Comprehensive Cybersecurity Assessment
Deep-Dive Cybersecurity Evaluation for EU Compliance, Risk Management, and Resilience
Our Comprehensive Cybersecurity Assessment provides a detailed evaluation of your organisation’s cybersecurity maturity level. You will gain a clear understanding of your current strengths, identify vulnerabilities, and align your cybersecurity practices with essential European and international regulations, including GDPR, NIS2, DORA, NIST, and ISO/IEC 27001:2022. This assessment is designed to help you prioritise improvements, support certifiction audit readiness, and build long-term security resilience.
Maturity Assessment
Clearly understand your cybersecurity gaps and take practical steps to strengthen your defences.
Niskaa evaluates your organisation’s cybersecurity maturity using a structured approach based on European and international regulatory frameworks and compares you to similar organisations in your sector. This includes assessment of your strategy, governance, risk management, security policies, staff awareness, operational procedures, and technical infrastructure. Where applicable, we also assess third-party service providers, including cloud environments.
Our maturity evaluation supports gap analysis, implementation planning, and certification readiness. It is aligned with the following frameworks:
- ISO 27001:2022 (International Standard for Information Security Management (ISMS))
- NIS2 Directive (Network and Information Security Directive, EU)
- DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act, EU)
- ENISA (European Union Agency for Cybersecurity) guidelines
- CAF (Cyber Assessment Framework, UK)
- NATO C&A (NATO Certification and Accreditation Framework)
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework (National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA)
This service is essential for clearly understanding your cybersecurity readiness, aligning your security efforts with business objectives, and ensuring compliance with European (and international) regulatory requirements.
Strategy, Governance & Policy
Develop clear cybersecurity strategies, set measurable goals, and implement effective policies.
Strong cybersecurity begins with clear leadership, structured policies, and measurable objectives. This service helps your organisation build a resilient cybersecurity strategy supported by effective governance, regulatory awareness, and actionable risk management.
Our team works with you to:
- Review and improve cybersecurity policies and procedures
- Define governance structures and assign roles and responsibilities
- Perform risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, audits, and technical evaluations
- Strengthen security awareness and staff accountability
- Develop mitigation strategies based on real-world threats
- Align your approach with business goals and legal requirements
We draw on established frameworks, including:
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – Information Security Management
- ENISA – EU cybersecurity guidelines
- NIS2 Directive – EU regulatory requirements for Network and Information Security
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework – Risk-based controls and performance indicators
This service helps your organisation reduce technology and human-factor risks, comply with European cybersecurity regulations, and establish a governance model that supports long-term resilience and decision-making.
CISO-as-a-Service (CISOaaS)
Get practical executive-level cybersecurity guidance without the commitment of a full-time hire.
We provide you with CISO-as-a-service (CISOaaS), a Chief Information Security Officer who is able to offer executive-level cybersecurity analysis tailored to your organisation’s specific risks. Effective cybersecurity covers more than technical solutions; it includes business practices, risk tolerance, organisational culture, and leadership.
The CISO educates your executives and board members on cybersecurity issues, enabling informed decision-making and effective policies to protect your business from cybersecurity incidents and improve resilience.
Our flexible, part-time CISO will:
- Oversee cybersecurity operations and incident response
- Assess your organisation’s cybersecurity posture
- Prioritise risks and develop risk communication strategies
- Design security architecture aligned with compliance requirements
- Support the recruitment of qualified cybersecurity personnel
- Educate board members and senior leaders on emerging threats
Our CISOaaS offering draws from extensive experience supporting regulated sectors in Europe and is aligned with frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001:2022, GDPR, NIS2, DORA, NIST, etc.
CISOaaS is also available as a stand-alone service i.e. you do not need to opt for a Comprehensive Cybersecurity Assessement package to take advantage of it. You can hire our CISO for a certain number of hours per week, month, year, etc. This flexible, high-impact solution is ideal for organisations that require expert cybersecurity leadership on a scalable, cost-efficient basis.
To find out more, go to this page: CISO As A Service.
customised Seminars for employees & Executives
Interactive, practical training on real-world cybersecurity risks tailored to your industry.
Niskaa delivers industry-specific cybersecurity seminars designed for both executives and employees. These sessions provide clear, actionable training focused on real-world threats, regulatory expectations, and leadership responsibilities. Each seminar is tailored to your sector, organisational role groups, and risk environment.
Key topics include:
- Cybersecurity governance and executive accountability
- Understanding regulatory requirements under NIS2, DORA, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, etc.
