Is Your Security Program Defensible?
In today’s litigious and regulated environment, "doing your best" is no longer a valid legal defense. Organizations often have robust security tools—cameras, guards, and access controls—yet they lack the governance framework to prove that their security decisions were reasonable, strategic, and aligned with business goals.
If a major incident occurred tomorrow, could you demonstrate to a regulator, an insurer, or a court that your security program follows a globally recognized standard of care?
The Gold Standard: ANSI/ASIS ESRM.1-2019
At Cider Hill Consulting, we specialize in moving organizations from "ad-hoc security" to Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM). We provide independent, third-party verification of your conformity to ANSI/ASIS ESRM.1-2019, the first globally recognized standard for security governance.
We do not just inspect your physical site; we audit your decision-making process. We verify that the "Governance Gap" between your C-Suite’s mission and your Security Department’s operations is closed.
Our Verification Process
Our engagement is designed to stress-test the maturity of your program without disrupting your operations. We focus on the three pillars of the standard:
Governance Validation: We review your foundational documents—Risk Appetite Statements, Policies, and Charters—to ensure Top Management is legally and operationally engaged.
The Cycle Stress-Test: We trace specific risks from Identification to Treatment. We interview your Asset Owners to verify they understand their role as the true "Risk Deciders."
Defensibility Audit: We analyze your documentation trail—Risk Registers and Residual Risk Acceptances—to ensure your program can withstand scrutiny.
Security is often viewed as a cost center. By partnering with us for Third-Party Verification, you transform your program into a Strategic Asset that delivers measurable business value:
Legal Defensibility (Duty of Care): Move beyond subjective opinions. In the event of a lawsuit (e.g., Negligent Security), possessing an independent attestation of conformity to an ANSI Standard is a powerful defense of your "Duty of Care."
Insurance Leverage: Underwriters reward maturity. Use our Letter of Attestation to negotiate lower premiums for General Liability and Cyber Insurance policies.
Business Enablement: Win more contracts. Use your verification to satisfy the rigorous vendor security requirements of Fortune 500 clients and government agencies.
Organizational Clarity: We eliminate the friction between "The Business" and "Security." We ensure your Asset Owners know exactly what they own, and your Security team knows exactly what they protect.
Do not wait for a crisis to audit your governance. Partner with Cider Hill Consulting to verify that your security program is not just operational, but defensible, strategic, and aligned.
Is Your Security Program Defensible?
In today’s litigious and regulated environment, "doing your best" is no longer a valid legal defense. Organizations often have robust security tools—cameras, guards, and access controls—yet they lack the governance framework to prove that their security decisions were reasonable, strategic, and aligned with business goals.
If a major incident occurred tomorrow, could you demonstrate to a regulator, an insurer, or a court that your security program follows a globally recognized standard of care?
The Gold Standard: ANSI/ASIS ESRM.1-2019
At Cider Hill Consulting, we specialize in moving organizations from "ad-hoc security" to Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM). We provide independent, third-party verification of your conformity to ANSI/ASIS ESRM.1-2019, the first globally recognized standard for security governance.
We do not just inspect your physical site; we audit your decision-making process. We verify that the "Governance Gap" between your C-Suite’s mission and your Security Department’s operations is closed.
Our Verification Process
Our engagement is designed to stress-test the maturity of your program without disrupting your operations. We focus on the three pillars of the standard:
Governance Validation: We review your foundational documents—Risk Appetite Statements, Policies, and Charters—to ensure Top Management is legally and operationally engaged.
The Cycle Stress-Test: We trace specific risks from Identification to Treatment. We interview your Asset Owners to verify they understand their role as the true "Risk Deciders."
Defensibility Audit: We analyze your documentation trail—Risk Registers and Residual Risk Acceptances—to ensure your program can withstand scrutiny.
Security is often viewed as a cost center. By partnering with us for Third-Party Verification, you transform your program into a Strategic Asset that delivers measurable business value:
Legal Defensibility (Duty of Care): Move beyond subjective opinions. In the event of a lawsuit (e.g., Negligent Security), possessing an independent attestation of conformity to an ANSI Standard is a powerful defense of your "Duty of Care."
Insurance Leverage: Underwriters reward maturity. Use our Letter of Attestation to negotiate lower premiums for General Liability and Cyber Insurance policies.
Business Enablement: Win more contracts. Use your verification to satisfy the rigorous vendor security requirements of Fortune 500 clients and government agencies.
Organizational Clarity: We eliminate the friction between "The Business" and "Security." We ensure your Asset Owners know exactly what they own, and your Security team knows exactly what they protect.
Do not wait for a crisis to audit your governance. Partner with Cider Hill Consulting to verify that your security program is not just operational, but defensible, strategic, and aligned.
