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Battle-tested templates, frameworks, and checklists from our consulting engagements. Built for security teams that need to move fast without cutting corners.

Compliance Templates

3 resources available

PDF12 pages

HIPAA Compliance Checklist

45-point checklist mapping HIPAA Administrative, Physical, and Technical Safeguards to NIST SP 800-66r2 and the 2025 HHS proposed Security Rule update.

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PDF18 pages

PCI-DSS Self-Assessment Questionnaire Guide

Step-by-step guide to completing your SAQ with common pitfalls and remediation strategies.

PDF15 pages

SOC 2 Type II Readiness Assessment

Pre-audit readiness template covering all 5 Trust Service Criteria with gap analysis framework.

Security Frameworks

3 resources available

PDF20 pages

Zero Trust Architecture Implementation Roadmap

Phased Zero Trust adoption plan grounded in NIST SP 800-207 and CISA's Zero Trust Maturity Model v2.0, with a maturity scorecard for SMB-scale teams.

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Excel5 worksheets

NIST Cybersecurity Framework Mapping Template

Map your current controls to NIST CSF categories. Identify gaps and prioritize investments.

PDF14 pages

Risk Assessment Methodology Guide

Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment templates with scoring matrices and heat maps.

Incident Response

3 resources available

Word25 pages

Incident Response Plan Template

Editable IR plan covering preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review — aligned to NIST SP 800-61r3.

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PDF16 pages

Ransomware Response Playbook

Step-by-step playbook for ransomware incidents including communication templates and decision trees.

PDF10 pages

Business Email Compromise (BEC) Response Guide

Detection indicators, containment procedures, and financial recovery steps for BEC attacks.

Policy Templates

3 resources available

Word45 pages

Information Security Policy Suite

10 essential security policies including Acceptable Use, Data Classification, Access Control, and more.

PDF22 pages

Vendor Risk Management Program

Third-party risk assessment questionnaire, scoring criteria, and ongoing monitoring framework.

PDF18 pages

Employee Security Awareness Program

12-month training calendar, phishing simulation plan, and metrics tracking dashboard.

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