Cyber Risk & Compliance Advisory
Fortrex Cyber Risk & Compliance Advisory Services
Cyber risk & compliance advisory built for regulated environments
Regulators, enterprise customers, and internal stakeholders expect clear, defensible evidence of cyber risk and compliance maturity—not just policies on paper.
Fortrex helps you move from fragmented controls to a coherent, exam-ready program by combining regulator-aware advisory, structured assessments, and practical GRC support.
What Fortrex Delivers
Organizations today face increasing pressure from regulators, enterprise customers, and internal stakeholders to demonstrate strong cybersecurity governance and compliance. Fortrex Cyber Risk & Compliance Advisory Services help you assess your current security maturity, prepare for regulatory and customer audits, and strengthen internal governance and risk management processes. Engagements are aligned to leading frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR so you gain clear visibility into your posture and a structured roadmap for improvement.
Cyber Risk & Compliance Maturity Assessment
Many organizations implement controls over time but lack a clear view of how mature their program is relative to regulatory expectations and leading frameworks.
- Structured maturity assessment of control design and operating effectiveness
- Review of governance, accountability, and risk documentation practices
- Framework-aligned report and maturity scorecard mapped to your environment
- Risk-prioritized remediation roadmap for strengthening governance and controls
Audit & Regulatory Readiness
External audits and regulatory examinations often surface gaps in control implementation, documentation, or evidence. Fortrex prepares you before the audit starts.
- Pre-assessment of policies, procedures, and control documentation
- Validation of operational effectiveness for key security and compliance controls
- Identification of missing or incomplete evidence before auditors request it
- Simulated audit-style reviews to reduce surprises and last-minute rework
Internal Audit & GRC Program Support
Maintaining a mature GRC program is difficult when internal teams are small or stretched thin. Fortrex works as an extension of your cyber risk and compliance function.
- Internal cyber risk and compliance assessments aligned to recognized frameworks
- Support for internal audit planning, fieldwork, and control validation
- Risk register development and risk assessment support
- Policy, control, and evidence alignment with regulatory requirements
- Ongoing governance and compliance support without increasing internal headcount
Frameworks & Regulations We Support
Fortrex assessments are mapped to the standards regulators and customers expect, including:
Certification & Attestation Support
As part of this service, Fortrex supports:
- ISO/IEC 27001 certification readiness and gap analysis
- SOC 2 readiness, remediation planning, and audit support
- PCI DSS certification preparation and evidence readiness
- Support for compliance attestation aligned to regulatory requirements
Who This Is For
This service is designed for:
- CISOs, CROs, and Heads of Cybersecurity who need a defensible view of risk and compliance maturity
- Compliance, Risk, and GRC leaders preparing for ISO 27001, SOC 2, or regulatory audits and examinations
- Internal Audit and Security Governance teams that need experienced cyber risk & compliance support without adding headcount
Why Fortrex
- Trusted since 1997 in regulated environments across banking, healthcare, and technology
- Framework-aligned, regulator-aware methodologies rather than generic checklists
- Human-led advisory from experienced cybersecurity and compliance professionals
- Deliverables designed to stand up to regulators, auditors, and enterprise customer reviews
Case Studies & Service Brochures
See how Fortrex delivers measurable security outcomes. Click any card to explore the full case study or service brochure.
$10B Credit Union
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$17B Bank Board & Examiner Reporting
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$1.4B Federal Credit Union
Banking & Financial Services · Third-Party Risk Management (VendManage®)
$800B Global Bank
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$100M California-Based Climate-Tech Company
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$754B Global Bank
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$670M AUM Investment Adviser
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$360M Credit Union
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$20M Technology Product Company
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$3M CRM Startup
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Fortrex Core Cyber Risk & TPRM Suite
Third-Party Risk · Penetration Testing · Cyber Risk & Compliance · Continuous Monitoring
Third-Party Risk Management
VendSure® · VendorPoint® · VendManage®
Penetration Testing
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Continuous Risk Monitoring
Adverse Press · Regulatory & Litigation · Attack Surface · Breach Investigation Escalation
Cyber Risk & Compliance Advisory Services
Maturity Assessments · Audit Readiness · GRC Program Support
Vendor Breach & Investigation
Rapid Third-Party Breach Response and Impact Visibility
VendSure®
Human-Led Vendor Risk Assessments Built for Regulatory Scrutiny
VendorPoint®
Vendor Management and TPRM Platform Built for Regulatory Confidence
VendManage®
Fully Managed Third-Party Risk Management Built for Regulatory Confidence
Digital Attack Surface Monitoring
Visibility Into External Exposure Across the Internet
Adverse Media and Negative News Monitoring
Protect Your Organization From Reputational Risk
Current-State Cyber Risk & Compliance Maturity
Clarity on Your Security and Compliance Posture Today
Audit and Regulatory Readiness
Confidence Before Audits, Exams, and Reviews
Internal Audit and GRC Support
Experienced Support Without Adding Headcount
$10B Credit Union
Banking & Financial Services · Third-Party Risk Management (VendManage®)
$17B Bank Board & Examiner Reporting
Banking & Financial Services · Third-Party Risk Management (VendManage®)
$1.4B Federal Credit Union
Banking & Financial Services · Third-Party Risk Management (VendManage®)
$800B Global Bank
Banking & Financial Services · Third-Party Risk Management (VendManage®)
$100M California-Based Climate-Tech Company
Technology & Climate-Tech · Penetration Testing
$754B Global Bank
Banking & Financial Services · Penetration Testing
$670M AUM Investment Adviser
Wealth Management & Investment Adviser · Cyber Risk & Continuous Monitoring
$360M Credit Union
Banking & Financial Services · Cyber Risk & Continuous Monitoring
$20M Technology Product Company
Technology & SaaS · Cyber Risk & Continuous Monitoring
$3M CRM Startup
Technology & SaaS · Penetration Testing
Fortrex Core Cyber Risk & TPRM Suite
Third-Party Risk · Penetration Testing · Cyber Risk & Compliance · Continuous Monitoring
Third-Party Risk Management
VendSure® · VendorPoint® · VendManage®
Penetration Testing
Infrastructure · Application · Cloud · Red Team
Continuous Risk Monitoring
Adverse Press · Regulatory & Litigation · Attack Surface · Breach Investigation Escalation
Cyber Risk & Compliance Advisory Services
Maturity Assessments · Audit Readiness · GRC Program Support
Vendor Breach & Investigation
Rapid Third-Party Breach Response and Impact Visibility
VendSure®
Human-Led Vendor Risk Assessments Built for Regulatory Scrutiny
VendorPoint®
Vendor Management and TPRM Platform Built for Regulatory Confidence
VendManage®
Fully Managed Third-Party Risk Management Built for Regulatory Confidence
Digital Attack Surface Monitoring
Visibility Into External Exposure Across the Internet
Adverse Media and Negative News Monitoring
Protect Your Organization From Reputational Risk
Current-State Cyber Risk & Compliance Maturity
Clarity on Your Security and Compliance Posture Today
Audit and Regulatory Readiness
Confidence Before Audits, Exams, and Reviews
Internal Audit and GRC Support
Experienced Support Without Adding Headcount
Let's talk about your risk program
Whether you're preparing for an upcoming audit, responding to customer security demands, or strengthening your GRC program, Fortrex helps you move forward with clarity and confidence.