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Continuous Cybersecurity Framework Assessments

Build Cyber Resilience Through Continuous Security Framework Assessments

Just as a coach drives performance improvement, a cybersecurity auditor challenges your organization to move beyond risk and toward lasting resilience.

In today’s constantly evolving threat environment, one-time security assessments no longer provide sufficient protection. Organizations need continuous oversight to defend against advanced cyber threats and ensure long-term compliance.

The Schneider Downs Continuous Framework Assessment delivers an ongoing evaluation of your security posture using industry-recognized standards, including NIST CSF 2.0 and CIS Critical Security Controls v8.1. This year-round service helps organizations maintain a proactive security stance, demonstrate sustained compliance, and confidently respond to emerging risks. Our service provides real-time insights and actionable steps for continuous improvement into your organization’s security maturity and compliance status. Through continuous monitoring and analysis, we help identify control gaps, prioritize remediation, and validate the effectiveness of your security controls over time.

Aligned With Your Business Goals and Risk Profile

Whether you’re aiming to meet regulatory requirements or strengthen your cybersecurity posture, our approach aligns technical controls with your unique business objectives and risk tolerance. We provide actionable insights that support strategic decisions to align your business goals and risk profile.

What to Expect from Continuous Framework Assessments

Automated monitoring and validation of key security controls between assessments
Comprehensive baseline and periodic assessments against NIST CSF 2.0 or CIS Critical Security Controls v8.1
Enhanced confidence in your organization’s ability to withstand evolving threats
Prioritized remediation guidance with clear implementation roadmaps

Quarterly progress reports with executive dashboards and technical details

Core Continuous Framework Assessment Components

Continuous Improvement

Control Gap Remediation Tracking
Framework Evolution Adaptation
Process Maturity Advancement
Security Metrics and KPI Dashboards

Technical Control Implementation

Data Protection Controls
Detection and Monitoring Capabilities
Identity and Access Management
Infrastructure Security Architecture

Governance and Risk Management

Framework Selection and Customization
Leadership Reporting and Oversight
Risk Assessment and Treatment
Security Policy Adherence

Operational Program Effectiveness

Incident Response Readiness
Security Awareness Program Maturity
Third-Party Risk Validation
Vulnerability Management Lifecycle

What to Expect from Continuous Framework Assessments

Baseline Security Assessment: We begin with a comprehensive evaluation against your chosen framework to establish a security maturity baseline and identify key areas for improvement.
Continuous Control Monitoring: Our team monitors critical controls using automated tools and manual validation to maintain consistent compliance between formal assessments.
Risk Exposure and ROI Measurement: We use advanced metrics and industry benchmarks to quantify risk exposure and show the value of your cybersecurity investments over time.
Quarterly Security Reports: Each quarter, you receive detailed reports with executive summaries, technical findings, and a living roadmap that evolves with your security program.
Ongoing Threat and Remediation Reviews: Scheduled sessions throughout the year help evaluate threat trends, track remediation progress, and adjust priorities as needed.
Compliance Validation: Our assessments include continuous validation against relevant regulations like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GLBA to support ongoing compliance.
Actionable Security Guidance: Beyond identifying gaps, we deliver practical guidance on implementation, resource allocation, and process improvements to strengthen your defenses.

Why Schneider Downs?

Our assessment methodology is built on years of experience implementing and evaluating security frameworks across diverse industries and organizational sizes.
Our team provides clear, plain-language guidance that bridges the gap between technical requirements and business operations.
We leverage insights from our Digital Forensics and Incident Response investigations to align your security controls with real-world attack patterns and emerging threats.
We maintain independence while acting as trusted partners, ensuring objective assessments while working collaboratively toward your security goals.

Experiencing or Suspect a Cloud Security Incident?

Contact the Schneider Downs Incident Response Team at 1-800-993-8937

About Schneider Downs Cybersecurity

The Schneider Downs cybersecurity practice consists of experts offering a comprehensive set of information technology security services, including penetration testing, intrusion prevention/detection review, ransomware security, vulnerability assessments and a robust digital forensics and incident response team. In addition, our Digital Forensics and Incident Response teams are available 24x7x365 at 1-800-993-8937 if you suspect or are experiencing a network incident of any kind.

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Continuous Cybersecurity Framework Assessments

Build Cyber Resilience Through Continuous Security Framework Assessments

Aligned With Your Business Goals and Risk Profile

What to Expect from Continuous Framework Assessments

Core Continuous Framework Assessment Components

Continuous Improvement

Technical Control Implementation

Governance and Risk Management

Operational Program Effectiveness

What to Expect from Continuous Framework Assessments

Why Schneider Downs?

Experiencing or Suspect a Cloud Security Incident?

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