Strategic security leadership on a fractional basis, providing executive-level guidance without the full-time cost.
Gap analysis and readiness assessments for NIST CSF, CMMC, HIPAA, and other regulatory frameworks.
Build, implement, and maintain comprehensive information security programs aligned with industry standards.
Tailored security policies and governance frameworks aligned to your regulatory requirements and risk tolerance.
AWS, Azure, and GCP security posture evaluation, hardening, and zero-trust architecture design.
Certification preparation courses and security awareness programs for your workforce.
Standalone Services
Not every organization requires a full vCISO subscription. Unit53A offers standalone services for organizations that need a specific component of an information security program without a long-term engagement. Pricing is based on scope and complexity.
At its core, information security is risk management. Risks must be identified, quantified, and prioritized so that resources can be applied effectively toward mitigation. An Information Security Risk Assessment (ISRA) is the foundational tool for understanding and communicating risk to executive leadership and, where applicable, the Board of Directors. Without a structured ISRA, leadership lacks visibility into the threats they are ultimately accountable for, and operational teams lack direction on which risks to address first. Unit53A will establish and manage a complete, sustainable risk assessment process tailored to your organization.
Compliance alone does not equal security, but demonstrating compliance is essential to proving the viability and effectiveness of your security program. Unit53A has a documented track record of aligning security programs with a range of frameworks and regulatory standards, including NIST CSF 2.0, CMMC, HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HITRUST. Whatever standard or regulation your organization must comply with, we will assess your current posture, identify gaps, and deliver a prioritized remediation roadmap to get you there.
Executive leadership and the Board of Directors can only make risk-informed decisions if they understand information security risks in business terms. Many breaches stem not from technical failures but from leadership not having the context needed to prioritize security investments. Unit53A provides executive briefings and board-level training to bridge the gap between technical risk and business impact, ensuring decision-makers are equipped to govern security effectively.
The information security program document and its associated policies form the foundation of any organization's security posture. However, a generic policy template downloaded from the internet that does not account for your unique operating environment is not only ineffective, it can become a liability during an audit or incident. Unit53A develops tailored policies, standards, and procedures (including RACI matrices where appropriate) designed to match your organization's specific needs, culture, and regulatory obligations.
A frequently overlooked but critical element of a mature security program is a recurring governance committee that brings together business unit leaders and executives across the organization. This forum, led by an experienced practitioner, ensures that information security risks are communicated to the people accountable for them and that security decisions align with business objectives. Unit53A facilitates quarterly or annual governance meetings to maintain visibility, accountability, and strategic alignment.
Migrating to a cloud provider does not transfer your security responsibilities. Controls must be assessed and validated to ensure they align with your organization's risk tolerance and compliance requirements. Unit53A evaluates your cloud security posture across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments, identifying misconfigurations, excessive permissions, and gaps in your shared responsibility model. We deliver actionable findings with prioritized remediation guidance.
Third-party vendors with access to your data or systems represent a significant and growing risk surface. Vendor security reviews are an essential component of proper information security risk management, yet many organizations lack the expertise or bandwidth to conduct them thoroughly. Unit53A performs structured vendor risk assessments to evaluate the security posture of your critical third parties, ensuring your supply chain does not become your weakest link.
Are your firewall rules optimized? Are your technical controls configured to maximize protection without impeding operations? Unit53A provides an independent review of your existing IT security controls to verify their effectiveness or recommend changes. This assessment is conducted from a risk management perspective, not a sales perspective, maintaining the independence that comes from operating exclusively in the second line of defense.
Disruptions are inevitable. Whether the cause is a ransomware incident, a natural disaster, or a supply chain failure, your organization needs to be prepared to maintain operations. Unit53A develops business impact analyses (BIAs), continuity plans, and incident response plans tailored to your environment. We also design and facilitate realistic tabletop exercises that test your team's preparedness and reveal gaps before a real event does.
Where is your sensitive data? How is it classified, stored, transmitted, and protected? A comprehensive data mapping exercise answers these questions and reveals gaps in controls that may not be visible through other assessments. This service is particularly relevant for organizations subject to privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, or HIPAA. Unit53A maps your data flows, identifies exposure points, and provides recommendations to strengthen data protection and privacy compliance.
People remain the most exploited attack vector. Phishing, social engineering, and credential compromise account for the majority of security incidents, and no technical control fully eliminates human error. Unit53A develops and delivers security awareness training programs to reduce the likelihood of incidents caused by employee behavior. We also offer certification preparation courses for teams looking to build internal security capabilities.
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