CYBER CONSULTING
Cyber Consulting
Today’s business environment demands organizations protect their assets, data, and reputation from cyber risks while adapting to everchanging regulations. Prescient’s team of former CISOs, cyber consultants, and intelligence community operators support clients in a variety of industries through bespoke consultation aimed at assessing and strengthening organizational security posture.
We assist organizations in need of a full-time CISO or interim CISO, as well as those who require more targeted support with an industry leading vCISO Advisory program. In addition, our team offers professional Project Services, engineered solutions designed to address specific concerns, as well as programmatic Managed Services, ongoing support that augments existing internal efforts or that can be deployed for a fixed period of time. Whether your organization is facing a daunting digital transformation project, struggling to keep up with global data privacy regulations, or simply wants an assessment of existing policies, our team can help.
vCISO Advisory
For organizations without the budget or business use for a full-time, in-house CISO, Prescient’s team provides enterprise-wide cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance support by serving as a trusted advisor. Our team of former CISOs and security professionals provides customized, end-to-end solutions focused on clients’ unique needs and maintains clear lines of communication with relevant stakeholders, including c-suite executives, internal security teams, and board members. We have helped organizations address business espionage; plan for global digital transformation; execute an acquisition; and build data privacy compliance programs, among other use cases.
Project Services
Our team delivers on measurable, results-driven projects that affect clients’ bottom line and reputation. From analyzing third party risk, cyber security defenses, and privacy impact profiles to unifying compliance frameworks, training employees, and managing risk remediation and events, our team works with objectivity, urgency, and professionalism. Use cases include:
- Cyber Risk Assessments & Policy Review
- M&A – Buy-Side Cyber Diligence & Sell-Side Cyber Posture Review
- Privacy Impact Assessments
- Industry Compliance Assessments (Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, & Manufacturing)
- Data Analysis & Operations Mapping
- Security Technology Review & Tuning
- Organizational Cyber Training
vCISO Advisory
For organizations without the budget or business use for a full-time, in-house CISO, Prescient’s team provides enterprise-wide cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance support by serving as a trusted advisor. Our team of former CISOs and security professionals provides customized, end-to-end solutions focused on clients’ unique needs and maintains clear lines of communication with relevant stakeholders, including c-suite executives, internal security teams, and board members. We have helped organizations address business espionage; plan for global digital transformation; execute an acquisition; and build data privacy compliance programs, among other use cases.
Project Services
Our team delivers on measurable, results-driven projects that affect clients’ bottom line and reputation. From analyzing third party risk, cyber security defenses, and privacy impact profiles to unifying compliance frameworks, training employees, and managing risk remediation and events, our team works with objectivity, urgency, and professionalism. Use cases include:
- Cyber Risk Assessments & Policy Review
- M&A – Buy-Side Cyber Diligence & Sell-Side Cyber Posture Review
- Privacy Impact Assessments
- Industry Compliance Assessments (Financial Services, Healthcare, Insurance, & Manufacturing)
- Data Analysis & Operations Mapping
- Security Technology Review & Tuning
- Organizational Cyber Training
Managed Services
Prescient’s Managed Services operate within the strategic context of an organization’s cyber risk roadmap and can supplement existing cybersecurity and Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) programs on an ongoing basis. Focusing on the spectrum of People, Processes, Technology, and Community, we deliver a multi-disciplined, cross-functional capability that packages project initiatives into program timelines. Use cases include:
- Compliance as a Service (CaaS)
- Global Data Privacy Advisory (Global, Regional, & Domestic)
- Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
- Emerging Technology Integration & DevSecOps (AI, RPA, & Blockchain)
- Incident Response Advisory
- Digital Transformation Security Strategy
- Third Party Risk Management Support
Managed Services
Prescient’s Managed Services operate within the strategic context of an organization’s cyber risk roadmap and can supplement existing cybersecurity and Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) programs on an ongoing basis. Focusing on the spectrum of People, Processes, Technology, and Community, we deliver a multi-disciplined, cross-functional capability that packages project initiatives into program timelines. Use cases include:
- Compliance as a Service (CaaS)
- Global Data Privacy Advisory (Global, Regional, & Domestic)
- Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory
- Emerging Technology Integration & DevSecOps (AI, RPA, & Blockchain)
- Incident Response Advisory
- Digital Transformation Security Strategy
- Third Party Risk Management Support
Regional & Industry-Specific Regulatory Expertise
Prescient’s Cyber Consulting team often leverages compliance experience from a variety of regulatory contexts:
International Standards & Best Practices:
- GDPR
- CBPR - Cross Border Privacy Rules (APEC/APAC & NAM)
- KYC & AML
- ISO 9000, 27001, 31000
- NIST, CMMC, FEDRAMP, & DFARS
U.S.-specific Privacy:
- CCPA
- State Resident Consumer Privacy Legislation
- Cyber Disclosure Timelines & Privacy Data Definitions
Industry-specific:
- Healthcare: HIPAA, HITECH, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act
- Financial Services: PCI DSS, GLBA, SOX, 23 NYCRR Part 500
- Emerging Business Compliance: Cannabis Dispensary/Retail, AI, RPA, & FinTech/Cryptocurrency
Strategic Compliance Governance
- Comprehensive Gap Analysis – Multi-Regulation/Standard
- Integrated Risk Assessment – Multi-Regulation/Standard
Regional & Industry-Specific Regulatory Expertise
Prescient’s Cyber Consulting team often leverages compliance experience from a variety of regulatory contexts:
International Standards & Best Practices:
- GDPR
- CBPR - Cross Border Privacy Rules (APEC/APAC & NAM)
- KYC & AML
- ISO 9000, 27001, 31000
- NIST, CMMC, FEDRAMP, & DFARS
U.S.-specific Privacy:
- CCPA
- State Resident Consumer Privacy Legislation
- Cyber Disclosure Timelines & Privacy Data Definitions
Industry-specific:
- Healthcare: HIPAA, HITECH, Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act
- Financial Services: PCI DSS, GLBA, SOX, 23 NYCRR Part 500
- Emerging Business Compliance: Cannabis Dispensary/Retail, AI, RPA, & FinTech/Cryptocurrency
Strategic Compliance Governance
- Comprehensive Gap Analysis – Multi-Regulation/Standard
- Integrated Risk Assessment – Multi-Regulation/Standard
Clients Served
Prescient’s Cyber Consulting services support a variety of clients that require deeper insights to clarify risks and opportunities. We proudly serve the following clients and welcome inquiries across all industries.
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISO)
- Chief Technology Officers (CTO)
- General Counsel and Legal Departments
- Risk & Compliance Officers
How It Works
When you expect accurate and timely results, you’ll get them. We won’t bog you down with endless details and irrelevant fluff. Save time and energy with our Bottom-Line-Up-Front approach that presents quick-hit insights at the beginning of your reports, so you can quickly understand business risks.
Clients Served
Prescient’s Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment services support a variety of clients that require deeper insights to clarify risks and opportunities. We proudly serve the following clients and welcome inquiries across all industries.
- Chief Information Officers (CIO) and Chief Technology Officers (CTO)
- General Counsel and Legal Departments
- Risk & Compliance Officers
- Chief Information Security Officers (CISO)
How It Works
When you expect accurate and timely results, you’ll get them. We won’t bog you down with endless details and irrelevant fluff. Save time and energy with our Bottom-Line-Up-Front approach that presents quick-hit insights at the beginning of your reports, so you can quickly understand business risks.
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