A client in the renewable energy sector got a directive from their board to bring in an external party to evaluate their information security stance and see how it stacks up against industry peers. The goal was to get an unbiased view, prioritize initiatives based on this external benchmark, and track progress by comparing with similar past assessments.

We stepped in to facilitate this assessment, bringing on board a top-tier external service provider. Working closely with the client, we scoped the assessment, gathered and structured documentation from various departments, and arranged interviews between the consultancy team and client stakeholders. Throughout the process, we ensured the accuracy and validity of the assessment, performing quality control on the final report. Based on the findings, we summarized key points for the board, identified critical gaps, and outlined initiatives to address significant gaps and associated risks. We made sure these initiatives aligned with ongoing projects and drove mitigations.

We helped our client ensure that:

• A thorough evaluation of their information security posture was conducted, benchmarking against industry peers.
• Key findings and areas of concern were clearly communicated to the board of directors through a summarized presentation.
• An action plan was established to address significant gaps and mitigate risks, guiding the company towards enhanced information security maturity.

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