Professional Services
Cybersecurity Leadership. Independent Assessments. Technology Strategy.
NorthStar Security provides professional cybersecurity and technology services to help organizations understand risk, strengthen security programs, prepare for compliance requirements, and make informed technology decisions. Our services combine experienced executive guidance with focused assessment and advisory engagements.
Whether your organization needs fractional technology leadership, an independent security assessment, or help building a stronger compliance and governance program, NorthStar can help define a practical path forward. Professional Services are available as separately scoped engagements and do not require a subscription to, or technical connection with, the NorthStar platform.
Executive Advisory
Executive Advisory
Experienced security and technology leadership for organizations that need executive-level direction without adding a full-time position.
Security Testing
Security Testing
Authorized, scoped testing to identify and validate weaknesses before they become incidents.
Security & Compliance Assessments
Security & Compliance Assessments
Evidence-informed reviews that give organizations a clear picture of where they stand and what to address next.
Governance & Policy
Governance & Policy
Practical security policies and governance documentation tailored to how your organization actually operates.
How engagements work
Scoped to your needs. Delivered with clarity.
Every engagement is scoped to the organization's needs. Deliverables, testing boundaries, responsibilities, and any limitations are agreed before work begins.
Discuss
The organization describes its objectives, concerns, and desired outcome.
Scope
NorthStar defines the engagement boundaries, assumptions, responsibilities, schedule, and deliverables.
Deliver
Work is conducted within the agreed scope. Findings, recommendations, and deliverables are provided as defined.
Review
Results are reviewed with the organization. Questions are addressed and next steps are identified.
Two offerings. One team.
Professional Services and the NorthStar platform are independent — and complementary.
Organizations can engage NorthStar for professional services without using the platform, and platform subscribers can engage professional services independently. When used together, our consultants work directly within your NorthStar environment — reviewing your controls, risk register, and evidence — so advisory work connects directly to the program your team runs every day.