Risk Assessment
Cyber risk assessments that prioritise what actually matters
A clear-eyed evaluation of the risks facing your business, ranked by severity and likelihood, so you know exactly what to fix first.
Book Your Free Security Gap CheckNot every vulnerability deserves the same urgency. DJC's risk assessment service identifies weaknesses across your organisation, then prioritises them by how likely they are to be exploited and how much damage they would cause, so your time and budget go where they matter most.
Our team evaluates your IT infrastructure, security controls and business processes, which can include interviews with key staff, vulnerability scans and penetration testing that simulates real-world attack scenarios. The result is a customised risk management plan, not just a list of problems.
A risk assessment works well as a follow-up to a broader security audit, going deeper on the specific risks an audit surfaces. Together they feed into your wider compliance position and cyber security strategy.
What our risk assessment service covers
Vulnerability identification
A thorough review of your IT infrastructure, security controls and business processes to surface real weaknesses.
Risk prioritisation
Ranking each risk by severity and likelihood, so you address the most damaging and most probable issues first.
Simulated attack scenarios
Vulnerability scans and penetration testing that model real-world attacks, revealing how a genuine threat would actually play out.
Actionable risk management plan
Specific, practical steps such as new security controls, updated policies, or targeted staff training, not vague generalities.
If IT is your responsibility
An owner, not an account manager
You deal with Daniel or Julian Church directly. We keep the client list deliberately short so the people who answer already know your environment.
Numbers you can defend
Every engagement starts with a costed IT roadmap: what technology should cost this year and next, in business terms you can take to a board or a budget meeting.
See what managed IT typically costsWorking alongside internal IT
If you already have an IT manager or a small team, we are not here to replace them. Co-managed IT adds tooling, escalation and after-hours cover around them.
How co-managed IT worksWhy DJC
- Prioritised over exhaustive. A long list of findings without ranking just creates paralysis. DJC's risk assessments tell you what to fix first and why.
- Grounded in real testing. Findings are backed by vulnerability scans and penetration testing where appropriate, not just a checklist review.
- Pairs naturally with a security audit. Many clients start with a security audit for the broad picture, then use a risk assessment to dig deeper into specific areas of concern.
- Feeds directly into compliance. The output supports your work toward frameworks covered on our compliance page, including SMB1001 and the Essential Eight.
Quick answers
What is a cyber risk assessment?
A cyber risk assessment identifies vulnerabilities across your organisation's IT infrastructure, controls and processes, then prioritises them by severity and likelihood so you know which risks to address first. DJC's risk assessments include practical, prioritised recommendations, not just a list of findings.
How is a risk assessment different from a security audit?
A security audit reviews your current controls against standards and best practice. A risk assessment goes further, analysing the likelihood and impact of specific threats to help prioritise action. DJC often runs these together, audit first, then targeted risk assessment.
Does a risk assessment include penetration testing?
It can. DJC's risk assessment process may include vulnerability scans and penetration testing that simulate real-world attack scenarios, depending on what is needed to properly evaluate your environment.
How often should a business run a risk assessment?
Most Australian SMBs benefit from a risk assessment annually, with an additional assessment after major changes such as new systems, mergers, or expansion into new premises or markets.