- Cybersecurity awareness, common cyberattack methods
- Organisational response planning and escalation protocols
- Building a security-first culture at all levels of the organisation
Seminars are delivered by experienced professionals with backgrounds in:
- Government cyber readiness testing
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Threat emulation and red team operations
- Military leadership and incident response training
Using real-life scenarios and interactive discussion, our seminars empower participants to identify risks, reduce vulnerabilities, and take ownership of their role in organisational cybersecurity.
Risk Assessment
Evaluate and manage cybersecurity risks with confidence and clarity.
Risk assessments are essential for informed decision-making, regulatory compliance, and business continuity. Niskaa’s risk assessment service helps you identify, quantify, and manage your organisation’s cybersecurity risks using proven, standards-based methodologies.
Our assessment covers:
- Organisational risk exposure and threat modelling
- Evaluation of critical assets and business functions
- Identification of security control gaps and vulnerabilities
- Risk scoring, prioritisation, and mitigation planning
- Strategic recommendations to improve your security posture
We apply internationally recognised methodologies, including:
- ISO 31010:2019: Risk Management – Risk Assessment Techniques
- ISO 27005:2022: Information Security, Cybersecurity and Privacy Protection – Guidance on Managing Information Security Risks
- MAGERIT: Methodology for Risk Analysis and Management of Information Systems – Metodología de Análisis y Gestión de Riesgos de los Sistemas de Información (ES)
- EBIOS: Method for Assessing, Identifying and Treating Digital Risks – Expression des Besoins et Identification des Objectifs de Sécurité (FR)
- OCTAVE: Operationally Critical Threat, Asset and Vulnerability Evaluation (USA)
- HTRA: Harmonised Threat and Risk Assessment (CA)
The result is a practical and structured view of your current risks, enabling targeted investments and evidence-based decision-making that align with European cybersecurity regulations such as NIS2, DORA, and GDPR.
Vulnerability Management
Identify weaknesses, assess real-world risks, and act quickly to reduce your exposure.
Niskaa provides end-to-end vulnerability management services to help your organisation detect, prioritise, and remediate security weaknesses across networks, applications, infrastructure, and human factors.
We combine expert analysis with proven testing methodologies to support your regulatory obligations and improve your overall cybersecurity posture.
Vulnerability Assessment
- In-depth vulnerability scanning for specific projects and environments
- Continuous vulnerability monitoring with actionable remediation reports
- Cloud and network infrastructure reviews against current best practices
Penetration Testing
- Penetration testing for applications, wireless networks, and web services / cloud services
- Human factor testing, including social engineering, phishing and ransoware simulations
- Physical security assesment, telecommunications and network security tests (e.g. IoT, AI-connected systems and SCADA networks)
Threat Emulation / Simulation
- Simulated cyberattacks modelled on real-world attacker behaviour
- Evaluation of your incident response capabilities and team coordination
- Metrics for time-to-detect and time-to-respond performance
We follow internationally recognised testing frameworks, including:
- OSSTMM: Open-Source Security Testing Methodology Manual for conducting vulnerability and penetration testing (this methodology enables a range of testing approaches, including White Box, Black Box, and Gray Box testing).
- OWASP: Open Web Application Security Project
- PTES: Penetration Testing Execution Standard
- FedRAMP: Federal Risk and Authorisation Management Programme
- NIST SP 800-115: Technical Guide to Information Security Testing (supercedes NIST SP 800-42)
This service supports compliance with NIS2, DORA, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and other relevant standards and regulations ensuring your organisation can detect and respond to vulnerabilities before they are exploited.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a Comprehensive Cybersecurity Assessment?
It is a detailed evaluation of your organisation’s cybersecurity maturity, covering governance, risk, technical infrastructure, policies, and compliance alignment.
Who should consider this assessment?
It is ideal for organisations preparing for ISO certification, aligning with NIS2, DORA, etc. or building a long-term cybersecurity strategy.
Which standards and frameworks does this service support?
This service aligns with ISO/IEC 27001, NIS2 Directive, DORA, ENISA, NIST, NATO C&A, and CAF (UK), among others.
What is the difference between this and the Preliminary Assessment?
The Preliminary Assessment is a fast, high-level overview. The Comprehensive Assessment is an in-depth, structured evaluation that supports audit readiness, policy development, and implementation planning.
Can services like CISO as a Service be ordered separately?
Yes. CISO as a Service is available as a standalone service and can be contracted independently of the full assessment. Other services, such as vulnerability testing and documentation support, are included as part of the overall package and are not offered separately.
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Ready to improve your organisation’s cybersecurity maturity?
Whether you are preparing for a regulatory audit, evaluating your current risk exposure, or building a long-term security strategy, our team is ready to support you. Niskaa works with organisations across Europe to align cybersecurity with business goals and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, NIS2, DORA, and ISO/IEC 27001.
Contact us to schedule your comprehensive assessment and take the next step toward measurable resilience and compliance.