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Cyber Security Risk Assessment
Identify, analyse, and reduce risk
Our experts deliver clear, prioritised recommendations, helping you address weaknesses, meet compliance requirements, and strengthen your overall security posture.
About the risk assessment
A cyber risk assessment is a systematic process used to identify, evaluate and prioritise cyber risks across your organisation’s IT environment. It helps decision makers understand the potential impact of cyber threats on critical assets, sensitive information and business continuity.
By assessing your current security posture, we highlight common vulnerabilities, weak passwords, user privileges and other security weaknesses that could be exploited by threat actors. This risk analysis enables earlier mitigation, informed decisions and cost-effective security measures that align with your business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Whether you’re concerned about ransomware, data breaches or reputational harm, a cyber risk assessment is the first step in building cyber resilience and reducing recovery costs.
The benefits of a cyber risk assessment:
- Comprehensive Threat Identification: Detect risks across networks, applications, endpoints, and user practices.
- Prioritisation of Risks: Focus on high-impact vulnerabilities that pose the greatest threat to your business.
- Informed Decision-Making: Provide executives with actionable insights to allocate resources effectively.
- Cost-Effective Security Planning: Guide investments in security controls that deliver maximum protection.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure alignment with industry standards and legal requirements.
- Proactive Mitigation: Enable early intervention before vulnerabilities are exploited.
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Why choose Zensec
Zensec helps organisations across the UK enhance their cyber security posture through expert-led, high-impact risk assessments. Our approach blends up-to-date threat intelligence, real-world incident data, and established industry frameworks to deliver clarity, control, and confidence. Trusted by over 30,000 UK businesses, we’ve supported numerous organisations in recovering from cyber attacks and implementing robust cyber security risk management strategies. Our assessments are grounded in experience, not theory. We use a consistent assessment framework aligned with Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, PCI, and CIS standards, combined with threat analysis from our incident response team. This ensures your risk assessment is thorough, relevant, and tailored to your organisation’s unique risk landscape.
Following the assessment, you’ll receive a clear executive summary outlining your overall cyber security score, individual assessment results, and tailored recommendations. For those requiring deeper insight, a detailed engineers’ appendix with raw data and technical findings is available on request. All clients completing a risk assessment with Zensec gain complimentary access to our Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) should a breach occur. This includes expert assistance with containment, recovery, and forensic investigation.
We are equipped to deal with an attack from any ransomware group.
Don’t hesitate to contact us if you are under attack from a ransomware group not listed above.
The importance of risk assessment
Cyber security risk assessments are essential because they give organisations a clear understanding of where they are most vulnerable and which threats pose the greatest risk. In today’s digital landscape, cyber attacks are increasingly sophisticated and costly, often targeting critical systems, sensitive data, and operational continuity. By identifying potential weaknesses before they are exploited, risk assessments enable organisations to prioritise resources effectively, implement targeted security measures, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. Moreover, they foster a proactive security culture, helping businesses anticipate threats, minimise downtime, protect their reputation, and reduce the financial impact of cyber incidents.
Ultimately, conducting regular cyber risk assessments is not just a technical exercise – it is a strategic necessity for safeguarding an organisation’s assets, stakeholders, and long-term viability.
Known threat actors
Ransomware groups behind the attacks
Below is a breakdown of the most active ransomware groups and the variants driving their attacks.
The Zensec risk assessment process
Zensec’s process is designed to identify specific vulnerabilities, prioritise risks based on impact and likelihood, and support cost benefit analysis for risk management decisions.
Security best practices assessment
We evaluate your organisation against cyber essentials and other recognised frameworks, using interactive questions and threat intelligence to assess your security controls and risk register.
External vulnerability assessment
Using Nessus Professional, we scan your external attack surface for known vulnerabilities. Results are prioritised using the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) and documented with remediation guidance.
Cloud app security review
We assess your Microsoft 365 and cloud app configurations, including multi-factor authentication, suspicious mailbox rules, and mail security protocols like DKIM, DMARC and SPF. A Microsoft Security Score is provided with detailed recommendations.
Secure access and endpoint security
We evaluate your remote access setup, endpoint protection and user privileges against zero-trust principles. This includes web filtering, application control and behavioural-based anti-virus capabilities to mitigate cyber threats.
Network edge firewall assessment
We review firewall configurations, patch status and end-of-life risks. Recommendations cover inbound rules, audit logging and multi-factor remote access.
Backup and disaster recovery assessment
We assess your backup strategy, recovery time objectives (RTO), recovery point objectives (RPO) and ransomware recovery readiness. This helps reduce recovery costs and improve business continuity.
Threat intelligence and supply chain exposure
We monitor the clear and dark web for breached credentials, leaked data and external vulnerabilities. This threat analysis helps identify cyber criminals targeting your organisation and supports earlier mitigation.
Security advocate and strategy session
An experienced Zensec engineer will guide you through the findings in a one-hour session, helping you align security measures with business objectives and regulatory risk requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
Key information when you’re under pressure.
A cyber risk assessment is a structured evaluation of your organisation’s security controls, vulnerabilities and exposure to cyber threats. It helps identify cyber risks, assess potential impact and guide risk management decisions.
It enables organisations to understand their security posture, identify common vulnerabilities and mitigate risks before they lead to data breaches or monetary losses. It also supports compliance with regulatory requirements and cyber insurance policies.
Our assessment includes external vulnerability scans, cloud app reviews, endpoint and firewall evaluations, backup strategy analysis and threat intelligence monitoring. Each area is scored and documented with specific recommendations.
Threat intelligence provides real-time insights into threat actors, cyber criminals and emerging cyber threats. It helps prioritise risks based on likelihood and impact, and supports earlier mitigation of potential threats.
Cost benefit analysis helps decision makers evaluate the financial impact of implementing security measures versus the potential cost of a cyber incident. It ensures resources are allocated effectively to protect valuable assets.
We recommend conducting a risk assessment annually, or after any major change to your IT environment. Regular assessments help track vulnerability trends and maintain a strong security posture.
Identified vulnerabilities are documented in your report with recommended actions. If remediation is not possible, risks are flagged for business sign-off and insurer notification to ensure transparency and accountability.
Dealing with a ransomware attack?
Our ransomware recovery service can help
Our expert team works quickly to contain the breach, recover your data, and restore your systems to full operation. We’ll guide you through every step of the recovery process and help strengthen your defences to prevent future attacks. Regain control with Zensec - trusted support when it matters most.