A network and security posture assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of an organization’s cybersecurity framework, including its network infrastructure and technical systems:
- Purpose
To assess an organization’s ability to detect, avoid, and respond to cyber threats. The goal is to minimize the risk of cyber-attacks and data breaches.
- What’s assessed
The assessment evaluates an organization’s technologies, processes, policies, and employees’ behavior. It also includes a review of digital assets, existing defenses, and the organization’s readiness to address evolving risks.
- What’s identified
The assessment looks for security gaps that could be potential entry points for hackers. It can help identify what systems are likely to be breached, what the impact of a cyber attack would be, and what sensitive data could be exposed.
- Benefits
Regular security posture assessments can help organizations reduce their likelihood of experiencing major security incidents.
- Frameworks
Some frameworks used for security posture assessments include OCTAVE, FAIR, and NIST RMF.
- ToolsIT asset management software and external attack surface management (EASM) tools can help identify and catalog assets to be evaluated.
