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Security Gap Assessment

Discover Exactly What's Missing From Your Cybersecurity Program

Get a clear, prioritized roadmap showing which security gaps are actually blocking deals and how to fix them without overwhelming your team.

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Security Without the Complexity

Maximum Protection, Minimum Cost

Increased Confidence

Comprehensive assessments against leading frameworks
  • ISO 27001

  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework

  • CIS Critical Controls

  • CyberSecure Canada (CAN/DGSI 104:2021)

  • Canadian Program for Cyber Security Certification (CPCSC)

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You Know You Need Better Cybersecurity, But Where Do You Actually Start?

🤷 No Clear Starting Point You're being asked to implement "better cybersecurity" but don't know which gaps are most critical to address first

📋 Customer Pressure Without Direction Prospects keep asking about specific frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001) but you're not sure what you're actually missing

💰 Wasting Budget on Wrong Solutions Security vendors promise everything, but you need to know what controls you actually need for your business

⏰ Executive Impatience Leadership wants "cybersecurity handled" but you need data to show them what's realistic and what it will cost

🎯 Framework Confusion CIS, NIST, ISO 27001 - which one should you follow, and how do they compare to your current state?

You shouldn't have to guess which security gaps matter most to your customers and your business.

Get a Professional Security Gap Assessment That Actually Helps You Prioritize

✅ Know exactly what you're missing against industry-standard frameworks your customers recognize

✅ Prioritize by business impact - see which gaps are blocking deals vs. nice-to-have improvements

✅ Get realistic timelines and budgets for closing each gap based on your team's capacity

✅ Choose the right framework with expert guidance on which certification path makes sense for your business

✅ Stop vendor confusion with independent analysis of what you actually need vs. what's being sold to you

30+ Years of Experience Analyzing What Actually Matters

I'm Nawab, and I've conducted numerous security gap assessments for IT leaders just like you.

After three decades in IT and cybersecurity, I understand the pressure you're facing. You need to improve security, but you also need to be smart about where you invest your limited time and budget.

That's why my assessments focus on business outcomes, not just technical compliance. You'll understand not only what gaps exist, but why they matter to your customers and which ones to tackle first.

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Success Stories

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“Nawab’s a consummate professional with a strong focus on problem solving while at the same time securing the various components of the corporate infrastructure. In the past few years, he has leveraged his operational expertise to become an outstanding cybersecurity practitioner. Hire him, and you will see results combined with a vigorous and honest response to where your organization really is.”

- Ram Mohan, COO at Identity Digital

A Systematic Process That Gives You Actionable Results

Phase 1: Discovery & Planning (Week 1)

🔍 Initial Consultation

  • Understand your business goals and customer requirements

  • Review current security investments and tools

  • Select the most appropriate framework(s) for your objectives

📋 Scope Definition

  • Map your technology environment and critical assets

  • Identify key stakeholders and interview requirements

  • Establish assessment timeline and deliverable expectations

Phase 2: Gap Analysis (Weeks 2-4)

🔎 Current State Assessment

  • Systematic review of existing security controls

  • Documentation analysis and evidence collection

  • Staff interviews to understand operational procedures

📊 Framework Mapping

  • Compare current state against chosen framework requirements

  • Identify specific gaps and compliance deficiencies

  • Assess effectiveness of existing controls

Phase 3: Prioritization & Roadmap (Week 5)

🎯 Business Impact Analysis

  • Prioritize gaps by customer impact and business risk

  • Consider resource constraints and implementation feasibility

  • Align recommendations with business growth objectives

📈 Implementation Roadmap

  • 90-day quick wins for immediate customer impact

  • 6-month strategic improvements for compliance readiness

  • 12-month vision for complete framework implementation

Phase 4: Reporting & Handoff (Week 6)

📑 Executive Summary

  • High-level findings for leadership presentation

  • Budget and timeline estimates for gap remediation

  • ROI analysis connecting security investment to business outcomes

🛠️ Technical Implementation Guide

  • Detailed specifications for each recommended control

  • Vendor recommendations and cost estimates

  • Templates and resources to accelerate implementation

Reflections From IT Leaders Who Got the Clarity They Needed

SaaS Company - ISO 27001 Assessment
"Finally knew exactly what we needed for our enterprise customers"
 
75-employee software company

Challenge: "Enterprise prospects kept asking about ISO 27001, but we had no idea how far we were from compliance or what it would cost."

 

Assessment: "Comprehensive ISO 27001 gap analysis revealed we were 60% compliant already but missing key documentation and processes."

 

Result: "Within 8 months we achieved ISO 27001 certification and closed our first $500K enterprise deal. The roadmap made it possible."

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Common Questions About Security Gap Assessments

Ready to Stop Guessing and Start Implementing?

Get your professional security gap assessment and finally know exactly where you stand.

 

In your strategy call, we'll:

✅ Determine which framework best fits your business goals

✅ Scope the assessment based on your current environment

✅ Provide timeline and investment details

✅ Answer all your questions about the process

30-day satisfaction guarantee: If you don't get actionable insights that help you prioritize your cybersecurity investments, I'll refund your assessment fee.

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