Cyber Risk Management + Compliance Services

Cyber Risk Assessments

Identify vulnerabilities, strengthen your defenses, and ensure compliance with a comprehensive cyber risk assessment

A cyber risk assessment from Smith + Howard provides the insight your organization needs to strengthen its security posture, meet regulatory and industry compliance requirements, and reduce the risk of costly breaches or disruptions—so you can operate with greater confidence and protect what matters most.

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Built for Compliance, Designed for Confidence

At Smith + Howard, our cyber risk assessment process is designed to deliver more than just a checklist. We provide a comprehensive, strategic evaluation that helps you understand where your vulnerabilities lie, how you align with key frameworks, and what steps you need to take to improve.

Our approach combines deep technical analysis with business-focused insights to drive smarter decisions and long-term security resilience.

Gap Analysis + Risk Identification

Our process begins with a thorough review of your current cybersecurity environment. We assess your existing systems, controls, and processes to uncover vulnerabilities, identify risk exposure, and highlight areas where your defenses may be lacking.

This analysis provides a clear, data-driven view of your organization’s security posture, so you can prioritize improvements and take proactive steps to protect your business.

Framework Alignment + Compliance Readiness

Once we’ve identified your risk areas, we align your cybersecurity strategy with the industry frameworks and regulatory standards that matter to your organization. Whether you need to meet requirements for NIST CSF, HIPAA, CMMC, ISO, or other standards, our experts assess your current posture against those benchmarks and identify what’s needed to close the gap.

The result is a clearer path to compliance and greater confidence that your organization is meeting its legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

Actionable Roadmaps for Risk Mitigation

With a clear understanding of your risks and compliance gaps, we deliver a practical, prioritized roadmap to strengthen your cybersecurity posture. You’ll receive a step-by-step plan that outlines what to do, when to do it, and how to allocate resources effectively.

Whether you need quick wins or a long-term strategy, our roadmap empowers your team to take meaningful action and build lasting resilience.

Technical & Strategic Recommendations

We deliver tailored recommendations that address your organization’s unique risks across people, processes, and technology. From technical fixes like system hardening and access controls to strategic initiatives like policy development and employee training, our guidance is both practical and actionable.

The goal is to help you implement improvements that not only reduce risk but also support your broader business and compliance objectives.

Access the Expertise You Need

Access the Expertise You Need

At Smith + Howard, we’re proficient in a wide range of frameworks, from those supporting the government agencies and healthcare companies making our world a better place, to cutting-edge AI and machine learning technology providers.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

Smith + Howard uses the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to help clients build a structured, risk-based approach to managing and improving their overall cybersecurity posture.

HIPAA Security

We guide healthcare organizations through HIPAA compliance to ensure the protection of sensitive health information and reduce regulatory risk.

ISO 42001 & NIST AI RMF – AI Governance & Risk Management

Our team applies ISO 42001 and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework to help clients implement responsible AI governance and mitigate risks associated with emerging technologies.

NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP – Federal Security Compliance

We provide readiness and advisory services to federal contractors and cloud service providers aligning with NIST 800-53 controls and preparing for FedRAMP authorization.

NIST 800-171 / CMMC – Defense Contractor Readiness

Smith + Howard helps defense contractors achieve compliance with NIST 800-171 and prepares organizations for CMMC certification.

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Trusted Advisors. Proven Experts.

At Smith + Howard, our cyber risk professionals bring specialized expertise in cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk management across a wide range of industries. From healthcare and government contracting to manufacturing and financial services, we understand the unique challenges your organization faces.

What sets us apart is the strength of our broader advisory firm. As a nationally recognized accounting and consulting firm, we take a holistic, business-first approach — connecting your cybersecurity strategy to your financial, operational, and compliance goals. With Smith + Howard, you get more than a cybersecurity partner — you get a trusted advisor focused on your long-term success.

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Cyber Risk Management + Compliance Team

Oliver Villacorta
 CISSP, HCISPP, CCSP
Senior Manager
Smith + Howard Advisory LLC

If you are not learning and improving, you are going backwards. Nothing can stay stagnant in life and developing myself into a better professional through self-development in my areas of expertise and leadership is of the utmost importance to me.

Marvin H. Willis
 CPA/CITP, CGMA
Partner
Smith + Howard PC
Smith + Howard Advisory LLC

Clients would be the core value that drives me and my group. I am constantly looking for new service lines to drive our growth within the Accounting and Advisory practice side of the firm. Knowing many of our services are non-recurring, I have to continue to focus on keeping the sales pipeline full to allow for continued year over year growth.

Who We Help

Our clients cover a wide range of industries, including: 

  • Healthcare and life sciences
  • Government contracting
  • Professional services
  • Fintech and financial services
  • Technology and cloud-native companies
  • Gaming and lottery organizations
  • Companies required to comply with GDPR, DORA, and NIS2
  • Other highly regulated industries
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An attestation from a full-service CPA firm offers your organization, as well as your clients and business partners, the highest level of assurance that your ISMS approach has been examined critically and independently. As an accredited certification body providing ISO 27001 audits and certifications, we cannot provide you with management consulting, technology, implementation, or managed services to ensure impartiality (although certain tax work does not pose a conflict of interest). As an additional benefit, our ISO 27001 recommendations will serve as a foundation that helps your organization avoid potentially substantial non-compliance fines related to other data privacy laws and regulations, such as SOC 2 and HIPAA.

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