Executive Advisory · Cyber Risk Governance
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Executive Cybersecurity Assessment
The Board's Independent View of Cyber Risk.
Executive Overview
An independent assessment written for the board table.
The Executive Cybersecurity Assessment identifies material cyber risks, benchmarks security maturity against recognised frameworks, prioritises investment decisions, and produces a board-ready report with a practical 90-day roadmap. It is advisory counsel for directors and executives — not an implementation or managed security engagement.
Common Executive Challenges
Why boards commission an independent cyber risk assessment.
No clear, independent view of current cyber risk exposure.
Uncertainty about where the most material security gaps actually sit.
Boards and investors asking for a credible cyber risk report.
No prioritised, time-bound plan the executive team can act on.
Security maturity has never been formally benchmarked.
No board-ready language to communicate cyber risk to directors.
Assessment Methodology
A structured, six-step executive engagement.
- 1
Discovery Call
Frame the executive question and scope.
- 2
Current State Review
Review governance, controls and posture.
- 3
Risk Assessment
Identify and rate material cyber risks.
- 4
Gap Analysis
Benchmark against recognised frameworks.
- 5
Recommendations
Prioritised, investment-aware guidance.
- 6
90-Day Roadmap
Sequenced actions with clear ownership.
What You'll Receive
Deliverables written for the boardroom.
Executive Summary
A concise narrative written for directors, not engineers.
Risk Heat Map
Material exposures plotted by likelihood and business impact.
Risk Register
A prioritised register with owners and decision points.
Maturity Score
Benchmarked maturity across six governance domains.
Board Report
A board-ready pack for the audit or risk committee.
90-Day Roadmap
A practical, sequenced plan for the first quarter.
Sample Executive Risk Dashboard
An illustrative view of how risk is presented.
Illustrative only — anonymised example.
Overall Risk Score
62
/ 100 — Moderate Risk
Identity & Access
Data Protection
Network Security
Cloud Configuration
Vendor / Third-Party
Security Maturity Assessment
Benchmarked across six domains on a five-level maturity scale.
Initial
Developing
Defined
Managed
Optimized
Governance
Identity & Access
Data Protection
Network Security
Cloud & Infrastructure
Incident Response
Frameworks Covered
Mapped to recognised industry standards.
NIST CSF
ISO 27001
SOC 2
CIS Controls
Zero Trust
Enterprise Risk Management
Expected Business Outcomes
Measurable benefits for the executive team.
Understand Security Risks
An independent, jargon-free view of true exposure.
Prioritise Investments
Direct spend to the risks that matter commercially.
Improve Compliance
Close gaps against recognised standards and regulation.
Reduce Cyber Risk
Lower material exposure through sequenced action.
Executive Roadmap
A clear plan the leadership team can govern against.
Board-Ready Recommendations
Assurance directors can question and rely on.
Why C3GEEK
Independent counsel, at board altitude.
Independent by design
No products to sell, no implementation revenue — counsel free of commercial bias.
Board-level fluency
Cyber risk translated into governance, investment and accountability language.
34+ years at the top table
Former CIO/CISO experience across global enterprises and regulated sectors.
Boutique attention
Senior advisory throughout — no delegation to junior consultants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Executive questions we're asked.
What is an Executive Cybersecurity Assessment?
An independent, board-level review of cyber risk exposure, security maturity and investment priorities — presented in executive language, not technical audit findings.
How long does the assessment take?
Most engagements run four to six weeks from discovery call to board report, depending on the size of the estate and availability of executive stakeholders.
Which frameworks do you benchmark against?
NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, SOC 2, Zero Trust principles and enterprise risk management practice.
Is this a penetration test or technical audit?
No. This is a governance and risk assessment for directors and executives. Technical testing can be recommended in the roadmap where it is warranted.
What happens after the assessment?
Many organisations continue with an ongoing Executive Advisory Retainer, Virtual CISO engagement or Board Cyber Advisor mandate to govern the roadmap.
Who delivers the assessment?
Sanjay Luhade, a former CIO/CISO with 34+ years of global enterprise experience, advises directly on every engagement.
Related Advisory
This engagement sits within two flagship practices.
Ready for an independent view of where your cyber risks really are?
A board-ready cybersecurity assessment, a prioritised risk register and a clear 90-day roadmap — advised by a former CIO/CISO with 34+ years of global enterprise experience.