Advisory Services
IT Security Risk Assessment
What is Information Risk Assessment?
Information risk assessment (a.k.a. Security Risk Assessment) is the process of identifying, estimating, and prioritising IT security risks. This provides a holistic view of the portfolio of assets, allowing managers to make informed resource allocation, tooling, and security control implementation decisions.
Objective of an IT Security Risk Assessment
Related Penetration Testing
Approach & Methodology
The IT Security Risk Assessment process will be based on international information security and risk management best practices. Defining the risk likelihood, risk impact, and risk categorisation will follow the guidance of:
The proposed decision to put security controls as an appropriate response plan for a particular risk will refer to NIST 800-54r4 Security and Privacy Controls in Federal Information Systems and Organizations.
Prepare for assessment
- Define the scope of its risk management activities
- Establish context of risk management process
Conduct the assessment
- The process of risk identification, risk analysis and risk evaluation
Communication and consultation
- Assist relevant stakeholders in understanding risk
- Understand reasons why particular actions are required
Monitoring and review
- Assure and improve the quality and effectiveness of process of process design, implementation and outcomes
Recording and reporting
- Document and report the outcome through appropriate mechanisms
Why softScheck
In today’s business environment, companies must make IT security risk assessments a priority in order to protect their data and their reputation. At softScheck Singapore, we pride ourselves on providing the highest quality security assessments, project planning, and execution. As a leading CREST approved cybersecurity consultancy in Singapore, our team has a wealth of experience in helping organisations to understand, manage and reduce their cybersecurity risks. We offer a comprehensive range of services, from IT security risk assessments and web application threat modeling to penetration testing and IoT security testing.
Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and see how we can help you secure your networks.