Cyber insurance carriers — including CNA, Beazley, and Chubb — have significantly tightened their underwriting requirements. Firms that cannot demonstrate formal risk controls are facing higher premiums, coverage exclusions, or declined renewals. A cyber risk assessment is now a practical requirement, not an optional exercise.
This is distinct from a broader technology audit. A cyber risk assessment has a narrower scope: it focuses specifically on your security controls, identifies where you are exposed, and produces documentation that satisfies insurer requirements and supports your compliance obligations.
What a Cyber Risk Assessment Covers
We perform a 360-degree security assessment to provide a complete view of your systems, network, and security posture. The assessment covers:
- Access controls — who has access to what, under what conditions, and how access is revoked when someone leaves
- Multi-factor authentication — enforcement across Microsoft 365, Clio, and all remote access tools
- Endpoint security — antivirus, endpoint detection and response (EDR), patch management status
- Email security — SPF, DKIM, DMARC configuration and phishing simulation results
- Backup and recovery — whether backups are current, encrypted, offsite, and tested
- Vendor and third-party risk — which vendors have access to firm data and under what terms
- Security policies — whether written policies exist and whether staff are trained on them
- Incident response readiness — whether the firm has a defined response plan and has practiced it
Penetration Testing and Real-World Defense
As part of our cybersecurity offering, we can engage a certified penetration testing team to find security vulnerabilities that an attacker could exploit. Penetration testing helps you:
- Simulate a real cyber attack on your environment
- Identify technical weaknesses before attackers do
- Surface risky employee behaviors that training can address
Security Awareness Training
Human error is the leading cause of security incidents. We provide security awareness training to teach staff about common attacks and preventative measures, including:
- Social engineering and pretexting
- Phishing identification and reporting
- How to identify malware and suspicious activity
Compliance Alignment
We ensure your firm's security posture aligns with applicable regulatory standards, including:
- ABA Model Rule 1.6(c) — confidentiality and security obligations
- HIPAA — for firms handling medical records or acting as business associates
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Cyber insurance underwriting requirements (CNA, Beazley, Chubb, and others)
What You Receive
At the end of the assessment, you receive a written report with:
- Current security posture across all assessed areas
- Gaps identified and their risk level (critical / high / moderate)
- Prioritized remediation recommendations with clear ownership
- Documentation suitable for submission to cyber insurers and compliance reviewers
Who Should Schedule a Cyber Risk Assessment
A cyber risk assessment is the right next step if your firm:
- Has not had a formal security review in the last 12 months
- Is approaching cyber insurance renewal and wants to avoid surprises
- Has received questions from clients or outside counsel about security controls
- Stores or processes medical records, financial data, or other sensitive client information
- Has experienced a phishing attempt, credential compromise, or near-miss security incident
The assessment typically takes 1–2 weeks from kickoff to final report. Book a Security Clarity Call to discuss your firm's specific situation and what the assessment would cover.