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IT Rapid Review Assessment Services:
Information Security
Optional
In addition to the deliverables listed above, we can assist clients in a more detailed Information
Security policies and process assessment, detailed recommendations for improvement, technology
plan and test exercise, incident management planning and help to implement the approved
recommended initiatives.
Target Audience:
CIO, COO, CEO, Board of Directors
Management responsible for ensuring that all information is secure, responsible for information
security technology deployments, process management and education.
Success depends on a myriad of factors, some of them can be identified and adopted and some "just
happen". One of the identifiable success factors that is common to highly successful organizations is
an effective program of information security. Confidentiality, integrity and availability of information
are not solely relegated to the data center or technology departments. Effective and timely
decisions, unshakable confidence in superior goods and services and a profound respect for data
confidentiality are key ingredients in developing trust within and for an organization. This trust is
demonstrated from the board room to the mail room and is built in, not added on to all areas of the
organization.
Excellent information security is not a matter of spending more and more money, but depends on an
integrated set of policies, backed up by well understood and consistent operating procedures and a
culture that is continually setting new standards and "raising the bar" of security performance.
Good information security is closely linked to success in regulatory compliance, quality standards,
customer satisfaction, employee dedication and overall morale. Highly effective organizations develop
a culture that is focused on "doing the right things right". Providing a framework for information
security and creating ways to follow, improve and share the best practices is what our consultants
do best. Our Rapid Review Assessment - Information Security is designed to strengthen your
information security practices that are being done well, and lay out a plan for improving what needs
to be strengthened. It isn't about paying more. It's about paying attention - to the right things.
Our experienced consultants are world leaders in developing an effective, cost responsible and
clearly articulated program for assuring and preserving information security throughout the entire
organization.
Description:
The Rapid Review Assessment - Information Security provides a fast and efficient assessment and
evaluation of the current information security process, IT support tools and the organizational
information security culture highlights that include:
Our consultants have developed a recognized expertise in identifying security "best practices" and
determining an appropriate response to security based on the unique risks and capabilities of the
organization and its key employees, business partners and stakeholders.
Deliverables
Standard
Our service offering delivers the following results:
• An assessment and evaluation of the current information security policies in place, and
•.processes in use in light of industry expectations
• An evaluation of the deployed IT security technology, its implementation, operation and
•.maintenance
• A gap analysis comparing existing security policies, processes and IT support tools to
•.benchmarks for the industry, organization size and environment
Our consultants will deliver a summary report that addresses these deliverables and present the
findings to management in a confidential presentation and discussion.
Work effort may be conducted on-site or off-site as follows:
• ITPMG will work with designated Client staff to gather the information for review.
• Work effort is limited to 2 days for data gathering and one day for an interactive
•.presentation of findings and recommendations.
• ITPMG assumes client has readily available access to skills, content, subject matter experts
• ITPMG will present findings and recommendations within 7 business days after receipt of all
•.information/data from the client and present senior management.
ITPMG Services
• Policies - defining what can and should be done to protect and preserve information security
• Procedures - actions that conform to the policies and are carried out as components of the
•.standard operating procedures
• Technologies - that are deployed to help protect, manage and report on the security profile and
•.objectives in place and
• Responsiveness - how quickly and appropriately new security vulnerabilities are identified and
•.threats mitigated
Rapid Review Assessment Solution Suite Service Offerings:
Rapid Review - Information Security