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CIS Critical Controls Risk Assessment

Stop Guessing.
Start Securing.

The OXEN CIS Critical Controls Risk Assessment measures cybersecurity maturity against the CIS Controls framework, identifying security gaps, prioritizing risks, and providing a clear roadmap for improvement. The assessment helps leadership make informed decisions, strengthen resilience, and align security investments with business objectives.

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The OXEN Advantage

Organizations choose OXEN because they need more than a checklist. They need a trusted advisor capable of translating cybersecurity risks into meaningful business decisions. OXEN combines cybersecurity expertise, operational experience, and strategic guidance to help organizations understand their risk exposure and develop practical improvement plans. By focusing on business outcomes, compliance readiness, and risk reduction, OXEN helps leadership teams prioritize investments, improve security governance, and strengthen organizational resilience without unnecessary complexity.

What’s Included

The OXEN CIS Critical Controls Risk Assessment combines structured evaluation, expert analysis, and strategic planning to provide organizations with a comprehensive understanding of their cybersecurity posture. The assessment is designed to identify security gaps, establish priorities, and create a practical path toward improved cyber resilience.

Comprehensive Security Assessment
Evaluates current cybersecurity practices and controls against the CIS Critical Security Controls framework.
Risk Identification & Analysis
Identifies security gaps, weaknesses, and areas of elevated risk that could impact business operations.
Security Maturity Benchmarking
Measures the effectiveness of existing security controls and provides insight into overall cybersecurity maturity.
Prioritized Improvement Roadmap
Delivers actionable recommendations to address the most significant risks and strengthen security defenses.
Executive Risk Reporting
Provides leadership with clear visibility into cybersecurity risks, gaps, and recommended next steps.
Strategic Security Planning
Supports long-term cybersecurity planning by aligning security investments with business and risk management objectives.
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Business Outcomes

The OXEN CIS Critical Controls Risk Assessment provides leadership with greater visibility into cybersecurity risks and the effectiveness of existing controls. Organizations can prioritize investments more effectively, reduce exposure to cyber threats, improve compliance readiness, and strengthen governance practices. The assessment establishes a clear baseline for continuous improvement while helping teams focus resources on the initiatives that deliver the greatest business value. With a practical roadmap and expert guidance, organizations gain the confidence to make informed cybersecurity decisions that support operational resilience and long-term growth. Partnering with OXEN transforms cybersecurity planning from reactive decision-making into a strategic business advantage.

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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.