Cybersecurity & Technology Advisory

Protect your organization. Strengthen your systems. Stay ahead of risk.

Cyber threats and compliance demands are rising faster than most organizations can keep up. Our Cybersecurity & Technology Advisory team helps you close gaps, protect critical information, and build resilience by aligning technology decisions with your long-term business goals.  

We meet you where you are. Whether you’re looking to establish a baseline, address a specific issue, or build a comprehensive, ongoing cybersecurity program. 

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The CORE Methodology

YHB’s proven framework for cybersecurity advisory. Whether you’re building your first program or need full enterprise protection, CORE packages grow with you. 

At YHB, we believe resilience starts at the CORE. Our methodology focuses on four essential pillars — Compliance, Operations, Risk, and Evaluation — giving organizations a practical roadmap to safeguard systems, meet regulatory demands, and stay ahead of emerging threats. 

CORE Cybersecurity Advisory Packages

Our CORE packages provide an ongoing partnership that scales with your organization.

CORE Package	Focus	What It Delivers
CORE | Foundation	Establish the baseline	Foundational protections, vulnerability identification, and a practical roadmap for strengthening security
CORE | Advantage	Mature the program	Proactive risk management, governance alignment, and recurring security testing
CORE | Fortify	Enterprise-level resilience	Executive cybersecurity leadership, advanced assessments, and continuous oversight

IT Audit, Cybersecurity & Compliance Assessments 

Gain clarity on where your organization stands. 

While our CORE Packages provide an ongoing partnership to build and mature your cybersecurity program, these assessments offer a defined snapshot in time. Ideal for establishing your baseline before committing to a broader engagement. They’re designed to help you understand your current level of IT control maturity, identify key risks, and prioritize next steps toward compliance and resilience. 

IT & Cyber Risk Review 

For organizations seeking a high-level understanding of their technology environment. 

• Reviews IT general controls, governance, and cybersecurity practices. 

• Identifies key risks and next steps for improvement. 

Cybersecurity & IT Assessment 

For organizations ready to benchmark and enhance their security posture. 

• Aligned to the CIS 18 Critical Security Controls. 

• Includes vulnerability scans, OSINT analysis, and phishing simulations. 

• Delivers a prioritized for compliance and remediation. 

Comprehensive IT Audit 

For organizations requiring independent assurance or regulatory validation. 

• Full-scope, COBIT-based audit with documented risk assessment and testing. 

• Evaluates IT and cybersecurity controls for compliance and readiness. 

• Suitable for external oversight or third-party review. 

Targeted Risk Services 

Focused expertise for specific technology or compliance challenges. 

For organizations addressing a particular issue, such as vendor risk, regulatory remediation, or IT policy updates, YHB provides Targeted Risk Solutions that deliver measurable results without the scope of a full program or audit. Each engagement is customized to your environment, helping you strengthen key controls and demonstrate progress where it matters most. 

Penetration Testing and Technical Evaluations 

Simulate real-world attacks to uncover system weaknesses before threat actors do. Our ethical hackers and technical evaluators provide practical, actionable findings. 

• Penetration Test: A full-scope attack simulation using real-world methods to test controls and response processes. 

• Identity Access Management Audit: Review user permissions and privileges for segregation of duties and least-privilege compliance. 

• Microsoft 365 Audit: Benchmark your configuration against industry security standards. 

• Vulnerability Assessment: Credentialed internal and external scanning using professional-grade tools to identify weaknesses in servers, workstations, and network devices. 

• Social Engineering & Phishing Simulations: Creative and effective phishing simulations to assess employees’ responsiveness to social engineering attempts. 

IT Governance & Control Evaluations 

Evaluate how well your IT environment is managed, monitored, and aligned with business objectives. These reviews help ensure the right policies, accountability structures, and control processes are in place. 

• IT Governance Evaluation: Assess policies, reporting, and accountability structures to ensure strong oversight and informed leadership. 

• IT Controls Evaluation: Review change management, system access, and repeatability of key control processes. 

• IT Configuration Evaluation: Technical testing of IT general controls, including patching, endpoint protection, and network perimeter security. 

vCISO and Program Leadership 

Gain executive-level cybersecurity guidance without the cost of a full-time hire. 

Our Virtual CISO (vCISO) model provides policy development, risk management, and board reporting tailored to your organization’s needs. For clients adopting new technologies or expanding compliance obligations, YHB offers ongoing program leadership to maintain alignment between IT and business strategy. 

Incident Response and Business Resiliency 

Be ready when incidents occur. We help you design, test, and implement plans that reduce downtime and financial impact. 

• Incident Response Planning and Testing. 

• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery. 

• Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR): Post-incident investigation, ransomware readiness, and forensic analysis with rapid recovery support and retainer options. 

Cloud and Technology Advisory 

Make confident technology decisions that balance performance, cost, and security. 

Our team assists with cloud migrations, system architecture reviews, and technology governance, ensuring your environment supports growth without adding unnecessary risk. 

AI Security 

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in business operations, new risks emerge. YHB helps you integrate AI responsibly. 

• AI Risk Assessments and Governance Frameworks. 

• AI Penetration Testing for Machine Learning and Large Language Models. 

• CAIO-as-a-Service: Access trusted leadership to manage AI risk, compliance, and data security. 

Additional Advisory and Compliance Services 

For organizations with regulatory or audit demands, we offer focused advisory support. 

• Vendor Reviews: Assess and monitor third-party vendor risks to maintain compliance. 

• Regulatory Examination Remediation: Develop and execute remediation strategies to resolve IT-related exam findings. 

• Policy Rewrites: Update IT and cybersecurity policies to align with the latest regulatory expectations. 

• Information Security & Asset-Based Risk Assessments: Evaluate risk by system, application, or asset to prioritize controls and strengthen decision-making. 

Assessments & Targeted Services

For organizations not ready for an ongoing advisory relationship, YHB offers focused assessments and targeted services to address specific cybersecurity and technology risks.

These engagements provide a clear snapshot of your current posture and actionable recommendations to improve security, compliance, and resilience.

Why YHB

Who We Serve

We support organizations in regulated and high-trust environments, including financial institutions, professional services firms, healthcare organizations, construction companies, not-for-profits, and government contractors.

Our advisors understand both the technical challenges and regulatory expectations you face.

Build resilience before risk becomes reality.

Request a Cyber Risk Assessment to gain clarity on your cybersecurity and technology posture and take the first step toward stronger protection.