What is a Network Security Assessment?

 network security assessment evaluates your business’s IT infrastructure to uncover vulnerabilities and security risks. Strengthen defenses, reduce downtime, and stay ahead of potential threats.

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Why Network Security Assessments Matter for Your Business

Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and even small vulnerabilities can lead to major disruptions or data breaches. A network security assessment gives you a clear view of your current security posture, helping you identify gaps before they’re exploited.

By proactively assessing your systems, you reduce the risk of downtime, financial loss, and reputational damage. It’s not just about preventing attacks—it’s about ensuring your business stays compliant, operational, and resilient in the face of growing digital threats.

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What’s Included in a Security Assessment?

Infrastructure Review

Evaluate firewalls, antivirus software, network configurations, and access controls. Identify outdated systems, misconfigurations, or weak points

Vulnerability Scanning

Scan for known security flaws across devices, servers, and applications. Highlight high-risk vulnerabilities requiring immediate attention

User Access & Permission Audit

Review who has access to what systems and data. Identify unnecessary or risky access levels

Policy & Procedure Evaluation

Assess current security policies, protocols, and incident response plans. Recommend updates to align with best practices and compliance requirements

Comprehensive Findings Report

Summary of risks, prioritized recommendations, and an action plan. Helps guide future improvements and IT investments

Compliance Gap Analysis

Check for alignment with relevant standards (e.g., HIPAA, PCI, GDPR). Highlight any areas that may put your business at risk of non-compliance

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Common Risks Uncovered During an Assessment

Laying the groundwork before integration is key to avoiding disruption and accelerating value creation. We work with your team to develop a clear, phased IT plan that aligns with your investment thesis and operational goals—minimizing surprises and ensuring a smooth transition.

Our pre-integration planning includes:

  • Current-state IT and infrastructure assessments

  • Gap analysis against portfolio standards

  • Prioritized integration roadmap

  • Risk mitigation and contingency planning

  • Communication and change management strategies

Signs Your Business May Need a Security Assessment

Clear scope definition is essential to avoid project drift, control costs, and hit post-close timelines. We collaborate with stakeholders to define exactly what’s in scope—balancing immediate needs with long-term IT goals across the portfolio.

  • Define Priorities – Identify critical systems, teams, and assets that need immediate attention during integration.

  • Set Boundaries – Establish what will and won’t be included in the initial phase to prevent scope creep and misalignment.

  • Align Expectations – Ensure all stakeholders—IT, operations, and leadership—agree on deliverables, timing, and responsibilities.

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Choosing the Right IT Partner for Your Assessment

Once the integration plan is executed, we ensure all systems are fully migrated, stabilized, and aligned with your portfolio’s IT standards. Post-migration, we validate outcomes against key metrics to confirm success and identify areas for ongoing optimization.

  • Seamless Cutover Execution – Minimize downtime and disruption with carefully managed transitions and rollback plans.

  • Post-Migration Validation – Verify system performance, data integrity, user access, and functionality across all environments.

  • Stakeholder Sign-Off – Confirm that IT, operations, and leadership are aligned on results and expectations were met.

  • Continuous Improvement Plan – Identify opportunities for optimization and set the stage for long-term IT value creation.

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Whether you’re mid-acquisition or planning your next move, we help you simplify, standardize, and scale IT across your portfolio. Our team has deep experience supporting PE-backed companies before, during, and after the deal.

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