Consulting Services

The world’s most sophisticated public and private sector organizations use proactive services to satisfy regulators and stay two steps ahead of cybercriminals. Lodestone helps senior leaders and IT teams understand the ever-changing array of cyber risks they may face, identify and close gaps in their applications and systems, and develop policies and procedures to maintain security throughout their operations.

Lodestone provides services in three main categories:

• Advisory services include security and risk assessments tailored to each client’s specific needs and industry context, counsel on best practices in policies and procedures, program development and regulatory compliance readiness.

• Offensive security includes vulnerability assessments, and internal and external penetration testing of networks and applications. Unlike “defensive security,” such as updating software patches, offensive security takes an active approach to protecting computer systems and networks, simulating attacks to identify weaknesses before hackers can find them.

• Virtual chief information security officers (CISOs) who provide their time and insights, on a fractional basis, help clients navigate information security needs and requirements. CISOs improve overall security posture while signaling commitment to reducing cyber risk. They are particularly useful for organizations without the time or budgets to identify, recruit and retain first-rate senior information security talent.

We tailor all of our services to each organization’s unique needs including its in-house capabilities and regulatory requirements. Many IT departments lack the up-to-date tools and expert insights they need to recognize gaps in their own defenses and systematically address their security needs. That’s where Lodestone comes in.