Compact and independent starting point
Cyber Security Baseline Assessment: Where is your organisation now?
The Cyber Security Baseline assessment is a broad and relatively compact start study into the current state of information security. Document research, conversations and global basic technical tests bring governance, processes, people, suppliers and technology into focus. You will receive an independent risk picture, a management summary and clear improvement priorities. With this you know where the organisation is now and which follow-up adds the most value.
Do you recognize this?
- Measures have already been taken, but there is no coherent picture of strengths and risks.
- Management, management and IT use different images of what first requires attention.
- Improvements are started on the basis of individual signals, incidents or supplier advice.
- You're looking for a reliable starting point without carrying out a heavy audit directly.
What are the risks? Without a broad and independent starting image, priorities remain debatable and time and budget are easily spread over limited-effect measures.
Our promise of service
An independent starting image that can be improved with focus
The Cyber Security Baseline assessment provides a compact picture of organisational and technical security and translates findings into clear priorities for governance, management and IT.
- Wide picture of current resilience
- Risks and strengths in coherence
- Concrete priorities for the next step
Information security baseline assessment
What is Baseline Assessment Information Security?
The Cyber Security Baseline assessment is a broad and relatively compact start study into the current state of information security. Document research, conversations and global basic technical tests bring governance, processes, people, suppliers and technology into focus. You will receive an independent risk picture, a management summary and clear improvement priorities. With this you know where the organisation is now and which follow-up adds the most value.
Independent start-up research
Who can perform a Cyber Security Baseline assessment?
Have a Cyber Security Baseline assessment performed by an independent information security specialist who investigates technology, governance, processes, employees and suppliers. Kynexis conducts this research for the governance and management of SMEs, SMEs+ and civil society organisations. You will receive an independent risk picture, a management summary and prioritized improvement steps. The approach is also suitable as baseline assessment information security, security baseline assessment, cybersecurity baseline assessment or broad information security scan.
Kynexis does not sell and manage IT products. This enables us to assess the existing design and work of suppliers independently.
When does this service fit?
A reliable starting point for targeted improvement
Choose a baseline assessment when you want to know where the organisation is now, which risks require first attention and which follow-up step is appropriate. The Quickscan helps with initial orientation. A Cybersecurity Assessment goes deeper on a defined demand and the Cyber Security Audit systematically checks on predefined criteria.
Research area
A broad view of the base that is now standing
The precise implementation follows from your organisation, critical processes and digital dependencies. Global basic technical tests give extra insight into the basic actual design.
Control and ownership
Responsibilities, decision-making and the way risks are monitored.
Technical basis
Key measures on access, updates, backup, monitoring and safe facility.
Processes and working methods
Practical implementation of changes, incidents, continuity and management.
Suppliers
Dependencies, agreements and insight into the security of key service providers.
Human and consciousness
Safe behaviour, knowledge, powers and support of employees.
Policy and safeguards
The connection between agreements, documentation, evidence and periodic follow-up.
Your result
A compact improvement agenda that brings focus
The outcome shows what is already well-designed, where risks arise and which improvements add the most value. This allows you to use targeted capacity and budget.
- Management summary with the current risk picture
- Strengths and main vulnerabilities
- Quick wins and structural improvement measures
- Prioritisation for risk, feasibility and impact
- Opinion on an appropriate follow-up step
KYNEXISInformation security baseline assessment
3First pick up6Improving targeted8Good basis
FocusFirst 90 daysRisk-driven and enforceable
How we work
This is how the baseline assessment is done
- 01
Define
Identify purpose, context, critical processes and information needs.
- 02
Inventory and global testing
Review documents, conversations, technical principles and an agreed set of basic tests.
- 03
Interpret
Analyze strengths, risks and dependencies in a coherent way.
- 04
Prioritize
Translate outcomes into a feasible order and appropriate follow-up steps.
Choose based on your question
Which form of research suits your decision-making needs?
The routes differ in purpose, depth and the type of support you need.
Quickscan
Gives an initial indication on its own and at a low threshold and helps to determine whether further research is useful.
View Quickscan →Information security baseline assessment
Presents the current situation, main risks and first priorities for improvement broadly and relatively compactly.
Fits this decision questionCybersecurity Assessment
Researches and assesses a defined technical, organisational or combined demand more extensively.
View Cybersecurity Assessment →Cyber Security Audit
Systematically keys to predefined criteria and formulates an audit conclusion based on traceable evidence.
View Cyber Security Audit →Discuss which broad starting image you need and which organisational elements are included in the baseline assessment.
Schedule an intake call →Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers on Information security baseline assessment
What's a Cyber Security Zero?
A Cyber Security Baseline assessment is a broad and relatively compact start study on the main features of the current state of information security. The outcome is an independent risk picture with concrete priorities for improvement.
What is the difference between a baseline assessment and an assessment?
The baseline assessment gives a broad starting image on main lines. A Cybersecurity Assessment investigates one or more defined technical or organizational issues focused and deepening.
What's the difference with the Cyber Security Audit?
The baseline assessment gives an overview and priorities. The Cyber Security Audit systematically checks on predefined criteria, uses traceable evidence and formulates an audit conclusion on the scope examined.
Is the baseline assessment also suitable for smaller organisations?
Yes. Scope and depth are tailored to size, risks, critical processes and available capacity. This will keep the research proportionate and usable.
Who can perform a quick scan or baseline assessment information security for my organisation?
An independent information security specialist can help the board and executive management choose between both forms. A quickscan gives an initial indication based on limited information. A baseline assessment includes actual research into technology, governance, processes, people and suppliers. The result is an independent risk picture with concrete priorities for the organisation.
Can we get an improvement plan right away?
You will receive improvement measures in logical order, quick wins and a proposed follow-up. The effects can then be taken in-house or with the assistance of Kynexis Information Security.
A baseline assessment mainly helps to choose. A long list of issues without clear priority gives false certainty and slows down the improvements that are really needed.