentation deck (optional)
Phase 490 days post-delivery

Handover & Support

Assessment completion isn't goodbye. We provide clarification on findings, support your remediation planning, and conduct a follow-up review to validate progress. This ensures the assessment drives actual security improvement—not just a report on a shelf.

Deliverables:

  • Findings clarification sessions (as needed)
  • Remediation planning support
  • 90-day progress review
  • Updated risk ratings for completed remediations
GET STARTED

Ready to See Your Risk Clearly?

> Book a 30-minute consultation to discuss your security and AI risk concerns. We'll explore whether a formal assessment is the right next step—and if not, point you toward resources that might help. No sales pressure. No generic pitches. Just a straightforward conversation about your situation.

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