This short Executive Defensibility Risk Index is designed for managing partners, law firm leaders, and executives in regulated small to midsized businesses. It provides a clear snapshot of how defensible your cyber governance is under client, insurer, and regulatory scrutiny—without technical jargon or complexity. Answer each question based on what is true today, not what you hope to implement. Your results will reveal your current readiness tier and the leadership actions that will strengthen governance and resilience.
The assessment includes 12 executive friendly questions aligned to the NIST CSF 2.0 framework and the Cyber Resilience Compass™. Each question uses a simple 1–4 maturity scale (Not in place → Governed/Owned).
Based on your responses, you will receive one of three readiness tiers:
FOUNDATIONAL READINESS (12–23)
Your firm’s cyber governance is largely informal and dependent on individuals rather than defined leadership structures. While some practices may exist, they are inconsistent, undocumented, or not owned at the executive level. This creates exposure during client audits, insurer reviews, and regulatory inquiries.
DEVELOPING READINESS (24–35)
Your firm has taken meaningful steps toward cyber governance, but gaps remain in consistency, documentation, and leadership alignment. Some processes are defined, but they may not be fully operationalized or trusted across the organization.
DEVELOPING READINESS (24–35)
Your firm has taken meaningful steps toward cyber governance, but gaps remain in consistency, documentation, and leadership alignment. Some processes are defined, but they may not be fully operationalized or trusted across the organization.
Each tier includes a plain language explanation of what your score means for leadership, how it affects client trust and regulatory expectations, and where to focus next.
At the end of the assessment, you’ll receive one clear next step, either downloading the 90 Day Cyber Resilience Accelerator™ overview or scheduling a Cyber Governance Defensibility Call.
