Authentication Discipline
MFA enforcement, least-privilege role mapping, and recursive account inventory audits.
What this covers
Identity Integrity
Verification of DNS-based email authentication (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) to prevent spoofing.
System Hardening
Proactive risk review of platform dependencies and closure of known administrative exposures.
Response Readiness
Documented malware escalation protocols and verified rapid-recovery pathways.
What this prevents
| Risk Vector | Silent Failure Risk | Fiduciary Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Account Takeover (ATO) | 2FA enforcement and stale account purge |
| Email Identity | Brand spoofing and spam | Continuous DMARC policy oversight |
| Vendor Access | Unmanaged logic drift | Unified access stewardship |
| Incidents | Delayed recovery | Pre-documented escalation protocols |
Operating Cadence
Risk mitigation intensity scales with your Risk Tier (A-D). While a Tier A site requires solid basics, a Tier D (Enterprise-Exposed) environment requires a significantly higher Maturity Level and more frequent validation cycles.
- Baseline security posture review
- Recurring operating cycle for access + exposure checks
- Escalation triggers: Malware, suspicious access, deliverability collapse, credential compromise
- Periodic verification of admin inventory and DNS/auth posture
Outputs & Deliverables
- Security posture summary (key risks + control gaps)
- Prioritized remediation recommendations
- Change notes for work performed
- Incident notes and recovery actions when events occur
- Email authentication (DMARC/SPF) oversight notes
Intake Requirements
- CMS/admin access
- Hosting access (or liaison)
- DNS access (Critical for email auth and verification)
- Email provider admin access (if applicable)