Why a security assessment is worth your time and investment

Knowing your security posture is the foundation of risk management. Without it, gaps go undetected, resources are misallocated and your ability to recover from an attack is limited.

For IT leaders, infosec managers and cyber teams, a clear, objective view of your current threats and defences allows smarter decision-making and faster improvements. With increasing scrutiny from regulators and rising threat complexity, a regular threat assessment isn’t optional, it’s a must.

What we hear

We don’t know where we stand or what to fix first

Guesswork over clarity

Without a clear view of your security posture, you’re forced to make decisions based on assumptions – not evidence.

No big picture

Using different tools and checklists gives fragmented insight, making it hard to see real risk across your environment.

Not enough time

With limited resources and mounting pressure, it’s impossible to tackle everything, so critical issues stay hidden or unresolved.

Cyber Security Threats Assessment

Instantly understand your cyber risk and what to do about it

Get a clear, expert-led view of your organisation’s security posture. Identify your biggest risks and the exact steps needed to fix them.

Who should use this service?

Our Cyber Security Threats Assessment is designed for small to large organisations that need to:

  • Benchmark their security maturity
  • Identify and close critical gaps
  • Prepare for standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and UK NCSC guidance
  • Align cyber risk with operational risk
  • Avoid the disruption, cost and fallout of unmanaged vulnerabilities

It’s particularly suited to IT, cyber or information security leaders who need to prioritise risks, demonstrate progress to stakeholders and strengthen internal planning without overstretching their team.

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What does the assessment cover?

We use a proven, structured approach to analyse your systems against the 18 CIS Critical Security Controls.

The process includes:

  • External vulnerability scanning to detect internet-facing weaknesses
  • Internal assessments via structured surveys and interviews
  • Asset inventory and configuration review
  • Patch and update effectiveness
  • Endpoint protection and incident response capability
  • Policy and process maturity

Each area is scored using our CloudGuard Secure Score, with a maximum of 168 points. This score provides an at-a-glance view of your organisation’s security health and a baseline for future improvements.

Deliverables: What you’ll receive

Your assessment results come with more than just data. We translate the findings into actionable next steps that save you time and reduce risk fast.

You’ll get:

  • A personalised report, breaking down your Secure Score across the 18 CIS control areas
  • Clear recommendations, prioritised by risk and effort
  • A 60-minute consultation with one of our cyber experts, explaining the findings and proposed actions

Cost estimates for each recommended improvement to help with budgeting and planning.

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Why choose CloudGuard?

As a Cybersecurity Acceleration Partner, we focus on helping teams make meaningful progress, quickly and efficiently.

CloudGuard’s threat assessments are:

  • Efficient: Minimal time needed from your team (around 7.5 hours total)
  • Objective: A structured, third-party view of your current position
  • Aligned to standards: Supports compliance with CIS, ISO 27001, NIST, UK NCSC
  • Actionable: Tailored recommendations with real-world cost and effort data
  • Trusted: Delivered by experts who understand the pressures your team is under

What our customers have said

Meet our experts (optional)

conor mallon, cloudguard chief operations officer

Conor Mallon

Conor is Chief Operating Officer at CloudGuard, with a decade of frontline cybersecurity experience spanning SOC leadership, incident response and operational strategy. From analyst to XDR site lead, he has built and led high-performing teams, streamlined operations and driven resilience.

Matt Lovell, CloudGuard CEO and Co-Founder

Matt Lovell

Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of CloudGuard, with 30+ years of cybersecurity leadership. A recognised expert in incident response, he has guided organisations through major breaches, crafted bespoke response plans and led strategic tabletop exercises. Matt ensures rapid recovery, clear communication and minimal impact.

Get in touch

Get ahead of threats. Not buried in them.

The cost of a breach far outweighs the effort of prevention. A Cyber Security Threats Assessment is the first step to avoiding firefighting and moving towards long-term resilience.

Book your security posture assessment today and start closing the gaps in your cyber defences.

    Frequently asked questions
    about our Cyber Security Threats Assessment

    Around 7.5 hours of engagement spread over a few days. Most of the work is handled by CloudGuard.

    We work with whoever in your team understands your IT environment best. That might be IT leads, network admins or security specialists.

    Our assessment is based on the CIS Critical Security Controls v8. It supports compliance with NIST, ISO 27001, and UK NCSC guidance.

    Yes. The Secure Score, control breakdown and action plan are ideal for internal reporting and compliance documentation.

    No. It’s a one-off assessment. However, many customers repeat it annually or before major change projects to track improvement.