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Protect Your Business. Satisfy Regulators. Qualify for Cyber Insurance.
A Cybersecurity Risk Assessment (CSRA) is the foundation of every strong IT security program. Whether you run a law firm, accounting practice, or small business, cyber insurers, regulators, and clients now expect proof that you understand your risks and have a plan to address them.
At eSudo Technology Solutions, we help you identify vulnerabilities, document controls, and build a Written Information Security Plan (WISP) that demonstrates compliance and protects your reputation.
Why Your Business Needs a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Meet compliance requirements – FTC Safeguards, state privacy laws, ABA Model Rule 1.6, HIPAA.
Qualify for or renew cyber insurance – insurers increasingly demand recent assessments and remediation plans.
Protect sensitive client data – especially critical for law firms and CPA firms.
Prioritize IT investments – know where your biggest risks are before you spend.
Build trust with clients – show you’re proactive about safeguarding their information.
What’s Included in Our Risk Assessment
When you engage eSudo for a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment, you receive:
Comprehensive Risk Review
Evaluate people, processes, and technology.
Identify threats, vulnerabilities, and likelihood of attack.
Vulnerability Audit
Technical scans of networks, systems, and applications.
Validate security configurations and patch levels.
- Determine how susceptible the business is to attack
- Dark Web Search
- Inspect your Cloud Applications
IT Audit & Control Review
Assess access controls, backups, incident response, and policies.
Benchmark against best practices and compliance standards.
Inspect Files & Documents for Sensitive Information
- Interview Key Decision Makers
Written Information Security Plan (WISP)
Draft or update your WISP to align with findings.
Required by FTC Safeguards and commonly requested by insurers.
Executive Summary & Action Plan
Prioritized risk matrix with remediation steps.
Executive-level report you can share with management, auditors, or insurers.
It is important to note that this an outline and your business may or may not need all the items listed.
How It Works
Discovery Meeting – Understand your business, systems, and compliance needs.
Assessment & Audit – Conduct technical scans, policy reviews, and staff interviews.
Analysis & Reporting – Deliver findings in plain language with actionable steps.
Remediation Guidance – Support your team or IT staff in closing identified gaps.
Documentation – Provide a WISP and assessment report for regulators and insurers.
Who We Serve
We specialize in professional services firms that handle sensitive data:
Law Firms (estate planning, IP, immigration, real estate, family law)
Accounting & CPA Practices
Small Businesses in Regulated Industries (Wealth Management Advisors, Manufacturing)
Deliverables You’ll Receive
After completing the cybersecurity risk assessment, the security consultant will share the findings with your IT team or business owner. This information can be used to implement a security upgrade, including patching the computer systems, upgrading the existing security tools (e.g., firewall, antivirus, anti-malware, email security, backup, encryption), providing employee security awareness training, and creating a written information security plan (WISP).
✔ Risk assessment report with risk matrix
✔ Vulnerability audit findings with remediation plan
✔ IT audit gap analysis
✔ Draft or updated WISP
✔ Executive summary for leadership and insurers
Typical Investment or Cost of Risk Assessment or IT Security Audit
For small firms (10–30 employees), a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment with WISP typically ranges $3,000–$7,500, depending on complexity. This investment often saves tens of thousands of dollars in reduced premiums, avoided penalties, or prevented downtime.
Why Choose eSudo?
24+ years of experience serving small law firms and accountants
Specialists in regulated industries with FTC Safeguards and ABA compliance expertise
Audit-ready deliverables recognized by insurers and regulators
Long-term partnerships – most clients have been with us for over 10 years
FAQs for Risk Assessment or IT Security Audit
A cybersecurity risk assessment looks at your entire environment—people, processes, and technology—to identify threats, likelihood of attack, and potential business impact.
A vulnerability audit focuses on technical weaknesses such as unpatched systems, open ports, or misconfigurations.
An IT audit evaluates your technology controls, policies, and operations against compliance standards and best practices.
Together, these assessments give business leaders a complete view of both technical and organizational risks.
A Written Information Security Plan (WISP) is a documented framework that outlines how your firm protects sensitive client and business data.
It is often required by regulations such as the FTC Safeguards Rule and state privacy laws.
Law firms and accounting firms are frequently asked for a WISP by regulators, clients, or cyber insurance providers.
Having a current WISP demonstrates due diligence and reduces liability in the event of a breach.
Most cyber insurance carriers now require evidence of risk assessments and remediation plans before approving or renewing coverage.
Completing a formal risk assessment can speed up underwriting, lower premiums, and reduce exclusions.
It also helps you identify gaps (like missing MFA or backup controls) that insurers look for when deciding claim payouts.
At a minimum, once per year.
You should also reassess whenever there are major changes—such as moving to the cloud, hiring remote staff, adopting new applications, or after an incident. Some industries and insurers require documented assessments every 12 months to stay compliant.
A typical engagement includes:
An executive summary for leadership and insurance carriers
A risk matrix showing likelihood and business impact of identified threats
A list of vulnerabilities with prioritized remediation steps
Recommendations for improving policies, user training, and controls
(Optional) A new or updated WISP aligned with FTC and industry requirements
While internal IT teams can perform basic reviews, regulators and insurers prefer independent assessments from qualified third parties.
External providers like eSudo bring objective expertise, industry benchmarks, and documented deliverables that stand up to audits, legal scrutiny, or insurance reviews.
Costs vary based on size, complexity, and scope.
For a 10–30 person firm, a risk assessment with vulnerability scan and WISP typically costs $3,000–$7,500.
Cyber insurers often view this as an investment that can save tens of thousands of dollars in premiums or uncovered claims
1. Book A Call
Book a call with one of our technology specialists to see if we are a good fit. No obligation to purchase or commit to anything.
2. Free Strategy Meeting
We will discuss with your team, review your business needs, and make specific recommendations, you decide the next step.
3. Assess, Implement and Support
You can take our assessment and recommendations on next steps, implement them using your own team, or hire eSudo to do the heavy lifting, and provide ongoing support.