Cybersecurity Assessment (CSA)

Identify security risks and threats before they can seriously harm
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    • Proactively guard against cyberattacks.

    • The Cybersecurity Assessment (CSA) offers assessments and
      written reports that detail specific findings and provide a security-posture score. We tailor recommendations and options to suit your organization and form a solid defense strategy based on actionable data and industry standards. 

    Cybersecurity Assessment is best for:

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      Organizations with fewer than 500 employees who engage online with colleagues and customers as a regular part of their day-to-day operations

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      Companies that are training staff to detect and prevent cybercrime

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      Organizations focused on protecting themselves from emerging threats and known dangers on the internet

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      What is it?

      The CSA is a set of assessment activities designed to measure the effectiveness of cyber-risk controls and practices in your organization. Conducted in accordance with recommendations from various industry-standard frameworks, CSA provides you with an overall picture of your cyber-risk posture. 

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      How does it help you?

      We can help you reduce the risk and impact of data breaches. You’ll be better able to plug security holes exactly where they exist.

    • Cybersecurity Assessment for Public Sector

      Know your cyber risks and be ready. Verizon can conduct cybersecurity assessments to evaluate your organization’s potential risks. Contact a Public Sector representative at 1-844-825-8389.

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    Features and benefits

    Get the most out of your security assessments.

    • Reports and scores

      Get written reports providing specifics of each test outcome with scoring that indicates your risk posture.

    • Security guidance

      Stay ahead of threats with risk-lowering recommendations that are prioritized by level of severity.

    • Industry benchmarks

      Gain insight into your cybersecurity readiness relative to other businesses in your industry and common standards from the National Institute of Standards and Technology—Cyber Security Framework (NIST-CSF).

    • Industry relevance

      Take advantage of our assessment program, which is applicable to organizations of all sizes and industries.

    • Noninvasive

      Avoid disruptions to your business with our assessment, which is delivered remotely and does not require in-depth access to systems.

    • Objective and repeatable

      Measure how changes to your security programs affect your risk profile.

    Complying with SEC disclosure rules

    Find out more about recently adopted cybersecurity disclosure regulations from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and how Verizon can help publicly traded companies and CISOs fulfill their obligations.

    Featured resources and information

    • Cybersecurity Assessment solution brief


      When you know your cyber risks, you’re ready.

      Learn more
    • 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report


      This year, we analyzed a staggering 30,458 real-world security incidents. Download the DBIR to find out more about the cyber threats your organization might be up against.

      Read the report
    • 2023 Mobile Security Index


      Gain critical insights into the current mobile threat landscape, and tips from security experts for how to help protect your organization. 

      Read the report

    Additional resources

    • Security Assessment Tool



      Get your personalized security rating

      See the full report
    • Creating effective cybersecurity response plans

      There are six key items for building an effective incident response plan.

      Read the report


    Why Verizon

    • 25+

      years of security experience

    • 61B+

      security events and 500 M+ incidents (on average) monitored each year

    • 13

      consecutive years publishing the industry-leading Data Breach Investigations Report

    • 9

      security operations centers worldwide

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