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ESTABLISH GOVERNANCE:
Prevent Future Gaps & Remediate Legacy

Policy-driven governance with drift radar and dual-track remediation. Fix urgent tactical issues while addressing strategic root causes through automated RACI workflows.

Policy Engine

Define, enforce, and monitor corporate policies across your external digital footprint

Policy Definition

Codify corporate security policies as enforceable rules

  • Security header requirements (CSP, HSTS, etc.)
  • Certificate expiration thresholds
  • Approved supplier whitelist/blacklist
  • Jurisdiction restrictions (GDPR, data residency)
  • Email authentication standards (DMARC p=reject)

Drift Radar

Real-time detection when assets drift from policy

  • Continuous monitoring of all discovered assets
  • Automatic alerts when new violations detected
  • Trend analysis showing drift velocity
  • Predictive warnings before violations occur
  • Shadow IT detection (new unauthorized assets)

Dual-Track Remediation

Address both immediate tactical gaps and strategic root causes simultaneously

Tactical Track

Quick fixes for immediate security risks - stop the bleeding now

Fix Dangling CNAMEs

Remove DNS records pointing to decommissioned services

Renew Certificates

Update expiring SSL/TLS certificates before outages

Update DNS Records

Correct misconfigured records creating security risks

Add Security Headers

Deploy missing CSP, HSTS, and other critical headers

Strategic Track

Systemic improvements to prevent future gaps - fix the process

Consolidate Suppliers

Reduce supplier sprawl and improve negotiating leverage

Improve SPOF Resilience

Distribute critical services across multiple providers

Standardize Policies

Unify security policies across acquired companies

Automate Compliance

Deploy infrastructure-as-code with built-in policy checks

RACI Workflow Engine

Automated assignment and tracking ensures the right teams handle each remediation task

R

Responsible

Team assigned to complete the work

A

Accountable

Decision maker who approves completion

C

Consulted

Stakeholders providing input

I

Informed

Teams kept updated on progress

Automated Assignment Logic

  • DNS issues → Network team (R), Security (C), IT Manager (A)
  • Certificate renewals → DevOps (R), InfoSec (C), CTO (A)
  • Policy violations → Application owners (R), Compliance (C), VP Eng (A)
  • Escalation paths when SLAs missed

Key Benefits

Proactive Prevention

Policy engine and drift radar catch violations before they become security incidents, shifting from reactive to proactive.

Balanced Remediation

Dual-track approach ensures you fix urgent issues immediately while building long-term resilience to prevent recurrence.

Clear Accountability

RACI workflows eliminate confusion about ownership, ensuring every gap has a clear path to resolution with defined responsibilities.

Codified Standards

Transform tribal knowledge into enforceable policies that scale across the organization and survive personnel changes.

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