About

Security expertise without the enterprise overhead.

Cyber Risk Insights is an independent cybersecurity consulting practice focused on governance, risk, compliance, and security control assessments. We work directly with the organizations we serve — no layers, no handoffs, no junior consultants learning on your engagement.

Who we are

Built on practitioner experience.

Cyber Risk Insights was founded on a straightforward premise: organizations deserve security consulting that's direct, honest, and grounded in how programs actually operate — not how they look in a slide deck.

Our work draws on years of hands-on experience conducting governance assessments, evaluating security controls, and helping organizations navigate complex compliance requirements across financial services, healthcare, technology, and other regulated industries.

We've seen what happens when governance programs are built for auditors instead of operators. We've seen controls that exist on paper but fail in practice. We've seen organizations spend significant resources on assessments that produce reports no one reads. We built this practice to do something different.

Credentials & frameworks

Grounded in recognized standards.

—NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
—NIST SP 800-53 & 800-171
—SOC 2 (Type I & II)
—ISO/IEC 27001
—GLBA Safeguards Rule
—HIPAA Security Rule
—CIS Controls
—State privacy & data protection laws

How we work

A few things we believe.

Honesty over comfort

We'll tell you what we find, not what you want to hear. If your program has significant gaps, you'll know — along with a clear explanation of why it matters and what to do about it.

Findings that lead somewhere

A report that identifies problems without helping you solve them isn't worth much. Every engagement we deliver includes practical, prioritized guidance your team can actually act on.

Your environment, not a template

We don't apply a one-size-fits-all methodology and call it a day. Our assessments are scoped and conducted based on your specific environment, risk profile, and operational context.

Long-term relationships

We'd rather be the firm you call every year than the one you hire once. Building an ongoing understanding of your environment makes every engagement more valuable.

Want to know if we're the right fit?

The best way to find out is a direct conversation. No sales process, no pitch deck — just a straightforward discussion about where you are and what you're trying to accomplish.