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CIS Critical Controls Risk Assessment

Stop Guessing.
Start Securing.

In today’s threat landscape, hope is not a strategy—and neither is a generic, automated vulnerability scan. You need to know exactly where your security gaps are and, more importantly, how to fix them without wasting budget on the wrong tools. 

OXEN Technology’s CIS Critical Controls Risk Assessment is not a simple checkbox exercise. It is a deep, structured evaluation of your environment against internationally recognized cybersecurity standards. We eliminate the guesswork, providing you with a credible, boardroom-ready roadmap to true cyber resilience. 

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What’s Included in Your Assessment?

We translate complex cybersecurity frameworks into actionable business strategies. Here is what you get when you partner with OXEN: 
1
Structured Risk Assessment Against CIS Controls
We map your unique environment—evaluating assets, threats, and vulnerabilities—using a standardized, battle-tested methodology. We measure where your organization actually sits against recognized security standards.
2
Right-Sized CIS Implementation Group Alignment
Your assessment is aligned to the specific CIS Implementation Group appropriate for your organization's size and maturity. You receive findings and recommendations tailored to your reality—not calibrated for an enterprise with a 50-person security team.
3
Prioritized Risk Treatment Plan
Don't just uncover problems; discover solutions. We develop a prioritized treatment plan that targets your highest-exposure areas first, detailing specific security improvements. You leave the engagement knowing exactly what to fix immediately, and why.
4
CIS Controls Maturity Assessment Report
Receive a comprehensive, formal written deliverable documenting our findings, maturity scores by control area, and prioritized recommendations.
5
Executive Summary Presentation
We translate technical findings into business language. You get a leadership-ready presentation, so your stakeholders, board members, and investors understand the risk picture without needing to decipher a highly technical report.

The OXEN Advantage

Why choose OXEN Technology for your risk assessment? Because we build security strategies that actually work for businesses like yours. 
Speed to Insight
 Your engagement completes within just 4-6 weeks, culminating in a formal Maturity Assessment Report and executive briefing. 
Framework-Based, Not Opinion-Based
 The CIS Controls are an internationally recognized standard. Your results carry weight. You can compare your progress over time, use the data for compliance discussions, and communicate with cyber insurers, clients, and auditors with absolute credibility. 
Built for Lean IT Teams
CIS Implementation Groups are designed to tier recommendations based on organizational complexity. OXEN applies the right tier to your environment, delivering an actionable, realistic roadmap instead of an overwhelming, unachievable list of enterprise demands.
The Foundation for Ongoing Leadership
 This assessment is the perfect springboard. For organizations looking to move from a one-time baseline to a continuous security improvement program, this assessment pairs seamlessly with our vCISO Services.
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Ready to baseline your security and build a resilient future?

Don't wait for a breach to find out where your vulnerabilities lie. Let OXEN Technology give you the clarity and the plan you need to move forward with confidence. 
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CIS Critical Controls?

The CIS Controls are a prioritized set of security practices developed by the Center for Internet Security. They're organized into 18 control areas covering everything from asset inventory and access management to incident response and penetration testing. They're widely used as a practical security framework for organizations of all sizes.
What's a CIS Implementation Group and which one applies to us?

CIS Implementation Groups (IGs) tier the controls by organizational complexity. IG1 applies to small organizations with limited IT resources. IG2 applies to mid-size organizations with dedicated IT staff. IG3 applies to large organizations with mature security programs. OXEN determines your applicable IG as part of the assessment scoping process.
What does the engagement scope cover?

The assessment covers your IT environment broadly: assets, threats, vulnerabilities, and existing controls, evaluated against the CIS framework. Your technical point of contact works with OXEN throughout the process to ensure accurate data collection.
What do we get at the end?

A formal CIS Controls Maturity Assessment Report with findings and prioritized recommendations, and an executive summary presentation for your leadership team. Both are delivered during a final briefing session.
How is the CIS Risk Assessment priced?

This is a project-based engagement. Pricing depends on your organization's size and scope. Contact OXEN to discuss your environment and get an estimate.
How long does the engagement take?

The standard timeline is 4-6 weeks from kickoff to final report delivery.
What's NOT included?

Remediation work is not included in the assessment engagement. The deliverable is a findings report and roadmap, not hands-on implementation of fixes. Remediation can be scoped separately.
Does this assessment replace a penetration test?

No. A CIS Risk Assessment evaluates your controls and posture against a framework. A penetration test actively attempts to exploit vulnerabilities. They answer different questions and are often used together as part of a broader security program.